SWFL Summer Passport to Fun
Embark on a summer of exploration and excitement across Naples and SWFL with our exclusive Summer Passport to Fun! Find the Summer Passport in the...
Read ArticleEmbark on a summer of exploration and excitement across Naples and SWFL with our exclusive Summer Passport to Fun! Find the Summer Passport in the...
Read ArticleLooking for fun and affordable family activities in Collier and Lee counties this month? This guide highlights free and cheap activities for family fun in SWFL.
Read ArticleThere is no better way to beat the hot summer heat than to plunge into a pool or cool off with a spray of water. Find the perfect places in Naples to splash around.
Read ArticleHere are our favorite family-friendly beach parks with a variety of amenities, such as picnic and play areas, restrooms, food concessions, umbrella rentals, wind and water sports, and children’s life jacket loaners.
Read ArticleDiscover the best spots to find fossilized shark teeth in Southwest Florida. Visit Venice, the shark tooth capital of the world, or explore Englewood Beach, Caspersen Beach, and Don Pedro Island State Park. Enjoy amenities and great fossil hunting.
Read ArticleDiscover the best places in Southwest Florida for interactive animal encounters. At these fun locations, you can pet, feed, and hug a variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds. They’re perfect for family adventures and kids’ activities!
Read ArticleTravel editor, Karen T. Bartlett rounded up a huge list of summer water adventures for your family to enjoy all around Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleCuddle up with your child and a good book this summer! We picked out some of the best Southwest Florida kid book authors for you to choose from.
Read ArticleDiscover the coolest playgrounds in the Naples and Fort Myers area From castle-like structures to pirate ships and dino digs, explore inclusive designs with shade canopies & equipment for kids with special needs.
Read ArticleWhen you need an alternative to the beach and pool, head to the great indoors. Here are some places in Collier and Lee Counties to cool off without the cost (or cheap).
Read ArticleThese day trips are all close enough to get away for a day of fun and adventure with the kids but be home in time to sleep in your own bed.
Read ArticleThe annual Pinwheels at the Pier is a free, family-friendly pop-up art display of 4,000 shimmering blue and silver pinwheels to kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Read ArticleDiscover the enchanting blend of history and fun in St. Augustine. Unearth pirate treasures, witness cannon firings and experience the magic of the Fountain of Youth.
Read ArticleDiscover Susan Levine’s captivating educational picture books that engage children and adults alike with nature and wildlife, including her latest book, “Gilbert’s Migration Vacation.”
Read ArticleSchoolhouse Rock’s timeless songs aid learning and memory. Celebrate their 50th anniversary with catchy tunes and educational fun!
Read ArticleTopiaries and fake topiaries called mosaiculture sculptures are all the rage now. Found out the best ones to visit with your family.
Read ArticleHead out for family fun to any of these festivals, pumpkin patches, trunk or treats, haunted houses and Halloween events in Naples.
Read ArticleOne-night reservations will unlock a 25% discount, and reservations of two nights or more will have a 30% discount. Guests must book this special offer before October 1, 2023 for stays at the resort between October 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
Read ArticleTake a day trip to Cabbage Key for the best Key lime pie, nature trails, and cheeseburgers in paradise.
Read ArticleNot that we really need an excuse for ice cream, but the icy treat becomes almost essential in Southwest Florida in summer. Here are some of our favorite frozen dessert spots in the area.
Read ArticleIt’s time for eight crazy nights! Here are some fun ways to celebrate with children from Rabbi Ariel Boxman from Temple Shalom of Naples.
Read ArticleFind out whether it is worth visiting a Florida theme park right now.
Read ArticleOur round up of the 20 best beaches in Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleSpend a day at the beach, and you may meet Trouble, one of 200 gopher tortoises that call the preserve home.
Read ArticleThe key to giving your kids, and yourself, a 1970s summer is to unplug, enjoy, and ease up on the pressures we place on ourselves.
Read ArticleTaking your family anywhere seems to cost a fortune. With that in mind,
we’ve put together a list of the best seven annual memberships worth having
in Naples.
Christina Katz helps any family that wants to start enjoying musicals with a handy list of movie musicals that you can watch at home!
Read ArticleHere’s the thing: an autumn getaway is not like a regular vacation. It’s a sensory experience that’s easy to fit into a long weekend.
Read ArticleIf you’re looking for a family-friendly resort in Orlando, look no further! The newly renovated Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate has everything you could want for your vacation- even the option to bring your pet to enjoy the fun!
Read ArticleThe Top 10 Reasons to Cross the Jolley Bridge and See The Wonders of Marco Island for Yourself.
Read ArticleTravel editor Karen T. Bartlett takes readers along for the drive as she lists her favorite locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway, highlighting attractions like the Biltmore Estate and the Unto These Hills reenactment.
Read ArticleOne tank trips and “staycations” are easy to plan when you live in Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleSummer’s coming and summer is for festivals. As you start mapping out your family vacation, be sure to check your destinations to see what’s going on while you’re in the neighborhood.
Read ArticleCome for a ride on the Stinger
and a heaping plate of fair fare,
but don’t skip milking a cow
at this year’s Collier County Fair and
Exposition, March 16-26. Plus, it’s a
chance to learn a thing or two about
STEAM.
Parents are looking for ways to save money these days. We created a list of local and chain restaurants in Southwest Florida where kids can eat for free or at a discount.
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