Fort Myers and Naples sit about 35 miles apart on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and I-75 runs between them.
The places we go back to all year. Where to eat with a toddler, where to burn off energy when it rains, where to splash, what’s worth the admission, and where to spend a night without going far.
For rainy mornings, cold afternoons and anyone who needs to run in circles for an hour.
The main Lee County library downtown, with toddler and preschool storytimes during the week.
A big branch between Fort Myers and Naples with family storytime and Baby Play.
Pools, fountains, zoos and theme parks: the big all-day outings.
A zoo near downtown Naples, open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Museums, animals and farm days that hold a little one’s attention.
A hands-on children’s museum with exhibits that change through the year.
The winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, with gardens, a lab and a museum of antique cars.
These don’t change week to week. Last checked . Hours and prices change, so check the place’s own site before you go. Know a spot we missed? Tell us at hello@littlesweekly.com.
Where a family can go in Fort Myers without paying for admission. For free days, free events and this week’s free outings, see every free thing to do in Fort Myers.
Downtown Fort Myers, 2450 First StreetFort Myers Regional LibraryThe main Lee County library downtown, with toddler and preschool storytimes during the week.FreeIndoorEstero, 21100 Three Oaks ParkwaySouth County Regional LibraryA big branch between Fort Myers and Naples with family storytime and Baby Play.FreeIndoorFree or cheap for babies and toddlers, and easy with a stroller.
North Naples, 15080 Livingston RoadCMON Golisano Children’s Museum of NaplesChildren under 1 get in free.$25 eachMembers and children under 1IndoorFort Myers, 2350 McGregor Blvd.Edison and Ford Winter EstatesKids 5 and under get in free.Kids $15Adults $28Kids 5 and underDowntown Fort Myers, 2450 First StreetFort Myers Regional LibraryToddler Tales on Tuesday mornings.FreeIndoorEstero, 21100 Three Oaks ParkwaySouth County Regional LibraryBaby Play for birth to 18 months.FreeIndoorRecurring and free. Times change by branch, so check the calendar.
Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Tales, preschool and family storytimes at most branches on weekday morningsEach program lists its age range and whether you need to register.
Schedule ↗Preschool storytimes at Collier branches; check the events directory for timesThe county library for Naples and the rest of Collier County.
Schedule ↗Baby storytimes, places where babies get in free, and where to change and feed. For zero-cost ideas, see free things to do.
Mon Nov 2 at 10am (Lakes Regional) and 10:30am (Northwest Regional); Thu Nov 5 at 10am (Fort Myers Regional)Rhymes and songs for babies. Northwest Regional hands out 14 tickets at the children’s desk.
Storytime calendar ↗Wed Nov 4 at 10amSensory play for birth to 18 months. Registration is required.
Storytime calendar ↗
Kids 2 and under
Admission page ↗Members and children under 1
Admission page ↗Santa visits and Christmas lights only run part of the year, so they have their own pages with this season’s dates and prices.
The guide is the evergreen list. Here’s what’s happening in Fort Myers–Naples right now.
Yes. The Golisano Children’s Museum in Naples is built for young kids, and Lee County libraries hold baby and toddler storytimes most weekday mornings.
Yes. Cape Coral and Bonita Springs libraries both have a bilingual family storytime this week.
Yes. Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library are free or have a free entry. See the free list.
Go indoors: Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library. They’re all under one roof, and most work for a short visit around nap time.
CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples: Children under 1 get in free. Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Kids 5 and under get in free. Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library are also easy with a baby or toddler. Free for the littlest: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (Kids 2 and under). See best for under 3s.
Every one of the 5 places is somewhere we’d take a baby, toddler or preschooler, with a note on who it suits and when to skip it. Prices, hours and menus come from each place’s own site, and 3 of them have checked admission or menu prices. The guide was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check.
Kids 2 and under; kids 3–12: $17.95; adults: $26.95. We checked this on its official site on Oct 30, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.
Members and children under 1; kids: $25; adults: $25. We checked this on its official site on Oct 30, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.
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