Arts & crafts, botanical gardens, Christmas boat parade, illuminated nature hike, winter wonderland and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
Gardens Aglow
See the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens in a whole new light during Gardens Aglow! Acres of gardens decorated with a spectacle of holiday lights! The gardens decorated with thousands of lights make the perfect family holiday outing. This is a walk-through holiday experience that is stroller and wheelchair-accessible. Designed to be fun and safe for all. Hallmarks of this event: -Breathtaking lights throughout our entire gardens -Roast S’Mores over an open fire -Buy Hot Cocoa to warm your hands as you wander in wonder -Sing Christmas carols to spread holiday cheer -Explore our expanding garden & sculpture collection. This event will be held from 6 – 9 PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Last admission @ 8:15 PM).
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Holiday Lights Illuminated Nature Hike and Campfire
Join us at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium for our Annual Holiday Lights Illuminated Nature Trail Hike and Campfire. The 1/3 of a mile trail has been cheerfully decorated, shining bright all the way to the end where a cozy campfire waits. It’s a great time for all ages to get into the holiday spirit with nature! The Holiday Lights Nature Hike takes place over several weekends thru the end of the month. Get your tickets early as we sell out fast. Free for members, just $7 for adults, $3 for kids ages 3-12. You can also add more fun with an awesome Holiday Laser show!
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Winter Wonderland
Celebrate the season with Santa at Veterans Park and Recreation Center during the Winter Wonderland! Come join us for a magical day on Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm with Santa; writing letters, arts & crafts, games, photo booth, ugly sweater contest, tree lighting and so much more! Just $5 per child.
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Winter Arts and Crafts Show
The Winter Arts and Crafts Show is taking place at Venice Community Center, Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm. Local vendors, Holiday gifts, Food concessions on site. For more information, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000. Free admission!
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Christmas Boat Parade
A Naples favorite holiday tradition! The Annual Christmas Boat Parade, Saturday night starting at 6, can be viewed from Naples City Dock (limited), Pinchers Tin City, Riverwalk Restaurant, Naples Landing, Kelly’s Fish House, The Boat House on Naples Bay, and Bayview Park.
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