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🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Naples, FL
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Your inside look at Naples' standout events for November 17-23, 2025. Here's what local organizers have planned for you.
We recommend confirming details with event hosts for the most current information.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Texas Roadhouse, Naples
🍴 Details: Support a great cause while enjoying delicious food at Texas Roadhouse. A portion of proceeds goes to local charities.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Naples
🍷 Details: An exclusive wine tasting experience featuring 2025 releases paired with exquisite tapas, hosted by Schrader Brand Ambassador Andrew Bradbury.
📅 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Kaleidoscope Beer Company
🩸 Details: Give the gift of life while enjoying craft brews! Donate blood and support your local community at this unique brewery event.
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 355 Riverside Cir, Naples, FL
🎡 Details: Celebrate 100 years with the Naples Police Department at this special centennial carnival featuring family-friendly activities, games, and entertainment.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Manchester Square, Naples
🛍️ Details: Hunt for treasures and unique finds at this community garage sale. Perfect for bargain hunters and those looking for one-of-a-kind items.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Naples
🏃 Details: Start your Thanksgiving weekend with this festive fun run! A family-friendly event that gets everyone moving before the holiday feast.
📅 Date: Saturday-Sunday, November 22-23, 2025
⏰ Time: All Weekend
📍 Location: Santa Barbara Place, Naples
🏘️ Details: Get an exclusive first look at Santa Barbara Place during this special preview weekend. Tour the facilities and discover what's coming to Naples.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Naples Regional Library
🎨 Details: Create a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece using corks in this creative adult craft workshop at the library.
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🎵 Music & Entertainment
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Naples
🎭 Details: Experience the beloved story of the March sisters brought to life in this enchanting musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel.
📅 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples
🎺 Details: Enjoy smooth jazz performances from talented local musicians in an intimate setting. The perfect way to unwind and start your weekend.
🎨 Arts & Culture
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Beckner Jewelry, Naples
💎 Details: Discover the intersection of art and jewelry at this exclusive event showcasing local artists, custom design pieces, and stunning estate jewelry collections.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples
📚 Details: Meet bestselling authors Janet and Alex Evanovich for a special book signing event. Get your books signed and hear from these acclaimed writers.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples
🎄 Details: Enjoy this interpreted performance of Irving Berlin's beloved White Christmas musical, making theater accessible to all audiences.
📅 Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Naples Players
🎭 Details: Experience intimate storytelling through this readers theatre production that explores human connections and relationships.
✨ Special Events
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL
🎆 Details: Don't miss Naples' most spectacular holiday lighting ceremony! Watch as thousands of lights illuminate the waterfront in this magical annual tradition that kicks off the holiday season.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples
🎉 Details: Join the community for this grand opening celebration featuring a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours, refreshments, and special offers.
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💼 Business & Networking
📅 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Naples
🤖 Details: Discover how artificial intelligence can transform your business or nonprofit operations. Learn practical applications and future trends from industry experts.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Naples
🍸 Details: Reconnect with fellow Ivy League alumni at this welcoming happy hour event. Great networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
🧘 Health & Fitness
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples
🧘♀️ Details: Practice gratitude through mindful movement in this special yoga flow class. Perfect for centering yourself before the Thanksgiving holiday.
🎪 Nightlife & Entertainment
📅 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 2634 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL
🎉 Details: The legendary Dimension returns to Southwest Florida nights! Experience an unforgettable evening of entertainment and celebration.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Naples
🍻 Details: Celebrate Friendsgiving while hopping between Naples' best bars and pubs. A festive way to enjoy the pre-Thanksgiving weekend with friends.
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.
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Naples, Florida News Highlights
🔗 Old National Expands Wealth-Management Business in Naples
A major bank’s division is establishing operations in Naples, bringing high-net-worth wealth-management services to the region.
🔗 One dead after Ochopee head-on crash along U.S. 41
A tragic vehicle collision along U.S. 41 in Collier County resulted in one fatality. Highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns.
