Christmas in July, fishing, music, yappy hour and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
Annual Christmas in July Bazaar
Join the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Inc. for the 51st Annual Christmas in July Bazaar at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. The 3-DAY event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Over 80 vendors will be onsite with an array of great handmade crafts and more. Join Santa each day in Centennial Hall from noon to 2 p.m. for free pictures as well as complimentary cookies. In addition to vendors and activities, you won’t want to miss all of our delicious food choices including bake sale items, , our “World Famous Strawberry Shortcake,” and a variety of treats from our concession stand. We will have live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as special deals in our Thrift Shops and Centennial Hall.
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Yappy Hour @ Bell Tower
You’re invited to bring your friends and canine companions to Bell Tower Shops for the monthly Yappy Hour. The fun is on Friday night from 6 pm – 8 pm in Center Court. Mingle with fellow dog lovers at this exclusive FUNdraising event benefiting Gulf Coast Humane Society. Sip, snack, and stroll our beautiful shops. Many of our retailers will also have special Yappy Hour surprises for both you and your furry friends. We can’t wait to see you and your fur babies for a fantastic evening of fun, friendship, and giving back to our local community. It’s time to get unleashed and pawty!
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Sidney’s Friday Nights Live Music Series!
Sidney’s Friday Nights Live Music Series is FREE every Friday night from 7 pm – 12 am. Sidney’s Rooftop Bar will be open to the public. Come check out some awesome art, beautiful sunsets, and enjoy Sidney’s Signature drinks with us! There is no cover to enter the bar and each Friday we will also be presenting live music to be enjoyed! Sometimes it will be a live musical act sometimes it will be a DJ. Enjoy live music with an amazing view from the rooftop.
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Music Night @ Gulf Coast Town Center
Saturday Nights at Gulf Coast Town Center will feature an array of entertainment and music every Saturday night in the courtyard from 7 – 9 PM. Richie C will be bringing it back to a simpler time with classics from Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis and more! This FREE outdoor event is great for a date night, family fun night or just a reason to get out of the house! Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, as seating is limited.
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Free Kid’s Fishing Tournament
July is Parks & Rec month and to show our appreciation to the community, the Cape Coral Yacht Club will be hosting a free fishing tournament for kids. Meet us in the Yacht Club Ballroom on Sunday morning at 10 am for registration before we head out for a kids fishing tournament on the Yacht Club Pier. Our pier is home to many species including: sheepshead, mangrove snapper, catfish, pinfish, Spanish mackerel, spadefish and more! We will provide the bait, just bring a pole and don’t forget your sunscreen. We can provide a limited number of poles if requested ahead of time. Divisions are: 16 & under, 11 & under and 7 & under. We will have trophies for the winners. Register by calling 239-574-0806 or at webtrac.capecoral.net by searching “Free Kid’s Fishing Tournament”
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