Top 5 things to do in Southwest Florida this weekend
5. Pet some farm animals
Bring your kiddos to a mini petting zoo from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Collier County’s South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples.
There will be bunnies, goats, chickens pigs and more. Attendance is free. facebook.com/events/281502698867734/
4. Admire the manatee
Learn more about Florida’s sea cow at the Manatee Talk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach.
RSVP at 239-463-4588.
3. Cool down
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday with a free scoop. That’s what you’ll get if you’re one of the first 100 people to visit Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream, 15 8th St., Bonita Springs. The store is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
There’s an ice cream eating contest at 1:15 p.m. royalscoop.com
2. Feel the MangoMania
Mango season is upon us. To get your fill of the tropical fruit, visit MangoMania this weekend
The festival is held every summer to celebrate Pine Island’s mango harvest. It runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cape Coral German American Club, 2101 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. There will be food contests, tasting tables, kiddie rides and more. Admission is $6 per adult at the gate. Children ages 10 and younger get in for free. mangomaniafl.net/
1. Get lit
Smokin,’ Bacon, Bourbon and Brew is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at The “World Famous” Cigar Bar in Gulf Coast Town Center, 10045 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers.
Indulge in everything the name suggests. Food vendors will have bacon-themed items. You can check out different types of bourbon. Fort Myers Brewing Company is bringing craft beers. And if you’re into cigars, enter for your chance to win a year’s supply of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Tickets for the event are $20 in advance and $25 the door. worldfamouscigarbar.com