Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay The 36th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay will be held Saturday, December 13. This year’s parade theme is “Five Golden Rings.” Winners will take Best in Class and Best Overall Theme winner. The Naples City Dock will host the judging committee and VIP guests, with limited presale tickets for a front row seat to the spectacle. The parade of lighted boats will start at 6:15 p.m. All sizes of boats

The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) invites you to celebrate the holiday season in style with a lineup of festive events sure to delight visitors and locals alike. From dazzling lights, joyful melodies parades and more, Fifth Avenue South is the place to be this December. 52nd Annual Christmas Walk Experience the magic of Naples' largest Christmas showcase during this cherished two-day festival, Friday, December 5 (5–10 p.m.) through Saturday, December

A month-long calendar of events for all ages Photography by Reagan Rule Holiday festivities have already begun on Third Street. Third Street South, Naples’ historic and iconic downtown shopping and dining district, celebrates the holiday season with its 48th Annual “Christmas on Third” festival, a month-long calendar of events for all ages. Naples Snowfall and Christmas Music The Christmas Joy continues throughout December with live Christmas music every Thursday and Friday e

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (No event December 24, 25, or 31) Step into a tropical winter wonderland as Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden returns—brighter than ever! This family favorite livens up our Southwest Florida winter evenings with new experiences nightly. Explore A refreshed path guides guests through glowing landscapes, while playful new displays delight all ages. While the Performance Lawn once again beckons for

A Joyful Naples Tradition Naples Philharmonic Holiday Pops Each December, Holiday Pops fills Hayes Hall with the spirit of the season as the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus, and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus come together for one of Southwest Florida’s most beloved musical traditions. Presented by Artis—Naples, the annual concert envelops audiences with twinkling lights, festive décor, symphonic sparkle, soaring voices, and cherished melodies for a celebrat

This holiday season, The Naples Players invites audiences to celebrate family, love, and resilience with Little Women: The Musical , performing November 19 through December 21, 2025, in the Kizzie Theater. Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, this heartwarming production transforms Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel into a sweeping musical that captures the spirit of the season and the power of following one’s dreams. Little Women: The Musical  follows the journey of the M

A Celebration of Art L to R: Karen Culver, Don Blauvelt, Tekla Taylor Shopping for gifts is on everyone’s to-do list this time of year—and finding something truly original can be a challenge. This holiday season, skip the ordinary and step into the creative heart of Naples: the Naples Art District. With more than 100 artists working in a variety of mediums, the Naples Art District offers a shopping experience that’s as inspiring as it is fun. You can browse handcrafted works

"An Evening in Blue" Some of the local families benefitting from Help A Diabetic Child Help A Diabetic Child (HADC) is pleased to announce that it will host its annual fundraiser dinner event, “A Cause Before the Cure: An Evening in Blue,” on Friday, November 14, at Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburón Drive in North Naples. The event will be held in conjunction with World Diabetes Day. All proceeds will go toward the nonprofit organization’s mission to assisting underserved, unin

Kids after school | Shaw Photography Registration is open for classes for all ages at The Naples Players. Youth Classes Held after school or on Saturdays, classes start in January. Pre-K: Ages 2 – 4 Going on a Bear Hunt, Saturdays, January 10 – March 7, 10 – 11 a.m. Kindergarten: Ages 4 – 6 Click Clack Moo!, Saturdays, January, 10 – March 7, 10 – 11 a.m. Grades 1 – 2 Where the Wild Things Are, Saturdays, January 10 – March 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Grades 3 – 5 Alice in Wonderland

As November brings cooler temperatures to Southwest Florida, we also welcome back our seasonal friends who escape the northern chill for the warmth and vibrancy of Naples. This time of year is perfect for embracing the beauty, culture and inspiration that Naples is known for. Naples has long been celebrated for its elegant design, natural landscapes and artistic spirit. Art and design add more than decoration – they bring wonder, reflection and a sense of possibility to every

The 2025-26 Author Spotlight Series is diving into the unsolved mystery of Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance for its November event, and then in April, it casts a look back at the “divorce ranches” that were common in Reno, Nevada, in the 1950s. These intimate talks and book signings are hosted by the Friends of the Library of Collier County. The events are a chance to meet the authors while helping the nonprofit Friends group raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Collier Coun

Evening for Better Tommorows Patrons danced to Motown hits performed by Shadows of the 60s Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit that provides comprehensive programs and social services for older adults and their families, will host its 14th Annual “Evening for Better Tomorrows: Deep Purple Dreams” signature fundraising gala on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Royal Poinciana Golf Club, 1600 Solana Rd. in Naples. The evening will be a celebration of the many achievements and

Capital Wealth Advisors (CWA) is proud to announce that it will once again partner with St. Matthews House on the 21st Annual CWA Turkey Drop. During this food drive, more than 250 volunteers will gather at the First Naples Church parking lot to collect and pack food boxes for distribution to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Starting November 18, meal boxes will be distributed by CWA and other community partners working with St. Matthew’s House to low-income fa

Planning Your Legacy with Purpose "You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream." – C.S. Lewis In a community like ours, filled with accomplished, retired professionals and entrepreneurs, this message holds special meaning. Many have spent decades building their careers, raising families, and giving back. Now, as the pace of life slows, it can be tempting to think that the big dreams and big decisions are behind you. But the truth is, this chapter of life of

Thankful for the Arts The Nutcracker Artis—Naples offers Southwest Florida plenty of reasons to be thankful this November, from new exhibitions at The Baker Museum to the Naples debut of Alonzo King LINES Ballet and a thrilling Naples Philharmonic Masterworks program featuring esteemed violinist Paul Huang. In The Baker Museum, sonia louise davis: to reverberate tenderly  opens on the first floor. This multisensory exhibition highlights the New York City-based artist’s intere

Experience world-class theatre in the heart of paradise Naples is no stranger to world-class culture, but Gulfshore Playhouse has raised the curtain on an entirely new era of theatre in Southwest Florida. Under the vision of founder and producing artistic director Kristen Coury, the state-of-the-art Baker Theatre and Education Center—a two-stage home that rivals the best regional theatres in the country—opened in October 2024. Gulfshore Playhouse produces Broadway-caliber sho

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