County Parks & Recreation to offer seasonal events
Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering seasonal events throughout December.
The schedule of events will include:
– Dec. 3: Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres
Clean out closets, garages and homes to turn trash into another’s treasure. Take advantage of the crowds that a community yard sale can generate or, if you do not have anything to sell, just stop by and shop. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited. The price is $5 per space with a maximum of three spaces per person. Bring your own tables and chairs. Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information, contact the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-369-1521.
– Dec. 3: North Fort Myers Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
Come have breakfast with the jolly ol’ man himself. Enjoy making a holiday craft, playing reindeer games, writing a letter to Santa and taking a photo with him. Cost is $3 per plate. Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information, contact the center at 239-533-7200.
– Dec. 9: Parents Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Olga Community Center, at 2325 S. Olga Drive, Fort Myers
The program is a chance for parents to get some Christmas errands finished. Participants will play indoor and outdoor games, make crafts, and enjoy pizza, popcorn and soda. Santa will ride in on a fire truck to welcome all participants at 6 p.m. Bring a camera and staff will take photos. Admission is $5 per child ages 6-11. Space is limited. Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information and to register, contact the center at 239-694-2291.
– Dec. 10: Winter Wonderland from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 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 infant to 12. Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information contact the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-369-1521.
– Dec. 17: Movie in the Park from 4 to 7 p.m. at Estero Park, at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero
Watch a showing of the Christmas classic, “Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” Bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy while watching the family favorite film. Attendees will be able to take photos with Santa during the event. The film will begin at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.