BY DAVID WISHTISCHIN
david@floridaweekly.com
Visitors can take a stroll through hundreds of lights and decorations throughout the estates. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
This past Friday on November 28, Edison & Ford Winter Estates kicked off their 50th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration. Bringing the holiday cheer to Fort Myers, Edison & Ford Holiday Nights has been a timeless event through the month of December, where the entirety of the estates is decorated with Christmas lights & festive decorations. The opening night featured carolers, food trucks, open viewing of the estates, Christmas films and festivities for all ages. The Edison & Ford Winter Estates Holiday Nights is open through all of December and through January 4 with musicians, carolers, Santa visits and holiday cheer for all.
The 50th Annual Edison and Ford Holiday Nights is taking place through January 4, 2026. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Christmas cheer glows across the entire estate. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Inside one of the gift shops on the grounds of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Historic architecture meets holiday decor in every home. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
From homes to the gardens, every corner is dressed in holiday magic. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Each estate home is decorated with holiday cheer and dazzling lights. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Ellie Barry and Stacey Hoemke. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Auden Meyer, Quinn Meyer and Vicki Botnick. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Ben Abott, Marissa Abbott, Davina Rucker, Katrina McCarthy and Cathy McCarthy. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Carolers were in attendance to bring live festive entertainment. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Chris Mezeran and Chad Mezeran. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Chris Watson, Lisa Watson and Brianna Zwaan. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Dianne Anderson, Mathew Glarum, Laura Eng, Victoria Frittita, Todd Colvin and Vikki Colvin. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Jean Kincaid, Ellie Kincaid and Mike Kincaid. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Natalia Korneyeva and Victorya Mucha. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Pete Sonich, Mike Duffel and Laurie Tillman. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Todd Lutz, Shelley Lutz, Kurt Movsesian, Debbie Movsesian, John Yeater and Kristie Yeater. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Whitney Futch, Ryan Futch and Joy duPree. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY