There’s always a lot going on in Naples! While specific events change every year, the calendar holds something special every single month of the year. 

Check out these traditions on the Naples calendar as you lay out your own schedule of exciting events in 2015!

January:

  • New Years brings fireworks at the Pier and the New Year’s Art Show on Fifth.
  • The Naples Winter Wine Festival benefits underprivileged children in Collier County with ten days of food, wine, and special events. 
  • For art of a different kind, explore Chalk Art on Fifth!

February:

  • Watch for the Cars on Fifth Auto Show and check out some classics!

March:

  • Head out to the Collier County Fairgrounds for an old fashioned good County Fair. Spend an afternoon with animals and agriculture, entertainment, a classic carnival, and treats galore. 

April:

  • Late April brings the Art Naples World Festival. This year, enjoy theater, music, opera, fashion, and cuisine highlighting French culture. 
  • Sample food from many of Naples’ fine restaurants at A Taste of Collier. Great entertainment rounds out the event, and proceeds benefit many local charities. 

May:

  • Downtown Naples, Tin City, and Crayton Cove celebrate City Fest with food, fun, music, and special discounts on boat tours. 

June:

  • The Naples Beach Resort kicks off its free Summer Jazz Series on Sunday evenings, monthly through September. 
  • Celebrate the beginning of “hurricane season” with a tax-free holiday lasting two weeks in June. Stock up on batteries, first aid kits, and essentials at Home Depot - tax free. (It’s unique to Florida!)

July:

  • Break out the red, white, and blue for the 4th of July Parade and fireworks at the Naples Pier
  • A don’t miss: the summer musical at the Naples Players

August:

  • Another tax-free weekend rings in back to school season. Pick up clothing, school supplies, and update the kids’ technology - all tax free. 
  • Tap your feet to the Jazzmasters Dixieland Band at the Norris Center - I dare ya not to smile!

September:

  • It’s Sidewalk Sale time on Fifth Avenue South!

October:

  • Naples’ theater season debuts with offerings at Artis-Naples, The Gulfshore Playhouse, The Naples Players, and TheaterZone. Excellent community theater offerings, touring Broadway shows, and professional theater take stage. Take your pick!

November:

  • Watch for the Naples International Film Festival, featuring special showings and discussions at the Silverspot Cinema. 
  • Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the Festival of Lights on Third St. South. 

December:

  • It’s holiday time in Naples, featuring the Fifth Avenue Tree Lighting, Tuba Christmas, the Naples Bay Boat Parade, and the annual Christmas Parade. 

 

So…whether you are visiting Naples, a seasonal resident, or a “full timer”… take in some of Naples’ traditional events and join the fun!