FAMILY FRIENDLY: BUGS, BIRDS, & BUTTERFLIES FAMILY DAY
Inviting all entomologists and ornithologists! Join Collier Museum at Government Center to explore the fascinating creatures that make a home in your backyard. What's the buzz about bees and why they're so important to our earth? Which flowers attract butterflies? You'll learn the answers and get the opportunity to plant a mini garden! Make a…
Drones in Paradise Independence Day Celebration at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m., which include live entertainment, live art, activities on the Great Lawn, and food trucks. Stop by the Parks & Recreation Booth and get a special prize to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month. The Drone Light Show will begin at 9:00 p.m. Paradise Coast Sports Complex is located at 3940…
July 13 – Parks & Recreation Month Celebration at Live at the Cove
Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Boulevard N., Naples Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Description: Stop by your Live at the Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex and pick up a free drawstring tote bag to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month.
July 17 – Reeling With a Ranger at Freedom Park
Location: Freedom Park, 515 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Description: Reeling with a Ranger will be held at Freedom Park to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month! Children and parents are welcome. Cast a line and reel in a catch while learning or chatting with a Ranger. Equipment and bait will be provided.
July 20 – Parks & Recreation Month Lollipop Day at Max Hasse Community Park Yard Sale
Location: Max Hasse Community Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Description: Stop by the Yard Sale at Max Hasse Community Park to pick up a delightful, sweet lollipop to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month.
July 26 – Sugden Regional Park Ski Show
Location: Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Dr, Naples Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Description: Join us for a free Ski Show at Sugden Regional Park for National Parks & Recreation Month. Admission is free.
July 27 – Parks & Recreation Month Freezer Pop Day Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Aquatic Complex
Location: Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Aquatic Complex, 810 39th Ave NE, Naples Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Description: In the heat of Summer, a freezer pop brings the sweet chill of relief! On July 27, get a free frozen sweet treat to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month. Entrance fee required.
25 years of the Naples Art Institute collection
25 years of the Naples Art Institute collection: A special exhibit honoring the 25th birthday of the institute's permanent collection will be open Aug. 31 through Oct. 27. 585 Park Street, Naples. naplesart.org.
The Ocean Decade Exhibition
The Ocean Decade Exhibition: Digital ocean art created by artists around the world is on display through Oct. 31 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. The exhibition seeks to emphasize the importance of conservation efforts, highlighting the United Nation’s Ocean Decade initiative and the Seven Principles of Ocean Literacy. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9…
Special Experiences at the Wonder Gardens
Special Experiences at the Wonder Gardens: Wild Wonders Animal Encounters and guided tours are available for an additional fee at various days and times. Weekly Habitat Chats are free with paid admission every Thursday at 1 p.m. Topics vary. 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. wondergardens.org.
Third Street South Farmers Market:
Third Street South Farmers Market: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee, more. Music, dog treats.
Wellness Fest
Wellness Fest: Check out local vendors, live painting artists and more at Food & Thought, 27941 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples, from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 8. Free sunset yoga will take place at 7 p.m. Yoga participants will receive a 20% discount in the market and restaurant. (239) 791-3663 or foodandthought2.com.