Every month, Priority Marketing’s clients and partners host a wide range of special events, seminars, workshops, activities and fundraising opportunities. Check out the list of client events in May 2026. Each of the events listed is open to the public; some are free events, while others require tickets or RSVPs.
Featured Event
Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast
Date: Thursday, May 7
Description: Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast will mark the National Day of Prayer with a signature event featuring Nick Vujicic, who was born without arms and legs in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. He and his parents were left without a medical explanation to adapt to life with no limbs. The Vujicic family didn’t just adapt to these physical limitations but thrived as their son refused to let his condition limit what he was capable of. Now, Vujicic is the founder, president and CEO of NickV Ministries, a nonprofit on mission to spread the Gospel. He travels world-wide, sharing his faith and testimony and has led over 100 million people to Christ through his ministry.
This year’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at Caloosa Sound Convention Center.
Admission and breakfast are complimentary, but registration is strongly encouraged through the link below.
LINK: Community Prayer Breakfast
Additional Client Events in May 2026
May 1
Lee Health Foundation is hosting its annual Hooked on Health Saltwater Classic benefiting the construction of Lee Health Fort Myers. Join fellow anglers for a day on the water as you celebrate community, innovation and the advancement of healthcare in Southwest Florida.
LINK: Hooked on Health Saltwater Classic
May 1
NAMI Collier will kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with its 24th annual Hope Shines Walk to raise community awareness of mental health. The event will include family-friendly activities and a one-mile walk around the park led by the Grand Marshals Brian, Nicole and Remi Roland. Live entertainment from the Back Country Boys will conclude the three-hour event, which will also feature multiple food trucks.
LINK: Hope Shines Walk
May 1
The Lee County Bar Association will host its annual Law Week Awards and Luncheon at the Riverside Community Center. The luncheon will honor the Dr. James A. Adams Lee County Teacher of the Year for Law-Related Education, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Officer of the Year, Fort Myers Police Department’s Officer of the Year, Cape Coral Police Department’s Officer of the Year, Sanibel Police Department’s Officer of the Year and the LCBA Liberty Bell Award.
LINK: Law Week Awards and Luncheon
May 2
Bay Street Yard is inviting guests to don their finest hats for its Kentucky Derby watch party. Festivities will include derby-themed drink specials, on-site cigar roller and a contest for Best Dressed Hat.
LINK: Kentucky Derby Watch Party
May 2
Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina will host a Kentucky Derby watch party featuring mint juleps, charitable wagers and a contest for Best Derby Hat.
LINK: Kentucky Derby Watch Party
May 2
Food & Thought 2 will host a Derby Day celebration, serving Bulleit Bourbon Mint Juleps at the bar and in the restaurant in honor of the Kentucky Derby.
LINK Derby Day
May 5
Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina will transform into a vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration from 2 to 8 p.m., featuring live music, margarita flights, sugar skull face painting and a mechanical bull.
LINK: Cinco de Mayo
May 5
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with festivities and specials. In Fort Myers at Bell Tower, Tap 42 is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Rooftop Party on Tuesday, May 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at its open-air rooftop bar. Tap 42’s Fort Myers and Naples locations are also offering drink specials all day.
LINK: Cinco de Mayo
May 5
Food & Thought 2 is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a festive lineup of seasonal food and drink specials. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails like the Blood Orange Margarita, Cadillac Paloma, and Spicy Jalapeño Margarita, along with a special menu featuring house-made guacamole, street-style tacos, and a shareable Cinco de Mayo combo plate. Stop in for lunch, dinner, or drinks at the bar to join the celebration.
LINK: Cinco de Mayo
May 7-11
South Seas Resort is celebrating Mother’s Day with a limited-time getaway package on Captiva Island. Guests who book two or more nights between May 7–11 can receive 25% off vacation rentals, plus a complimentary glass of champagne or wine and fresh flowers at Harborside. The offer must be booked by May 10.
