Celebrate Henry Ford’s Birthday!
To celebrate Henry Ford’s birthday on July 30, we will have an automotive tour at 10:30 a.m. Led by an automotive expert, this special guided tour focuses on the unique collection, the history of the vehicles and how they operate. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the ticket counter. Cost: Members: $15, Non-member Adults: $40, Teens: $30 (ages 13-19), Children: $16 (ages 6-12), Children ages 5 and under are admitted free.
Special Step into History presentations will also be offered that day. At 11 a.m., learn about Ford and Fort Myers, and then at 2 p.m. the topic is on the Life and Legacy of Edsel Ford. Presentations are included with admission.
School Break Camp – When School is Out, Camp is in at Edison Ford!
Join us as science and history come alive in our “living laboratory!” No experience is necessary to participate in these fun and fast-moving S.T.E.A.M. (science technology, engineering, art, and math) camps. For students currently in grades K-5, unless otherwise noted. Campers must bring lunches, and snacks if desired. Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration!
2026 – 2027 School Break Camps:
- September 21, 2026: Wizards of Electricity Day Camp – History and electronics collide as campers learn about major electrical innovations and how to connect a circuit. This day camp will focus on series and parallel circuits with a collection of hands-on activities.
- October 19, 2026: Spooky Science Day Camp – A spooky tradition at the Edison Ford, campers learn the tricks of the mad scientist trade as they make glowing lava lamps and ghost slime!
- November 23-25, 2026: Animation in Action School Break Camp- This animation camp mixes hand drawn animation with digital artwork. Campers learn how to use editing software to make their artistic creations come to life.
- December 21-23, 2026: RC Builders School Break Camp – Using Lego technics and remote-control campers get their creations in motion. This camp covers simple machines, mechanical concepts, and innovation as campers design, test, and improve their custom RC cars.
- December 28-30, 2026: Rocket Science School Break Camp – Blast off in this fun camp focused on aeronautics. Campers will learn about important concepts of flight such the Coanda effect, Bernoulli’s principle, and four forces of flight. This camp culminates with launching 2-liter water rockets.
- January 4, 2027: Stem through History Day Camp – Campers learn about engineering from the lessons of the past. From DaVinci to Thomas Edison, Campers are inspired by the innovations of the past to recreate the future.
- March 22-26, 2027: Robo Rangers Spring Break Camp – Mechanics, code, and strategy, this camp explores the main disciplines of robotic engineering. Campers in small groups will design and code a Lego robot to tackle a series of challenges on Lego robot game field.
- March 29, 2027: Engineer it! Day Camp – This camp races through a series of engineering activities teaching campers how to use the engineering design process: Ask>Imagine>Plan>Build>Improve>Repeat!
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Etiquette Class
This season, we are offering new options for Etiquette classes! There is a new FAMILY option, which allows parents to attend class with children, and a TEEN option for ages 13-18. Plus, we are still offering classes for the 6-12 age group.
Etiquette classes are two-hour sessions in good manners and teach proper introduction, handshakes and dining etiquette during a three-course meal. Each student will receive a workbook. All classes run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the 6-12 group and the teen group, parents should plan to drop children off. The FAMILY option allows parents to attend with the children.
NEW Teen Etiquette: Confidence for Real Life
Manners matter more than ever. As teens navigate social situations, interviews, and growing independence, confidence and people skills set them apart. In this engaging two-hour class, students will learn how to make a strong first impression, communicate comfortably with adults, navigate a three-course meal with confidence, use technology and social media appropriately, and handle dating and social situations with ease.
NEW Family Style:
In a world filled with distractions, meaningful connection is more important than ever. This engaging dining experience brings families together to learn the timeless skills that foster respect, confidence, gratitude, and stronger relationships. Through interactive lessons and a three-course meal, family members of all ages will discover simple ways to communicate better, show consideration, and create a culture of kindness at home.
CLASS DATES:
Teen Class (13-18)
October 17, 2026
Etiquette Class Menu
Kids Class (6-12)
November 7, 2026
Etiquette Thanksgiving Menu
Kids Class (6-12)
March 20, 2027
Etiquette Class Menu
Teen Class (13-18)
April 3, 2027
Etiquette Class Menu
Family Class (Children and Parents*)
May 1, 2027
*This class is customizable to the family size.
Etiquette Class Menu
Cost Per Person, Per Class: members $85; non-members $95
Registration will be available soon.
Lee County Mosquito Control District Sign Dedication Ceremony
Edison and Ford Winter Estates and the Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) will unveil two new signs that detail how Floridians have met the challenge of living with mosquitoes in the past as well as the impact of new scientific advances.
The signs share information about one of the tools that the LCMCD uses, known as the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). This method involves releasing lab-reared, sterilized male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to mate with the wild female population to reduce their presence. SIT is not a new technology and does not involve genetically modifying mosquitoes. It’s important to note that male mosquitoes do not bite, only females bite.
