# Things to do with toddlers and little kids in Fort Myers–Naples: the parent guide

> Fort Myers and Naples sit about 35 miles apart on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and I-75 runs between them.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 places for ages 0–6, with admission and menu prices from each place’s own site
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/guide/
- This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/index.md
- Visiting guide (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/visiting/index.md
- City index for agents: https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/llms.txt

## Indoor play and rainy days

### Fort Myers Regional Library (Downtown Fort Myers, 2450 First Street)

- The main Lee County library downtown, with toddler and preschool storytimes during the week.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: A free morning downtown.
- Skip if: you haven’t registered; several storytimes require it.
- Website: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/

### South County Regional Library (Estero, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway)

- A big branch between Fort Myers and Naples with family storytime and Baby Play.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: Babies and toddlers.
- Skip if: you can’t register ahead; space is limited.
- Website: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/

## Parks and outdoor play

### Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (Naples, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd)

- A zoo near downtown Naples, open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Price level: $$
- Tickets: kids 3–12 $17.95; adults $26.95; Kids 2 and under
- Hours: Daily 9am–4:30pm, last entry 3:30pm
- Good for: Collier families on the first Saturday, when residents get in free.
- Skip if: you arrive after 3:30pm; that is last entry.
- Price source: https://shop.napleszoo.org/Webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?C=ga&CG=npz (checked 2026-10-30)
- Website: https://www.napleszoo.org/plan-your-visit

## Museums, zoos and big outings

### CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (North Naples, 15080 Livingston Road)

- A hands-on children’s museum with exhibits that change through the year.
- Price level: $$
- Tickets: kids $25; adults $25; Members and children under 1
- Hours: Daily 10am–4:30pm, Wednesday until 1pm
- Good for: A morning with kids under 8.
- Skip if: it is Wednesday afternoon; the museum closes at 1pm.
- Price source: https://www.cmon.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- Website: https://www.cmon.org/visit/

### Edison and Ford Winter Estates (Fort Myers, 2350 McGregor Blvd.)

- The winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, with gardens, a lab and a museum of antique cars.
- Price level: $$
- Tickets: kids 6–12 $15; adults $28; Kids 5 and under
- Hours: Daily 9am–5:30pm, last admission 4:30pm
- Good for: Kids 5 and under, who get in free.
- Skip if: you need a late start; last admission is 4:30pm.
- Price source: https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/visit/tickets-tours/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- Website: https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/visit/tickets-tours/

## Free things to do

- Fort Myers Regional Library
- South County Regional Library

## Best for under 3s

- **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**: Toddler Tales on Tuesday mornings.
- **South County Regional Library**: Baby Play for birth to 18 months.

## Things to do with a baby or a 1-year-old

### Baby and lap-sit storytimes

- **Baby Rhyme Time** (Lee County Library System): 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. https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/baby-rhyme-time-150863
- **Baby Play (South County Regional)** (Lee County Library System): Wed Nov 4 at 10am. Sensory play for birth to 18 months. Registration is required. https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/baby-play-154451

### Babies get in free

- **Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens**: Kids 2 and under. https://shop.napleszoo.org/Webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?C=ga&CG=npz
- **CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples**: Members and children under 1. https://www.cmon.org/visit/

## Library storytimes

- **Lee County Library System**: Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Tales, preschool and family storytimes at most branches on weekday mornings. Each program lists its age range and whether you need to register. https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/
- **Collier County Public Library**: Preschool storytimes at Collier branches; check the events directory for times. The county library for Naples and the rest of Collier County. https://library.collier.gov/Events-directory


## Happening this week

- **Little Boo Bash** (Fri 10–11am) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/#e-little_boo_bash
- **Little Ghouls Craft & Treat** (Sat 11am–1pm) at North Fort Myers Public Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/#e-little_ghouls_craft_treat
- **A visit to Naples Zoo** (Fri–Sun 9am–4:30pm) at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. $17.95 kids 3–12, $26.95 adults, 2 and under free. https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/#e-a_visit_to_naples_zoo

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Fort Myers–Naples: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Fort Myers–Naples for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
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## FAQ

### Is Fort Myers–Naples good for toddlers?
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.

### Are there bilingual storytimes?
Yes. Cape Coral and Bonita Springs libraries both have a bilingual family storytime this week.

### Are there free things to do with little kids in Fort Myers–Naples?
Yes. Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library are free or have a free entry. See [the free list](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/guide/#free).

### What can we do in Fort Myers–Naples on a rainy or cold day with a toddler?
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.

### What can we do with a baby, 1-year-old or 2-year-old in Fort Myers–Naples?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/guide/#under3).

### How do you choose the places in the Fort Myers–Naples guide?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

### How much is Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens for a toddler, and who gets in free?
Kids 2 and under; kids 3–12: $17.95; adults: $26.95. We checked this on [its official site](https://shop.napleszoo.org/Webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?C=ga&CG=npz) on Oct 30, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.

### How much is CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples for a toddler, and who gets in free?
Members and children under 1; kids: $25; adults: $25. We checked this on [its official site](https://www.cmon.org/visit/) on Oct 30, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.