LINK: South Seas Mother’s Day Package
May 8
Dr. Denise Carlin, superintendent for The School District of Lee County, will deliver the signature event at the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools’ annual State of Our Schools event in Fort Myers. The superintendent will outline the District’s accomplishments over the past year and preview future initiatives and projects.
LINK: State of Our Schools
May 8
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will celebrate and support Southwest Florida’s island communities at the 33rd annual Islands Night, which begins with a pregame parade around the warning track and concludes with the first drone show ever held inside Hammond Stadium at the Lee Health Sports Complex.
LINK: Islands Night/Drone Show
May 8
Brightwater Lagoon will host its Mother’s Day Out: Wine & Charcuterie Class. Learn the craft of charcuterie pairing through a master charcuterie vendor, and pick from sweet and savory options to build your perfect board with a glass of complimentary wine.
LINK: Mother’s Day Out
May 8-10
Sunshine Ace Hardware stores across Southwest Florida are celebrating the importance of community and small-town values with an Ace Hometown Days event over Mother’s Day weekend. The event features giveaways, flash deals, free gifts and opportunities to support Children’s Miracle Network.
LINK: Ace Hometown Days
May 9
The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive gives community members an opportunity to fill bags with nonperishable, shelf-stable food and leave them by their mailbox for pickup. Letter carriers will collect donations along their routes and deliver them to Harry Chapin Food Bank.
LINK: Stamp Out Hunger
May 10
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach invites families to celebrate moms in true island style at the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in the Compass Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. Featuring a variety of sweet and savory favorites, the spread includes chef-carved prime rib, blackened snapper and made-to-order omelets, complemented by brunch classics like cinnamon French toast and Danish pastries. The buffet is $65 per adult and $24 per child.
LINK: Margaritaville Compass Ballroom Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10
JWB Grill at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach will also host a Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering an elevated à la carte menu in a relaxed waterfront setting. Recently voted Best Brunch in the Best of the Beach Winners Book, the menu features guest favorites such as banana flambé French toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, crab benedict and steak and eggs. Reservations are recommended.
LINK: JWB Grill Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10
Ocean Prime is offering an impressive experience for diners this Mother’s Day. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., brunch will feature a menu that includes a variety of seasonal favorites and signature dishes. The Chef Feature is a Classic Quiche Crust crafted with roasted tomatoes, baby spinach and caramelized onions baked in a golden egg custard with parmesan, swiss and provolone. It’s served with a bright artichoke salad of artichoke hearts, celery, shallots and parsley, lightly dressed in lemon and olive oil. Mother’s Day dinner service begins at 3 p.m., offering Ocean Prime’s regular dinner menu with a few holiday-inspired specials. Reservations are encouraged.
LINK: Ocean Prime Mother’s Day
May 10
Bay Street Yard is celebrating Mother’s Day with drink specials and a themed R&B Slow Down event.
$8 MOMosas will be available until 4 p.m., and then Victor Rios of Smash Entertainment will host a mom-themed Slow Down event, playing the hottest R&B Party hits from across all generations.
LINK: Mother’s Day
May 10
Food & Thought 2 in North Naples will host a Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, featuring a chef-driven organic menu and handcrafted cocktails. Specials include the “Mother Is Always Right” salad with watermelon, mango, berries and feta ($18); the “Mama’s Avo-licious” turkey sandwich ($20); the “Sassy Salmon” sandwich with smoked salmon and dill cream cheese ($22); and indulgent options like “The Queen’s Benedict” with butter-poached Maine lobster and caviar ($38). Additional offerings include “Ma’s Garden Hash” ($26) and the “Mom-zarella” calzone with house-made meatballs ($21). Guests can also enjoy mimosas and browse the restaurant’s curated organic market.
