Airboat Tours, Fishing, & Museum of the Everglades, Everglades City, 239-775-4936, www.florida-everglades.com

Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Punta Gorda, 941-637-4611, www.babcockwilderness.com

Everglades Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2591, www.gulfcoastattractions.com

Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium, Fort Myers, 239-321-7420, www.imaginariumfortmyers.com

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel, 239-472-1100, www.fws.gov/dingdarling

Koreshan State Historic Site, Nature Park & Campground, Estero, 239-992-0311, www.floridastateparks.org/koreshan

Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, 239-643-7275, www.naplesgarden.org

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples, 239-262-5409, www.napleszoo.com

Pirate Party Cruise, Salty Sam’s Marina, Fort Myers Beach, 239-765-7272, www.piecesofeight.com

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Guided Tour Walks, Fort Myers, 239-533-7400, www.leeparks.org

Southwest Florida Museum of History, Fort Myers, 239-321-7430, www.swflmuseumofhistory.com

The Shell Factory and Nature Park, North Fort Myers, 239-995-2142, www.shellfactory.com

Married Alive (until September 26), Live comedy theater performance at Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com

I Love a Piano (September 1–October 2), Live musical show salutes songwriter Irving Berlin (There’s No Business Like Show Business), Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com

What a Blast! (September 11, 3 p.m.), Three-hour Percussion Clinic at the Naples Phil, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Percussion Summit 2010 (September 11, 8 p.m.), Percussion music at its best, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Chamber No.1: Musical Spectrum (September 12, 3 p.m. and September 14, 8 p.m.), Beethoven, Bliss, and Brahms at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

The Dan Miller Jazz Quintet (September 16, 7 p.m.), Life at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org

Una Noche Tropical con Gilberto Santa Rosa (September 17, 8 p.m.), The magic of Salsa at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Summer Jazz on the Gulf (September 18, 7 p.m.), Summer concerts at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 239-261-2222, www.NaplesBeachHotel.com

Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes (September 23–26), Show at Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com

From Russia with Love (September 25, 8 p.m.), Music of Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Khachaturian at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Crosby Stills & Nash (September 26, 7.30 p.m.), Folk rock super group at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, www.bbmannpah.com

B. B. King (October 1, 8 p.m.), The most important blues guitarist performs at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Chamber No.2: Bach ‘N’ Rock (October 3, 3 p.m. and October 5, 8 p.m.), Classic rock hits for brass and percussion at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Rain—ATribute to the Beatles (October 6 and 7, 8 p.m.), The “next best thing to seeing the Beatles” at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Hairspray (October 7–November 20), Classic musical comedy about a big girl with big hair, Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com

The Composer Is Dead (October 10, 3 p.m.), An uproarious whodunit as a collaboration between children’s book author Lemony Snicket and composer Nathaniel Stookey, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Songs for a New World (October 14–November 6), Musical performance at the Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.bigarts.org

Symphonic Dances (October 16, 8 p.m.), Two hundred years of dance music featured at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Baroque Variations (October 17, 3 p.m.), Start to this year’s Sypert Salon Series at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Nacho Game Show Murder (October 21, 7 p.m.), Comedic murder mystery life at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org

The Music of the Eagles (October 23, 8 p.m.), The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra takes flight, vocalist: Randy Jackson, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Noises Off (October 26–November 20), The funniest play ever written, by Michael Frayn. Performance at the Florida Repertory Theatre, 239-332-4665, www.floridarep.org

Classical Series Masterworks: Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (October 30, 8 p.m.), Fiftieth Anniversary Season Opening, Southwest Florida Symphony plays at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, piano soloist: Steven Mayer, 239-418-1500, www.swflso.org

Halloween Spook-tacular (October 30, 8 p.m.), The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra serves pop treats for all ages at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org

Halloween Ghost Train (October 29–31), A murder on Halloween: what could be better? Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, 239-275-8487, www.semgulf.com

Open Mic Night (Fridays, 7–11 p.m.), Spotlight performance at Nita’s Sweet Bean Café, Fort Myers, 239-275-9000, www.leeculture.org

Punta Gorda Craft Festival (September 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Outdoor Craft Show at Sullivan Street, downtown Punta Gorda, 954-472-3755, www.artfestival.com

“Ding” Darling Days (October 17 through 23), Wildlife, birding and eco-festival with Family Fun and Conservation Art Day, filled with outdoor activities for all ages. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel, 239-472-1100, www.dingdarlingdays.com

Red Snook Catch & Release Charity Tournament (October 1–3), Event organized by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples, 239-262-0304, www.conservancy.org

Bird Patrol Tour (October 9, 8–10 a.m.), Free guided birding tour at Bunche Beach, 239-693-2690, www.leeparks.org

Everblades vs. Gwinnett Gladiators (October 15 and 16), Ice hockey at Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com

FGCU Founder’s Cup (October 15), Nineteenth annual Golf Tournament at Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples, information and registration 239-590-1074, www.fgcu.edu/foundation

