Christmas time is here, and there are plenty of holiday events this month for families to enjoy across Florida’s Gulf Coast.Holiday Festival of Lights in Cape CoralThe Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral is hosting the Holiday Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 6 on Cape Coral Parkway from 4-10 p.m. It’s a free community event that’s been held for more than 40 years. Families can take pictures with Santa, use the Snow Drift Slide, ride Tiny Tots Train around Snowcap Square and more.For more information, you can click here to visit the event website.9th Annual Porsche & Friends ParadeThe ninth annual Porsche & Friends Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8:30 a.m. It will start at The Capital Grille located at 5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave.A live auction will be held to raise money to support the construction of the new pediatric surgery center.The parade is being organized by John and Valerie Petracco of the Everglades Region of the Porsche Club of America, and there will be festive fun while critical funds are raised for the new Golisano Pediatric Surgery Center.For more information, you can click here to visit the website.Christmas Village in Cape Coral for the 2025 Holiday SeasonCape Christian is hosting its annual Christmas Village on Friday, Dec. 5. The event will continue nightly through Dec. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. It’s a free community event, and it features a 200-foot light tunnel, train rides, a synthetic skating rink, hayrides and more for the entire family to enjoy.You can click here or call (239)772-5683 for more information and reservations. Fort Myers 2025 Festival of TreesThe 19th annual Fort Myers Festival of Trees is happening at the Davis Art Center, located at 2301 First Street, with special events taking place each day from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7. The event features a showroom of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses to raise money for Goodwill of Southwest Florida and the Davis Art Center. Tickets to view the trees are $2 a person, with children under the age of 5 getting free admission. Raffle tickets are available for purchase to win a tree.In addition to tree viewing, each day of the festival has a special event.On Dec. 5, there is a Giant Wreath Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m., followed by a live performance from The Ben Allen Band.On Dec. 6, it’s Santa’s Block Party. The event features pictures with Santa, kids workshops, several performances throughout the day, train rides and touch a firetruck. Santa’s Block Party lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.On Dec. 7, the raffle drawing to win a tree takes place at 5 p.m.To learn more about the Fort Myers Festival of Trees, click here .’Deck the Tower’ tree lighting at BelltowerThe Holiday Tree Lighting will kick off Belltower’s ‘Deck the Tower’ series of events. The lighting will take place on Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features performances from The Dance Lounge, live Christmas music, and Santa Claus making a grand entrance to light the tree. The event is free and is located at Belltower at 13499 South Cleveland Ave.To learn more about the ‘Deck the Tower’ series of events and the tree lighting, click here.’Holiday Nights’ at the Edison & Ford Winter EstatesReturning for the 50th year, the Edison & Ford Winter Estates will be covered in Christmas lights and decorations, offering a unique and historic holiday experience.The event includes light displays, guided and self-guided tours and the Children’s Holiday Tree Trail, which features handmade ornaments created by students from local schools.In addition, on select nights, there are refreshments available for purchase, Santa visits, live music and carolers.The estates are located at 2350 McGregor Blvd.To learn more about pricing and purchase tickets, click here.Christmas Club pop-up at The Oasis in NaplesThe Oasis in Naples has transformed into Christmas Club, a fun and festive Christmas pop-up bar.The pop-up bar is open every day except for Christmas Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The bar is fully decked out in Christmas decorations, featuring props and decorations from some of the most iconic Christmas films of all time. The bar also plays festive music as well as some fun party tunes.There is also an exclusive Christmas Club menu featuring Christmas-themed drinks, cocktails and snacks.The Oasis Naples is located at 1046 Pine Ridge RoadTo view the Christmas Club menu and learn more about special events, click here.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
Christmas time is here, and there are plenty of holiday events this month for families to enjoy across Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Holiday Festival of Lights in Cape Coral
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral is hosting the Holiday Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 6 on Cape Coral Parkway from 4-10 p.m. It’s a free community event that’s been held for more than 40 years. Families can take pictures with Santa, use the Snow Drift Slide, ride Tiny Tots Train around Snowcap Square and more.
For more information, you can click here to visit the event website.
9th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade
The ninth annual Porsche & Friends Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8:30 a.m. It will start at The Capital Grille located at 5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave.
A live auction will be held to raise money to support the construction of the new pediatric surgery center.
The parade is being organized by John and Valerie Petracco of the Everglades Region of the Porsche Club of America, and there will be festive fun while critical funds are raised for the new Golisano Pediatric Surgery Center.
For more information, you can click here to visit the website.
Christmas Village in Cape Coral for the 2025 Holiday Season
Cape Christian is hosting its annual Christmas Village on Friday, Dec. 5. The event will continue nightly through Dec. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. It’s a free community event, and it features a 200-foot light tunnel, train rides, a synthetic skating rink, hayrides and more for the entire family to enjoy.
You can click here or call (239)772-5683 for more information and reservations.
Fort Myers 2025 Festival of Trees
The 19th annual Fort Myers Festival of Trees is happening at the Davis Art Center, located at 2301 First Street, with special events taking place each day from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7.
The event features a showroom of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses to raise money for Goodwill of Southwest Florida and the Davis Art Center. Tickets to view the trees are $2 a person, with children under the age of 5 getting free admission. Raffle tickets are available for purchase to win a tree.
In addition to tree viewing, each day of the festival has a special event.
On Dec. 5, there is a Giant Wreath Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m., followed by a live performance from The Ben Allen Band.
On Dec. 6, it’s Santa’s Block Party. The event features pictures with Santa, kids workshops, several performances throughout the day, train rides and touch a firetruck. Santa’s Block Party lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On Dec. 7, the raffle drawing to win a tree takes place at 5 p.m.
To learn more about the Fort Myers Festival of Trees, click here .
‘Deck the Tower’ tree lighting at Belltower
The Holiday Tree Lighting will kick off Belltower’s ‘Deck the Tower’ series of events. The lighting will take place on Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features performances from The Dance Lounge, live Christmas music, and Santa Claus making a grand entrance to light the tree. The event is free and is located at Belltower at 13499 South Cleveland Ave.
To learn more about the ‘Deck the Tower’ series of events and the tree lighting, click here.
‘Holiday Nights’ at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Returning for the 50th year, the Edison & Ford Winter Estates will be covered in Christmas lights and decorations, offering a unique and historic holiday experience.
The event includes light displays, guided and self-guided tours and the Children’s Holiday Tree Trail, which features handmade ornaments created by students from local schools.
In addition, on select nights, there are refreshments available for purchase, Santa visits, live music and carolers.
The estates are located at 2350 McGregor Blvd.
To learn more about pricing and purchase tickets, click here.
Christmas Club pop-up at The Oasis in Naples
The Oasis in Naples has transformed into Christmas Club, a fun and festive Christmas pop-up bar.
The pop-up bar is open every day except for Christmas Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The bar is fully decked out in Christmas decorations, featuring props and decorations from some of the most iconic Christmas films of all time. The bar also plays festive music as well as some fun party tunes.
There is also an exclusive Christmas Club menu featuring Christmas-themed drinks, cocktails and snacks.
The Oasis Naples is located at 1046 Pine Ridge Road
To view the Christmas Club menu and learn more about special events, click here.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.