Naples Events Calendar
August 2026
Thursday, August 20
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Keys Across America
Grand Piano Series program hosted by Konstantin Soukhovetski with pianist Mackenzie Melemed at Artis-Naples.
Ubben Signature Event Space at Artis-Naples
Ed Bassmaster with Johnny Hamcheck
Standout multi-show comedy weekend at Off The Hook featuring Ed Bassmaster and special guest Johnny Hamcheck.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
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Sat
10
Jan
The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection
Major Baker Museum exhibition showcasing 74 works by 60 artists, making it a strong summer museum stop for locals who want more than the beach-and-brunch loop.
The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
Sat
14
Mar
Discovering Ansel Adams
The Baker Museum's summer photography exhibition brings more than 100 Ansel Adams works and archival material to Naples through early August.
The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
Tue
16
Jun
Blooming at Work
Naples Botanical Garden's juried staff art exhibition is on view in Fogg Cafe through July 12 and works well as an easy summer add-on to a Garden morning.
Fogg Cafe at Naples Botanical Garden
Tue
16
Jun
America the Beautiful by Clyde Butcher
Marco Island Historical Museum is showing Clyde Butcher's black-and-white national park photography through July 11 as part of the America250 celebration.
Marco Island Historical Museum
Tue
16
Jun
The Battle of the Paddle: The Great Dock Canoe Race
Naples Depot Museum's local-history exhibition traces the long-running Great Dock Canoe Race tradition that still resonates with longtime Naples locals.
Naples Depot Museum
Tue
16
Jun
School's Out, Museums Are In!
Summer-long Collier County Museums challenge with badges, Junior Historian activities, and reasons to rotate through the county's museum sites with kids.
Collier County Museums (multiple locations)
Fri
19
Jun
Florida Contemporary 2025-26
The Baker Museum's statewide summer exhibition is in its final stretch, with work by four Florida artists spread across the Hayes Hall galleries and Norris Garden through June 28.
The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
Wed
24
Jun
Les Miserables at The Naples Players
The Naples Players open their season with Les Miserables, running June 24 through July 26 in the Kizzie Theater.
The Naples Players - Kizzie Theater
Thu
25
Jun
World Cup Watch Party at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Free featured World Cup watch party on the 40-foot jumbotron at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, with bar service, food trucks, a live DJ, and a bigger crowd atmosphere. Match kickoff varies by fixture.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Thu
25
Jun
Neon Glow Pool Party at BURN Naples
Summer-themed BURN nightlife event with glow attire, drink specials, live music, and a late DJ set at Mercato.
BURN by Rocky Patel Naples
Thu
25
Jun
Comedian Michael Winslow
Special-event comedy run at Off The Hook Comedy Club from the performer known for his voice effects and Police Academy roles.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Fri
26
Jun
Golden Gate Farmers Market
Golden Gate area farmers market lead. Confirm current operating status and hours before planning around it.
Golden Gate area
Fri
26
Jun
Celebration Park Food Trucks & Live Music
Waterfront Bayshore food-truck park with rotating trucks, bar service, and live music. Check the current truck lineup before going for one specific vendor.
Celebration Park Naples
Fri
26
Jun
Retro Game Night
Free all-ages game night at Naples Depot Museum with classic board games, blankets on the lawn, and an ice cream sundae bar.
Naples Depot Museum
Fri
26
Jun
Youth Jazz Concert
A free public concert from Artis-Naples' Music Makers Summer Camp youth jazz students.
Artis-Naples
Fri
26
Jun
U4ia: Celebrating the Music of U2
A U2 tribute concert listed on the Naples Chamber community calendar.
Norris Center
Sat
27
Jun
Third Street South Farmers Market
Saturday morning staple in Old Naples with produce, flowers, prepared foods, and a reliable local coffee-and-stroll routine.
Third Street South
Sat
27
Jun
Vanderbilt Farmers Market
North Naples farmers market lead near the Shoppes at Vanderbilt area. Confirm the current organizer schedule before making this the anchor of the morning.
Shoppes at Vanderbilt area
Sat
27
Jun
Tasting the Tropics
Two-day Naples Botanical Garden festival with tropical fruit tastings, demos, live music, plant sales, and specialty tours.
Naples Botanical Garden
Sat
27
Jun
American Spirit, American Dream Exhibit
Free Museum of the Everglades exhibition featuring student artwork and local stories tied to the America 250 celebration through early October.
Museum of the Everglades
Sat
27
Jun
Summer Mango Fest
Family-friendly mango history, tastings, and summer fun at Immokalee Pioneer Museum.
