Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering holiday events throughout December.
Events include:
- 5 – 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, Holiday Market, Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers
Gather the whole family for a festive Holiday Market featuring delicious food trucks, fun holiday crafts, free photos with Santa, and a selection of unique handmade items for sale.
Admission is free.
For more information, contact the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center at 239-533-6850.
- 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Dec. 6, SantaFest and 7 a.m.- noon Winter Yard Sale, Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero
Join us for a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer at SantaFest and the Winter Yard Sale. Enjoy story time and hot cocoa, holiday crafts, shop for holiday treasures and meet the jolly old man himself. Don’t forget your camera for a great photo opportunity.
Admission is free. Space is limited. Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register.
For more information, contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.
- 6 – 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, Cocoa with Claus, North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
Bring family, friends and a jolly spirit and celebrate the season with Mr. Claus and his jolly crew. Activities include ornament crafts, games, wish list letters, hot cocoa and a photo opportunity with Mr. Claus.
Admission is free.
For more information, contact the North Fort Myers Recreation Center at 239-533-7200
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday starting Friday, Dec. 12, through Tuesday, Dec. 30, Holiday Express Train, Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
Embark on a festive journey by visiting Lakes Park for a ride on the Holiday Express. The Train Village route transforms into a dazzling display with holiday decorations and lighting for enchanting nighttime rides. Admission is free for ages 1-5 and $6 for ages 6 and up. Parking fee is $1 per hour or $5 per day. The train will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day.
For more information, visit www.leeparks.org/lakespark or call 239-533-7578.
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, Winter Wonderland, Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres.
Come celebrate the season enjoying holiday crafts, letters to Santa, photo booths, reindeer games and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. Each child will receive a gift. Hot chocolate, cookie treats and a tree lighting will end the celebration.
Admission is $5 per child ages 0-13. Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register.
For more information, contact the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-533-7530.
For additional details about Lee County Parks and Recreation locations, amenities and special events, visit www.leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275, email leeparks@leegov.com or visit leeparksandrecreation on Facebook and Instagram.
