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Weekend Vibes, What’s Happening In Southwest Florida June 2-4

By Gina Birch

Here are your Weekend Vibes, what’s happening in Southwest Florida June 2-4. According to the meteorological calendar it’s the first weekend of summer as well as hurricane season. Now is the time to do some shopping and do it tax free. The state’s disaster preparedness tax free shopping week is underway  to help you get you hurricane supplies in order. Click here to find out what is included and save some money this weekend.

Also this weekend in Southwest Florida June 2-4

It happens the first Friday of every month, Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk. Getting into downtown Friday, and all weekend long, is going to be a little more challenging than usual. US 41 is actually closing for construction, at the base of the 41 bridge all of the way to Linhart. There will be detours but these things are good to know in advance as traffic may be slower going that usual.

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are playing at home and have all kinds of special events to kick off the summer. They include free admission for kids, fireworks, concerts and more. Scroll down for details. Charlotte and Collier County public schools are out for the summer. Lee County students break this coming week.  Summer time is officially here.

This first weekend of June marks the beginning of another hurricane season and there is already tropical activity. It is kind of hard to think that it has been eight months since Hurricane Ian hit and parts of Southwest Florida are still wrecked. Life is still challenging for many many people. The loss is real. However, so is the recovery. If the beginning of this season is causing a rise in stress and anxiety for you, please make time to take care of yourself. Here are some resources that might help.

Finally, here are your Weekend Vibes, what’s happening in Southwest Florida June 2-4. Get out and have some fun this weekend.

  • Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk

    The first Friday of the month, downtown Fort Myers comes alive with art. The galleries feature special exhibits, see artists in action and enjoy all kinds of activities. The event runs from 6-10.
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  • Mighty Mussels

    The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels baseball games are free for kids Friday night to celebrate the end of school. In addition, they are giving out tickets to Sunsplash Water Park. Stay for the fireworks. Saturday fun includes  a concert after the game featuring Side Walk Prophets. The Mussels play the St. Lucie Mets.

  • South Cape Coral PRIDE Trolley Event

    This annual event is full of campy fun. Board a trolley, some with drag queens hosts, and travel from bar to bar. Each one features a different color cocktail to cover the spectrum of the rainbow. There is entertainment, music and fun for everyone. It is Saturday from 7-11pm.

     

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  • Fringe Fest

    This new festival promises to be cutting edge, quirky and entertaining. You’ll see dancers, theater, music, and all kinds of entertainment on four stages all weekend long.  It kicks off Friday at the Lee County Alliance For The Arts on McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers. There are areas designated for kids as well. Ticket prices vary.

  • Peace River Jam

    If you like bluegrass music, this three day festival is for you. Headlining the fun is Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Besides music there are food trucks, a pop up bar and a moonshine bar. It’s Friday through Sunday, at Laishly Park in downtown Punta Gorda. Tickets start at $35

     

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