The signs are located at the entrance to the Bromeliad walk at the Estates. During the event, a representative from LCMCD will welcome the attendees, a National Honor Society student from the Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School will read a poem, there will be a ribbon cutting for the signs, and then sterilized male mosquitoes will be released into the Bromeliad garden. The sign ceremony is free and open to the public (does not include tours or admission to the museum, lab or riverside of the property).
Summer Camp is in Session!
Join us as science and history come alive in our “living laboratory!” No experience is necessary to participate in these fun and fast-moving S.T.E.A.M. (science technology, engineering, art, and math) camps. For students currently in grades K-5, unless otherwise noted. Campers must bring lunches, and snacks if desired. Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration!
Space is limited; click here to register.
Baseball Talk: 101 Years of Spring Training in Fort Myers
Museum Manager Holly Shaffer will present a history of spring training in Fort Myers. Included with any tour admission, free for Edison Ford members.
Vintage Base Ball Game – at Terry Park
Come watch a baseball game the way it was played in the 1800s! Join us to celebrate the early days of our national pastime with three teams playing a nine-inning game (the Fort Myers Vagabonds, Bradenton Shamrocks, and Central Florida Awkwards). The teams will play by 1860s rules. Players will wear vintage uniforms, no gloves, and use wood bats and lemon peel baseballs. Spectators will see the game played as it was when Thomas Edison was a teenager and he developed his life-long love of the game, inspiring him to proclaim: “Baseball is the greatest of American games.”
Game Location:
Terry Park
3410 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Admission: $5 for adults, children 18 and younger admitted free. Purchase tickets at the game.
50th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration
Thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations, and one unique holiday experience await you nightly! Returning for the 50th year, Holiday Nights has been revamped with new light displays and much more. Don’t miss the Children’s Holiday Tree Trail with handmade ornaments created by students from local schools and shopping in the Museum Store and Garden Shoppe for unique holiday gifts. Plus, on select nights, there will be refreshments available for purchase, Santa visits, musicians and carolers!
Nightly (except for opening night) guided holiday tradition tours at 6 and 7 p.m. (sold at the ticket office on a first-come first-served basis daily). Admission includes the Edison and Ford gardens; please note that the museum and lab will close at 5:30 p.m. and are not included in Holiday Nights admission.
Discounted hotel rates are available through partner hotels. Scroll to the bottom of this page. 
General admission tickets will be available at the ticket office or may be purchased online. Last admission is at 8:30 p.m. nightly.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas. Click here to view this year’s Holiday Night calendar.
Admission
• Nightly guided tours are available (except for November 28) on a first-come first-served basis in the museum ticket office and can only be purchased on the day of the tour. The guided tours are offered at $35 for adults, $28 for teens, $20 for children ages 6-12, and $15 for members.
• General admission is $23 for adults, $13 for teens, and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free with paid adult. General admission is sold on an unlimited basis nightly (last ticket sold at 8:30 p.m.). Edison Ford members are admitted free.
• Combo tickets are available for those visiting during the day and staying for Holiday Nights. Visitors with daytime admission can add on Holiday Nights admission at a discounted rate of $15 (good only on same evening as daytime tour). Purchase as a combo at the ticket counter when you buy your daytime tickets or hold onto your receipt in case you decide to upgrade later that day (combo is only available for purchase at the ticket counter and cannot be purchased online).
• Lee County residents with proof of residence (driver license, utility bill, etc) will receive $5 off adult admissions on Monday evenings throughout the event. Resident admissions must be purchased in person and are good for the day of purchase only.
• Holiday Nights admission tickets purchased online are good for any evening November 28-December 23 and December 26 through January 4. Reservations are not necessary for general admission – just show your e-ticket at the welcome booth when you arrive. Admission may also be purchased at the ticket office. Nightly holiday tradition guided tours are first-come first-served and must be purchased in-person on the day of the tour.
Parking is available free of charge. Arrive early for the best availability.
WHERE TO STAY
For out-of-town visitors, the following hotels are offering special room rates for our guests:
Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Myers Downtown CLICK FOR AVAILABILITY
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Blvd. CLICK FOR AVAILABILITY
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection CLICK FOR AVAILABILITY
46th Annual Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5k and Tot Trot
The Fort Myers Track Club in partnership with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is hosting our 46th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
Run/Walk. The NEW 5K COURSE will start and McGregor Blvd. and end on the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. For years this fun-filled family event has been an annual tradition for locals and visitors alike, hosting thousands of visitors from over 43 states in the 2024 event. This event and beautiful location are a great way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday.
The deadline to register online and be guaranteed a shirt size is November 10, 2025. Shirts will be available for the first 4000 registered participants. An inventory is set for all shirt sizes, once your shirt size is selected, there will be NO EXCHANGE in size. Two things that will ensure you receive your shirt and size choice: (1) DO NO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER (2) PLAN TO ATTEND AN EARLY PACKET PICK-UP. Shirts are unisex sizing. There is a specific inventory of shirts, once this runs out, participants must choose another size.
Register online through the Fort Myers Track Club. Pre-registration is required, as registration will not be available on race day. Please direct all inquires to the Fort Myers Track Club.
