🌴 What's on in Naples this week (Apr 13-19)

This week in Naples is loaded. Earth Day Festival and Naples Pride Fest both take over Saturday, the National Pickleball Championships are still going strong at East Naples Community Park, and the Naples International Dance Festival brings world-class dancers to venues across town all week. Here is everything worth knowing for April 13 through 19.

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🍽️ Food & Dining

🛒 Third Street South Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 Third Street South Farmer's Market
🧺 The Saturday morning staple is back. Fresh produce, local vendors, and the kind of energy that makes getting up early actually worth it.

🍷 "Somm's Picks" Wine Tasting Event
📅 Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Naples Wine Bar
🥂 Sommelier-curated wines at one of the better spots in town. A solid Tuesday evening plan if you want something more refined than your usual midweek routine.

🔥 Grill & Chill | Naples Boat Mart
📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 829 Airport Pulling Rd N, Naples
🍔 Grilled food, good vibes, and boats to browse. A casual Friday lunch that breaks up the work week.

🧘 Wellness & Outdoors

🧘 Outdoor TaiChi and Qigong Practice
📅 Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 9:15 AM
📍 Cambier Park
☮️ Morning tai chi and qigong at Cambier Park. A peaceful start to the day in one of downtown's best outdoor settings.

🔔 Sound Bath by Harmonic Alignment Healing Arts
📅 Sunday, April 19
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 4949 Tamiami Trail N #204, Naples
🧘 A guided sound bath to close out the week. If you have never tried one, this is a low-commitment way to see what the fuss is about.

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🌍 Earth Day Festival
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples
🌿 The week's biggest draw by far. Nature activities, educational exhibits, and a great excuse to explore the Smith Preserve. One of those events that feels like it was designed for a perfect Saturday morning in Naples.

🏓 National Pickleball Championships
📅 Through Friday, April 18
📍 East Naples Community Park
🎾 The championships wrap up this week at East Naples Community Park. Over 3,400 athletes from 40 countries competing on 59 courts, and spectator access is free for most matches. If you have not been yet, this is your last chance to catch it live.

🚗 "Rally For Good" & Car Show
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Salvation Army
🏁 Cars on display and a community rally for a good cause. Fun to browse even if you are not a car person. One of the better Saturday morning options if Earth Day is not your thing.

✈️ Young Eagles April Flight Rally
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Wing South Airpark
🛩️ Young pilots getting a chance to fly. Registration is full, but watching the takeoffs and landings from the airpark is still worth the trip if you are nearby.

📚 All Aboard for Story Time at the Naples Depot Museum
📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Collier County Museums (Naples Depot Museum)
🚂 Story time at the historic Depot Museum. Perfect for grandkids, and the museum itself is a nice walk-through if you have not been in a while.

🚗 Cars and Coffee 4/19/26
📅 Sunday, April 19
⏰ 7:45 AM
📍 Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt
☕ Early Sunday morning car meetup at the Galleria Shoppes. Bring your ride or just bring your coffee and browse what shows up. A solid way to start a Sunday.

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🎵 Music & Entertainment

🏳️‍🌈 Naples Pride Fest 2026
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Cambier Park
🎉 Downtown Naples' biggest celebration of the week. Live entertainment, local vendors, food, and a full day of activities taking over Cambier Park. This one draws a big crowd every year.

🚢 White Party Sunset Dance Cruise
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Naples Princess
💃 An evening cruise with dancing and sunset views from the Naples Princess. Dress code is all white. One of those uniquely Naples experiences that is hard to find anywhere else.

🎶 AURA Live at Blue Martini
📅 Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Blue Martini
🎤 Live band at one of Naples' popular nightlife spots. Good energy, good drinks, good midweek break.

🎸 Live Music Thursdays: Ralph Curtis
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 4805 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
🎵 Ralph Curtis on a Thursday evening. If you have caught him before, you know what to expect. Reliable and enjoyable.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC with DOCKSIDE DUO
📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 4805 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
🎸 Dockside Duo keeps the live music streak going into Friday. Same venue, different sound, still a good time.

🎹 LIVE MUSIC WITH JOE MARINO
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 4805 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
🎵 Joe Marino rounds out the weekend live music lineup on Tamiami Trail. Saturday evening, cold drink, live music. Hard to argue with that.

🎲 Twisted Bingo - Music Bingo Naples
📅 Monday, April 13
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Dylan's Drafthouse
🎵 Bingo meets music at Dylan's Drafthouse. A fun Monday night option that is exactly as quirky as it sounds.

🎤 Open Mic Night at Food & Thought
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples
🎙️ Bring your voice, your guitar, or just your appetite and enjoy what the locals bring to the stage.

🕯️ Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends
📅 Sunday, April 19
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Dimension Event Center
🎸 Live candlelit performance paying tribute to the greats of British rock. An atmospheric Sunday afternoon at the Dimension Event Center.

