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WinterHoliday Festival of Lights Mark the beginning of the holidayseason with music, a giant snowpile and the city’s official treelighting ceremony.

Holiday Boat-a-Long One of the oldest city events boasts over 100 decorated boats meandering through CapeCoral’s canals.

Burrowing Owl FestivalCome see Cape Coral’s famousburrowing owls that call the Capehome. Discover unique wildlife andbirding opportunities.

Festival of the ArtsAttracting over 100,000 visitors,this juried art show has somethingfor everyone to enjoy.

Tour de Cape This recreational bike tour offers a15, 31, 62, or 100 mile coursethroughout Cape Coral. Alsoincludes a competitive 5K run.

Saint Andrew FestivalEnjoy a fun-filled carnival featuring rides, games,entertainment and food.

Farmer’s MarketCome sample delectable tropicalfruits and vegetables from theSunshine State.

Cape Coral Bike Nights Join motorcycle enthusiasts fromthe region to listen to live bandsand eat great food. Several eventsscheduled throughout the year.

SpringSun Splash Family WaterparkSeason OpeningSlide into adventure when Sun Splash opens for the season in March.

Cape Coral Relay for LifeParticipate in Cape Coral’s fightagainst cancer. Join the Relay forLife and share in music, food andsupport.

Cape Coral Sprint TriathlonTake on a personal challenge whenyou compete in the Yacht Club`sSprint Triathlon featuring a 5K run,1/4-mile swim, and 12.5-mile bikeride through the scenic southeastarea of Cape Coral.

Sunset CelebrationsCape Coral Yacht Club is the placeto celebrate Southwest Florida’sbeautiful sunsets.

Cardboard Boat Races Come and see the creative designsand exciting race at this annualevent. See cardboard actually float,although the sinking is just as fun!

Gathering of the GiantsThis two-day AMA-sanctionedevent held at Seahawk Airparkevery March showcases large-scale radio-controlled aircraft.

Taste of the CapeSample food and beverages from awide array of local restaurants,with craft beer, margaritasand wine. Enjoymusical performances throughout the day.

SummerRed, White, and Boom Celebrate Independence Day withfood, entertainment, fireworks andfun at one of the largest events inCape Coral.

Sun Splash Family WaterparkCool and exciting family fun in thesummertime. Park open daily.

Kids All American Fishing Derby One of many local fishingextravaganzas for the whole familythat benefits local charities.

Parks & Recreation Month

Discover and explore the widevariety of parks and recreationalfacilities in Cape Coral during themonth of July in recognition ofNational Parks & Recreation Month.

Family Golf Month

Enjoy special family deals at CoralOaks Golf Course every July duringPGA`s Family Golf Month,developed to encourage familes tolearn and play golf together.

Mango ManiaSample locally grown mangoes andother tropical fruits as part of atwo-day family-friendly festivalfeaturing live music, arts, crafts,and a host of fun-filled contests.

FallMaking Strides Against CancerA beautiful walk in the park to raisemoney to fight cancer.

Columbus Day Parade andItalian FestivalEnjoy a parade paying tribute to theearly explorers of America andsample food and grape-stompingfun Italian-style!

City Championship Golf TournamentHosted by Coral Oaks Golf Course,the city’s premier amateur golf tournament features 36 holes of competitive golf withmultiple flights.

Oktoberfest Two weekends of traditionalGerman fun!

Fall Kids’ FestivalA not-to-be-missed free health andsafety education festival forfamilies to explore and inspire theirchildren’s abilities.

Coconut Festival Celebrate Cape Coral’s uniqueSouthwest Florida flavor.Includes live entertainment,carnival rides and games, food,contests, crafts and much more.

Veteran’s Day ParadeJoin us as the community honorsour American military heroes.

Kayak Shack Kayak rentals are offered at FourMile Cove Ecological Preserve fromNovember through May.

