Looking for a day packed with history, beach views, and hands-on learning? Bring your family to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum on April 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is completely free, and it’s part of the Suncoast Remake Learning Days Festival, a massive 15-day celebration that connects kids and families from Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.
“Lighthouses, Libraries & Literacy” brings together local gems and community partners. You’ll catch the Lee County Library System and the Johann Fust Library Foundation working together with the lighthouse to showcase the rich coastal history and spark young readers’ imaginations.
The afternoon’s standout? Papyrus II, the beloved book boat from the Johann Fust Library Foundation. This boat has a legacy of delivering books across the barrier islands, a tradition you can experience firsthand. Families can hop aboard the Papyrus II, check out the Book Bike that serves up library books on-the-go, and even design their own bookmarks to take home.
Activities fill every corner of the event: story time every fifteen minutes, hands-on creative stations focused on the coast’s heritage, and chances to get a brand-new library card right on site.
All of this unfolds with sweeping views at the southern tip of Gasparilla Island, inside Florida State Park. The mix of education and scenery turns a Saturday outing into something special.
This learning day is just one part of Suncoast Remake Learning Days, which stretches from April 18 to May 2, 2026, with over 380 free events for families across the region.
