Thanksgiving in Fort Myers, Florida — 2026
Thanksgiving on the Gulf Coast pairs the classics with a little Florida sunshine: a morning turkey trot, a holiday feast out on the water, and the first markets of the season. Restaurants and venues across Fort Myers host dinners and events for gatherings big and small. Here's what's happening near you this Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 21
Screwed Power Hour every Saturday.
Sample the best vegan dishes from SWFL chefs judged by celebrity vegan chefs at the brewery.
A. Lee Edwards performs new music produced with legendary engineer John Wood.
Sunday, November 22
Get two loaded tacos and one beer on tap for just $8 every Sunday at Millennial in collaboration with Tacos Los Campiones.
Watch Love Island on Sundays through Tuesdays at 9pm.
Monday, November 23
Enjoy all-day happy hour on Mondays.
Tuesday, November 24
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.
A chilling thriller adaptation set in 1944 Greenwich Village with a nail-biting conclusion.
Compete in trivia every Tuesday at 7pm with winners every round.
Wednesday, November 25
A casual self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts.
Ladies night every Wednesday at The Lucky Screw.
Join for bingo night every Wednesday at 7pm.
Thursday, November 26
Thirsty Thursday specials every Thursday.
Photography class with Kevin Boller on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.
Join weekly chess night at the brewery to play games and enjoy craft beer.
Test your wits under the twinkle lights at Southern Fresh Farms Free Farm Trivia every Thursday night with cold craft brews.
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