Brightwater Lagoon announces Father's Day events
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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- Brightwater Lagoon is celebrating dads with two events, including its Father's Day Out: Leather & Whiskey Class and Pints & Ponytails event.

On Friday, June 5, guests will have the opportunity to craft a personalized Old-Fashioned cocktail with their choice of syrups and bitters with an Angel's Envy rep. After enjoying a cocktail, the Boho Hat Co. leather branding station will be onsite where dads can take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake, including a key chain, card wallet or koozie.

The event will take place from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include one drink, one leather branded item and one Day Ticket for a future visit. Space is limited. To reserve a ticket, visit MetroLagoons.com/Ticketed-Events (https://www.metrolagoons.com/ticketed-events).

On Wednesday, June 24, Florida Academy Cosmetology School will be onsite to teach dads how to style their daughters' hair. The class will teach four different hairstyles, and instructors will provide product recommendations for hair care and maintenance. Each participant will receive a bag of decorative clips, hair elastics and bobby pins to take home. After the event, dads can enjoy a free draft beer at the Sandbar while children receive a complimentary Shirley Temple.

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The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $5. To reserve a spot, visit MetroLagoons.com/Ticketed-Events (https://www.metrolagoons.com/ticketed-events).

Another great way to celebrate with dad is with a day at the Lagoon. Guests can enjoy Brightwater Lagoon's signature attractions, including acres of clear blue water surrounded by sandy beaches and lounge chairs, a resort-style swim-up bar, food trucks, floating obstacle courses, paddleboard and kayak rentals and more. The lagoon also recently debuted a brand-new obstacle course, featuring jumping spots over 12 feet tall, new slides, monkey bars and more.

To learn more, visit MetroLagoons.com/Lagoon/Brightwater. (https://www.metrolagoons.com/lagoon/brightwater/)

About Brightwater Lagoon

Brightwater Lagoon is one of four MetroLagoons locations in Florida and the first in Southwest Florida. Located at 8630 Sunny Page Lane in North Fort Myers, the lagoon features six acres of clear blue water surrounded by sandy beaches. Brightwater residents and guests can enjoy a resort-style swim-up bar, food trucks, live entertainment, a water slide, floating obstacle course and more. Guests can purchase a Day Ticket with Splash Pass to experience the lagoon and upgrade their day with shaded rental spaces and water activities to create unforgettable experiences in the sunshine. To learn more, visit MetroLagoons.com/Lagoon/Brightwater (https://www.metrolagoons.com/lagoon/brightwater/) or call 813-444-5221.

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