Art, Christmas decorations and lights, food drive, military relics, and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
‘Tween Waters Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
This Friday night, come out between 5 – 9 pm and enjoy more than 200,000 holiday lights in musical synchronicity at the annual ‘Tween Waters Annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The colorful lighting of a majestic, 30-foot Christmas tree at the threshold to the Gulf of Mexico. Live holiday music. Spectacular fireworks show on the beach. Laser lights. Even real snow falling from the palm trees. All attended by a thousand or more holiday-loving folks — grandparents, parents, children, and grandkids. And get this: it’s all yours to enjoy FREE at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva Island. The Official Beach Resort of Captiva Island — and its parent corporation, Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts — extends a hearty and heartfelt thank you to all of our guests, past and present, local and from around the world. This annual event is FREE and open to the public.
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2nd Annual South Cape Business Gift-or-Treat & Canned Food Drive
Parents, bring your kids to have their stockings filled with goodies at South Cape Businesses on Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm. Holiday attire – even pjs – are encouraged! Visit during The South Cape Business Gift-or-Treat to get candy, trinkets, OR one of the many great treats of higher value – like gift cards to awesome local places. A free, family-friendly event! Please bring a canned good when you visit the official photo booth, located at South Cape Hub. Donations will benefit the Cape Coral Caring Center. Limo bus transport for kids & their parents will be provided by Zak’s Jewelry. Snap pics of your kids at the official Photo Booth for a unique holiday picture with Santa!
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Naples Uptown Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival!
Join us both Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm at the Naples Uptown Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival! Festival is on 10th St S from Central Ave to 5th Ave South (Tamiami Trail.) The location is in the visually stunning setting of The Naples Design District. The Naples Design District is a destination in the heart of Naples featuring high-end shopping, restaurants, and emerging businesses. Juried artists hailing from across the country will showcase their fine art, transforming The Naples Design District into a spectacular art festival experience. The Festival is proudly presented by United Arts Council.
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Boca Grande Christmas Walk
Come Celebrate the Holiday’s with us on Saturday night from 5 – 8 pm and get a jump on your Christmas list at the annual Boca Grande Chamber Christmas Walk. Our mission is to bring the community “safely” together and support the local shops and artists. Just follow the luminary lit sidewalks of Historic Downtown Boca Grande and visit the wonderful shops staying open late with great sales. We will have ourselves a Merry Time with a visit from Santa Claus, live Music by Obe Gonzalez, along with hand-selected complimentary Wine and Beer and delicious light hors d’oeuvres by Scarpa’s Coastal! SO COME ON OUT TO BOCA GRANDE TO KICK-OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS. We are also collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit Kids Needs, a local charity making sure all the kids have a great Christmas.
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Military Relics Show
Enjoy the Sarasota Military Relics Show on Sunday from 8 am – 3 pm at the Sarasota County Farm Bureau Pavilion. FREE admission. Antique Firearms World War 2 or earlier will be allowed. LIVE AMMUNITION OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. A snack bar will be open with Hot Dogs and drinks. This is a smoke free facility. A smoking area and bathroom facilities will be available just outside the Pavilion.
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