Halloween Express (October 16–31), Ghostly night train rides at the Railroad Interpretive Center, Fort Myers, 239-267-1905, www.leeparks.org

Women’s Outdoor Weekend (October 22–24), Campfires, kayaking, fishing, and much more with a little help from local outdoor women, 239-694-0398, www.leeparks.org

Everblades vs. Kalamazoo Wings (October 27, 29, and 30), Ice hockey at Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com

Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays, 8 a.m.), Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2556, www.cityofbonitasprings.org

Guided Nature Walk (Wednesdays, 9.30 to 11 a.m.), Stroll through cypress forest, 239-693-2690, www.leeparks.org

Burroughs Home & Gardens (Fridays, 11 a.m.), Living History Tour in one of the city’s oldest homes in downtown Fort Myers, 239-332-6125, www.leeculture.org

Laughter Yoga (Fridays, 8 a.m.), Lynn Hall Park, Fort Myers Beach, 239-677-7017 and 239-590-9933, www.laughteryoga.org

Green Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.), Everything is locally grown, caught, and cultivated, Alliance of the Arts Campus, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, www.artinlee.org

Sanibel Island Farmers’ Market (Sundays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.) Open-air market at the city hall, Sanibel, 239-472-3700, ext.355, www.mysanibel.com

Southern Extreme Water Ski (Sundays, 4 p.m.), Show team performance at Miromar Outlet Mall, Estero, 239-494-2774, southernextreme.com

Art Poems Exhibit (until September 24), Live entertainment, exhibits, and refreshments for all ages at Big Arts, Founders Gallery, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.BIGARTS.org

Featured Artists (until September 7), Mixed media, oil paintings, acrylic, photography, collage, and more at Florida West Arts, Bonita Commons, Bonita Springs, 239-948-4427, www.floridawestarts.com

Clyde Butcher: Big Cypress Swamp and the Western Everglades (until October 2, Tuesdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.), Exhibit at the Southwest Florida Museum of History, 239-321-7430, www.swflmuseumofhistory.com

Arts for ACT Exhibit (September 3–30; reception on September 3, 7–10 p.m.), Action figures, abstracts, pet paintings, and Art Garb to wear at the Arts for ACT Gallery, Downtown Fort Myers, 239-337-5050, www.artsforactgallery.com

Fort Myers Art Walk (September 3, 6 to 10 p.m. and September 4, 12 to 4 p.m.) and Art Walk After-Party (September 3, 10 p.m.), Local art galleries and businesses join together for a night of fun, River District, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, www.fortmyersartwalk.com

Bringing Life to Everyday Settings (Opening September 3, 6 p.m.), Photorealist and Expressionist Will George at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, www.sbdac.com

September Showcase (September 3–23; reception September 3, 6–8 p.m.), Paintings, photography, and sculpture at the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org

Season Preview Exhibit (September 24–November 6), Introducing artworks of the 2010–2011 Season, Florida West Arts Gallery, Bonita Springs, 239-948-4427, www.artgalleryflorida.com

Suncoast Gun Collectors Show (September 25 and 26), Event at the Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers, 239-543-8368, www.leeciviccenter.com

Art Walk at the Promenade (September 30, 5–7 p.m.), Life music and open artists’ studios at the Promenade, Bonita Springs, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org

Arts for ACT Exhibit (October 1–31, reception on October 1, 7–10 p.m.), Maria Pia Malerba and Xavier Portilla at the Arts for ACT Gallery, Downtown Fort Myers, 239-337-5050, www.artsforactgallery.com

Fort Myers Art Walk (October 1, 6 to 10 p.m. and October 2, 12 to 4 p.m.) and Art Walk After-Party (October 1, 10 p.m.), Local art galleries and businesses join together for a night of fun, River District, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, www.fortmyersartwalk.com

Phillips & Founders (October 1–November 10, artists reception on October 23, 5–6.30 p.m.), Exhibit at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.bigarts.org

Che-Ke-Ka’s Seminole Patchwork (October 1–December 8,), Exhibit at Big Arts on Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.bigarts.org

NOW (Opening October 1, 6 p.m.), ROCKtober concert featuring the musician and artist Rob Grad, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, www.sbdac.com

Women Call for Peace (October 1–December 4; reception October 1, 6–8 p.m.), Art exhibit against violence at the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org

Art Walk at the Promenade (October 28, 5–7 p.m.), Life music and open artists’ studios at the Promenade, Bonita Springs, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org

The Sanders Porcelain Collection (permanent exhibition), More than 100 pieces of 18th-century Chinese and Japanese porcelain at Edison State College, Rush Library, Fort Myers, 239-489-9220, www.edison.edu/library

A Salute to Italy (permanent exhibition), Antiques and paintings from the 15th- and 16th-century School of Italian Old Masters at Edison State College, Rush Library, Fort Myers, 239-489-9220, www.edison.edu/library