If you’re looking for holiday events in Collier County and Lee County, you don’t have to go far to find parades, menorah lightings, Santa sightings, and sparkling lights. From Naples, Marco Island, and Immokalee to Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and Bonita Springs, Southwest Florida families can celebrate all season long with this festive lineup of local fun. Visit our Calendar of Events for even more events – they are added daily!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Multi-Date Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Collier & Lee Counties
Lights of the Season & Santa’s Village
Nov. 28–Dec. 28, 6:30–9 p.m. Mon.–Thurs.; 6:30–10 p.m. Fri.–Sun.
Experience the magic at the Collier Fairgrounds with twinkling lights and holiday fun for the whole family.
Collier Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave. N.E., Naples. collierfair.com
Holiday Nights Celebration
Nov. 28–Dec. 23 & Dec. 26–Jan. 4, 5:30–9 p.m.
Thousands of lights and hundreds of historic decorations bring the Edison and Ford Winter Estates to life in Fort Myers.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. edisonfordwinterestates.org
Christmas at the Cottage
Dec. 2–24, times vary.
Celebrate the holiday season at one of Naples’ most cherished landmarks, Historic Palm Cottage.
Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. napleshistoricalsociety.org
Fort Myers Festival of Trees
Dec. 4–7, times vary.
View beautiful Christmas trees decorated by local businesses in downtown Fort Myers.
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St., Fort Myers. fortmyersfestivaloftrees.com
Holiday Lights
Dec. 5–28, 6–9 p.m.
Stroll along an illuminated trail, then gather around a cozy fire for drinks and roasted marshmallows.
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. calusanature.org
Christmas at Farmer Mike’s
Nov. 29–Dec. 20, Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Enjoy Santa, sleigh hay rides, food and treats, games, stories, a light show, and more family fun.
Farmer Mike’s U Pick, 26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs. farmermikesevents.ticketspice.com
December 2025 Holiday Events by Date
Tuesday, December 2
Bonita Springs Holiday in the Park
4:30–8:30 p.m. Free.
Live music, snow, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus in the heart of Bonita Springs.
Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. cityofbonitasprings.org
Broadway Melodies & Holiday Memories
6–7 p.m.
A magical journey through Broadway, sprinkled with festive holiday songs. Call 239-252-7542 to reserve a seat.
South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. collierlibrary.org
Wednesday, December 3
Crafty Wednesday
4–5 p.m.
Make a craft with Mrs. Patti. While supplies last. All ages. Registration not required.
Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. collierlibrary.org
Tree Lighting & Cirque Experience
5:30–8 p.m.
Live music, cirque and dance performances, and the lighting of the largest real tree in Southwest Florida.
Mercato, Naples. experiencemercato.com
Thursday, December 4
Family Storytime
5–5:30 p.m.
Stories, sing-alongs, hands-on activities, and a creative craft for families.
Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. collierlibrary.org
Gift Tags for the Holidays: Upcycling Craft
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Transform discarded retail tags and other materials into eco-friendly gift tags. Registration required.
Golden Gate Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. collierlibrary.org
Immokalee Tree Lighting Ceremony
6–9 p.m. Free.
Tree lighting and photos with Santa at this community celebration.
South Immokalee Park, 418 School Dr., Immokalee. collierparks.com
Friday, December 5
Christmas Movie in the Park (Bonita Springs)
5:45–8 p.m. Free.
Enjoy a holiday movie under the stars. Please leave pets at home.
Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. cityofbonitasprings.org
Christmas Tree Lighting and Walk
6–6:30 p.m.
Christmas tree lighting, living nativity, skating rink, live music, and Santa Claus.
Sugden Park Plaza, 4270 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com
Deck the Tower
6–9 p.m.
Celebrate the season with festive entertainment, music, and holiday cheer.
Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. belltowerfl.com
Jingle Bell Bash
5:30 p.m.
The sparkle, charm, and cheer of New York’s Rockefeller Center, with a CMON twist.
Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples. cmon.org
Saturday, December 6
Breakfast with Santa
9–11 a.m. $5 credit/debit only.
