🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Naples

Your inside look at Naples' standout events for November 24-30. Here's what local organizers have planned for you.

We recommend confirming with event hosts for complete details and current schedules.​

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🍽️ Food & Dining

Agave & Gratitude: A Nosotros Tequila + Mezcal Experience
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 3555 Bayshore Dr., Naples, FL
🍹 Details: Celebrate the flavors of Mexico with premium Nosotros tequila and mezcal tastings in a festive atmosphere perfect for the holiday week.​

The First Thanksgiving Preschool Program
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Collier County Museums
🦃 Details: A special program designed for young children to learn about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving through interactive activities.​

24th Annual - Naples Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5k
📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: The Village Shops on Venetian Bay
🏃 Details: Start Thanksgiving morning with this beloved annual 5K race along the scenic waterfront. A Naples tradition for 24 years!​

GCR Thanksgiving Day 5K
📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Cambier Park
🏃 Details: Work up an appetite before your Thanksgiving feast with this community 5K run in beautiful downtown Naples.​

Annual Thanksgiving lunch and ride!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Picayune Strand State Forest
🚴 Details: Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for a scenic ride through nature followed by a Thanksgiving-themed lunch gathering.​

Gulf side thanksgiving weekend ride
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Picayune Strand State Forest
🚴 Details: Experience the natural beauty of Southwest Florida with this organized group ride through the forest trails.​

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Activities

Pints & Play Dough Family Friendly Event
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 3555 Bayshore Dr., Naples, FL
🎨 Details: Bring the family for creative playdough activities while parents enjoy craft beverages in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.​

🎵 Music & Entertainment

Jim Breuer: Live on 5th Ave
📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Naples Players Sugden Theater
🎤 Details: Don't miss comedy legend Jim Breuer bringing his high-energy stand-up routine to Naples for one unforgettable night of laughter.​

BEST OF - The Final Nightmare Music | Naples (FL, USA)
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Naples Philharmonic
🎼 Details: Experience a spectacular evening of musical performances featuring the best selections from The Final Nightmare series.​

Jazz Night, The Best Night in Naples fl
📅 Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2408 Linwood Avenue, Naples, FL
🎷 Details: Enjoy smooth jazz in an intimate setting with talented local musicians creating the perfect soundtrack to your weekend.​

Nostaljah Live at Celebration Park
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Celebration Park Naples
🎸 Details: Live reggae and island vibes with Nostaljah performing under the stars at Naples' popular outdoor venue.​

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🛍️ Shopping & Markets

J. McLaughlin Shop & Support Autism Collier Resource Center
📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 1209 3rd St S, Naples, FL 34102
🎗️ Details: Shop for a cause at this special event where proceeds benefit the Autism Collier Resource Center.​

Black Friday Stroll & Shop
📅 Date: Friday, November 28 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
📍 Location: 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL
🛒 Details: Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive Black Friday savings at high-end boutiques along the beautiful Naples waterfront.venetianvillage+1​

CARS & COFFEE - CRAFT SPORTS - Celebrating our 5 Year Anniversary
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 3384 Progress Ave Unit 100, Naples, FL
🚗 Details: Celebrate five years of automotive excellence with a special anniversary gathering of stunning vehicles and fellow enthusiasts.​

🏃 Sports & Fitness

FMO Turkey Run to Hyatt House Naples
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Hyatt House Naples
🦃 Details: Join the FMO community for a post-Thanksgiving group run to work off those holiday calories in good company.​

SWFL Critical Mass Naples Ride
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Gordon River Greenway Parking Lot, 1596 Golden Gate Pkwy
🚴 Details: Join Southwest Florida's cycling community for the monthly Critical Mass group ride through Naples.​

🎭 Arts & Culture

Monthly Drop-In Improv @ TNP
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 701 5th Ave S, Naples, FL
🎭 Details: Experience the excitement of live improvisational comedy at The Naples Players with spontaneous performances and audience participation.​

⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.

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Naples, Florida News Highlights

🔗 Bentley Village Wins Approval to Keep Expanding in North Naples
Collier County commissioners approved a land-use change that lets the Bentley Village senior community add more residences and continue modernizing its 55-plus campus in North Naples.

🔗 Four Seasons Resort Opens Naples Beach Club with Ribbon-Cutting
A formal ribbon-cutting marked the launch of the new Four Seasons resort at the historic Naples Beach Club site, signaling a major new luxury anchor on the Gulf shore.

🔗 Naples Moves Closer to Demolishing Hurricane-Damaged Pier
City officials say demolition permits for the storm-wrecked pier are ready and they’re now waiting on FEMA funding, a key step toward finally rebuilding one of Naples’ signature landmarks.

🔗 Cambier Park’s Worn-Out Playground to Be Demolished and Rebuilt
Naples will start tearing out unsafe sections of the heavily used Cambier Park playground next week, with plans for a new play area that better serves families and meets current safety standards.

🔗 Naples Explores Safety Upgrades at Cambier Park After Vehicle Incidents
City leaders are weighing new protective barriers and other changes around Cambier Park after earlier crashes nearby, aiming to shield pedestrians without spoiling the park’s open feel.

🔗 ‘Fair Compromise’: Neighbors Reach Deal with Costco on East Naples Store
Residents who had threatened to sue over a planned Costco near Hacienda Lakes agreed to drop their challenge in exchange for design and traffic concessions, clearing the way for construction in 2026.

🔗 Collier County Studying Major Fixes for Golden Gate Parkway Traffic
Engineers are reviewing crash data and congestion along Golden Gate Parkway to recommend long-term solutions, including potential lane changes and intersection redesigns as the area continues to grow.

🔗 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing Set for Early December
Collier County announced a public code-enforcement hearing for December 5 at the county government center, where property owners face rulings on alleged violations that can lead to fines or liens.

🔗 County Health Assessments Reveal Shared Needs in Collier and Lee
New community health “checkups” for both counties highlight ongoing concerns around mental health, affordable housing, and access to care, helping officials plan where to focus future resources.

🔗 Naples-Area Rotary Clubs Join Forces to Save Community Fundraiser
Three local Rotary clubs teamed up to rescue a struggling charity event, showing how service groups are collaborating to keep long-running community traditions alive.

🔗 STARability Breaks Ground on New Campus for People with Disabilities
A nonprofit serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities started work on a five-acre North Naples campus that will triple program space and centralize services for families.

🔗 Billionaire’s Rock Mine Near Naples Rattles Homes and May Expand
Homeowners near a Collier County limestone mine say frequent blasting is cracking walls and shaking houses, as the mine’s owner pursues permits that could significantly extend operations.

🔗 Judge Presses for Resolution in ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Lawsuit
A federal judge based in Fort Myers ordered a two-day conference next month to push progress in a lawsuit claiming detainees at a remote Everglades immigration center aren’t getting adequate access to attorneys.

🔗 Naples Among Florida Metros Where Home Prices Are Cooling Fastest
A new analysis of U.S. housing markets shows Naples near the top of Florida metros seeing year-over-year price declines, as higher insurance costs and mortgage rates cool the pandemic-era boom.

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