Things to do

Sat - 20

Geocaching

East County Regional Library

881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres

Saturday, May 20 • 1 p.m.

This event is open to all levels of geocaching experience, from first-timer to expert. Geocaching, a treasure hunting sport using GPS-enabled devices, is family friendly and fun. 239-479-4636

Ice Show: A Magical Evening Under the Stars

Fort Myers Skatium

2250 Broadway, Fort Myers

May 20 - 21

We will have two showings, one on May 20th at 5:30 p.m. and one May 21 at 3 p.m. 239-321-7513

Storytime

Barnes & Noble Marketplace SC

13751 Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers

Saturday, May 20 • 11 a.m.

Join us as we read stories to your little ones every Saturday morning! 239-437-0654

Free Family ArtLab

Alliance for the Arts

10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday, May 20 • 10 a.m. - noon

Araba Shrine Circus

Lee Civic Center

11831 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers

Friday, May 12 • 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

ARABA Shrine Annual Circus first show is free to children from the schools and organizations within the surrounding five counties that are served by Araba Shriners. General admission $16. Kids Under 5 are Free. Petting zoo is open and available before and after each show. Ringside seats are $10 (after paid admission). You can purchase them when you enter the Civic Center at ringside. 239-543-8368

Fri - 19

Bubblemania

Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Library

3095 Blount St., Fort Myers

Friday, May 19 • 10:30 a.m.

Soapy bubbles everywhere. Join us for an exciting morning of bubble blowing as we listen to our favorite tunes. 239-479-4636

Parents Night Out Dino Party

Four Freedoms Park

4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral

Friday, May 19 • 6 - 9 p.m.

Come join us for a fun night out Dino theme!! Kids will get to hang out, play, make crafts, play games, and much more Dino fun!

Dinner provided. Ages 3-7 year olds $20 per kid. Call 239-574-0804 to register.

Make creativity part of your family routine the 3rd Saturday of each month during Family Art Lab! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world. Recommended for ages five and older, but all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. 239-939-2787

KId’s DIYer Workshop: Spring Popup Flower Box

Fort Myers Lowe's

14960 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers

Saturday, May 20 • 10 a.m. - noon

Just in time for the heart of Spring, build a Pop-Up Flower Box with your mini-DIYer. Kids will learn basic building skills while they create a gift that’s sure to make your indoor garden smile. 239-433-9255

Reading is Doggone Fun

Fort Myers Regional Library

2450 First St., Fort Myers

Saturdays, May 20, 27 • 2 p.m.

For children ages 4-11. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon reading to registered therapy dogs at the library. Choose to read your own story or we can provide one for you. Space is limited to the first 30 children. 239-479-4636

Sun - 21

Mommy-and-Me Princess Tea Party

Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers

Sunday, May 21 • 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Looking for a fun way to meet other local parents while your children learn etiquette lessons from a real live princess? Join us for tea! The princess will read a storybook while everyone eats, then we will play music to sing and dance to as time allows. Recommended for ages 5-8. www.eventbrite.com/e/mommy-and-me-princess-tea-party.

Registration Required

239-479-4636

Library Storytimes

Toddler

For ages 18 - 36 months and caregivers. Toddlers and caregivers move and groove to stories, music, rhymes and activities during this interactive storytime that builds language and motor skills. Space is limited.

Preschool

For ages 3 - 5. Preschoolers develop school readiness skills through books, rhymes, songs and movement. While parents wait nearby in the library building. Space is limited.

Cape Coral Lee County Public Library

11 a.m. Wednesday, May 3

East County Regional Library a.m. Tuesday, May 2 Fort Myers Regional Library

& 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2

Northwest Regional Library 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 3

Cape Coral Lee County Public Library

11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2

Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Library 10 a.m. Friday, May 5

East County Regional Library a.m. Thursday, May 4

Fort Myers Regional Library a.m. Wednesday, May 3

Northwest Regional Library a.m. Thursday, May 4

South County Regional Library

Family

For children through age 5 and caregivers. Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities designed to promote and reinforce literacy and language development. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Bonita Springs Public Library 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4

East County Regional Library 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 3

North Fort Myers Public Library

11 a.m. Wednesday, May 3

Northwest Regional Library 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20

Pine Island Public Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2

South County Regional Library a.m. Tuesday, May 2