Our SWFL communities come together for the holiday season and host many events worth checking out! If you want to get into the festive spirit, check out some of the events below, and check back as we add more things to do.
Cape Coral Santa and Mrs Claus event
Fri Dec 8-15th & 22nd 6-8 PM
2005 NE 20th Pl, Cape Coral
Bring your camera and take as many pictures as you would like of the lights and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Also, there will be a mailbox for your letters to Santa. Well behaved dogs are welcome to have their picture taken with Santa. There will be candy canes for children of all ages and treats for your furry kids.
Accepting donations, monetary or non-perishable foods for the Cape Coral Caring Center.
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates’ 48th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration
Dec 5th-31st: 5:30-9:00 PM
Edison and Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
Thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations and one unique nightly experience await you! This year’s theme is “Holidays on Wheels” and incorporates many different types of wheels. Guided Holiday Tradition tours are offered at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. every night or visitors can choose to meander at their own pace on a self-guided tour.
There will be music on several nights, including strolling carolers, a pianist, and tenor saxophone and trumpet players. In addition, the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers will perform on December 13. Holiday Nights tickets for adults are $20, teens (13-19) $10, children (6-12) are $2, and $10 for Edison Ford members. Guided Holiday Tradition Tours are $30 for adults, teen are $25, children $18 and $15 for Edison Ford members. Lee County residents with identification will receive $5 off regular-priced Holiday Nights admission on Monday nights.
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Fa La La Fest
Dec 8th: 6-9:30PM
999 Avanti Way, North Fort Myers
Join us for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer! Experience the joy of the season with Hands-On-Crafts, Holiday Mini Photo Sessions, Festive Music, Shopping, Floral Cart, Bouncy House, Coloring Station, Delicious Food, and more. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable holiday celebration!
RSVP at aMonievents.com to participate in our Holiday Workshops and Mini Photo Sessions. Payment will be collected on the day of the event. Limited spots available, so reserve yours today!
Choose from Workshops such as:
- -Cookie Decorating by Sweetified Cakes $35 (6 Holiday Cookies)
- -Wreath Making by Twisted Stems Botanicals $50 (1 Wreath)
- -Cupcake Decorating by Tiny Bites Good Eats $30 (6 Cupcakes)
- -Candle Pouring By Hooties Candles and Things $35 (16oz or 8oz jar with Room Spray)
- Holiday Mini Sessions by Adrian Mata
- IV Therapy by Aqua Sol Infusions
- Music by Dj Sway J
- Food by Tiny Bites Good Eats
- Raffle by Nova Balloons-Win a free 6 foot Grab & Go Garland
- The first 30 Guests will receive a Swag Bag filled with goodies from our very own Fa la la Fest vendors!
Free Entry and Parking!
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Holiday Lights Trail Walk
Dec 8th, 9th, 10th ,15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th: 6-9:00 PM
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers
Join us at Calusa Nature Center to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in a winter wonderland trail brimming with Holiday Cheer!
Our 1/3 mile trail will be illuminated with twinkling lights. After walking the trail, cozy up to the fire and enjoy roasting a marshmallow with hot chocolate
For more information click here.
Drive Through Victoria Park Neighborhood in Naples
All of December at night
Victoria Park Neighborhood, off Airport-Pulling Road, between Nottingham Dr and Huntington Dr.
It’s a local favorite! Victoria Park is a residential neighborhood in Naples and is one of the most popular drive-through light displays in Southwest Florida.
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Traditional Holiday Stroll on Third Street South
Dec 7: 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
1211 3rd St S, Naples
Third Street South Traditional Holiday Stroll offers a special treat. Dress festively to stroll along Third Street South, reveling in the holiday spirit with our Christmas Carolers, the sparkling lights and decorations. Start on your Christmas List. Stores will offer fun promotions and services and restaurants will create Holiday Stroll menus or cocktails. Dining reservations are encouraged.’
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Annual Holiday Sip & Shop
Dec 9: 5-9 PM
2161 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
Do you struggle to find the perfect gift? Are you tired of not being able to enjoy a cold craft brew or wine while you shop for your loved ones? Don’t worry, we have the perfect solution. Introducing Coastal Dayz Annual Holiday Sip & Shop! Join uz on December 9th from 5-9pm as we welcome local vendors to come in and sell their wonderful goods including wine tasting and to-go bottles! Chris Workman will be providing the live tunez from 6-9pm to help get you in the shopping mood. We will also be offering 10% off your drink tab with a purchase from any one of the vendors. A little birdy told us we might even how our holiday merch for sale as well!
