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🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Naples
Your Weekly Arts & Entertainment Schedule
Your inside look at Naples' standout events for the week of December 1-7, 2025.
Here's what local organizers have planned for you.
We recommend confirming with the event hosts for complete details and current schedules.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Escalante Hotel
🥂 Details: Indulge in an elegant evening of champagne and appetizers in the stunning rotunda setting of this historic Naples hotel.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Grey Oaks Country Club
📚 Details: Enjoy a sophisticated luncheon event combining fine dining with literary culture at this prestigious Naples country club.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Countryside Golf and Countryclub
🎄 Details: Celebrate the holiday season with a festive luncheon featuring seasonal cuisine and holiday cheer.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: The Hangout by Two Guys
🍴 Details: Join fellow community members for this annual holiday tradition featuring a special seasonal menu.
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👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples Design District
🎨 Details: Explore Naples' premier design district during this beloved annual event featuring art galleries, designer showrooms, festive decorations, and holiday shopping.
📅 Date: Friday, December 5-7, 2025
📍 Location: 5th Avenue South
🎄 Details: Experience the magic of the season at Naples' iconic tree lighting ceremony on Fifth Avenue South, complete with carolers, entertainment, and holiday festivities.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: North Collier Regional Park
🚶 Details: Join the community for this meaningful walk supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 137 12th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102-7002
🏡 Details: Enjoy a charming holiday experience at this intimate cottage setting with seasonal decorations and festivities.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: 3321 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112-5858
✨ Details: Celebrate the season at the Bayshore District's annual festival featuring live entertainment, local vendors, and the official tree lighting ceremony.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Hangout by Two Guys
🤝 Details: Connect with local professionals and business owners while celebrating the holiday season in a relaxed networking environment.
📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 570 Park St., Naples, FL 34102
🎁 Details: Discover unique handcrafted gifts and artisan products from local vendors at this festive pop-up shopping event.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Coconut River Estates
🎉 Details: Experience a fun-filled evening with decorated golf carts, homemade chili competition, bingo games, and a community bonfire.
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🎵 Music & Entertainment
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Whiskey Park
🎸 Details: Rock out with local favorite Pickle Money as they bring their high-energy live performance to Whiskey Park's stage.
📅 Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Dylan's Drafthouse
🎵 Details: Test your music knowledge at this interactive music bingo night featuring your favorite songs and great prizes.
🎭 Arts & Culture
📅 Date: Monday, December 1-2, 2025
📍 Location: 2425 Tamiami Trl N, Ste 101, Naples, FL 34103
💎 Details: View exclusive jewelry designs from renowned designer Charles Krypell at this special trunk show event.
📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Stan's Idle Hour, Goodland, FL
🎤 Details: Enjoy live music from Kickstart at this iconic waterfront venue in charming Goodland.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 4949 Tamiami Trail N 204, Naples, FL 34103
🧘 Details: Relax and rejuvenate with therapeutic sound vibrations in this immersive healing experience.
💃 Fitness & Dance
📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Brian Oakes Ballroom & Latin Lessons Naples
💃 Details: Learn the passionate moves of bachata dance in this beginner-friendly group class led by expert instructor Brian Oakes.
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🎪 Other Events
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 701 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
🎭 Details: Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical brought to life by talented young performers from TNP Academy.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 4910 Tamiami Trail North Suite 112, Naples, FL 34103
🐚 Details: Join this unique evening event combining shelling adventures with coastal-inspired entertainment and activities.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Cambier Park, Naples, FL 34102
🎶 Details: Celebrate the holiday season with live performances and festive entertainment at beautiful Cambier Park.
📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Whiskey Park
🎸 Details: Rock the night away with STEREO RIOT's electrifying live performance at this popular Naples venue.
📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Norris Center
🤠 Details: Experience the high-energy country rock sounds of Hell on Heels in this must-see live performance.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park
🛶 Details: Explore Naples waterways with expert guide Tom Long on this accessible paddling adventure perfect for beginners.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Mercato, Naples, Florida
🏎️ Details: Rev up your Sunday with exotic cars, automotive excellence, and speed enthusiasts at this exciting showcase.
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.
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Naples, Florida News Highlights
🔗 FAA-Approved Flight Paths Begin at Naples Airport to Cut Noise New approach and holding procedures—higher altitudes and steeper descents—took effect Oct. 2 to enhance safety and reduce neighborhood noise.
🔗 Naples Walk to End Alzheimer’s Highlights Growing Local Impact of the Disease
The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Baker Park drew participants and donors while organizers noted that over 16,000 Collier residents 65+ are already living with Alzheimer’s, underscoring the scale of the issue for local seniors.
🔗 Farm-City BBQ Draws Thousands, Raises Over $50K for Collier Youth
Collier County’s 68th annual Farm-City BBQ brought together families, business leaders and farmers, celebrating the county’s 300+ farms while raising more than $50,000 for youth organizations such as 4-H and Youth Leadership Collier.
🔗 Teen Killed in Vanderbilt Beach Road Crash Spurs Fresh Safety Concerns
A 17-year-old girl died after a two-vehicle collision on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, with Florida Highway Patrol still investigating, renewing worries about traffic safety on one of the area’s busiest corridors.
🔗 Collier Parks & Recreation Rolls Out Full Holiday “Celebrate the Season” Lineup
Collier County announced a month-long slate of holiday events—concerts, Snowfest, light displays and family activities—at parks across the county, offering free or low-cost options for residents and visiting family throughout December.
🔗 “Kitten College” Program Teaches Residents How to Care for Vulnerable Kittens
Collier County Domestic Animal Services is hosting a “Kitten College” educational session to train volunteer fosters on bottle-feeding and caring for orphaned kittens, aiming to boost live-release rates at the shelter.
🔗 Bayshore Beautification Board to Weigh Streetscape and MSTU Projects
The Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee scheduled an early-December meeting at Naples Botanical Garden (with remote access) to review current projects and spending in the Bayshore corridor, giving nearby property owners a chance to track neighborhood improvements.
🔗 Forest Lakes Roadway & Drainage Board to Review Neighborhood Infrastructure
The Forest Lakes Roadway & Drainage MSTU Advisory Committee will meet in early December to discuss landscaping, roadway and drainage work in the Forest Lakes community, important for residents watching flooding, road conditions and assessment usage.
🔗 Collier County Loan Limits Updated for 2025–2026 Homebuyers
A new analysis of Collier County mortgage loan limits shows 2026 conforming loans up to $832,750 for a single-family home (and 2025 limits at $806,500), highlighting how federal caps are adjusting to Naples’ high home prices.