December offers a few chances to mix holiday fun with holiday gift shopping, so that you can cross two things off your list in one outing. 

The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge by Mark Brown will be live on stage at the Historic Arcade Theatre from Tuesday, December 2- Sunday, December 21, 2025. 

This zany and fun holiday comedy promises to be entertaining for the whole family. Ebenezer Scrooge is back to his old ways and now he’s suing. After his miraculous transformation, from miserly and greedy to generous and kind, he is now back to his old ways. 

“This year, he’s suing Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future for breaking & entering, kidnapping, slander, pain and suffering, attempted murder and the intentional infliction of emotional distress,” explains Marketing Director Deborah Jonsson. William McNulty will be playing this famous character.  Tickets are around $60 for matinee and evening performances. Also at the Theatre from Tuesday, December 9 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, the laugh-out-loud comedy, Advice, will be on stage. Tickets are around $70 for matinee and evening performances. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 First St, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org/venue/historic-arcade-theatre. 

Before or after a show, Downtown Fort Myers is a great place to take a stroll, as there are many great places to eat, shop, and sightsee. Those who are looking for gifts will find artwork, handmade items, clothing boutiques, and more—all in the historic and charming downtown. The hours vary. Find out more at myriverdistrict.com.

Music lovers can enjoy free public concerts that take place Friday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm at Miromar Mall. On Friday, December 5, The Girls of Motown will offer soulful harmonies as they perform timeless Motown classics. On Friday, December 12, FLORA will perform high-energy covers of today’s chart-topping favorites. On Friday, December 19, Kickstart will bring rock and pop favorites to the stage. 

Before or after a concert, Miromar Outlets is a great place to pick up a deal on clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, and more. On Friday, the outlets are open until 8 pm. Plus, it’s a great place to find the perfect holiday gift! Miromar Outlets, Restaurant Piazza, Estero, Florida, miromaroutlets.com.