Christmas & Holiday Events in Southwest Florida
Christmas in Southwest Florida comes with palm trees in lights, boat parades on the water and tree lightings on warm evenings. Add holiday markets, concerts and shows, and there's something on nearly every night from late November through December.
Here's every Christmas and holiday event we think is worth knowing about, sorted by city and date. Each one is checked by a person before it's listed. Looking for Santa? He has his own page.
Christmas & Holiday Events in Bonita Springs
Sat, Nov 1411 AM–2 PMBonita Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs
Pictures with Santa
Book a private 10-minute session for unlimited family photos with Santa, plus three to five professionally edited shots delivered before the holidays.
Ticketed EventRSVP RequiredHoliday & SeasonalFamily & KidsCommunitySantaChristmas & HolidayMore Event InformationOfficial Event PageSat, Dec 196–8 PMBig City Kids, Bonita Springs
Merry, Bright, & Bedazzled: A Moms Christmas Craft Experience
Hosted by Little Connection Studio
A mom-focused Christmas craft night where participants create bejeweled Christmas tree frame art, enjoy holiday snacks and refreshments, take festive photos, and connect with other moms. Ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged.
RSVP RequiredChristmas & HolidayArts & EntertainmentCommunityMore Event InformationOfficial Event Page
Christmas & Holiday Events in Fort Myers
Fri, Dec 47–9 PMGulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
First Friday Concert: A Rockin' Blue Christmas
A free outdoor holiday concert bringing rock-and-roll Christmas spirit to Gulf Coast Town Center's open-air courtyard.
FreeFamily-friendlyLive MusicHoliday & SeasonalCommunityChristmas & HolidayMore Event InformationOfficial Event Page
Questions
When do Christmas events start in Southwest Florida?
Most tree lightings and holiday light displays start around the weekend after Thanksgiving, with a few in mid-November. Boat parades, holiday markets and concerts run through December.
Are there free Christmas events near me?
Yes. Most tree lightings, parades and boat parades are free to watch, and many holiday markets are free to walk through. Free ones are marked "Free" or "Free Entry" on their listing.
Where can my kids see Santa?
Photos with Santa, breakfasts with Santa and Santa's arrivals are all on our Where to See Santa page.
How do I get my holiday event listed?
Send it in on our Submit an event page. It's free, and we review every submission before it goes up.