Cape Coral is famous for its canals and tropicallifestyle. It’s the big city just around the intracoastalfrom Sanibel, Captiva and the Beaches. In fact, theCape is the largest city in SW Florida, which meansthere’s plenty of room for much more fun!

Year-Round Fun in Cape Coral!

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Water SportsCape Coral is the ultimate waterfront community. With more than 23 milesof coastline and almost 400 miles of freshwater and saltwater canals, it isa premier location for boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing adventures.The city’s public boat launches provide access to the majesticCaloosahatchee River, the pristine Matlacha Pass estuary, and the vastexpanse of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as many freshwater systems thatare great for the avid bass fisherman. The Yacht Club Pier is the perfectvenue for families and serious anglers to catch redfish, flounder, and evensnook. It’s also one of the best places in town to spot tropical birds,dolphins and manatees. Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve provideskayakers and canoers a unique experience as they glide under dense treecanopies and explore our native wilderness.

Family Fun From a water park and skate park, to golf courses and natural attractions,Cape Coral offers more than 40 parks and recreation facilities toaccommodate individuals of all ages, skill levels, interests, social needs andeconomic capabilities. The city’s Sun Splash Family Waterpark featuresthree high-speed slides and a fun-filled collection of smaller slides, poolsand attractions. The Cape Coral Yacht Club is home to the city’s historicwhite-sand beach, with a public pool that offers year-round swimming. Inaddition, many of the parks feature accessible playgrounds and coveredpicnic areas to help families enjoy the great outdoors. Skateboarders canfly around Eagle Skate Park on 27,000 square feet of ramps, rails, andpipes, complemented by an 1,800-watt Bose surround-sound system.Spectators of all ages will enjoy watching bikers challenge themselves onthe hills and turns of BMX Park. Golfers will not want to miss Coral OaksGolf Course, an 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship coursefeaturing contoured fairways and rich natural surroundings. Seahawk Parkoffers spectators the thrill of watching model airplanes soar, dive and loop-the-loop against brilliant blue skies. In addition, professional sports fanshave only a short drive to Fort Myers to enjoy spring training baseball aswell as hockey and arena football .

Festivals Cape Coral is a festive city! We host more events and festivals than anyother community in Southwest Florida. From the Festival of the Arts toOktoberfest to the city’s Coconut Festival, hardly a weekend passeswithout another fun-filled celebration. Even the city’s official bird, theburrowing owl, has its own festival — there are enough festivals andevents to ensure there is always something for everyone. Check out “Red,White and Boom” on Independence Day, exciting parades year-round, andthe heart-warming winter holiday festivals. Music, arts, and special events:plan ahead using the calendar in this brochure..

Ecotourism Cape Coral’s sub-tropical environment is highly treasured by residents andvisitors alike. Birding is one of the nation’s most popular activities, andCape Coral’s official bird, the burrowing owl, is at center stage. High in thesky you’ll see bald eagles and osprey. Our city is proud of its responsibleenvironmental attitude. Enjoy elevated nature trails through the mangrovesat Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, famous for its waterfowl, wadingbirds, migrating songbirds, gopher tortoises, dolphins and reptiles. RotaryPark, a part of The Great Florida Birding Trail, takes you close to wadingbirds, raptors, butterflies, foxes and other wildlife. Track exotic birds andnative fish from the boardwalk at Lake Kennedy. Count the manatees atSirenia Vista Park. Learn about the fragile ecosystem in our native plantand nature education visitor centers.

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Cape Coral received the designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community-bronze level by The League of American Bicyclists in 2015. SouthwestFlorida’s largest city offers an exhilarating bicycling experience withmore than 90 miles of interconnected bike routes and several dedicatedbike routes. These routes offer distinctive signage, informational mapsand kiosks highlighting the dozens of landmarks, facilities andrecreational activities available to enjoy. A cyclist can navigate from anecological park with wildlife, kayaking and a butterfly house to marinaswith boating, waterfront dining and unique boutiques to explore. Bikerentals are readily available. A color-coded map of Cape Coral’s biketrails can be viewed on the city website.

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