The holiday season is a magical time in Paradise Coast communities, thanks in no small part to the wonderful schedule of local events that you can enjoy here this time of year. From sensational shows on stage to holiday light displays, festive holiday markets, and seasonal events from community organizations, there are so many ways to enhance your enjoyment of the season.
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Christmas Karaoke at Naples Cottage – 3331 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples, FL 34112
Christmas Karaoke at Naples Cottage offers a fun, unique way to ring in the heart of the holiday season, with an evening of musical fun on December 14, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM. Start by enjoying some light refreshments, then warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing your favorite holiday tunes. Have a great time on stage, and perhaps even win a prize for your singing. While you're there, be sure to walk the grounds to see historic Naples Cottage fully decked out for the season. -
Merry & Modern: How the Mid-Century Shaped Christmas – 3331 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples, FL 34112
If you love history and the holidays, you'll be happy to know that there are also some excellent educational holiday events near Naples luxury homes for sale, including Merry & Modern: How the Mid-Century Shaped Christmas at the Collier Museum at Government Center. Discover how the holidays changed during the 1940s and 1950s, as historic traditions blended with new technology in a time of great innovation to shape our modern holiday traditions. Look forward to this event on December 10, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM. -
Night Lights in the Garden – 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples, FL 34112
Always a gorgeous place to walk the grounds at any time of year, Naples Botanical Garden is especially enchanting this time of year thanks to Night Lights in the Garden. See your favorite gardens transformed with thousands of twinkling lights, complemented by live holiday music, festive treats, seasonal cocktails, and tons of great holiday photo ops. Night Lights in the Garden will be open from November 24, 2024 – January 1, 2025, with tickets available online and new, late-night tickets available for the first time this year. -
A Pioneer Christmas - Holiday Crafts – 180 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145
The holiday fun continues after Christmas, with A Pioneer Christmas - Holiday Crafts available at the Marco Island Historical Museum for the full week between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Visit the Pioneer Gallery to learn how Paradise Coast residents created holiday decorations in eras gone by, and try your hand at creating your own rustic, old-fashioned decorations. -
36th Annual Luminary Festival – Sanibel and Captiva Islands, FL
The 36th Annual Luminary Festival is a two-day event which visits Sanibel on December 6, 2024, and Captiva on December 7. Shop local with special offers from great Paradise Coast small businesses, stroll through the festively decorated streets, bring the kids along for pictures with Santa, and hear live holiday music while you explore. With so many local businesses and organizations participating, you never know what holiday surprises you might find. -
Naples Christmas Parade – Downtown Naples, FL 34102
Always a classic around the holidays, the Naples Christmas Parade returns for another year of magical memories on December 3, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM. The lively mix of local school groups, youth organizations, musicians, float designers, and dancers always bring a healthy helping of holiday creativity to this beloved annual event. - Edison And Ford Holiday Nights 2024 – 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Edison and Ford Holiday Nights in Fort Myers is a beloved annual holiday event that brings festive lights and historic charm to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Running from November 29, 2024, to January 5, 2025 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas night), visitors can explore thousands of twinkling lights and seasonal decorations across the grounds. The event offers various tours, including self-guided and guided options, along with special inside-the-home tours that showcase the decorated interiors. With live music, children's activities, and Market Mondays, this event offers a unique way to experience holiday cheer with a historical twist.
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