{"id":60457,"date":"2025-11-25T18:45:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/60457\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T18:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:45:08","slug":"captiva-resort-to-present-tree-lighting-celebration-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/60457\/","title":{"rendered":"Captiva resort to present Tree Lighting Celebration – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The community is invited to usher in the season with a Captiva tree lighting, fireworks and more.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Tween 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s our 30th year of doing it,\u201d General Manager Will Oliver said. \u201cIt\u2019s become a tradition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a way for everybody to come together and celebrate the holidays,\u201d he said of the complimentary entry.<\/p>\n

For those interested, Crow\u2019s Nest VIP tickets are available for purchase, which include reserved parking, a welcome cocktail and an assortment of chef selections.<\/p>\n

\u201cVIP does include a parking spot on the property,\u201d Oliver said.<\/p>\n

The towering, decked out tree will be lit at about sunset.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s huge,\u201d he said. \u201cYou can see it on our beach cam on our website.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the lighting, a barge out in the Gulf off of the beach will shoot off the fireworks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a big fireworks show,\u201d Oliver said.<\/p>\n

There will be live holiday music during the event, including laser lights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have CJ the Deejay, who will be playing. It\u2019s always a great show with him,\u201d he said, noting that the band The Gatlins will also perform two shows that evening at the resort.<\/p>\n

Attendees will enjoy over 200,000 synchronized lights.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s all part of the show,\u201d Oliver said.<\/p>\n

There will be \u201cfalling snow\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

Light sabers will also be available for purchase to benefit a great cause.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thought it would be a great addition to the show,\u201d Oliver said, adding that a portion of the proceeds from their sale will be donated to the United Way and its 2025-26 campaign.<\/p>\n

Popcorn will be available, and the restaurants will offer limited menus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s all full bars outside,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The community is invited to take part.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s our biggest night of the year. It\u2019s absolutely amazing from start to finish,\u201d Oliver said. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely something that everybody should experience at least once.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, visit https:\/\/tween-waters.com\/tree-lighting-celebration\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Crow\u2019s Nest VIP tickets are $150 each. For tickets, contact 239-472-5161, Ext. 420.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Tween Waters Inn & Marina is at 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n

What<\/p>\n

Tree Lighting Celebration<\/p>\n

When<\/p>\n

Nov. 28 from 5 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where<\/p>\n

\u2018Tween Waters Inn & Marina, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva<\/p>\n

Details<\/p>\n

General admission is free; VIP tickets are available<\/p>\n


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