Spring settles in Southwest Florida, inviting families to revel in the season’s energy. From gardening classes on a Fort Myers farm to a sprawling Easter egg hunt in Naples, adventure awaits. Add these events to your April calendar.
April 4-5, 11-12 and 25
Art Workshops at Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
Junior artisans ages 6 to 10 immerse themselves in creativity. On April 4 and 5, kids draw inspiration from traditional Indian block printing, pressing vibrant patterns and colors onto reusable bags using wooden blocks and ink. April 11 and 12 introduce the fluid strokes of large-brush Japanese calligraphy as littles wield oversized brushes on giant sheets of paper spread across the floor. On April 25, young aesthetes analyze and design intricate mandalas with markers and colored pencils before framing their pieces to take home. Learn More
April 5
Fairy Festival at Unity of Naples
Little pixies step into a world of enchantment through whimsical crafts and activities. After an exclusive storytime of the unreleased children’s novel, The Magic Banyan Tree, kids uncover facts about the different species of butterflies in Collier County. Then, budding craftsmen use sculpted wire to create caterpillars. For adventurous spirits, a local beekeeper offers up-close handling and insights into a well-kept colony. The afternoon lights up with lawn scavenger hunts, custom fairy wand creations and face painting. Learn More
April 8 and 22
Tinker Gardeners at Whispering Oaks Farm, Fort Myers
Future homesteaders ages 1 to 5 dig into hands-on learning in these interactive classes. April 8 invites exploration of how seeds travel and grow, discovering “touch-me-not” plants equipped with explosive seed dispersal. After storytime, tykes build their own seed-launching pods using cups, balloons, rubber bands and pom poms before planting cucumbers in repurposed strawberry containers. On April 22, littles read up on the ecosystem and make mini terrariums with glass jars using rocks, soil and succulents. Learn More
April 12
Earth Day Festival at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples
The Conservancy’s largest community event of the year promotes conservation and environmental awareness through hands-on nature exhibits, live animal encounters, themed crafts, boat rides and Nature Center experiences. Learn More
April 18
Science Fiction & Science Fact Day Camp at Edison Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
One of Fort Myers’ oldest buildings transforms into an educational landscape for this one-day STEAM adventure. Kindergarten through fifth graders explore physics concepts and team up to problem-solve using the engineering method—a step-by-step process involving brainstorming, designing, building and testing. Afterward, aspiring scientists conduct experiments and complete design projects with Estate educators. Learn More
April 19
Earth Day at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
Honor our planet with a day of discovery and hands-on exploration. Guests gain insights into climate change and the benefits of recycling through immersive planetarium shows and exhibits. Witness live reptile encounters and venture on a self-guided hike to learn about identifying different species and how plants are used in everyday life. End with eco-friendly crafts alongside family, like making bracelets from recycled paper bags and painting a pot for seed planting. Learn More
April 20
Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run at Redneck Mud Park, Punta Gorda
Mighty dashers ages 5 to 17 and their loved ones splash, climb and crawl through up to 2.2 miles of mud-soaked mayhem. Kids venture through more than 15 adrenaline-pumping obstacles, like the risky tape crawl, ninja run and filthy mud mountain. Learn More
April 27
Girls on the Run 5k at South County Regional Park, Punta Gorda
Third- to fifth-grade students in the nonprofit’s running program embark on a triumphant, season-ending 5K. Fueled by eight weeks of empowering training, runners hit the course with friends and family, racing from Cooper Street to Myrtle Street. Learn More
EASTER FESTIVITIES
April 12
Easter Ranch Roundup! at Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch
Museum guests play giant board games, capture photo-ready moments at the booths and take on thrilling scavenger egg hunts with more than 2,000 hidden eggs stuffed with treats and toys. Refuel with popcorn, snow cones or candy floss before heading to the science station to learn about density through the floating egg experiment. Learn More
April 19
Easter at M&M Farms, Fort Myers
Families dive into a day of springtime adventure. A visit from the Easter Bunny kick-starts the festivities before hatchlings embark on egg hunts by hayride and around the farm. As eggs are collected, food trucks offer up scrumptious crowd-pleasing bites and refreshments. Learn More
April 19
Eggfest 2025 at City First Church, Cape Coral
Kids race against the clock in scavenger hunts throughout the day, scouring the grounds for eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Then, families set out on the grand family hunt to search for more than 15,000 candy-filled eggs. With baskets full, greet animals like ponies and sheep at the petting zoo before snapping frame-worthy photos at the Easter booth. Learn More
April 20
Easter Eggstravaganza at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Naples
The sports complex partners with Great Wolf Lodge for a day of springtime cheer. Children leap around in bounce houses and embrace their creative sides with face painting before snapping a picture with the Easter Bunny. Don’t forget to indulge in food truck delicacies in between the festivities. Learn More