Enjoy a small breakfast and a special meet and greet with Santa.
Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1st St., Immokalee. collierparks.com
Cowboy Christmas
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Find out why the cowboy decorated his Christmas tree with spurs at this fun, historic event.
Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, 1215 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee. colliermuseums.com
Holiday Festival of Lights
4–10 p.m.
Photos with Santa, snow drift slide, train ride, and more.
Big John’s Plaza, 1239 Cape Coral Pkwy. E., Cape Coral. holidayfestivalcc.com
Christmas Tree Lighting (Marco Island)
6–9 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at this annual island tradition.
Veterans Community Park Marco Island, 529 W Elkcam Cir., Marco Island. christmasislandstyle.com
Santa Fest 2025
10 a.m.
Meet Santa and enjoy crafts, carolers, coffee with treats, and more.
Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. leegov.com
SnowFest 2025
3–7 p.m.
A winter wonderland with six giant snow slides made with real snow, photos with Santa, face painting, bounce land fun, holiday entertainment, and more.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3883 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. collierparks.com
Sunday, December 7
Holiday Market
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Find unique holiday gifts surrounded by nature in Collier County.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 375 Sanctuary Rd. W., Naples. tickets.audubon.org
Monday, December 8
Hanukkah Celebration
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights. All ages. Registration not required.
Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. collierlibrary.org
Tuesday, December 9
Canine Christmas Parade
5:30–7:30 p.m. Free to enter or attend.
All friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to show off their holiday spirit.
CJ’s on the Bay, 718 N Collier Blvd., Marco Island. christmasislandstyle.com
City of Naples Christmas Parade
6:30 p.m.
Everybody’s favorite Christmas tradition in downtown Naples.
Downtown Naples. naplesgov.com
Thursday, December 11
Holiday Cookie Decorating and Crafts
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Decorate cookies and make holiday crafts. All ages welcome. Registration not required.
Golden Gate Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. collierlibrary.org
Movie on the Lawn
5–8 p.m.
Pictures with Santa, pizza, candy, popcorn, beverages, and then a showing of The Santa Clause.
Naples Area Board of Realtors, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. nabor.com
Saturday, December 13
Cape Coral Reindeer Run 5K
4–7 p.m.
Family-friendly 5K. Come dressed in your holiday spirit. After the race, visit Santa’s Workshop for light refreshments and free photos with Rudolph.
Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 NW 28th Ave., Cape Coral. capereindeerrun.com
Christmas Boat Parade (Naples)
6–8:15 p.m.
This year’s parade theme is “Sports: 5 Golden Rings.”
Naples City Dock, 845 12th Ave. S., Naples. miacc.org
Cookies and Milk with Santa (Eagle Lakes Park)
9–11 a.m. $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
Enjoy cookies with Santa in East Naples.
Eagle Lakes Park Community Center, 11565 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. collierparks.com
Cookies with Santa (Ave Maria)
9–11 a.m.
Bring the kids and meet Santa for cookies and photos.
Sunshine Ace Hardware, 5360 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria. acehardware.com
Gingerbread House Workshop
2–4 p.m.
Everyone receives one house to build. Supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required.
Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. collierlibrary.org
Holiday on the Bay 2025
3–7 p.m.
Celebrate the magic of the season along the water.
The Village Shops on Venetian Bay, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples. venetianvillage.com
Marco Island Christmas Street Parade
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Parade begins at Balfour and San Marco Road and ends at San Marco and Barfield.
Marco Island. christmasislandstyle.com
Naples Santa Paws
1–3 p.m. Free.
Bring your pets for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s Workshop is located near Sea Salt.
Santa’s Workshop near Sea Salt, 1186 3rd St. S., Naples. thirdstreetsouth.com
Sunday, December 14
Chanukah Festival (Naples)
3:30–6:30 p.m.
The entire community is welcome to celebrate Chanukah in downtown Naples.
Cambier Park, 580 8th St. S., Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com
Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Festival (Bonita Springs)
5 p.m.
Giant menorah lighting, live music, gifts, latkes, and more.
