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🌴 Collier County Weekly Happenings: April 21-27
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Your ultimate guide to the best events in Naples and the surrounding areas this week.
From sidewalk sales to grand openings, we've curated the most popular local events to keep your calendar full.
Please remember to confirm details with the event organizers before attending.
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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
Spring Sidewalk Sale
📅 Date: Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: All Day
📍 Location: 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34103
🛍️ Details: Shop local vendors and enjoy special dining options along Naples' beautiful waterfront during this popular multi-day event.
PIG ROAST Hosted by: Kaleidoscope Beer Company
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples, FL 34102
🐖 Details: Enjoy a traditional pig roast with craft beer pairings and live entertainment at this community gathering.
Taco Tuesday at Whiskey Park
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🌮 Details: Savor delicious taco specials with drink promotions at this popular weekly event.
Saturday Brunch at Whiskey Park: Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🥂 Details: Enjoy a leisurely brunch with unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys in a vibrant atmosphere.
Sunday Brunch at Whiskey Park: Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys
📅 Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🍳 Details: End your week with a delicious brunch featuring unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Whiskey Wednesday: 75¢ Wings + Whiskey Specials
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🥃 Details: Enjoy discounted wings and special whiskey promotions at this midweek favorite.
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
Naples Element All-Stars Grand Opening
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 4085 Arnold Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🤸 Details: Celebrate the grand opening of this new gymnastics and cheerleading facility with demonstrations, activities, and refreshments.
Healthy Kids Day
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: YMCA of Collier County - Naples
🏃♂️ Details: A day of fun activities promoting healthy habits for children, featuring games, demonstrations, and educational resources.
Parent's Night Out- Special Lego Movie Screening/Open Play
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2648 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112
🧩 Details: Drop the kids off for a fun evening of Lego-themed activities and movie screening while parents enjoy some time off.
Daughters of the Kingdom Mommy and Me Tea Party
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Destiny Church Naples
☕ Details: A special bonding event for mothers and daughters featuring tea, treats, and activities.
Ghosts and the Curse of De Soto at Naples Regional Library
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 650 Central Ave, Naples, FL 34102
👻 Details: An entertaining and educational presentation about local legends and folklore.
🎵 Concerts & Live Music
The Joe Yeoman Band at Whiskey Park
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🎸 Details: Enjoy live music from this popular local band playing a mix of covers and originals.
Big Cypress Band at Dogtooth Sports & Music Bar
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Dogtooth Sports and Music Bar
🎵 Details: Catch this local favorite performing their energetic set in a lively atmosphere.
Good Intentions at Whiskey Park
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
🎤 Details: Experience this talented band's diverse repertoire in an intimate setting.
Betty Fox @ Jack's Seafood Bar & Grille
📅 Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Jack's Seafood Bar and Grill
🎷 Details: Enjoy soulful music while dining on fresh seafood at this weekend performance.
Big Cypress Band at Courtside at Pelican Marsh
📅 Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Courtside At Pelican Marsh
🎺 Details: Catch this popular band's second performance of the weekend in an elegant setting.
Live Music: Rob Hannon
📅 Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 4805 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34103
🎹 Details: Enjoy the smooth sounds of this talented local musician in a relaxed atmosphere.
🎭 Arts & Special Events
THRIVEability Maker's Market
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 301 11th St N, Naples, FL 34102
🛍️ Details: Browse handcrafted items from local artisans while supporting a great cause.
Art & Champagne Soirée
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: 3101 Terrace Ave, Naples, FL
🥂 Details: Enjoy fine art and champagne at this elegant evening event showcasing local artists.
Hope Shines Walk
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Arthrex
🚶 Details: Join this community fundraising walk supporting local charities with entertainment and refreshments.
Imogen Cunningham: A Timeless Lens | Robert McCabe: Images of an Enchanted Land
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 585 Park St, Naples, FL 34102
📷 Details: Experience this captivating photography exhibition featuring two renowned artists.
Rejoice, My Soul - 5 Jamaican Tenors
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Moorings Presbyterian Church
🎭 Details: Enjoy an evening of powerful vocal performances by this acclaimed group.