Immokalee Pioneer Museum
Sat
27
Jun
World Cup Watch Party at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Free featured World Cup watch party on the 40-foot jumbotron at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, with bar service, food trucks, a live DJ, and a bigger crowd atmosphere. The Michelob ULTRA Soccer Shootout is also scheduled this day, with a FIFA World Cup 26 match-ticket prize for the 21+ winner. Match kickoff varies by fixture.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Sun
28
Jun
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market
Naples farmers market lead near Pine Ridge Road. Verify the current Sunday schedule before going.
Pine Ridge Road area
Sun
28
Jun
Comedian Paul Farahvar
Sunday evening comedy show at Off The Hook Comedy Club.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Wed
1
Jul
Exceptional Wednesdays at CMON
Sensory-friendly museum hours at CMON with lower lights, no music, lighter crowds, and calm-down spaces for families who want a quieter summer outing.
CMON Golisano Children's Museum of Naples
Wed
1
Jul
Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Ribbon Cutting
Collier County's public ribbon cutting for the new Vanderbilt Beach Road extension is a useful civic stop for East Naples and growth-corridor locals following major transportation changes.
Northeast corner of Vanderbilt Beach Rd and Collier Blvd
Wed
1
Jul
Red, White, and You at the Museum
Marco Island Historical Museum pairs a one-woman Revolutionary War performance with a festive July celebration and the closing reception for Clyde Butcher's America the Beautiful exhibition.
Marco Island Historical Museum
Wed
1
Jul
Comedian Vince August
One-night stand-up set at Off The Hook Comedy Club from the former talk-radio host and TV writer.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Thu
2
Jul
Happy Birthday America Party
CMON's family-friendly America 250 party includes cake, flags, and interactive patriotic activities that work well as a half-day kids plan before holiday weekend crowds build.
CMON Golisano Children's Museum of Naples
Thu
2
Jul
Mercato Nights Music Series ft. Nostaljah
Monthly Mercato night with island-influenced live music and an easy dinner-and-stroll setup in North Naples.
Mercato
Thu
2
Jul
Comedian Officer Kevin Eudy
One-night Off The Hook set from former police officer Kevin Eudy, whose stand-up grew out of his social media audience and small-town storytelling style.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Fri
3
Jul
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
Three-day holiday-weekend water-park promo with $2.50 admission, making it one of the better low-cost family outings in North Naples over July 3-5.
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Water Park
Fri
3
Jul
America's 250 Block Party
Paradise Coast Sports Complex turns July 3 into a bigger family outing with a treasure hunt, kids' activities, team mascots, music, food trucks, then a World Cup watch party and FC Naples match on site.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Fri
3
Jul
World Cup Watch Party at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Free featured World Cup watch party on the 40-foot jumbotron at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, with bar service, food trucks, a live DJ, and a bigger crowd atmosphere. Match kickoff varies by fixture.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Fri
3
Jul
Comedian Mario Ramil
Fourth of July weekend comedy at Off The Hook Comedy Club.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Fri
3
Jul
FC Naples vs Portland Hearts of Pine
USL League One home match at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, a strong midsummer local sports outing with a real crowd atmosphere close to Naples.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Sat
4
Jul
Third Street South Farmers Market
Saturday morning Old Naples market before the Fourth of July parade and beach fireworks plans. Check holiday updates before going.
Third Street South
Sat
4
Jul
Fourth of July 5K
City-listed July 4 road race and walk hosted by Gulf Coast Runners, giving locals an early-morning holiday start before the parade and beach crowds.
Fleischmann Park area
Sat
4
Jul
Free Saturday for Collier County Residents
Naples Zoo's monthly resident perk day with free daytime admission for Collier County locals who bring proof of residency.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Sat
4
Jul
Fourth of July Parade
City of Naples America 250 parade starting at 3rd Street South and 5th Avenue South, then heading east on Fifth and south on 8th Street to City Hall.
Downtown Naples
Sat
4
Jul
Fourth of July Fireworks
City of Naples Independence Day fireworks begin around 9 PM and will be visible from city beaches; due to pier construction, the show will launch from a barge along the coastline.
City of Naples beaches
Sun
5
Jul
World Cup Watch Party at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Free featured World Cup watch party on the 40-foot jumbotron at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, with bar service, food trucks, a live DJ, and a bigger crowd atmosphere. Match kickoff varies by fixture.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Wed
8
Jul
Flavors of 5th
Summer prix-fixe dining promotion along Fifth Avenue South, useful for locals looking to try downtown restaurants while supporting Beverly's Angels community programs.
Fifth Avenue South
Wed
8
Jul
Chuck Redd: All That Jazz
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra performance at Artis-Naples.
Artis-Naples
Thu
9
Jul
Natural Landscapes Make-and-Take Workshop
Hands-on art workshop at The Baker Museum.
