The holiday season is soon upon us, and there’s no better place to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year than in Naples, Florida. From festive tree lighting ceremonies to enchanting Christmas parades, Naples offers a wide array of holiday festivities that will fill your heart with joy and make your season merry and bright. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the holiday events in and around Naples.
1. Trees & Teas Festival
- Date: November 1 to November 19
- Location: Naples Players, Naples
- Website: Trees & Teas Festival
Kicking off the holiday season, the Trees & Teas Festival at Naples Players is a must-visit event. Get lost in a world of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and enjoy a cup of tea while soaking in the holiday spirit.
2. Mannheim Steamroller, Christmas Tour 2023
- Date: November 17, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Location: Artis Naples
- Website: Mannheim Steamroller, Christmas Tour 2023
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with Mannheim Steamroller’s groundbreaking Christmas tunes. Experience classic carols in a whole new way at Artis Naples.
3. Thanksgiving Week on Third Street
- Date: November 21 to November 26
- Location: Third Street S., Naples
- Website: Thanksgiving Week on Third Street
Join the traditional Christmas spirit on Third Street with live musicians playing your favorite Christmas songs and enchanting Christmas carolers wandering the streets. Don’t miss the nightly snowfall at 7 PM.
4. Grand Illuminations
- Date: November 18, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Location: Village Shops at Venetian Bay, Naples
- Website: Grand Illuminations
Experience the transformation of The Village into the Naples North Pole with over 100,000 twinkling lights, complimentary Santa photos, carolers, and a magical snow show. This event is perfect for the whole family.
5. Winter Wonderettes
- Date: November 18 to December 17
- Location: Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples
- Website: Winter Wonderettes
Step back in time to Christmas in 1968 and join the Marvelous Wonderettes in their mission to save the day when Santa goes missing at the Harper’s Hardware holiday party.
6. Christmas on Third Street
- Date: November 20
- Location: Third Street South, Naples
- Website: Christmas on Third Street
Join the annual tree lighting ceremony on Third Street with Santa, Fairy Snow Mother, Snow King & Queen, and “snow” that falls every night for the following week.
7. Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Date: November 25, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Gulf Coast Town Center, Ft. Myers
- Website: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Experience a holiday red carpet movie experience like no other, with photo ops, selfie stations, ornament decorating, letters to Santa, holiday games, and more. Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the community.
8. Christmas Tree Lighting & Cirque Experience
- Date: November 29, 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Mercato, Naples
- Website: Christmas Tree Lighting & Cirque Experience
Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the largest real tree in Southwest Florida. Enjoy music and dance performances, a mesmerizing cirque show, and more. Plus, don’t miss your chance to take a photo with the world’s tallest elf!
9. Celebrations around the World
- Date: November 30, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, Naples
- Website: Celebrations around the World
Embrace culture and festivities from around the world at the third annual Celebrations Around the World event. Discover the diverse traditions that make the holiday season special.
10. Marco Island Christmas Tree Lighting
- Date: December 2
- Location: Veteran’s Park, Marco Island,
- Website: Marco Island Christmas Tree Lighting
Join in the holiday festivities at the Annual Marco Island Christmas Tree Lighting and Community Celebration. It’s a magical event for the whole family.
11. Snowfest
- Date: December 2, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Naples
- Website: Snowfest
Enjoy a day filled with snow, games, bounce houses, face painting, music, and more at Snowfest. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
12. Naples Christmas Parade
- Date: December 5, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: 5th Avenue South, Naples
- Website: Naples Christmas Parade
Get ready for the highly anticipated Naples Christmas Parade featuring floats, fire engines, school groups, bands, dance troupes, and of course, Santa Claus himself.
13. Traditional Holiday Stroll on Third
- Date: December 7, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Third Street South, Naples
- Website: Traditional Holiday Stroll on Third
Dress in your festive attire and stroll along Third Street South, enjoying the Christmas spirit with carolers, sparkling lights, gourmet Christmas cocktails, special promotions, and more.
14. Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting
- Date: December 8, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM / December 9, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Location: 5th Avenue, Naples
- Website: Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting
Join the biggest Christmas showcase in Naples with the official Christmas Tree lighting, a living nativity, a skating rink, live music, shopping, and Santa Claus.
