Local life · Naples & Collier County

Naples events calendar

Festivals, farmers markets, art shows, races, and family happenings across Naples and Collier County — plus a directory of the official calendars so you never miss what's going on.

🎉 Festivals

Naples Boat Show

Late January · annual

The area’s biggest boating event — on-land and in-water displays, with a free shuttle between sites.

📍 Sugden Regional Park & Naples City Dock Downtown Naples
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Naples Winter Wine Festival

Late January · annual

One of the world’s most prestigious charity wine auctions — raising tens of millions for local children’s causes.

📍 The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón North Naples
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Everglades Seafood Festival

Early February · annual

A beloved old-Florida festival of fresh local seafood, music, and rides on the edge of the Everglades.

📍 Everglades City Everglades City
🎭 Arts & Culture Free

Naples National Art Festival

February · annual

A nationally ranked open-air art festival — paintings, sculpture, and handcrafted work from top artists.

📍 Cambier Park & 8th Street South Downtown Naples
👨‍👩‍👧 Family

Collier County Fair

March · annual

Carnival rides, livestock shows, fair food, and live entertainment — a Collier tradition for 50+ years.

📍 Collier County Fairgrounds Immokalee
🏃 Sports & Races

US Open Pickleball Championships

Late April · annual

The sport’s marquee event draws thousands to Naples — the self-styled pickleball capital.

📍 East Naples Community Park East Naples
🦀 Food & Drink

Taste of Collier

Spring · annual

Local restaurants serve up signature bites at this long-running food festival.

📍 Varies Countywide
🎉 Festivals Free

Naples Pride Festival

June · annual

A free community festival in Cambier Park with music, vendors, and family activities.

📍 Cambier Park Downtown Naples
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Free

Fourth of July Fireworks

July 4 · annual

Independence Day fireworks over the water — a classic Naples summer evening.

📍 Naples Pier / Sugden Regional Park Downtown Naples
🦀 Food & Drink Free

Stone Crab Festival

October · annual

A celebration of the start of stone-crab season — fresh claws, music, and waterfront fun.

📍 Tin City / Naples Bayfront Downtown Naples
🎄 Holiday Free

Christmas on Fifth & Tree Lighting

Late November · annual

The downtown tree lighting kicks off the holiday season with music and family fun.

📍 Fifth Avenue South Downtown Naples
🎄 Holiday Free

Naples Bay Christmas Boat Parade

December · annual

Decorated boats light up Naples Bay — best watched from a waterfront dock or restaurant.

📍 Naples Bay Downtown Naples
🎄 Holiday Free

Naples Christmas Parade

Early December · annual

Floats, bands, and holiday cheer wind through downtown Naples.

📍 Downtown Naples Downtown Naples
🏛️ Government Free

Collier County Commission & Public Meetings

Year-round

Commission meetings, public hearings, and advisory boards — the official county calendar.

📍 Collier County Government Center Countywide
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Free

Collier County Public Library Programs

Year-round

Storytimes, summer reading, lectures, and craft programs across every branch.

📍 All Collier library branches Countywide
🎭 Arts & Culture Free

Evenings on Fifth

Select Saturdays · seasonal

Free live music and a festive street scene along Fifth Avenue South in season.

📍 Fifth Avenue South Downtown Naples
🧺 Markets Free

Mercato Farmers Market

Seasonal weekends

A boutique market at the Mercato shopping district in North Naples.

📍 Mercato North Naples
🎭 Arts & Culture Free

Naples Art District Art Walk

First Wednesday · seasonal

Open studios and galleries in the working-artist district off J&C Boulevard.

📍 Naples Art District North Naples
🎭 Arts & Culture

The Naples Players at Sugden Theatre

Fall–Spring season

Award-winning community theatre downtown — dramas, musicals, and youth productions.

📍 Sugden Community Theatre, 5th Ave S Downtown Naples
🧺 Markets Free

Third Street South Farmers Market

Saturdays, 7:30–11:30am · year-round

Naples’ signature farmers market — produce, flowers, and prepared foods every Saturday morning.

📍 Third Street South Downtown Naples

Dates are typical for each annual event and can change year to year — always confirm with the organizer before you go.

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