🔗 Overdevelopment, resiliency top concerns as Naples residents weigh in on 2045 plan
Residents voiced concerns at a workshop about growth, preserving character and climate preparedness ahead of the city’s long-range planning.
🔗 Veterans history museum reopens in a bigger space at Collier County government center
A local veterans museum relocated to a larger facility, opening increased access to historical exhibits.
🔗 The first SW FL Top 10 boys and girls soccer rankings for the 2025-26 season
High-school sports rankings published for local teams — relevant for families, community engagement, and regional identity.
🔗 SW FL schools celebrate NCAA signing day; Mariner, Fort Myers celebrate cross-country titles
A roundup of Southwest Florida school athletics results for Nov 10-15 that impacts local high-school sports culture.
🔗 The City of Naples 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update website invites participation
The official portal for Naples’ long-range planning process, with multiple engagement opportunities for residents.
🔗 Planning Advisory Board agenda: Update on Naples 2045 and traffic study
The agenda for November 12 includes items related to the city’s comprehensive plan update and traffic analysis, which are significant for infrastructure and growth.
🔗 Overdevelopment, Resiliency Top Concerns as Naples Residents Weigh 2045 Plan
At a public forum on the Naples 2045 comprehensive plan, residents warned about overbuilding, flooding, traffic and housing costs, urging the city to focus on storm resiliency, walkability and protecting neighborhood character as it charts long-term growth.
🔗 Naples Leaders Consider $1 Million Barrier Upgrade to Boost Cambier Park Security
City officials are weighing a plan to replace Cambier Park’s low wall with taller decorative barriers, gates and controlled entry points, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and crowd control at downtown events.
🔗 Oakes Farms in Immokalee Sues Former Executive Over Alleged Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud
Immokalee-based Oakes Farms has filed suit against former president and CEO Steven Veneziano Jr., alleging he siphoned more than $6 million, used company funds for a luxury lifestyle and diverted produce to other buyers while already facing federal wire-fraud and money-laundering charges.
🔗 ICE Agents Detain Around 30 Field Workers Near Immokalee, Sparking Outcry
Witnesses say immigration agents and troopers stopped a bus on Camp Keais Road and detained roughly 30 farmworkers headed to the fields, leaving families in Immokalee scrambling to locate relatives and deepening fear in the farming community.
🔗 Witnesses Report Separate ICE Stop on Collier Boulevard With More Detentions
In a separate operation on Collier Boulevard, residents filmed officers in masks surrounding a van and detaining at least three people, adding to concerns that immigration sweeps are ramping up across Collier County.
🔗 Immokalee High School Asks Staff to Support Students After ICE Raids
An internal message from Immokalee High’s administration told teachers that many students had parents detained in recent immigration actions and urged them to watch for kids in distress and refer them to guidance for extra support.
🔗 68-Year-Old Man Found Alive After Days Missing in Collier County
A 68-year-old man reported missing on Nov. 7 was discovered alive by volunteer searchers in heavy brush behind a retention wall off Nevis Way and taken to the hospital, ending a case that had worried neighbors and family for days.
🔗 Naples Man Accused of Street Racing at 150 mph on I-75
Troopers say a Naples driver hit 150 mph while racing on I-75 in Collier County before being arrested, a case that could bring serious charges and renewed pressure to curb dangerous high-speed racing on local highways.
🔗 Head-On Crash in Collier County Leaves One Dead, One Critically Hurt
A head-on collision on a Collier County roadway killed one person and left another in critical condition, with investigators still reconstructing how the crash unfolded on a route heavily used by local drivers.
🔗 Mysterious ‘Fireball’ in the Sky Captured Over Southwest Florida
Residents across Southwest Florida shared videos of a bright “fireball” streaking across the pre-dawn sky; meteorologists say it was likely a small meteoroid burning up high in the atmosphere, a rare but harmless spectacle.
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