Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Join us for the first Rhythm on the River of the new year with musician, Steve Farst and cocktails and appetizers from Sanibel Catering Company by Baileys! The event will take place on the Ford lawn along the Caloosahatchee River, where guests can enjoy a beautiful sunset view. Musician, Steve Farst has been entertaining audiences for years with his unique sound. A delightful assortment of appetizers will be served including Mango Margarita Shrimp, Bourbon Glazed Meatballs, Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs,…

Relax, breathe, release and enjoy this journey through sound vibration with singing bowls and drums. Modern medicine can now measure and confirm the practice of sound as a means to promote healing, reduce stress and help people experience a deep sense of peace. The class is taught by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/Alternative Therapist (MA37360). Bring something to lie on like a yoga mat or towel, water, and a small pillow. Class will be held in the South Florida…

Children and parents will learn, play, and gain valuable social skills while exploring the homes, gardens, and museum. The theme for this session is Funky Fish. Learn all about Edison’s love for fishing and the different types of fish that are abundant in our local waters. Advance registration is required through our website at https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/emerging-inventors/ or by calling 239-334-7419. This session is $10 for Edison Ford members and $15 for non-members.

If you’re looking for a really unique plant — perhaps one that your neighbor doesn’t have — this is the place to find it! More than 40 vendors will have booths all around the Banyan tree, museum and laboratory selling trees, shrubs, plants and even artwork! Whether you’re looking for fruit trees, flowering shrubs, succulents, or Florida native plants, you’ll find it here. The Edison Garden Shoppe will also be open and stocked with trees, butterfly plants, herbs, garden-related items…

Join award-winning nature artist, Megan Kissinger, to learn the basics of drawing with informal drawing techniques! Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Advanced reservations are encouraged as class size is limited. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/drawing-in-the-gardens-with-megan-kissinger/. Class is $40 for Edison Ford members and $60 for non-members.

If you’re looking for a really unique plant — perhaps one that your neighbor doesn’t have — this is the place to find it! More than 40 vendors will have booths all around the Banyan tree, museum and laboratory selling trees, shrubs, plants and even artwork! Whether you’re looking for fruit trees, flowering shrubs, succulents, or Florida native plants, you’ll find it here. The Edison Garden Shoppe will also be open and stocked with trees, butterfly plants, herbs, garden-related items…

Join us to celebrate Thomas Edison's 173rd birthday! As part of the celebration, students from the Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School will sing, dance and play stringed instruments, and birthday cake will be served. Edison's birthday celebration is a sanctioned Edison Festival of Light event. The birthday party is a free public event (does not include tours or admission to the museum or lab) with limited seating. The party is sponsored in part by the Edison Festival of…

Join Chief Curator, Brent Newman, as he examines the friendship between the renown agricultural scientist and the automobile industrialist. This program is free for Edison Ford members and included with admission for non-members.

In this session, a variety of techniques will inspire painters of all levels to create their own one-of-a-kind scarf. The scarves can be worn or displayed as art! Participants may book a single date or return for multiple sessions. Class will take place in the Edison Ford River Pavilion. Tickets can be purchased online on our website at https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/silk-scarf-painting-with-marie-dyer/ or by calling 239-334-7419. Advanced reservations are encouraged as class size is limited. This session is $95 for Edison Ford members…

Join Collections Registrar, Matt Andres, as he reviews the life and career of one of Southwest Florida’s most remarkable women. This program is free for Edison Ford members and included with admission for non-members.

When school is out, the "Wild Wizard" is in! Explore the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and topics in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), history, and the natural world. In this session, explore engineering in this exciting day camp for girls only! Advance registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419.

In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, students explore the hardware and software of the small computer and electronics. Advance registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419.

In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, learn how to code on the Raspberry Pi using the dynamic software language of Python as students begin to code electronics and more. Advance registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419.

When school is out, the "Wild Wizard" is in! Explore the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and topics in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), history, and the natural world. In this session, learn the science behind a root beer float and other culinary queries in this delicious day camp! Advance registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419.

When school is out, the "Wild Wizard" is in! Explore the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and topics in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), history, and the natural world. In this session, explore cartography and geography in a property-wide scavenger hunt. Advance registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419.

In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, students leverage their increasing skills to code various simple video games. Advance registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419.