Events canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns

Writer: Derrick Shaw
Published: Updated:
Credit: E3 Expo via MGN

As worries over coronavirus worsen, events both locally and around the country are either canceling or rescheduling to new dates as a precautionary move to prevent the virus from further spreading.

*This is not an exhaustive list and you should contact event venues not listed for the latest update.

Below is a compilation of events that have either been canceled or postponed:

SWFL EVENTS

  • Adam Sandler’s show at Hertz Arena, Thursday, March 12 postponed. Hold onto your tickets for a future date.
  • American Cancer Society events canceled through March 31
  • Bonita Springs Concert Band events canceled through April
  • Clewiston Sugar Festival canceled
  • Florida Sportsman Expo at Lee Civic Center scheduled for March 14 & 15 canceled
  • Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree scheduled for March 14 canceled
  • Mayor’s Cup annual soccer match in Bonita Springs canceled
  • 44th annual Naples St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
  • Pedal and Play City Manager’s Ride postponed
  • Saturday’s Junior Deputy Day at the Collier County Fair canceled
  • Reggaefest at Dixie Roadhouse scheduled for April 3, 4, 5 canceled
  • Fort Myers St. Pat’s Day Block Party canceled
  • Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival scheduled for March 14 & 15 canceled
  • Disney On Ice at Hertz Arena canceled
  • Sunday Services at United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda postponed
  • Center-4-Life” (Senior Center) operations will be closed effective Monday, March 16. until further notice
  • The Collier Fair will temporarily suspend operations and be closed to the public starting Sunday, March 15 at 10 p.m.
  • Florida Repertory Theatre cancels all shows until April 2
  • Naples Zoo closed through March 31
  • Fight For Air Climb in Fort Myers scheduled for April 25 has been postponed
  • All events at Barbara B. Mann Performing Hall canceled until May 1
  • Sounds of Jazz & Blues in Cape Coral scheduled for March 28 canceled
  • Community Faith and Wellness in Action Health Fair scheduled for March 21 at First Assembly Cornerstone Church in Fort Myers postponed
  • The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center shows and performances closed through May 11
  • The Edison and Ford Winter Estates are open, but several events are canceled
  • The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and its events canceled indefinitely
  • Naples Botanical Garden cancels events through April
  • Lakes Park Farmers Market canceled for 30 days
  • Big Green EGGFest at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs scheduled for April 4 postponed
  • BBQ, Bands & Brew at Centennial Park scheduled for April 5 postponed

NATIONAL EVENTS

IF YOU FEEL SICK:

The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours.

LINK: Florida Department of Health COVID-19 updates

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