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Free Outdoor Movie & Family Fun Night at Grace Church
Dec 8: 5:30 PM
13 SE 21st Pl, Cape Coral
Get ready for a Grinch-tastic Outdoor Movie and Family Fun Night at Grace Church! Join us on Saturday, December 9th, starting at 5:30pm in the Family Center parking lot for a jolly good time. Capture the holiday spirit with family pictures alongside The Grinch!
We’ve got a sack full of family games, contests, and tasty concessions for everyone. Don’t be a Grinch, bring your own lawn chair or cozy blanket for a comfy seat, and let’s make this night merry and bright together!
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Christmas Cookie & Beer Pairing
Dec 22: 1PM-10 PM
2161 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
It’z the holiday season and instead of counting calories, let’s count cookies! In the name of all things delicious we paired up again with a local artisan bakery to host a Christmas Cookie & Beer Pairing! We took hand selected four different delectable cookies and paired them up with four flight of our in-house brewz to create one magical pairing! We even brought back our fan-favorite Hot Cocoa Porter that will ONLY be available in the event flight! Interested in getting your tickets ($16 ea); visit the taproom or purchase them at the Eventbrite link below. The holiday magic all happens on December 22nd all day long, all you need is a ticket, so grab them early before they run out!
The Menu:
- Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookie Paired with Hot Cocoa Porter
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie Paired with Rock-N-Reef Irish Red
- Gingerbread Snowflake with Sparkling Icing Paired with Gulf Coast Gold
- Holiday Cranberry Bars with White Chocolate Drizzle Paired with Homeport Honey Wheat
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Fishermen’s Village Festival of Lights
Dec 6 – 31
1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Join us at the Fishermen’s Village now through December 31st and enjoy the record number of lights glistening around every turn and delightful décor throughout Southwest Florida’s premier holiday destination!
Visitors of all ages will enjoy strolling past storefronts, listening and gazing up at our Village trees trimmed with ornaments. Plus, visit Santa and the Grinch.
For more information click here.
WinterFest at Fort Myers Brewing Company
Dec 14-17th: 2-8 PM
12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, Fort Myers
Fort Myers Brewing invites all naughty and nice FMBrew fans to Winterfest on Dec. 14 – 17. It features a jolly line-up of beers, Spyk’d Hard Seltzers, and cocktails to make you merry. For the kiddos, we’ll have a “Movie in the Parking Lot” screening of The Grinch and photo ops with the mischievous Grinch himself!
Schedule includes:
- Thursday, Dec. 14 (2-11pm) – Food Truck Rally
- Food Trucks: Island Vibez Grill, South Pizza Co, King’s Taco’s & Burritos & Wicked Streatery
- Music: Briz & Lady (6pm)
- Friday, Dec. 15 (2-11pm) – Grinchmas Party
- Food Trucks: Don’t Give Up, Fat Thor’s Smash Burger, Pryceless Island Grill, & Viva La Taco
- Music: Hat Trick (7pm)
- Handcrafted Night Market (5pm)
- Pups & Pints (6pm)
- Pictures with The Grinch (5 – 8pm)
- Saturday, Dec. 16 (12-11pm) – Movie in the Parking Lot
- Food Trucks: Wicked Streatery, MAMBO, Vesuvius Wood Fired Pizza & Viet Yum
- Music: The Markleys (3pm)
- The Grinch Movie (7pm)
- Sunday, Dec. 17 (12-8pm) – Keep it Goin’
- Food Truck: Don’t Give Up & Soky’s Kitchen
- Music: Jeff Lyons (2pm)
- Stay tuned for the full event schedule and beer lineup as we get closer to the festival.
- Family and pup-friendly! No cost for entry.
For more information click here.
Cape Christian Christmas Village Craft Fair
Dec 8th: 5:30-9:00 PM
2110 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL
This year’s Christmas Village Craft Fair will be on December 8 (Friday) and 9 (Saturday) from 5:30-9:00 each evening at Cape Christin in Cape Coral!
Sun Kissed Salt Dough will be there both evenings and will have stocking stuffers, gifts, holiday kits and ideas for your ELF on the SHELF!
For more information click here.
Not So Silent Night Show and Auction with 10 Years
Dec 7th: 6-11PM
2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
The “Not So Silent Night Show & Auction” featuring 10 Years, Vallion, & more, Thursday, December 7th at “The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon.” Doors and “Silent Auction” at 6 pm. Bid on specialty items plus signed rock memorabilia from rock artists, including Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, Seether, In This Moment, Wage War, Fame On Fire, Three Days Grace, and many more to come. All for a great cause. “Silent Auction” proceeds benefit “Barbara’s Friends,” helping families to fight childhood cancer in cooperation with the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Southwest Florida. General admission & VIP seating/ front row viewing tix on sale now at www.rock1033.net or click the ticket link here. Thanks for supporting “Live Rock” in SW Florida and a great cause!
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