Upcoming Fall Events on Fort Myers Beach

Are you planning a trip down to Fort Myers Beach this fall season?  Here are some fun things to do on the wonderful island of Fort Myers Beach.


11th Annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival
October 7, 2016 – October 9, 2016
Columbus Day Weekend

Named the #2 Pirate Festival in the Country by USA Today, this family-friendly event attracts thousands of people that come to enjoy the pirate bazaar, themed live music and performances, exhilarating live ship battles, children’s activities and the jolly pub quest (21+ event). http://fmbpiratefest.com/ for more information.

American Sand Sculpting Championships

2017 Competition: November 17 – 26, 2017 

Event Location: In front of the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 6890 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach 

The 2017 American Sand Sculpting Championships is one of the biggest events of its kind in the United States. Nearly 50,000 attendees will pass through the gates over the course of 10 days making it the largest championship in the United States. Make your plans to come to Fort Myers Beach this coming November and come join us for one of our most exciting events yet. With Sand, Sun, Art and Music, the American Sand Sculpting Championship promises to meet and exceed all expectations! Come celebrate sand, sun, art, and music!

FEATURED BEACH RETREATS

When planning your stay on Fort Myers Beach don't forget to book your reservations at one of our 5 star retreats. Beach Retreats FMB

Waterside Cottage

Beautifully furnished just newly renovated canal home rental that sleeps six. Queen master bedroom, two twin beds, guestroom, and sleeper sofa in living area.  Gorgeous living room with big comfy sectional couch. Ceiling fans, flat screen televisions, cable service, internet and Wifi all included. Also washer/dryer on lower level and pet friendly!

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Gardens at Beachwalk

Newly updated 2BR 2 Bath unit, approximately 1100 sq ft on the 3rd floor.  Furnished and includes washer/dryer in the unit.  Very cute with all the rental necessities. Plenty of off-street parking in gated community. Resort style living with a heated community pool, hot tub and bar area. Fitness center and Billiards room. Close to beaches, shoppes & restaurants. Fully furnished. Monthly rental. Sleeps 6. Prices vary by season.
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Summer Vacation on Fort Myers Beach

Planning a family summer vacation can sometimes prove difficult.  However, if you book your stay at any of our 5 star rated retreats and included some of these fun beach activities you'll be sure to make a hit with everyone in the group. 

Take beach pictures and build a sandcastle:

Make it a competition between two different sandcastles, or give the kids a time limit to finish. Need kids beach toys? WE love this one with a zipper bag. 

Oil drilling:

Tell the kids they have five minutes to dig as deeply in the sand as they can – the winner is the deepest.

Summer vacation activity: Build a sandman:

Build a traditional snowman model…using sand. This one works best if you bring a carrot for his nose. Then sit back and watch the double takes. Build a sandman with these cool beach shovel and pail sets.

Sand sculptures: 

You can get really creative with these, sculpting turtles, aliens, or anything you want. Decorate with shells and pebbles for added effect. There’s some inspiration here.

Everyone loves body-boarding:

A body or boogie board for a child should be less than $20. Check out this site for tips on how to teach your kid to body-board. Once they’ve got the hang of body-boarding, you might want to try surfing. There are some good tips about modifying an adult long board to suit children here.

Castle battles:

Two teams build a sandcastle each, about 20 meters apart, and place a flag (or towel) on top. Each team has to get the other’s flag. Very simple and a lot of fun.

Play beach games like Sand Bulls-eye:

Draw three circles in the sand and collect some stones and shells – players have to throw the stones into the circles for points (one for the big outer circle, two for the middle circle and three for the center circle).

Ping pong race at the beach:

Dig a series of sloping channels of equal length and big enough to take a ping pong ball. Put a colored ping pong ball at one end of each channel and race each other blowing the ball down the channel to the finish.

Beach volleyball:

Bring your own net or improvise with windbreakers or picnic baskets.

FEATURED BEACH RETREATS

Island Grande

Luxurious custom built 5 BR, 4.5 bath with beautiful priceless views of Gulf of Mexico. Exquisite master suite on the upper level has terrace and King bed.  Oversized bathroom boasts a jetted tub.  Gorgeous view through sliding glass doors that open to a covered terrace on the lower level with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. Outdoor seating to enjoy the nightly sunsets and beautiful water view.  Heated pool and private barbeque area.    

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Waterside Cottage

Beautifully furnished just newly renovated canal home rental that sleeps six. Queen master bedroom, two twin beds, guestroom, and sleeper sofa in living area.  Gorgeous living room with big comfy sectional couch. Ceiling fans, flat screen televisions, cable service, internet and Wifi all included. Also washer/dryer on lower level and pet friendly!

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