SWFL.io - Local NewsReporter: Bianca Smith
•8/17/2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained while escaping the Southwest Florida heat? A candy-themed indoor playground in Fort Myers offers plenty of ways for little ones to run, climb, slide and play.
Candy Wonderland - Fort Myers is located at 4429 Cleveland Ave., Unit 140, near the Edison Mall. The colorful indoor playground is designed primarily for younger children, with a candy-themed environment packed with interactive play areas.
The attraction features a two-story candy maze, ball pits, slides, a ninja course, pretend-play houses, mini sports areas, a toddler zone and a candy climbing wall, among other activities.
The Fort Myers location is part of the Candy Wonderland franchise created by Randy Williams and Katrina Guerrero who were looking for a clean, safe place where their own children could play, " We originally were going to open up a ice cream store in Delray Beach but after some thought we decided to try something new and create a interactive space for young kids. Each Candy Wonderland is unique and has it's own personal touch," said Williams.
A candy-themed indoor playground in Fort Myers offers plenty of ways for little ones to run, climb, slide and play.
Candy Wonderland also hosts birthday parties, giving families the option to celebrate with a candy-themed backdrop and access to the playground's activities.
For parents, the indoor setting can be especially appealing during Southwest Florida's hot or rainy days. The Fort Myers location is currently listed as open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Guerrero said they decided to make their newest locations in Fort Myers and Naples because of the growing population, " There are a lot of young families over here now. We wanted to create a space for both kids and adults."
So whether you're looking for a rainy-day activity, a playdate destination or somewhere to celebrate a birthday, Candy Wonderland gives Fort Myers families a colorful place to let the kids' imaginations run wild.
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