Upcoming Events in Southwest Florida


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Free Naturalist guided nature walk - boardwalk, Bay, and beach December - April. Learn the importance of mangrove trees, some Florida history, and meet fascinating creatures and plants that share this unique habitat. The Walk is approximately 2 hours. Bring a hat, water, and wear sunscreen. Reservations are required. Starting [...]   Read More


This small group guided walking tour introduces you to interesting botanical specimens while providing a historic overview of the development of the estate. The Ringling has over 2,350 trees representing native, exotic, historical, and culturally significant trees. The tour is 90 minutes long and takes place entirely outdoors. Participants are [...]   Read More


Stroll trendy fashion boutiques, art galleries, experience wine tastings, and live music throughout downtown Sarasota. The Sarasota Downtown Merchants First Friday Sip & Shop event takes place every first Friday of the month Oct. – May from 5pm – 8pm along the 1400, 1500, and the 1600 blocks of Main [...]   Read More


Fresh Fridays is a free monthly event series that takes place on the first Friday of the month. Each month features a new theme and celebrates a different section of downtown Sarasota, offering residents and visitors dynamic opportunities to experience the city’s diverse music, food, and cultural assets. Visit website for [...]   Read More


Free Naturalist guided nature walk - boardwalk, Bay, and beach December - April. Learn the importance of mangrove trees, some Florida history, and meet fascinating creatures and plants that share this unique habitat. The Walk is approximately 2 hours. Bring a hat, water, and wear sunscreen. Reservations are required. Starting [...]   Read More


Fresh local produce, flowers, seafood, baked goods and prepared foods. Leashed pets welcome. Each Saturday mid-November though April in the parking lot behind Tommy Bahama’s in the Neapolitan parking between Third and Gordon Drive, Naples.   Read More


The Ave Maria Farmer’s Market is located in the Ave Maria Town Center every Saturday, beginning November 5, 2022 – April 29, 2023. Enjoy live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while browsing fresh, local produce and citrus, fresh seafood, breads, local honey and fruit spreads, soaps, oils, flowers, [...]   Read More


Enjoy a slow, quiet, guided sensory and meditative experience in nature at Rookery Bay Research Reserve. Forest Bathing takes place on-site on the Snail Trail, a scrub and mangrove forest along Henderson Creek at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. From seating on a dock overlooking the water, a Certified [...]   Read More


Since 1957, Art In The Park has showcased the talents of artists and is believed to be the first outdoor art show held in Naples. Art In The Park carries on the tradition of providing our community access to the very creative fine art and craftwork of local artists. Art [...]   Read More


Enjoy the artworks of 200 National and International fine art and craft artists while supporting the many programs of Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs. Call or visit website for additional information.   Read More