Southwest Florida Holiday Events Guide

🎄 Ongoing Holiday Lights & Seasonal Fun

• Lights of the Season & Santa’s Village — Dec. through Dec. 28
  Time: Nightly, approx. 6:30 – 9 pm
  Place: Collier Fairgrounds, Naples
  What it is: Holiday light displays with Santa’s Village and family activities for kids and families.

• Naples Botanical Garden – Night Lights — Through December
  Time: Evenings after sunset
  Place: Naples Botanical Garden
  What it is: Thousands of holiday lights, music, and seasonal ambiance throughout the gardens.

• Christmas on Third Festival — November through December
  Time: Varies by day
  Place: Third Street South, Naples
  What it is: Historic downtown celebration with decorated storefronts, live music, food, and shopping.

📅 Thursday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day

• Visit Naples Beaches & Parks — All Day
  Place: Vanderbilt Beach, Clam Pass, Lowdermilk Park
  What to do: Beach walks, picnics, and shelling in cooler weather — perfect for outdoor family fun.

🎶 Saturday, Dec. 27

• Live @ The Cove – Sudamerica Latin Groove
  Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  Place: The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Naples
  What it is: Latin music and outdoor vibes with food and drinks — great evening entertainment locally.

⚽ Monday, Dec. 29 – Tuesday, Dec. 30

• Youth Soccer Golden Cup — Dec. 29 – Jan. 1
  Time: All Day
  Place: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Naples
  What it is: Multi-day youth soccer tournament with teams from the U.S. and Canada — ideal for rentals, family fun, and local spectators.

• La Dolce Vita New Year’s Eve Event (early celebration)
  Date: Tues, Dec. 30
  Time: 7:00 pm
  Place: Naples (11905 Tamiami Trail N)
  What it is: NYE-themed dinner/party with festive music and crowd.

🍾 New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025

🥂 Evening & Nightlife Celebrations

• New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Tigress
  Time: 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
  Place: Tigress Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, The Perry Hotel, Naples
  What it is: Rooftop party with DJ, chef-inspired food stations, drinks & views — stylish and lively.

• Embrace the New Year @ Tigress (Rooftop Party)
  Time: 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
  Place: Tigress at The Perry Hotel, Naples
  What it is: Live DJ, entertainment, cocktails & countdown celebration.

• New Year’s Eve @ Giuseppe and the Lion
  Time: 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
  Place: Giuseppe and the Lion, Naples
  What it is: Multi-tier party with dinner & celebration options running into the night.

• Rebecca’s New Year’s Eve Dinner & Celebration
  Time: 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
  Place: Rebecca’s Restaurant & Bar, Naples
  What it is: Three-course special menu and dinner celebration before midnight.

• Cavo Lounge NYE Party
  Time: 9:00 pm
  Place: Cavo Lounge, Naples
  What it is: NYE party with music and festive crowd (ticketed).

• Blue Martini Naples – Midnight in Paris NYE
  Time: 8:00 pm
  Place: Blue Martini Lounge, Naples
  What it is: DJ, dancing, themed NYE party downtown.

• NYE Masquerade @ Beeline – Mercato
  Time: 8:00 pm
  Place: Beeline at Mercato, Naples
  What it is: Masquerade themed countdown party with music & drinks.

• New Year’s Eve at Backyard Social
  Time: 9:00 pm
  Place: Backyard Social, Naples
  What it is: NYE party with music and social scene.

• Soul Roll NYE @ Spinz
  Time: 9:00 pm
  Place: Spinz, Naples
  What it is: A Dance party with music and energy going late.

🎭 Family-Friendly & Local Entertainment

• New Year’s Eve Celebration with Comedian Bobby Collins
  Time: 8:00 pm (show + countdown)
  Place: Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples
  What it is: Comedian show celebrating NYE with laughs and a countdown to 2026.

🍽️ Elegant Gala & Black-Tie Options

• A Rare New Year’s Eve Affair (Black-Tie Gala)
  Time: 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
  Place: Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, Naples
  What it is: 5-course dinner, premium drinks, live music & champagne toast at midnight (advanced tickets).

🍾 New Year’s Day: Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026

• Relaxed Brunch & Beach Day — All Day
  Place: Naples beaches & waterfront restaurants
  What it is: Start 2026 with a classic Naples brunch, beach walk or waterfront lunch — ideal family vibe.

🎶 Save the Date: FREE Concerts in East Naples (2026)

🎼 2026 Concert Schedule

• Carl Granieri & Voices
  Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
  Time: 2:00 PM
  What it is: Beloved concert opener featuring rich vocal harmonies and Broadway-style favorites.

• The Earworms
  Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
  Time: 2:00 PM
  What it is: Country-classical harmonies and uplifting Christian music.

• Carl Granieri & Isaac Mingus
  Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
  Time: 2:00 PM
  What it is: Piano and cello concert blending jazz, pop, and classical styles.

• Mark Sanders (Broadway Favorites)
  Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
  Time: 2:00 PM
  What it is: Broadway-inspired performance from a celebrated vocalist.

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