Feel the community spirit this holiday season in East Naples! Explore our guide for all the events and activities. From East Naples locals to wandering adventurers, our guide ensures a season full of magic and delight.
Popular Events: Kick off your festive celebrations at the 50th Annual Christmas on Fifth Avenue South, where beautifully decorated storefronts and holiday entertainment create a joyful atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Candlelight Christmas Carols at Cambier Park invites everyone to gather in a charming setting for heartwarming seasonal music. And the enchanting Christmas on Third promises a unique blend of shopping and entertainment that showcases local artisans and festive spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around East Naples
- Christmas on Third (Naples)
- 50th Annual Christmas on Fifth Avenue South (Naples)
- Candlelight Christmas Carols at Cambier Park (Naples)
- Voyces of Christmas (Naples)
- Gulfshore Ballet presents The Nutcracker (Naples)
- Fort Myers SantaCon 2024 (Fort Myers)
- Ugly Sweater Family Day (Naples)
- Winter Wonder Land Fundraising Banquet (Naples)
- Family Friendly: A Pioneer Christmas: Holiday Crafts (Marco Island)
- Lecture: Merry & Modern: How the Mid-Century Shaped Christmas (Naples)
See these and even more events listed below!
East Naples Holiday Markets and Shopping
50th Annual Christmas on Fifth Avenue South
What to Expect:
Unique blend of holiday entertainment and dining.
Description:
The 50th Annual Christmas on Fifth Avenue South features a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, live music, holiday markets, and dining under the stars with participating restaurants. Enjoy a day-long celebration with a living nativity, skating rink, and Santa Claus.
Where: Naples | More Info: 50th Annual Christmas on Fifth Avenue South
East Naples Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Candlelight Christmas Carols at Cambier Park
What to Expect:
Community caroling event with local musicians and food truck.
Description:
Join us for an evening of Christmas carols under the stars at Cambier Park Bandshell in Downtown Naples. Enjoy pre-caroling food and beverages, followed by a joyful caroling session with local musicians. A food truck will be onsite, offering refreshments, beer, and wine for purchase.
Where: Naples | More Info: Candlelight Christmas Carols at Cambier Park
Voyces of Christmas
What to Expect:
Global Christmas carols performed in perfect unison.
Description:
Voyces of Christmas is a heartwarming evening featuring classic and contemporary Christmas carols performed in stunning 5-part harmony. The event includes upbeat and exciting performances, a delightful Winter Wonderland sing-along, and a spectacular Jingle Bells Extravaganza with unique renditions and plenty of audience participation. The show brings festive tunes from various cultures, adding a global touch to the celebration.
Where: Naples | More Info: Voyces of Christmas
Gulfshore Ballet presents The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Gulfshore Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker at St. John Evangelist Church, featuring a beloved family's Christmas celebration with former Miami City Ballet principal dancers.
Where: Naples | More Info: Gulfshore Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Naughty Or Nice Christmas Weekend with DJ SOLTRIX
What to Expect:
Salsa and Bachata dance workshops with social dancing.
Description:
Join Naughty Or Nice Christmas Weekend with DJ SOLTRIX for a weekend of Salsa and Bachata workshops, social dancing, and lively music in Cape Coral, FL. Learn new dance skills and enjoy a welcoming environment for all levels.
Where: Naples | More Info: Naughty Or Nice Christmas Weekend with DJ SOLTRIX
Christmas Movie Event
What to Expect:
Special holiday performance of "Encanto" with the Naples Philharmonic.
Description:
The Christmas Movie Event at Artis—Naples features a special holiday performance of "Encanto" with the Naples Philharmonic, offering a delightful evening of music and film.
Where: Naples | More Info: Christmas Movie Event
East Naples Holiday Giving Opportunities
Winter Wonder Land Fundraising Banquet
What to Expect:
Fundraising event with live entertainment and heartwarming stories.
Description:
Join Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church for a night of giving back at the Winter Wonder Land Fundraising Banquet. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and heartwarming stories while supporting Youth Haven SWFL, a local organization providing home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teens.
Where: Naples | More Info: Winter Wonder Land Fundraising Banquet
East Naples Other Holiday Activities
Christmas on Third
What to Expect:
Snowfall and live music in a historic downtown shopping district.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season in Naples with Christmas on Third, featuring live music, snowfall, and festive activities every Thursday and Friday evening from 4 to 7 PM. Enjoy a traditional holiday stroll on December 12th and Santa Paws on December 14th.
Where: Naples | More Info: Christmas on Third
Fort Myers SantaCon 2024
What to Expect:
Holiday-themed bar crawl with festive decorations and drink specials.
Description:
Join Fort Myers SantaCon 2024 for a holiday bar crawl through the city's iconic venues, featuring festive decorations, holiday-themed drinks, and live DJs. Participants can enjoy exclusive privileges, including free entry into multiple bars and special drink deals.
Where: Fort Myers | More Info: Fort Myers SantaCon 2024
Ugly Sweater Family Day
What to Expect:
Hands-on crafting activities to transform sweaters into holiday masterpieces.
Description:
Join us for Ugly Sweater Family Day at the Collier Museum at Government Center. Bring your sweater and learn simple sewing stitches, ironing techniques, and appliqué methods. Try your hand at embroidery to turn your sweater into a masterpiece. All ages welcome, best for ages 5-12. No reservations necessary.
Where: Naples | More Info: Ugly Sweater Family Day
Family Friendly: A Pioneer Christmas: Holiday Crafts
What to Expect:
Hands-on crafts and activities showcasing pioneer holiday traditions.
Description:
Join us at the Marco Island Historical Museum for a family-friendly event where you'll learn how pioneers on Marco Island created holiday decorations and celebrated the season. Enjoy crafts and activities that bring history to life.
Where: Marco Island | More Info: Family Friendly: A Pioneer Christmas: Holiday Crafts
Lecture: Merry & Modern: How the Mid-Century Shaped Christmas
What to Expect:
Deep dive into mid-century influences on modern Christmas traditions.
Description:
Join Curator of Education Elaina Gyure for a deep dive into how the mid-century shaped the Christmas we celebrate today. Explore how subtle decorations, ancient traditions, and post-war innovations transformed holiday celebrations.
Where: Naples | More Info: Lecture: Merry & Modern: How the Mid-Century Shaped Christmas
Exhibit: A Cottage Christmas
What to Expect:
Mid-century holiday decorations and vintage items on display.
Description:
The "A Cottage Christmas" exhibit at the Collier Museum showcases mid-century holiday traditions with vintage decorations throughout the Naples Cottage. Explore how 20th-century innovations transformed home-based Victorian celebrations into a modernistic, multi-week season of shopping, events, and celebrations.
Where: Naples | More Info: Exhibit: A Cottage Christmas
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Naples (2 miles)
- Golden Gate (6 miles)
- Bonita Springs (14 miles)
- Estero (21 miles)
- Immokalee (29 miles)
- Cape Coral (31 miles)
- Fort Myers (34 miles)
- Lehigh Acres (35 miles)
- North Fort Myers (37 miles)