Super September Events in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Sep. 03, 2025

Explore September Events in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

Direct from the Visitor Center, we're happy to present a rundown of fun things to do in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Englewood, Florida this September.

The best local events this month include annual food and art events and a fun tiki fest.

Read on to start planning your next adventure and find even more to do here: Events Calendar

Annual Events

Charlotte Players Show

Early September

The Charlotte Players usually kick off their season with a funny and/or touching show in early to mid September. Dates will be published as confirmed.

Let’s Eat! Englewood Restaurant Week

(Estimated) September 10–25, 2026

The annual Englewood Restaurant Week is the perfect chance to expand your culinary horizons. With set prices for both 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners at a variety of local restaurants, you’ll want to try them all!

Keep an eye out for participation from one or more of our featured Flavor Coast restaurants.

ReptiDay Port Charlotte

September 12, 2026

Reptile appreciators rejoice, the family-oriented ReptiDay is back with plenty of opportunities to learn about “outside-the-pet-store” animals. You may even find a new family pet from among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids, and small exotics in attendance.

Punta Gorda September Sullivan Street Craft Festival

Mid to Late September

This is a annual event and dates will be added once they're published. Downtown Punta Gorda will be abuzz with artistic energy for the September Sullivan Street Craft Festival. Shop the creative works of artisans from across the country and to explore Punta Gorda’s thriving independent restaurant scene while you’re at it!

Key Lime & Tropical Fest

September 19, 2026

Head over to Fishermen’s Village to celebrate all things Key Lime while enjoying live music, vendors, and activities for kids of all ages.

Possible Events

The events below happened last year and/or have taken place multiple times in September, so we recommend keeping an eye out for them. Will will confirm events as schedules are set!

Labor Day Weekend:

There's usually a big to-do over the Labor Day weekend. In 2025, the Battle of the Bands & Food Truck Throwdown at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds held center stage, so keep this holiday on your radar for next year!

Englewood Beach Waterfest Pirate Poker Run

Early September

Ken & Barb’s Grove City Kitchen was the spot to get in on the Pirate Poker Run last year. This annual pre-Englewood Beach Waterfest event usually takes place in early September.

Folk & Flutter Butterfly Festival at Peace River Gardens

Mid September

This unique festival featured live music, cold drinks, great food, butterly-themed activities and vendors and more!

Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy - Chapter Two

Woman performing at the Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy in Port Charlotte, FL We've been graced with this fascinating and chilling experience twice so far, so here's hoping the Speakeasy returns to Port Charlotte for another go!

Weekly Events

The Punta Gorda Downtown Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 am–1 pm, offers a wide variety of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook food, souvenirs, art, plants, and much more.

The Punta Gorda History Park Market, Sundays, 9 am–1 pm, features some produce but the focus is on art, antiques, original food products, pet accessories and treats, etc.

Wine and hors d'oeuvres at one of Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine's Wine & Craft Beer Tastings. The weekly Wine Tastings by Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine is the perfect place to explore new vintages and brews, and maybe find your new favorite!

Live Entertainment

The Parrot Magazine is the go-to source for local live music in the area.

Visani Italian Steakhouse and Comedy Theater presents musical tribute shows and live stand-up by nationally recognized comedians.

We hope to see you around in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach for an awesome August and a spectacular September!

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was established in 1997. The Visitor & Convention Bureau supports local businesses by promoting Charlotte County as a premiere travel destination, domestically and internationally, to consumers, meeting planners, travel trade and sports-rights holders.
We advocate for and promote Charlotte County as a warm, welcoming, and beautiful destination with positive economic growth and a focus on the preservation of natural resources to build a sustainable future for visitors and residents alike.
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