The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples invites the public to its free, community-wide celebration of Chanukah at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Mercato on the Lawn, 9110 Strada Place in Naples. The event will include lighting of menorah candle holder, music by the Naples Klezmer Revival Band, balloon creations, crafts and songs, and Israeli…

Marco Island's Christmas Island Style continues at 6 p.m. Dec. 16 with the 35th annual boat parade. Sign up to decorate your boat and join the float here. Watch from restaurants on the water from Olde Marco to the Esplanade.

Join us for Cars & Coffee 239 on the third Sunday of every month where you can see hundreds of cool cars, enjoy live music & sip on amazing coffee from Narrative Coffee Roasters. All makes are welcome. Parking is first come first serve. No advance registration is required. (Spectators, please park in the parking…

See “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 19, on the Mercato event lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. Mercato’s event lawn is at 9127 Strada Place, Naples. Films, which are on the third Tuesday of the month. More at experiencemercato.com

Find a spot anywhere along Naples Beach for the annual New Year's Eve fireworks, blasting off from a barge beyond the Naples Pier. Most area boat sightseeing tours offer passage to watch the fireworks from the water vantage point. Advance reservations are required for boat excursions. Taxis, limos, and ride share services are highly recommended…

Bring chairs and blankets to watch the annual fireworks show launch from a barge near Naples Pier. The fireworks can be seen from all along the Naples beach. Parking is limited, so visitors are urged to plan ahead and find parking on the street or in downtown parking garages, or to walk, take bicycles or…

This glamorous "Midnight Masquerade"-themed party comes with champagne bars, an extravagant buffet, live music, and a midnight toast and fireworks display. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. $325 ($125 for ages 12 and younger). Limited tickets remain. The Tiburon Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples. tinyurl.com/m3r5f2r5

Burlesque dancer Freckles Galore and R&B/Latin fusion band Billie Rose perform at this New Year's Eve celebration that includes four cocktails, four courses of hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast. 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Dec. 31. $165 per person. Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge, 27313 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. To RSVP, call 949-2776 or…