New Year's Eve in Fort Myers, Florida โ 2026
New Year's Eve on Florida's Gulf Coast is a waterfront affair, with fireworks over the bay, dockside parties, and live music into the small hours. Whether you're after a black-tie gala, a beach countdown, or a family-friendly early celebration, Fort Myers has a way to ring in the year. Here's what's happening near you this New Year's Eve.
Saturday, December 26
Sunday, December 27
Monday, December 28
Tuesday, December 29
Come join us every Tuesday open to close for tacos downtown and trivia.
Learn about subjects related to Edison and Ford with Site Historians in the museum.
Improve Spanish fluency by chatting with other adults.
Compete in trivia every Tuesday at 7pm with winners every round.
Wednesday, December 30
A casual self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts.
Join for bingo night every Wednesday at 7pm.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America with world-class dancers, acrobatics, costumes and puppets set to Tchaikovsky's score.
Thursday, December 31
Join weekly chess night at the brewery to play games and enjoy craft beer.
Photography class with Kevin Boller on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.
Friday, January 1
Savor smoky ribs, pulled pork and Southern sides with craft beer under string lights in the Beer Garden.
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