INSIDE THE GATES DATES
Friday, November 1
Deadline for the December Beacon
Article & picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of The Beacon family.
Saturday, November 2 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community-Wide Garage Sale
Tuesday, November 26 | 9 a.m.
Section 22 HOA Board Meeting, Linkside Café
Mark Your Calendar – Out and About
Every Tuesday | 9 a.m.
Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café
Every Tuesday | 1 to 3 p.m.
Bar code installation, front gate
Every Thursday | 9 to 11 a.m.
Bar code installation, front gate
OUTSIDE THE GATES DATES
Friday, November 1 | 1 to 5 p.m.
Fort Myers River District Art Walk
Visit many galleries, exhibitions and performances.
Saturday, November 9 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2nd Saturday Flea Market
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association,
2001 Shreve St.
Saturday, November 9 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
2nd Saturday Dance Party
Lessons start at 2 p.m., party starts at 2:45 p.m.
Punta Gorda Women’s Club, 118 Sullivan St.
$15 USA Dance Members, $26 USA Dance
Member Couples, $17 non-members single,
$20 non-members couples. Call Laura for
information, 330-501-2366.
Friday, November 15 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fort Myers River District Music Walk
Local and regional musicians line the street with music from jazz to blues to rock and roll.
Saturday, November 16 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lighting of the Village
Kick off the holiday season as Fishermen’s Village illuminates over 1-million lights and decorations, 1200 W Retta Esplanade.
Saturday & Sunday, November 23 and 24 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
21st Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Gilcrest Park, Punta Gorda waterfront. Over 60 vendors.
Saturday & Sunday, November 30 and December 1
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Sullivan Street Craft Fair
Tuesday & Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Zumba
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St. Call
Cara Peralta for information, 941-276-1887. $12 per class.
Every Wednesday | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Long Lunch Sightseeing & Culinary Tours
Walk through Punta Gorda & experience local specialties and view the downtown area. $49 per person. contact: https://swfloridawalkingtours.com/tours-2/long-lunch-tour/
for information and reservations.
Every Thursday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fort Myers River District Farmers Market
Every Saturday | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Punta Gorda Farmers Market, downtown
Lots of vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, crafts and other great buys. Visit nearby murals and enjoy some of the great downtown restaurants.
Every Saturday | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cape Coral Farmers Market
Clubhouse Square, SE 47th Ter. and SE 10th Pl.,
Cape Coral.
Every Saturday | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Night Ghost Stories
Stroll around looking at Punta Gorda’s most haunted sites with storyteller guides. Adults $29, children 19 and under $19. Contact: https://swfloridawalkingtours.com/tours-2/
hauntsofhistorytour/ for information and reservations.
Every Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Punta Gorda Historical Society’s Farmers
Market at History Park, 501 Shreve Street.
Shop for veggies, meats, plants and gifts. Most Sundays you will be treated to live music by Dave Heveron. When the market closes at 1 p.m.,
take a guided tour of the gardens at the park. Walk the grounds with Florida native gardener, Starr Zachritz, and learn about Florida’s flora. A $5 suggested donation gets you a plant to take home. Call 941-380-6814.
