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The community is invited to usher in the season with a Captiva tree lighting, fireworks and more.
The ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina will host its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Nov. 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. It will feature the tree lighting, fireworks display, visit from Santa, entertainment and more.
“It’s our 30th year of doing it,” General Manager Will Oliver said. “It’s become a tradition.”
General admission will be free, with parking and shuttle service to and from the Castaways property at Blind Pass. Parking at Castaways will also be free; the shuttles will run for the entirety of the event.
“It’s a way for everybody to come together and celebrate the holidays,” he said of the complimentary entry.
For those interested, Crow’s Nest VIP tickets are available for purchase, which include reserved parking, a welcome cocktail and an assortment of chef selections.
“VIP does include a parking spot on the property,” Oliver said.
The towering, decked out tree will be lit at about sunset.
“It’s huge,” he said. “You can see it on our beach cam on our website.”
Following the lighting, a barge out in the Gulf off of the beach will shoot off the fireworks.
“It’s a big fireworks show,” Oliver said.
There will be live holiday music during the event, including laser lights.
“We have CJ the Deejay, who will be playing. It’s always a great show with him,” he said, noting that the band The Gatlins will also perform two shows that evening at the resort.
Attendees will enjoy over 200,000 synchronized lights.
“That’s all part of the show,” Oliver said.
There will be “falling snow” as multiple bubble machines will run throughout the event, along with a special appearance by Santa for children to share their Christmas lists and families to take photos.
Light sabers will also be available for purchase to benefit a great cause.
He explained that the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades had handed out the sabers at the recent kickoff for its annual campaign. The resort learned that the organization still had a few hundred left.
“We thought it would be a great addition to the show,” Oliver said, adding that a portion of the proceeds from their sale will be donated to the United Way and its 2025-26 campaign.
Popcorn will be available, and the restaurants will offer limited menus.
“There’s all full bars outside,” he said.
The community is invited to take part.
“It’s our biggest night of the year. It’s absolutely amazing from start to finish,” Oliver said. “It’s definitely something that everybody should experience at least once.”
For more information, visit https://tween-waters.com/tree-lighting-celebration/.
The Crow’s Nest VIP tickets are $150 each. For tickets, contact 239-472-5161, Ext. 420.
The ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina is at 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva.
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IF YOU GO
What
Tree Lighting Celebration
When
Nov. 28 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Where
‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva
Details
General admission is free; VIP tickets are available