FORT MYERS, Fla. - eTradeWire -- Bay Street Yard, downtown Fort Myers' popular outdoor entertainment venue, is kicking off the holidays with two nights of family-friendly fun on Dec. 9 and 16.

From 5 to 9 p.m., families can enjoy an evening of festive fun with holiday arts and crafts, Christmas candy goodie bags, popcorn and a cozy holiday movie under the stars. Bay Street Yard will show "Elf" on Dec. 9 and "The Polar Express" on Dec. 16, with both films beginning at 6 p.m. on the jumbo screen. Santa will also make a special appearance on Dec. 16 for photos and magical moments with children.

Bay Street Yard will offer festive cocktails and mocktails for all to celebrate. For the kids, hot chocolate and Santa's Hat Shirely Temples will be available. Those 21 and older can enjoy their choice of a Dirty Snowman, which includes Baileys, vanilla vodka and amaretto, or a Santa's Dirty Shirley with vodka, grenadine and lemon-lime soda. Tasty food will also be available from Bay Street Yard's onsite food trucks.

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Admission is free. 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.