LINK: Food & Thought 2 Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10
Old Vines at Mercato in North Naples will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, with brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring its regular brunch menu alongside seasonal specials created for the occasion. Guests can enjoy sweet selections like a Belgian waffle topped with blackberries and lemon custard or brioche-stuffed French toast with seasonal fruit, as well as savory options including a protein scramble, pork belly omelet and a farro vegetable bowl. With patio seating and a relaxed, wine-forward atmosphere, Old Vines offers an inviting setting to gather and celebrate. Reservations are recommended via Resy.
LINK: Old Vines at Mercato
May 10
Tap 42 in Mercato and Fort Myers at Bell Tower will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, with its signature brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring savory dishes like the Baja Breakfast Burrito to sweet favorites like the Tres Leches French Toast. Pair it with their $25 Bottomless Brunch mimosas, bloody mary’s or Funky Buddha Floridian beer for an unforgettable celebration. Patio seating available at both locations.
LINK: Tap 42
May 10
Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs is offering free admission to all moms on Mother’s Day with a paid child admission. This historic Old Florida botanical garden and refuge for rescued and non-releasable birds and reptiles is a great way to spend the day with mom. Hours are from 9am to 4pm, with the last admission at 3pm.
LINK: Wonder Gardens
May 14
JWB Grill’s monthly wine dinner experience at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach will continue on Thursday, May 14. The four-course prix fixe dinner will showcase selections from J. Lohr’s acclaimed portfolio, highlighting wines shaped by the coastal influences of Monterey and the bold character of Paso Robles and Napa Valley. The wine experience is $145 per person and includes wine pairings, a four-course dinner, tax, gratuity and valet parking. Space is limited, and reservations are required.
LINK: JWB Wine Dinner
May 15
The Lee County Bar Association Foundation’s annual Charity Golf Tournament is a four-player scramble event that includes a silent auction, live auction, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, goody bags and a buffet lunch. Proceeds benefit nonprofits in Southwest Florida.
LINK: Charity Golf Tournament
May 19
Better Together is partnering with The Breeze Church to host a community job fair in Fort Myers. With a spirit of hope and celebration, the job fair empowers job seekers by connecting them with local employers who are ready to hire, while offering supportive services that foster meaningful connections and increase opportunities for lasting employment.
LINK: Better Together Job Fair
May 21
Bay Street Yard will host Yappy Hour in partnership with Golden Retriever Rescue of SWFL, featuring live entertainment, drink specials and a drawing to benefit the nonprofit.
LINK: Yappy Hour
May 22-23
South Seas Resort is bringing together fishing, golf and philanthropy over Memorial Day weekend as its Tarpon Tournament returns Friday, May 22 with a new Golf Scramble on Saturday, May 23. The holiday weekend event honors the spirit of remembrance and service while raising funds for Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members and first responders.
LINK: South Seas Tarpon Tournament
May 22-25
Sunshine Ace Hardware is recognizing the sacrifices of veterans and building community support at its four-day Ace Hometown Days event over Memorial Day weekend. On May 23, stores will be distributing free American flags to customers.
LINK: Ace Hometown Days
May 23
Bay Street Yard is celebrating its two-year anniversary with an all-day bash on Saturday, May 23 from noon to 1:30 a.m., featuring live entertainment, giveaways, a cigar roller and more.
LINK: Two-Year Anniversary Celebration
May 23-25
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is inviting veterans and active-duty military, their families and the public to enjoy a weekend brunch offered May 23 through May 25. The Memorial Day Weekend Brunch will be held each day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tap 42’s locations at Mercato in Naples and Bell Tower in Fort Myers,
LINK: Memorial Day Weekend Brunch
May 25
Food & Thought 2 is hosting its third annual Memorial Day Backyard BBQ on Monday, May 25, inviting the community to gather for a family-friendly celebration featuring live music, yard games and an outdoor bar with drink specials. The event highlights the restaurant’s signature approach to “clean” comfort food, with classic barbecue favorites — including burgers, ribs and pulled pork — all made with organic, locally sourced ingredients. Running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event is designed as a laid-back, come-as-you-are gathering for families, locals and visitors looking for a fresh take on a classic Memorial Day cookout.
