06/18/2026
If your calendar's looking a little empty, Southwest Florida has a few ideas this week.
Here’s what’s happening:
🌙 Wander Corkscrew Sanctuary after dark on a Night Tour filled with swamp sounds, nocturnal wildlife, and the possibility of glowing mushrooms.
📖 Dive into local history at the Museum of the Everglades' Third Thursdays Lecture exploring faith, pioneer life, and Everglades City’s early communities.
🌺 Pick up new plant-parent skills at the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance Club's Orchid Tips meeting featuring repotting demos, expert advice, and plenty of blooming orchids.
🏴☠️ Set sail for Pirate Day on Marco Island with treasure hunts, crafts, games, and pirate-themed fun for all ages.
🍦 Cool off at the 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social: Star Spangled Style with sundaes, floats, lawn games, and a little old-fashioned summer nostalgia.
🐊 Spend the week mixing a little nature, a little history, and a lot of ice cream into your plans.
The only real question is, are you ending the week with pirate treasure or extra sprinkles?