🕯️ Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
📅 Sunday, April 19
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Dimension Event Center
🎶 The evening candlelight concert closes the weekend with a tribute to Adele. If you like the afternoon show, stick around for this one too.*Ad

🎭 Arts & Culture

🛍️ Spring Sidewalk Sale at The Village Shops on Venetian Bay
📅 Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 19
📍 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples
🛒 Four days of sidewalk sales at one of Naples' prettiest shopping spots. Venetian Bay views and deals make for a nice afternoon stroll.

🖼️ New Ways of Seeing: American Modernism from a Private Collection
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 585 Park St, Naples
🎨 A private art collection goes on display. American Modernism is the focus, and seeing pieces from a private collector adds a layer of discovery you do not get at the usual galleries.

🎭 A Piece of My Heart
📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 701 5th Ave S, Naples (Sugden Theater)
🎬 The Naples Players' current production continues at the Sugden Theater. If you missed it last week, this is your chance.

🤝 Naples Connect
📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Sidebar
🗣️ Monthly networking event at Sidebar. Good mix of local professionals and a casual vibe that makes it easy to walk in and start talking.

👩 Her Talk
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Naples Woman's Club
💬 Women's networking and discussion event at the Naples Woman's Club. A strong community gathering that draws an engaged crowd every time.

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

📰 What's happening in Naples

🔗 Measles Outbreak Slows: No New Cases in Collier Since March 28
For the first time in ten weeks, Collier County reported no new measles cases. The total remains at 106, with most cases affecting those 15 to 24 years old. The outbreak that began at Ave Maria University appears to be leveling off.

🔗 DeSantis Signs Law Shifting Naples Airport Authority to Elected Board
All five members of the Naples Airport Authority will now be elected by voters across Collier County, replacing the system where Naples City Council appointed board members. The first election is set for November 2026, with candidates required to have at least five years of experience in financial management, small business, or aerospace.

🔗 Florida SNAP Ban on Soda and Candy Takes Effect April 20
Starting April 20, SNAP recipients in Florida can no longer use benefits to buy sodas, energy drinks, candy, or shelf-stable desserts. Brands like Monster, Red Bull, and Celsius are on the restricted list. Sports drinks like Gatorade and plain sparkling water remain allowed.

🔗 Hilux Fire in Big Cypress Retracts to 420 Acres, 26% Contained
The Hilux fire in Big Cypress National Preserve has pulled back by nearly 100 acres. Seventy-five crew members are still working the fire with engines, swamp buggies, helicopters, and water tenders. The drought that fueled the fires remains the worst Florida has seen in 25 years.

🔗 Naples Grande Water Park Debate Heads to Two Separate Tracks
More than 1,300 residents have signed a petition against the Naples Grande Beach Resort's proposed water park, citing noise, crowds, and traffic concerns. Bay Villas is appealing the county Planning and Zoning Director's decision, sending it to the Board of County Commissioners.

🔗 South Naples Costco Could Open by Fall 2026
Construction is underway on a 162,700-square-foot Costco at Collier Boulevard and Rattlesnake Hammock Road, with 820 parking spaces and gas pumps serving 24 vehicles at a time. A fall 2026 opening is the target.

🔗 Van Domelen Community Health Center Opens in Orangetree
Healthcare Network opened the $15 million Van Domelen Community Health Center on April 1, expanding access to care for more than 41,000 residents in the Orangetree and Golden Gate Estates areas. Services include primary care, OB/GYN, dental, behavioral health, and a drive-thru pharmacy.

🔗 Naples Designer Settles Permit Fraud Case for $50K
David Wainscott accepted a settlement with the state Board of Architecture resolving 63 counts of permit fraud in Collier County. The broader FBI investigation into hundreds of permits using the seal of a 91-year-old architect with dementia continues.

🔗 Naples Pride Fest Lawsuit Advances as Judge Questions Event Restrictions
A federal judge is allowing a lawsuit over restrictions at Naples PrideFest to proceed, indicating the restrictions may have been influenced by opposition rather than genuine safety concerns. The 2026 festival takes place Saturday at Cambier Park under the same conditions as last year.

🔗 Golden PAWS and Naples Police Bring Comfort to Children in Court
A partnership between Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs and the Naples Police Department is providing courtroom assistance to children navigating court proceedings. Crisis Care K-9 Max and his handler, Corporal Jeff Perry, lead the program serving the 20th Judicial Circuit.

🔗 Naples Man Charged with Defrauding Investors of $3.7 Million
Leonard W. Krane, 75, has been indicted on four counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering for falsely claiming he had access to millions in overseas funds, then convincing victims to invest.

🔗 Naples International Dance Festival Runs April 15-19
The festival brings contemporary dance companies to The Norris Center Theater, Opera Naples, Naples Botanical Garden, and the Naples Art District. Highlights include works by George Balanchine and a free community event honoring Alvin Ailey's "Revelations."

🔗 Affordable Housing Deficit in Collier County Still at 10,000-12,000 Units
The median home price in Collier County hovers around $720,000. More than half of county firefighters commute from outside the county because starting salaries of around $60,000 cannot keep up with local housing costs.