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Unique & Fun Things to Do in Cape Coral in 2018

Jan 04, 2018 08:46PM ● By Kevin
Cape Coral has plenty of places to go and things to do all year round. Throughout 2017, you may have read about some of them in the pages of our magazine, in our events calendar, our business/places directory, or articles we've written that are exclusive to our website.

Regardless of where you may have heard about them, it can be tough to remember them all. Cape Coral's best activities and places are both well known and off the beaten path. Here are just some of the activities you can explore in 2018 and beyond in your hometown (or on your vacation if you're just visiting).

Parks and Outdoors

Yacht Club Community Park - Cape Coral  FL

Yacht Club Community Park

The Yacht Club was built in 1958 and is one of the original landmarks of the City. Located directly on the Caloosahatchee River in a beautifully landscaped setting, the Yacht Club Communi... Read More » 

 

Courtesy of the Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Facebook page

The Rotary Park Environmental Center Offers Free Tours of the Butterfly House

The Rotary Park Environmental Center is a beautifully landscaped 92-acre preservation that is made up of mostly salt marsh, some upland and plenty of rock just under the surface.

Rotary Park is also the home of the Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly House, donated and cared for by the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife.

You can view all the beautiful butterflies and plants from the outside of the butterfly house every day, for free and you can pick up information on butterflies and how to attract them to your yard.

Rotary Park also plays host to other events, such as...

Burrowing Owl Festival - start Feb 24 2018 1000AM

The Annual Burrowing Owl Festival - Feb 24, 2018, 10 AM

The Annual Burrowing Owl Festival is the major fund raiser for Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife. It is held in February to coincide with the beginning of nesting season for our Burrowing... Read More »



 

Spots to Stay Cool Besides the Beach in SWFL - Jun 17 2017 1030AM

Spots to Stay Cool Besides the Beach in SWFL

There are lots of beautiful beaches in Southwest Florida, but if you are looking for something different to stay cool in the summer, then take a trip to Sunsplash Water Park. Located in Cape Coral, it is Southwest Florida’s largest water park covering 4-acres with slides, pools and splash pads. No matter what kind of water activities you enjoy, this may become your favorite spot to cool off.

 

Downtown Farmers Market - start Oct 07 2017 0800AM

Downtown Farmer's Market - Saturdays, starting at 8 AM

The Cape Coral Farmer's Market is located in downtown Cape Coral at the intersection of S.E. 47th Terrace and S.E. 10th Place. This area is often referred to as “Club Square”. All thre... Read More » 

 

Cape Corals Iwo Jima Monument was moved to the Veterans Memorial Area of the park in 1997 Photo courtesy of Cape Coral Parks  Recreation

Gem Hidden in Plain View: Four Mile Cove ‘Eco Park’ is glimpse of days gone by

Just north of Veteran's Parkway on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River is Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, which provides a glimpse of the area's appearance before the Cape was a city. Read More » 

 

Education

Southwest Florida Military Museum  Library - Cape Coral FL

Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library

Our organization is dedicated to honoring our military, preserving and displaying military artifacts and memorabilia while educating the public and future generations about our nation's m... Read More » 

 

Shopping, Dining, Drinking

Courtesy of Fathoms Restaurant  Bar

Dining Guide for Cape Coral Living

We hand-picked some tasty restaurants, pubs, and assorted restaurants for your tastebuds' pleasure in the Cape Coral area. Read More » 

 

Clint Thomas owner of No3 Craft Brews  Beer Bar Photo courtesy of Brandy T on Yelp

Taste the Hops at the Breweries of Cape Coral

Here are five breweries in the Cape Coral area that you should check out. Read More » 

 

Wicked Dolphin Distillery Tour - start Dec 29 2017 0300PM

Wicked Dolphin Distillery Tour - Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, starting at 3 PM

We will take you through the steps of how we source our ingredients, cook, ferment, distill, in our distillery plant then off to our barrel room where we will show you how our rum gets it... Read More » 

 

Cape Harbour Marina - Cape Coral FL

Cape Harbour Marina

As one of Cape Coral’s closest marina to the Gulf of Mexico, it’s just a three and one-half mile run from The Marina at Cape Harbour (just off mile marker 92) to the Gulf’s sparkling blue... Read More » 

 

Sports

Coral Oaks Golf Course - Cape Coral FL

Coral Oaks Golf Course

Coral Oaks Golf Course is an 18-hole, Arthur Hills designed, championship course built within a century old oak hammock. The course boasts large TifEagle greens, contoured fairways, and r... Read More » 

Flag Football and Softball - Adult Leagues

The Cape Coral Athletic Division offers flag football and softball programs for various ages and skill levels. If you are interested in playing on one of the leagues below but do not have a team of your own, please call Larry Rogowski at 239-242-3486 and he will do his best to assist you in finding a team to join.

Visit the city's parks and recreation website for more information.

In the Summertime

Looking for more suggestions for the summer? We wrote a local staycation guide last year that you might enjoy...

The scenery at the Westin in Cape Coral Photo courtesy of Dawn Treader via FeedMagnetcom

Our Guide to the Perfect Cape Coral Staycation

From parks and beaches to fine dining and plenty of local events, Cape Coral has tons of things to do, both well known and off the beaten path. Read More »