A complete list of upcoming events. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead or contact the hosting organization or location to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
Friends of Rookery Bay and the Art Program at Florida Gulf Coast University will host a ‘Wildlife and Wild Places in SWFL’ collaborative art reception at The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Admission to the reception is complimentary but registration is requested at rookerybay.org/events. The exhibition will be on display until [...] Read More
Enjoy live music and entertainment along 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples the second Thursday of each month. Dine at 5th Avenue South restaurants and cafes, and explore the distinct boutiques, shops, and galleries that span from 9th Street to 3rd Street. Read More
The exhibition features original photographs and sculptures created by students at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) with themes relating to Rookery Bay Research Reserve. The exhibition will be on display during regular business hours from May 8 - August 1, 2025 and is included with admission. Visit website or call [...] Read More
The exhibition features original photographs and sculptures created by students at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) with themes relating to Rookery Bay Research Reserve. The exhibition will be on display during regular business hours from May 8 - August 1, 2025 and is included with admission. Visit website or call [...] Read More
A popular family event, Community Day is the biannual celebration of everything the arts has to offer. Explore the entire Artis—Naples campus, with art and activities for all ages. Free activities include live music, an instrument petting zoo for kids, bilingual storytelling, and access to all museum exhibitions and galleries. [...] Read More
Enjoy a variety of music genres in this series of concerts at Naples Botanical Garden. Please remember to bring your own seating for all concerts and wear weather appropriate clothing. No outside food or beverage will be admitted to the Garden during special events. Food and beverage will be available [...] Read More
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a free narrated sightseeing cruise for moms when accompanied by a full-fare paid adult or child admission. Cruise along the Gordon River out to the Gulf of Mexico. Narration on local history, wildlife and ecology is provided by Coast Guard certified captains. Refreshments are available for [...] Read More
Free admission for mothers and grandmothers on Mother’s Day May 11, 2025; regular admission applies for all other guests. Celebrate this special day with a stroll within the vibrant surroundings of Naples Botanical Garden, stop into Fogg Café for a bite to eat among the blooms, and take in all [...] Read More
The exhibition features original photographs and sculptures created by students at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) with themes relating to Rookery Bay Research Reserve. The exhibition will be on display during regular business hours from May 8 - August 1, 2025 and is included with admission. Visit website or call [...] Read More
Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters in this watercolor painting class. Local artist Jan Deswik offers step-by-step simple instructions and creative support perfect for beginners or anyone inspired by the coastal environment and wants to bring it to life in a one-of a-kind painting. [...] Read More