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02/14/2026

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screenings for toddlers ages 18 months to 5 years.

🗓️ Feb. 11 & Feb. 13
⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fort Myers
📞 Call 239-343-6838 to schedule a screening. No physician referral is required.

The screenings are administered by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.

02/04/2026

Easter Eggstravaganza 🐰

Saturday, March 28 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Founder’s Square

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Eggstravaganza featuring three age-specific Easter egg hunts and festive activities for the whole family. Each hunt is designed to provide a safe, fun, and age-appropriate experience, including a special adaptive hunt for children ages 4 & under and those needing accommodations. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and only participants within the designated age group will be permitted inside each fenced hunt area. Hunt areas will open only at their scheduled start times, so please plan accordingly. Children should bring their own bag or basket to collect eggs, with a 15-egg limit per participant for all hunts.

After the egg hunts, families are invited to stick around and enjoy additional Easter festivities, including bounce houses, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, and shopping with Market Vendors. Vendors will be set up in the parking lot and open from 10 AM to 1 PM.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt Schedule
10:00 AM | Ages 4 & Under & Adaptive Hunt
11:00 AM | Ages 5–9
12:00 PM | Ages 10–15

Register: https://bit.ly/4qWjh5O

02/03/2026

As cold weather continues this week, The School District of Lee County reminds parents and caregivers to make sure their students dress warmly.
As a reminder, warm clothes, jackets, and shoes are available to ALL students through the United Way School Resource Center. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to request these items through your school's Social Worker, School Counselor, or School Resource Officer.
For more resources and assistance, please contact 211. Just dial 211 or 239.433.3900.

01/23/2026

Babcock Ranch's Winter Wonderland ❄⛄

Saturday, January 24th | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Hillcrest Park

Thank you to HomeTeam Pest Defense for sponsoring Winter Wonderland!

Get ready for a winter experience with a Florida twist! Join us at Hillcrest Park as kids sled down the hillside through our cool, bubbly “snow” made of foam—a perfect way to enjoy winter fun even in the warm weather. Enjoy an afternoon filled with food trucks, live music, and other seasonal winter activities for the whole family.

We may be in the sunshine state, but we’re bringing the winter magic to Babcock Ranch!

Register: https://bit.ly/4p2YSen

Registration is highly recommended for the Lifestyle Team to plan accordingly.

01/08/2026

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida offers free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers 18 months to 5 years of age. Early diagnosis can make a vast difference for toddlers and their families.

📅 Upcoming screenings: January 9 & January 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fort Myers.
📞 To schedule a screening, call 239-343-6838.

Screenings are conducted by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with specialized training in child development. No physician referral is required.

12/19/2025

"Headphones", every Florida kid's response 😆🎄♥️

12/12/2025

I am sure this light experience would be lots of fun

10/30/2025

Edible Arrangements is the latest to help feed kids ahead of SNAP cuts. The company that makes fruit arrangements that look like flower arrangements is offering kids free fresh fruit salads.