The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
Thu
9
Jul
Evening on Fifth
Monthly live music along Fifth Avenue South with dining, shopping, and downtown strolling.
Fifth Avenue South
Fri
10
Jul
Comedian Michael Blackson
Special-event comedy weekend at Off The Hook Comedy Club.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Sat
11
Jul
Stories of Air and Soil
New Naples Botanical Garden exhibition connecting Florida and Puerto Rico through bromeliads, palms, and visual storytelling.
Kapnick Hall at Naples Botanical Garden
Sat
11
Jul
Historias del aire y del suelo | Stories of Air and Soil
Naples Botanical Garden's Kapnick Hall exhibition explores ecological and social connections between Florida and Puerto Rico through palms, bromeliads, and visual storytelling.
Kapnick Hall at Naples Botanical Garden
Sat
11
Jul
Self-Documented Exhibit Opening Reception
Community exhibition opening centered on storytelling, memory, and lived experiences in Immokalee.
Immokalee Pioneer Museum
Sat
11
Jul
Freedom & Fun Family Day
Free family day celebrating America's past, present, and future with hands-on activities and creative crafts.
Collier Museum at Government Center
Sat
11
Jul
Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland / Swing Band
Low-key Saturday afternoon jazz set at the Norris Community Center from the Naples Jazz Society, a reliable civic-music staple for locals who want an indoor summer option.
Norris Community Center
Sat
11
Jul
TNPA: 25th Annual Spelling Bee
The Naples Players Academy stages its youth production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for a short summer run in the Glass Theater.
The Naples Players - Glass Theater
Sun
12
Jul
Naples Jazz Masters Summer Concert
Free Norris Community Center jazz afternoon from the Naples Jazz Society, a low-key indoor summer music option for locals.
Norris Community Center
Sun
12
Jul
Comedian Marcus Monroe
Sunday comedy show at Off The Hook Comedy Club.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Tue
14
Jul
Les Miserables: Relaxed Performance
Accessible Naples Players performance designed for patrons who benefit from a more flexible sensory environment.
The Naples Players - Kizzie Theater
Thu
16
Jul
America 250: Spirit of the Everglades
Third Thursdays lecture at Museum of the Everglades on the people and stories behind the region's American spirit, tied to the new America 250 exhibit.
Museum of the Everglades
Thu
16
Jul
Beethoven and Joplin
Konstantin Soukhovetski Narrative Musicales performance at Artis-Naples.
Artis-Naples
Sat
18
Jul
MHCP July Community Yard Sale
Max Hasse Community Park hosts a one-stop neighborhood yard sale morning that works well for bargain hunters, families, and Golden Gate locals.
Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park
Sat
18
Jul
Plant Poetry: Writer's Circle
Naples Botanical Garden hosts a guided writer's circle that turns a summer garden visit into a quieter creative workshop for locals who want something more reflective than a standard outing.
Naples Botanical Garden
Sat
18
Jul
TNPA: Camp Rock Jr.
The Naples Players Academy stages Disney's Camp Rock Jr. as a short summer youth-theater run that works well for families and locals who want a lighter downtown show option.
The Naples Players - Price Theater
Sun
19
Jul
Cars and Coffee 239
Monthly Mercato car meetup and local staple for spectators who want an easy Sunday-morning walk among show cars, coffee, and brunch options. The organizer lists it for the third Sunday of each month.
Mercato
Mon
20
Jul
Meet the Candidates
Pre-primary open house where Collier voters can meet dozens of local, state, and federal candidates and access on-site elections help.
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
Tue
21
Jul
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chicago tribute band performance with horns, harmonies, and classic hits at Artis-Naples.
Artis-Naples
Tue
21
Jul
Films Al Fresco ft. Moana 2
Mercato's monthly outdoor family movie night returns with Moana 2 at dusk, making for an easy dinner-and-movie plan in North Naples.
Mercato
Wed
22
Jul
Preschool Program: Anchors Aweigh!
Naples Depot Museum hosts a hands-on morning for preschoolers focused on boats, floating experiments, and a simple sponge-boat race.
Naples Depot Museum
Wed
22
Jul
Fill Up With Phillip: Les Miserables
A later-run pre-show conversation with The Naples Players artistic director before the July 22 performance of Les Miserables.
The Naples Players - Kizzie Theater
Thu
23
Jul
Comedian T.J. Miller
Special-event comedy run at Off The Hook Comedy Club.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Sat
25
Jul
Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland / Swing Band
Reliable City of Naples summer jazz staple at Norris Community Center for locals who want an easy, indoor Saturday music plan without evening crowds.