💼 Business & Networking
Blackbird Job Fair
📅 Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 1500 S. 5th Ave, Naples, FL 34102
💼 Details: Connect with local employers and explore new career opportunities in various industries.
The Grind Group Naples: Coffee & Connection
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: The Perry Hotel Naples
☕ Details: Network with local professionals while enjoying coffee in a relaxed atmosphere.
LCBW Boss Lady Power Hour - Naples Chapter
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Carrabba's Italian Grill (4320 N Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL)
👩💼 Details: Join this empowering networking event designed specifically for women in business.
Networking Night On 5th Ave - Grand Opening Celebration
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 400 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
🥂 Details: Celebrate this new business while making valuable connections in a festive atmosphere.
🎓 Educational Events
Become a Pilot: Free Event
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Rexair Flight School
✈️ Details: Learn about flight training opportunities and career paths in aviation at this informative session.
Living Well with PD - an Education Symposium
📅 Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Hilton Naples
🧠 Details: Comprehensive educational event focusing on living well with Parkinson's Disease.
Free Health Seminar: How to Regain Your Youthful Libido
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Naples Center for Functional Medicine
❤️ Details: Informative seminar on natural approaches to improving vitality and wellness.
Sourdough Bread Making Class
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Brookside Beer Market
🍞 Details: Learn the art of sourdough bread making with hands-on instruction in a fun environment.
🏆 Sports & Recreation
C & R Ranch Buckle Series $250 added
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Showtime Riding Academy & Rescue
🐎 Details: Exciting equestrian competition featuring skilled riders and beautiful horses.
2025 Naples / Ft. Myers Great Strides
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Freedom Park
🏃 Details: Community walk/run event raising funds for cystic fibrosis research and treatment.
South Florida Soccer Cup & Showcase
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
⚽ Details: Youth soccer tournament featuring talented teams from across the region.
Naples Pier Beach Cleanup
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: 25 12th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102
🏖️ Details: Join fellow community members in keeping our beautiful beaches clean and pristine.
⚠️ Please verify all event details with organizers before attending, as times and locations may change.
Between trade wars, rising U.S. debt, and stock market volatility, data suggests international investors are pulling capital out of American markets at a record pace. Even before recent turmoil, sovereign wealth funds and private institutions had been shifting part of their portfolios into tangible, globally recognized assets like blue-chip art.
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Collier County News Highlights
🔗 Naples Daily News hosts ‘Collier Civics 101’ free lecture series
Starting this spring, the paper is offering free talks to demystify county government structure and encourage voter participation.
🔗 Collier County red tide update: no impacts expected
Water samples collected April 14 showed zero Karenia brevis algae at all six tested beaches; next sampling is April 21.
🔗 Collier County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing scheduled April 16
The Code Enforcement Board will hear cases on property maintenance and zoning violations during its April session.
🔗 Development Services Advisory Committee meets to review planning matters
Advisors will discuss upcoming land‑use proposals, zoning changes and infrastructure plans at their May 7 meeting.
🔗 Collier County deputies search for information after driver kills 18‑year‑old
Deputies released a photo of a man they believe can help them solve the fatal hit‑and‑run on Feb. 23 that killed an 18‑year‑old outside the Circle K on Radio Road.
🔗 Vincent Keeys receives 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award
Long‑time Naples community activist Vincent A. Keeys was honored by Greater Naples Leadership for his service to underserved populations.
🔗 Volunteer chair has ‘passion for improving women’s heart health’
Kathleen Simpson, 2025’s Go Red for Women volunteer chair, will spearhead initiatives to raise cardiovascular health awareness in Collier and Lee counties.
🔗 Naples Daily News, News‑Press journalists win awards for hurricane coverage, more
Southwest Florida reporters were recognized by national bodies for their investigative, news, entertainment, and sports reporting on disasters like Hurricane Milton.
🔗 NCH looks to build workforce housing for Collier essential employees
Naples Comprehensive Health plans a 250‑unit affordable housing project on Immokalee Road to support its essential staff, with potential expansion to 500 units.
🔗 Collier County blocks controversial Ochopee cell tower project in Big Cypress… for now
Commissioners halted plans for a 350‑foot tower in Big Cypress National Preserve following Indigenous and environmental opposition, exploring alternative sites instead.
