We're excited to announce Mercato's third annual Pole Vaulting Competition where you can see athletes of ALL ages, from kids to young adults to seniors & everyone in between. Plus enjoy a DJ, concessions, outdoor games & more! Bring the whole family for this free event and don't forget to wear sunscreen! FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH…

Reconnect with nature with a trip to Keewaydin Island with your paw-some pooch! Pure Florida provides water bowls, water, shelling bags with waste bags, treats and a tennis ball for fun playtime on the island. Feel free to bring drinks, towels, Frisbees for your comfort. Dogs must be well behaved, on leashes and comfortable around…

World-renowned musical group The Jacksons will perform at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Wednesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $85 and are available from Ticketmaster or online at www.moreinparadise.com Opens in new window . Attendees must be 21 years of age. Parking is free

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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…