Chabad of Bonita Springs, Estero, and FGCU, 24611 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. jewishbonita.com
Miracle Makers Olive Press
11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
For children ages 5–12 with an adult.
Chabad Jewish Center, 1716 Cape Coral Pkwy. W., Cape Coral. chabadcape.com
Monday, December 15
Annual Community Wide Hanukkah Celebration
5 p.m.
See the lighting of the menorah and enjoy entertainment, music, and food.
Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples. jewishnaples.org
Community Chanukah Event (Marco Island)
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Community Chanukah celebration on Marco Island.
Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. marcojcmi.com
Thursday, December 18
Holiday Craft Make and Take
3–5 p.m.
Make a holiday craft. All ages. Registration not required.
Golden Gate Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. collierlibrary.org
Santa & Children’s Entrepreneur Market and Family Night
5–7 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with family-friendly fun and a children’s entrepreneur market.
Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. belltowerfl.com
Friday, December 19
Christmas Movie in the Park (Marco Island)
6–8:30 p.m. Free.
Watch a holiday movie under the stars. Bring chairs and blankets.
Marco Island Veterans Community Park, 901 Park Ave., Marco Island. christmasislandstyle.com
Naples Jingle Bells Bash
6–8 p.m. $5.
Arts and crafts, games, train rides, laser tag, inflatables, music, and Santa.
Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples. collierparks.com
Saturday, December 20
Christmas Boat Parade (Marco Island)
6–9 p.m. Free.
Decorated vessels large and small travel up and down the Marco River.
Marco Island Esplanade, 800 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. christmasislandstyle.com
Christmas on the Farm
3–6 p.m.
Hayrides, hot cocoa, food trucks, local vendors, and a bounce house. Meet Santa and send him a letter.
M&M Farms, 5450 Higginbotham Rd., Fort Myers. mmfarmswfl.com
Cookies & Milk with Santa (Mackle Park)
10 a.m.–12 p.m. Free.
Santa will fly in by helicopter. Enjoy cookies and milk.
Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Ter., Marco Island. christmasislandstyle.com
Elf Visits
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
An elf makes a special trip from the North Pole to visit little ones and spread holiday cheer. All ages. Registration not required.
Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. collierlibrary.org
Holiday Boat-a-Long
4–9 p.m.
Live entertainment, food trucks, crafts, a visit from Santa Claus, boat parade, and an outdoor movie.
Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Ct., Cape Coral. capecoral.gov
Holiday Sand Art
2–3 p.m.
An afternoon of colorful fun using sand. All ages. Registration not required.
Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. collierlibrary.org
Sunday, December 21
Pajamas Movie Night: Rudolf The Red Nose Reindeer
4–6 p.m.
A festive family movie night in the barn.
M&M Farms, 5450 Higginbotham Rd., Fort Myers. mmfarmswfl.com
Monday, December 22
Holiday Cards Make and Take
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Make holiday cards for your family and friends. Ages 3–11. Registration not required.
Estates Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. collierlibrary.org
Thursday, December 25
Christmas Light Trolley Tour
6 p.m.
Enjoy holiday lights on a trolley tour of Victoria Park and Venetian Village benefiting Help a Diabetic Child. $25 donation per family.
Departs from Mercato, Naples. helpadiabeticchild.org
Saturday, December 27
A Pioneer Christmas: Holiday Crafts
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Learn how pioneers celebrated Christmas and make themed crafts.
Marco Island Historical Museum, 1264 Mistletoe Ct., Marco Island. themihs.info
Monday, December 29
New Year’s Celebration with the Florida Everblades
7:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year a little early with the Everblades at their last game of 2025.
Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero. floridaeverblades.com
Wednesday, December 31
Noon Year’s Eve
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Gather for a Noon Year’s Eve ball drop so kids don’t have to stay up until midnight.
Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, 4720 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. jewishnaples.org
Families across Collier County and Lee County can find something special for every age and interest—from menorah lightings and markets to snow slides and boat parades. Use this guide to plan your season and make lasting Southwest Florida holiday memories together.
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