Norris Community Center
Wed
29
Jul
Art After Hours
Free-admission evening at The Baker Museum during Artis-Naples' recurring Art After Hours series.
The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
Wed
29
Jul
William Lee Martin: Seemed Smart at the Time
Red Dirt Comedy brings William Lee Martin's tour to Naples for two nights.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Fri
31
Jul
Comedian Mojo Brookzz
Special-event comedy weekend at Off The Hook Comedy Club, starting July 31.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Tue
4
Aug
Creative Sculptures
Free-with-admission family art workshop at The Baker Museum with hands-on sculpture making for kids.
Artis-Naples Rowe Center
Wed
5
Aug
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute Band
Beach Boys tribute night at Artis-Naples with two evening showtimes in Daniels Pavilion.
Daniels Pavilion at Artis-Naples
Wed
5
Aug
FC Naples vs AV ALTA FC
Midweek USL League One home match at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, giving locals another full-stadium summer soccer night without a long drive.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Fri
7
Aug
TNPA: Les Miserables TEEN
The Naples Players Academy mounts a youth production of Les Miserables for a shorter August run in the Kizzie Theater.
The Naples Players - Kizzie Theater
Wed
12
Aug
Nathan Chester & The Old Souls Motown Revival
Motown revival concert at Artis-Naples with two evening sets led by The Voice standout Nathan Chester.
Daniels Pavilion at Artis-Naples
Thu
13
Aug
Evening on Fifth
Monthly Fifth Avenue South live-music night with sidewalk performances, dinner reservations, and an easy downtown stroll built in.
Fifth Avenue South
Thu
20
Aug
Keys Across America
Grand Piano Series program hosted by Konstantin Soukhovetski with pianist Mackenzie Melemed at Artis-Naples.
Ubben Signature Event Space at Artis-Naples
Thu
20
Aug
Ed Bassmaster with Johnny Hamcheck
Standout multi-show comedy weekend at Off The Hook featuring Ed Bassmaster and special guest Johnny Hamcheck.
Off The Hook Comedy Club
Fri
21
Aug
Baby Rave
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park hosts a high-energy toddler-and-grown-up dance party with music, movement, and sensory play.
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
Wed
26
Aug
Art After Hours
Free-admission Baker Museum evening with live music and after-hours gallery access during Artis-Naples' monthly series.
The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
Wed
26
Aug
FC Naples vs Union Omaha
Late-summer FC Naples home match at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, useful for locals who want one more big-crowd sports night before Labor Day weekend.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Fri
28
Aug
August Food Truck Night
Free food-truck night at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park with food truck vendors, games, music, and a family-friendly park setting.
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
Sat
29
Aug
Waterlily Weekend
Annual two-day Naples Botanical Garden festival celebrating waterlilies with a late-summer garden outing for locals and visiting families.
Naples Botanical Garden
Sat
5
Sep
FC Naples vs Athletic Club Boise
White Out Night at Paradise Coast Sports Complex gives locals an early-September home match with a stronger theme-night crowd and a clear family-friendly sports option.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Wed
7
Oct
Over the River & Through The Woods
The Naples Players bring Joe DiPietro's family comedy to the Kizzie Theater for an October run that fits locals looking for a strong downtown dinner-and-show night.
The Naples Players - Kizzie Theater
Sat
10
Oct
Naples Gun Show Veterans Edition
One-day Naples gun show at VFW Post 7721 with a smaller local-vendor setup that suits collectors and gear shoppers who prefer a quicker in-and-out browse.
VFW Post 7721
Sat
17
Oct
Family Planting Day
Hands-on Naples Botanical Garden festival where families help harvest summer crops and plant fall vegetables, with a practical kid-friendly outdoor format.
Naples Botanical Garden
Wed
21
Oct
Rocket Man
The Naples Players stage Steven Dietz's bittersweet drama in the Price Theater for locals who want a more intimate fall play than the bigger mainstage musicals.
The Naples Players - Price Theater
Thu
22
Oct
Naples International Film Festival
Artis-Naples hosts the Naples International Film Festival over four days, giving locals a stronger fall culture pick with screenings, filmmaker events, and a broader downtown-and-Pelican Bay arts crowd.
Artis-Naples
Sat
14
Nov
Naples Gun and Knife Show
Two-day fall gun and knife show at Florida Sports Park with a bigger vendor field for firearms, knives, accessories, and military collectibles.
Florida Sports Park
Tue
8
Dec
Naples Christmas Parade
The annual downtown parade travels from Broad Street South, north on 3rd Street South, east on 5th Avenue South, and finishes on 8th Street South, bringing floats, marching groups, and holiday crowds to Old Naples.
Downtown Naples parade route