15. It’s a Wonderful Life
- Date: December 8 to December 8
- Location: Cambier Park, Naples
- Website: It’s a Wonderful Life
16. A Christmas Carol
- Date: December 8 to December 11
- Location: Arts Bonita Theatre, Bonita Springs
- Website: A Christmas Carol
Enjoy a live radio play adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” presented by Arts Bonita Theatre. It’s a heartwarming holiday classic that’s perfect for the whole family.
17. Teddy Bear Tea at Ritz Carlton Naples
- Date: December 9 to December 17
- Location: Ritz Carlton Beach, Naples
- Website: Teddy Bear Tea at Ritz Carlton Naples
Experience the magic of Teddy Bear Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, with a charming presentation of tea sandwiches, specialty teas, delightful pastries, and jolly festivities amid holiday décor.
18. Santa Paws! on Third
- Date: December 9, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Location: 3rd Street S, Naples
- Website: Santa Paws! on Third
Bring your furry, four-legged, and feathered friends to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at this heartwarming event. Capture treasured memories with your pets and enjoy the holiday spirit.
19. Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay
- Date: December 9, 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Naples City Dock
- Naples, Website: Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay
Mark your calendars for the MIACC’s Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay, where you can witness boats decked out with festive holiday lights and decorations.
20. Holiday Pops
- Date: December 14 to December 15
- Location: Artis Naples
- Website: Holiday Pops
Get in the holiday spirit with the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus, and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus, featuring multi-platinum singer Clay Aiken. Enjoy beloved holiday tunes and celebrate the season.
21. Candlelight Christmas Carols
- Date: December 15, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Cambier Park, Naples
- Website: Candlelight Christmas Carols
Join in a heartwarming evening of Christmas caroling with electric candles and lyric sheets provided. This free event is open to all, regardless of religious affiliation, and includes refreshments.
22. Tuba Christmas
- Date: December 15, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Location: Sugden Plaza, Naples
- Website: Tuba Christmas
Enjoy an evening of music with sousaphone, euphonium, tuba, and baritone horn players from around the country at Sugden Plaza.
23. Christmas Party “Jingle & Mingle”
- Date: December 15, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Max A Hasse Jr. Community Park
- Website: Christmas Party “Jingle & Mingle”
Give your children a night of holiday fun with music, food, and crafts while parents enjoy a night out. All registrants receive a slice of pizza and a drink.
24. Home for the Holidays
- Date: December 15 to December 16
- Location: TheatreZone, Naples
- Website: Home for the Holidays
Welcome the festive holiday season with TheatreZone’s annual Home for the Holidays musical production. Enjoy memorable songs, unique choreography, and colorful costumes in this uplifting show.
25. Island Style Boat Parade
- Date: December 16
- Location: Marco Island
- Website: Island Style Boat Parade
Watch festively decorated boats sail across the water with holiday lights and decorations, creating a magical spectacle on Marco Island.
26. Christmas Santa Stroll 5K Night Glow Run
- Date: December 16, 12:00 PM
- Location: Naples
- Website: Christmas Santa Stroll 5K Night Glow Run
Join the Christmas Santa Stroll 5K Night Glow Run in Naples and embrace the holiday season with a fun and festive run.
27. Holiday on the Bay
- Date: December 23, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Location: Village Shops on Venetian Bay, Naples
- Website: Holiday on the Bay
Take delight in holiday entertainment, including complimentary photos with Santa, Dickens Period Carolers, a festive snow show, and extraordinary shopping and dining.
28. A Pioneer Christmas
- Date: December 26, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location: Historical Museum, Marco Island
- Website: A Pioneer Christmas
Enjoy a Pioneer-style Christmas with crafts and activities that let you decorate your home just like pioneers did on Marco Island almost a hundred years ago. It’s fun for the whole family.
29. Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
- Date: December 26 to December 31
- Location: Naples Botanical Gardens, Naples
- Website: Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
Experience thousands of lights illuminating the Naples Botanical Gardens during this nighttime holiday extravaganza. It’s a magical way to end the holiday season.
With these fantastic holiday events, Naples, Florida, is the place to be this season. Whether you’re enjoying the classic Christmas traditions or exploring new, unique festivities, you’ll find something to delight in at every turn. Embrace the holiday spirit and create cherished memories with family and friends in this beautiful coastal city.
