We celebrate the season in style and with spirit in Naples. Check out the event calendar below for events and activities including the boat parade, “snow,” and all of the action on Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South.
Third Street South, Naples’ historic and iconic downtown shopping and dining district, celebrates the holiday season with its 47th Annual “Christmas on Third” festival – a month-long calendar of events for all ages. Christmas on Third kick-off, with a nod to St. Nick’s Workshop, located at The North Pole on Third.
Official Tree Lighting | Monday November 25th
Visitors spend the evening strolling along Third Street South and the avenues listening to live musical performances, viewing elaborately decorated storefront windows with scenes of the North Pole and Santa’s Workshop with St. Nick himself. Snow will fall, restaurants and shops will be open extended hours, and the street will be lined with local vendors selling North Pole Treats and Sweets. Dining reservations are highly recommended at restaurants.
3:00 PM Street Closure
6:00 PM Santa’s Arrival
6:20 PM Tree Lighting and Snowfall
Thanksgiving Week | Naples Snowfall and Christmas Music
Each evening Tuesday through Saturday, except Thanksgiving Nov 28th, there will be entertainment from 4-7pm and Snowfall at 7pm.
December | Naples Snowfall and Christmas Music
The Christmas Joy continues throughout December with Live Christmas Music every Thursday & Friday evening 4-7pm and the hugely happy Naples Snowfall Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7pm. Stores will be open late until 7pm.
Traditional Holiday Stroll | Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 5-8pm
Third Street South Traditional Holiday Stroll offers a special treat. Dress festively to stroll along Third Street South, reveling in the holiday spirit with our Christmas Carolers, the sparkling lights and decorations. Start on your Christmas List. Stores will offer fun promotions and services and restaurants will create Holiday Stroll menus or cocktails. Dining reservations are encouraged. Stores will be open until 9pm.
Santa Paws! | Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 1-3pm
Santa Paws Returns! On Saturday December 14th from 1-3pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos with your furry, four-legged, and feathered friends. Bring your pet on its leash and pose with Jolly Old St. Nick for a treasured memory. A professional photographer will be on site, capturing memorable photos at Santa’s Workshop located near Sea Salt Restaurant.
CITY of NAPLES CHRISTMAS PARADE – December 3rd at 6:30pm
Click this link for more information and the parade route: CHRISTMAS PARADE 2024
CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE – December 14th at 6:15pm to 8:30pm
Click this link for more information and places to view: CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE
FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH CHRISTMAS WALK & TREE LIGHTING – Friday, December 6th from 5pm to 10pm and Saturday, December 7th from 10am to 10pm. The tee lighting ceremony will begin about 6pm on Friday.
Click on this link: FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH
