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🌴Collier County Weekly Events: April 28 - May 4
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Your comprehensive guide to the best happenings around Naples and Collier County this week.
From delicious dining experiences to family-friendly activities and cultural events, we've curated the most popular local events for your enjoyment.
Remember to confirm details with event organizers before attending, as schedules may change.
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Geneva, Switzerland is famous for luxury watches and international summits, but it’s also a hub of scientific innovation. At CERN, you’ll find the world’s largest particle accelerator and the cutting-edge CERN Science Gateway.
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Next time you're in Geneva, go beyond the scenic lake and charming Old Town—dive into the future at CERN’s Science Gateway.
🍽️ Food & Dining
📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Bayshore Br 2740 Weeks Ave
🌮 Details: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive taco buffet featuring a variety of authentic Mexican flavors and specialties.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3608 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112
🦞 Details: Enjoy fresh Maine lobster rolls and seafood specialties from this popular food truck making a special stop in Naples.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: FUSE, Naples
🍷 Details: Sample a curated selection of fine wines paired with complementary appetizers in an elegant atmosphere.
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples Wine Bar
🍷 Details: Experience the best wines from Italy's renowned wine regions with expert guidance and Italian-inspired appetizers.
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Coastland Center
👧 Details: Support young entrepreneurs showcasing their business ideas and products at this inspiring youth-focused event.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: 50 Riverside Cir, Naples, FL 34102
🏃 Details: Join this tropical-themed 5K run/walk suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
📅 Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 585 Park St, Naples, FL 34102
🖼️ Details: Explore this captivating photography exhibition featuring works by pioneering photographer Imogen Cunningham alongside Robert McCabe's enchanting landscapes.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 2260 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112
⛳ Details: Enjoy family mini-golf while supporting the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund at this charitable tournament.
🎵 Concerts & Entertainment
📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Jack's Seafood Bar and Grill, Naples
🎸 Details: Experience the soulful blues and rock sounds of acclaimed guitarist Damon Fowler in an intimate setting.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Midnight Tavern Naples
🎤 Details: Join this benefit concert and community gathering in support of local musician Kurt.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples FL
🕯️ Details: Experience classical music in a magical atmosphere with hundreds of candles illuminating the performance space.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Bone Hook Brewery & Restaurant
🎵 Details: Enjoy live music from the talented OTR Duo while sampling craft beers and delicious food.
🎭 Arts & Culture
📅 Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Artis-Naples
🎭 Details: Experience Donizetti's bel canto masterpiece performed by talented vocalists accompanied by the Naples Philharmonic.
📅 Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 600 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
🎨 Details: Meet acclaimed artist Steve Barton and view his latest works at this special gallery reception.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Exposure Studio, Naples
🎨 Details: Experience this immersive art installation designed to inspire conversation and reflection on social issues.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Food & Thought, Naples
🎤 Details: Share your talents or enjoy performances by local musicians, poets, and storytellers in a supportive environment.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3-4, 2025
⏰ Time: Various times
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🏇 Details: Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with mint juleps, southern fare, and watch parties at this festive weekend event.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Real Macaw
🏇 Details: Don your finest derby attire for this annual celebration featuring specialty cocktails, southern cuisine, and live race viewing.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples Florida
🧘 Details: Experience a rejuvenating evening of movement, meditation, and sound healing in a beautiful garden setting.
📅 Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Kendra Scott, Naples
💎 Details: Shop for a cause at this special event where a portion of proceeds benefits the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
🎲 Special Events
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: NAMI Collier County
🧠 Details: Learn about sensory processing and self-advocacy strategies from experts in autism and occupational therapy.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: The Maddox Naples
🎸 Details: Support Legal Aid Service of Collier County while enjoying blues music, food, and drinks at this fundraising event.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Freedom Fine Cigars & Lounge
🎲 Details: Test your backgammon skills in this competitive tournament with a winner-take-all prize format.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: FACE FOUNDRIÉ Naples
💆 Details: Experience Microchanneling skin rejuvenation treatments at a special VIP pricing during this exclusive one-day event.
⚠️ Please verify all event details with organizers before attending, as times and locations may change.
One-time purchases only, cannot be combined with subscription discounts. *partner
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Collier County News Highlights
🔗 Family seeks justice for teen fatally shot in Collier County
Aaliyah Gonzalez’s family is one step closer to getting justice after the 18-year-old was fatally shot while trying to flee an altercation near apartments on Airport Pulling Road North and Ponce de Leon Drive in Collier County.
🔗 How Collier County businesses navigate off-season: Shifting tides and new strategies
As spring break and Easter pass, local businesses are adapting to slower tourist traffic by focusing on residents, expanding catering services, and offering new attractions to sustain revenue during the off-season.
🔗 Collier County commissioners approve new e-bike rules
In response to the death of a 14-year-old, the county banned children under 16 from riding high-powered Class 3 e-bikes on public roads or paths without adult supervision, and requires those over 16 to use power-assist bicycles in bike lanes rather than sidewalks.
🔗 Second lawsuit filed in Wooten’s Everglades airboat crash that injured 16
A California woman is seeking $50,000 in damages, claiming the December 2024 crash of two airboats near Ochopee left her with a fractured spine and traumatic brain injury.
🔗 National Park Service office in Naples set to close amid federal cuts
The local National Park Service office will shut its doors at month’s end due to federal budget reductions, raising concerns about park visitor services and wildlife conservation in the region.
🔗 Champions For Learning hosts 35th Golden Apple Celebration in Naples
On April 26, the 35th annual Golden Apple Celebration honored four Collier County educators—Amarillys Berrios, Gina Manville DeJager, Erin Powell, and Sydney Whittaker—for their outstanding contributions to local schools.
🔗 Collier deputies seek the public’s help identifying man in fatal hit-and-run
Deputies are asking for tips to identify a man who may have information about the February hit-and-run that killed 18-year-old Kade Schembri on Radio Road, urging anyone with details to contact the CCSO.
🔗 Children found living in drug-infested home after Naples police bust
Five adults were arrested after deputies discovered heroin, cocaine, and firearms in a Naples residence where young children were living, highlighting ongoing concerns about substance abuse in family environments.
🔗 Naples High School student arrested for having knife in vehicle on campus
An 18-year-old student was charged after deputies found a fishing knife in his car parked at Naples High School; officials increased security measures as a precaution.
🔗 Man arrested after driving 100 mph through Collier school zone
A 39-year-old man faces reckless driving and drug charges after deputies say he sped 100 mph through an active school zone, nearly colliding with a cement truck and school bus, then was found carrying marijuana and cocaine residue.
🔗 Collier County Sheriff’s Office career fair set for May 8
The CCSO will host a career fair at North Collier Regional Park on May 8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., recruiting for positions such as jail technicians, accountants, IT specialists, and human resources professionals.
🔗 Southwest Florida faces severe to extreme drought, monitors show
Recent data reveals expanding severe and extreme drought conditions across Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties, heightening wildfire risk and straining water resources as the rainy season approaches.
