NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND & THE EVERGLADES AREA
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STONE CRAB FESTIVAL
Oct 27-29
Port-O-Call Marina & Tin City, Naples:
This annual festival is a weekend of food and fun for the entire family, starring of course the stone crab. It’s also your chance to explore the beautiful Naples waterfront with activities on land and in the water, in and around the Naples Bay area. For more information visit
www.stonecrabfestival.org
Through Nov 28
Florida Artists Group
Marco Island Historical Museum:
This exhibition features Southwest Florida artists whose work has attained national or state-wide recognition. The works included in this show range from acrylic paintings, etchings, mixed media to sculptures. For information visit www.colliermuseums.com
Through Dec 31
Kids Ride Free Saturdays
Pure Florida, Tin City, Naples:
Cruise through the calm waters of Naples Bay, see luxurious waterfront mansions, catch a glimpse of dolphins, manatees, bald eagles and coastal birds while discovering the history of Naples and the Gordon River. Every Saturday morning “Kids 12 & Under Are Free” with a full paying adult on their 10am cruise. The whole family will be sure to enjoy all the fun playing “Scavenger Hunt” while out on the Bay, spotting all the different wildlife there. For information call 239-263-4949 or visit
www.purefl.com
Oct 7-12
2017 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Golf Championship
Quail Creek Country Club Naples:
The U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur is a national championship for female amateurs age 25 and older, and the field will feature 132 players competing in two rounds of stroke play, after which the field is cut to the low 64 scorers for match play. The winner is determined by an 18-hole final. For information call 908-234-2300 or visit
www.usga.org
Oct 13-14
Naples Boat Show
City Dock & Crayton Cove, Naples:
This premier in-water recreational show will feature displays by marinas, boat dealers, other marine related businesses, food vendors and more. Admission is free. For more information visit www.miacc.org
Oct 21
Village People
Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee:
One of disco’s most recognizable and energetic hit-makers, this legendary group has sold more than 100 million records worldwide since the 1970s with such career defining hits as Macho Man, Y.M.C.A, In the Navy and Can’t Stop the Music. For tickets & information visit www.moreinparadise.com
NOTE: Concert attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Nov 11
Charlie Daniels Band & Marshall Tucker Band
Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee:
Charlie Daniels has so many memorable hits such as Long Haired Country Boy, In America, The Legend of Wooley Swamp” and his signature Grammy-Award winner The Devil Went Down to Georgia. The same night will also feature The Marshall Tucker Band with more than 40 years of hit singles like Heard It In a Love Song, Fire On The Mountain, Can’t You See and Take The Highway. For tickets & information visit www.moreinparadise.com
NOTE: Concert attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Nov 18-19
Old Florida Festival
Collier County Museum, Naples:
Travel back in time over 10,000 years of South Florida history at one of the largest living history gatherings in the state, featuring over 90 historical re-enactors, craft-workers, demonstrators, folk musicians and storytellers depicting everyday life on the Southwest Florida frontier, from the Calusa and Sem-inole Indians to World War II. For more information call 239-262-6525 or visit
www.colliermuseums.com
Dec 9
Naples Christmas Boat Parade
Naples Bay:
Pick your spot along Naples Bay to enjoy the colorful and sparkly annual Christmas Boat Parade. The many viewing points include Pinchers Crab Shack and The Boathouse restaurants, Naples City Dock, Bayview Park and Naples Landing. The event starts at 6:15pm and ends at 8:30pm. For more information visit www.miacc.org
Dec 15
Today’s Contemporary Hits with Brett & Lola Naples
Princess Cruises, Naples:
In a rare public performance, Brett and Lola of the Foreman 5 perform today’s top hits as well as some of your old favorites. On this cruise, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner as you cruise the waters of Naples Bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. For sailing schedules & reservations call 239-649-2275 or call
www.naplesprincesscruises.com
Dec 31
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Naples Pier, Naples:
Find a spot anywhere along Naples Beach for the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks, blasting off from Naples Pier. Bring the entire family – the show starts at 7:30pm.
Dec 31
New Year’s Eve Bash
Naples Princess Cruises, Naples:
Ring in the New Year with style aboard the Naples Princess. We offer several cruises on New Year’s Eve featuring a gala celebration with an open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres and plated dinner, dancing to live entertainment, party favors, and – of course – a champagne toast at midnight! For reservations call 239-649-2275 or visit
www.naplesprincesscruises.com
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EDITOR’S NOTE:
DESTINATION Magazine makes every effort to provide up-to-date and accurate information regarding all the events listed on these pages before going to press. However we urge you to either call or check the websites of each event to ensure its correct date, schedule and related information.