‘Drinksgiving’ bash, Alumni Showdown and toy drive music fest set to fill holiday weekend
FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 20, 2025) – Bay Street Yard, downtown Fort Myers’ popular outdoor entertainment venue, is kicking off Thanksgiving weekend with a series of events including a ‘Drinksgiving’ Thanksgiving Eve Bash, a local Alumni Showdown and a festive toy drive music fest.
On Wednesday, Nov. 26, guests can enjoy a ‘Drinksgiving’ Thanksgiving Eve Bash from 8 to 10 p.m. with 30% off well spirits, beer, seltzers and wine, as well as 15% off bottle service throughout the night. Alumni of Bishop Verot Catholic High, Canterbury School, Cypress Lake High, Dunbar High, Fort Myers High and North Fort Myers High are encouraged to rally for a spirited competition to see who brings the biggest crew. Alumni can check in at the door between 8 and 10 p.m. with their school’s name to be entered into a prize drawing for a $100 Bay Street Yard gift card. The school with the most alumni by 10 p.m. will also receive a free drink voucher for every alum. Marcus Washington will perform from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by DJ Ian Kelley from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
On Friday, Nov. 28, relax after the holiday festivities with live performances by Briz and Lady from 2 to 5 p.m. and The Rockefellers from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by DJ Matt Chiuch from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
On Saturday, Nov. 29, Bay Street Yard is hosting a “Festival of Misfit Toys” toy drive and music fest from noon to 10 p.m. Featuring nine of Florida’s top artists, including ones featured on the Vans Warped Tour, national radio and with a combined millions of plays across the world, the Festival of Misfit Toys brings together all genres of modern rock. Live performances include DONEFOR, We’re Wolves, ALYK, Discord Theory, Dirty Rivals, Twin Rova, Bargain Bin Heroes, Create Control and 180x Summer. Guests are encouraged to bring donations of new, unwrapped toys to benefit Toys for Tots. Additional games, prize drawings and vendors can be enjoyed throughout the event. The night will wrap up with a DJ performance by DELIA from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Bay Street Yard will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
VIP suites are available upstairs at The Loft for groups of 10-24 people with a $40-60 minimum food and beverage spend per person. Four-person tables adjacent to the stage can be reserved for $100 per table for four hours. Bottle service is also available to VIP guests. To make a table reservation, email hlesniak@mainsailhotels.com.
Bay Street Yard is located at 2136 Bay St. in downtown Fort Myers. For more information, visit BayStreetYard.com/Specials-Events.
About Bay Street Yard
Bay Street Yard is a multi-level outdoor entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers that houses multiple full-service bars, food trucks and a state-of-the-art experience for live entertainment. With seating for over 300 people, the 12,000-square-foot venue offers a covered stage for live performances and popular DJs, an impressive 8-foot by 13-foot LED TV screen to view sporting events and other performances, and a variety of outdoor games such as cornhole, ping pong, bocce and more. A destination to socialize, entertain and be entertained, Bay Street Yard is located at 2136 Bay St. in Fort Myers. To learn more, visit BayStreetYard.com.
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