{"id":2046056,"date":"2025-09-24T10:32:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T10:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2046056"},"modified":"2025-09-24T10:32:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T10:32:18","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-fort-myers-bonita-springs-bb-mann-florida-rep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-fort-myers-bonita-springs-bb-mann-florida-rep\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs: BB Mann, Florida Rep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\">\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/15\/USAT\/86164820007-freddys.jpg?crop=1919,1079,x0,y0\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Five Night&#8217;s at Freddy&#8217;s creepy animatronics will give you chills<\/p>\n<p>USA TODAY Network reporter Samantha Neely braved the new terrifying Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The 11th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest continues through Sunday in Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach.<\/li>\n<li>Comedian Nate Jackson and musical revues like &#8220;The Rat Pack Lounge&#8221; are also featured attractions.<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming October events include an Oktoberfest celebration and the musical adaptation of &#8220;Pretty Woman.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida?<\/p>\n<p>Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including\u00a0Florida Horror-Fest, comedian Nate Jackson and the annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. Plus a look at what\u2019s ahead in October.<\/p>\n<p>To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:crunnells@gannett.com\">crunnells@gannett.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">1. Island Hopper Songwriter Fest<\/h2>\n<p>The sprawling, 11<sup>th<\/sup>-annual music fest continues with many singer-songwriters \u2014 mostly country-music artists \u2014 performing in downtown Fort Myers and on Fort Myers Beach. Now through Sunday, Sept. 28. Most events are free, but a few are ticketed. Country singer Chris Young performs a Sunday pool party at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina on Fort Myers Beach (5-8 p.m., $60). <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.island-hopperfest.visitfortmyers.com\/\">\u00a0island-hopperfest.visitfortmyers.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">2. Florida Horror-Fest<\/h2>\n<p>The annual, horror-themed convention returns with more things to make your hair stand on end: Horror- and pop-culture-themed celebrity guests, panel discussions, vendors, a cosplay contest and more. The celebrity lineup includes actor Paul T. Taylor (Pinhead in the movie \u201cHelllraiser: Judgment\u201d), drummer Dr. Chud of horror-punk icons Misfits (1995-2000) and actor Leonaro Scelfo (best known for playing a cheerleader in the classic movie \u201cScream\u201d). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $20. Free for kids 11 and younger with each paid adult ticket, $10 for additional children. Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, south Fort Myers. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/floridahorrorfest.com\">floridahorrorfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">3. Florida Rep\u2019s &#8216;The Rat Pack Lounge&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>This funny revue celebrates the music of the famous \u201cRat Pack\u201d: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. The trio returns to earth from heaven for a show packed with hits, including \u201cMy Way,\u201d \u201cWhat Kind of Fool Am I?\u201d and \u201cEverybody Loves Somebody.\u201d Sept. 30-Nov. 16. $80. Limited seating. ArtStage Studio Theatre at Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., downtown\u00a0Fort Myers. 332-4488 or\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/floridarep.org\">floridarep.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">4. Comedian Nate Jackson at B.B. Mann<\/h2>\n<p>The rising comedy star brings his Big Dog Tour to south Fort Myers. Nate Jackson has more than 4 million TikTok followers. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. $51-$63. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbmannpah.com\/\">bbmannpah.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">5. Broadway Palm\u2019s &#8216;Murder For Two&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Last chance to see this zany musical mystery about a small-town cop trying to solve the death of a famous author. Two actors play all 13 roles and also play the piano. Now through Saturday, Sept. 27. $68-$88. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/\">broadwaypalm.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">LOOKING AHEAD<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Millennial Oktoberfest in downtown Fort Myers<\/h2>\n<p>The ninth-annual Oktoberfest celebration boasts German food and beer, themed cocktails, competitions, drinking games, \u201cdirndl girls\u201d and more. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3-5. Free. Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 271-2255 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MillennialBrewing\">facebook.com\/MillennialBrewing<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018Carrie: The Musical\u2019 at Arts Bonita<\/h2>\n<p>A spooky rock musical based on Stephen King\u2019s book and movie about a bullied teenaged girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers. Everything comes to a head at a bloody, vengeance-filled senior prom. Oct. 3-12. $24-$39 ($16 for students). The show is intended for mature audiences. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts<strong>, <\/strong>10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/artsbonita.org\/\">artsbonita.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">ParrotPHest at Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach<\/h2>\n<p>Parrotheads and trop-rock fans can party with boat drinks, live bands, raffles, giveaways and a best-dressed parrothead contest at this new three-day festival. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3-5. Free except for events in Fins Up! Beach Club. Those are free for the resort\u2019s overnight guests, but everyone else needs a $75 day pass. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/MargaritavilleResorts.com\/Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Fort-Myers-Beach\/ParrotPHest\">MargaritavilleResorts.com\/Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Fort-Myers-Beach\/ParrotPHest<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Broadway Palm\u2019s \u2018Pretty Woman\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>The musical adaptation of the beloved 1990 romantic movie starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. The soundtrack features original music by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Oct. 3-Nov. 15. $48-$98. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/\">broadwaypalm.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 or email crunnells@gannett.com. Follow or message him on social media: Facebook(@charles.runnells.7), Instagram (@crunnells1) and X (@CharlesRunnells)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.news-press.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five Night&#8217;s at Freddy&#8217;s creepy animatronics will give you chills USA TODAY Network reporter Samantha Neely braved the new terrifying Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando. The 11th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest continues through Sunday in Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach. 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