Thanksgiving is not only a day for turkey and pumpkin pie \u2014 it heralds in the biggest holiday season\u00a0of\u00a0the year.<\/p>\n
And the\u00a0city\u00a0of\u00a0Cape\u00a0Coral\u00a0has you covered with a two-day festival to begin Friday night.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0city\u00a0is expanding its usual tree-lighting ceremony to a multi-day \u201cHoliday Nights on the Lawn\u201d celebration set for Nov. 28 and 29.<\/p>\n
The free, family-friendly event will be held on the front lawn at\u00a0City\u00a0Hall, with a myriad\u00a0of\u00a0holiday events scheduled each night from 4 to 8 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring the holiday spirit to our residents over two festive evenings, with events designed for families and community connection,\u201d said\u00a0Cape\u00a0Coral\u00a0Parks and Recreation Director, Joe Petrella. \u201cOur hope is that attendees will walk away with joyful memories-parents and kids spending time together, neighbors meeting neighbors, and a true sense\u00a0of\u00a0togetherness here in\u00a0Cape\u202fCoral.\u201d<\/p>\n
Holiday Nights on the Lawn kicks\u00a0off on Friday with a festive tree and menorah lighting, along with fun activities\u00a0for all ages, including ice skating under the stars, a trackless train, unique vendors, and a visit from Santa. Each night ends with a cozy holiday movie, and the celebration wraps up Saturday with a dazzling drone show over\u00a0City\u00a0Hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a great chance for kids to meet Santa, play on the inflatables, and enjoy the ice rink-those moments truly bring the magic\u00a0of\u00a0the season alive,\u201d Petrella said. \u201cAnd our drone light show is something special-a dazzling visual experience that people\u00a0of\u00a0all ages can enjoy. We encourage everyone to stay through the evening to catch this spectacular finale.\u201d<\/p>\n
Highlights\u00a0of\u00a0the event include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nov. 28:\u00a0At 4:30 p.m., enjoy the sounds\u00a0of\u00a0the Southwest Florida Symphony, followed by the lighting\u00a0of\u00a0the 50-foot holiday tree and menorah at 5:30 p.m. As the sun sets, families can enjoy a showing\u00a0of\u00a0\u201cThe Santa Clause\u201d\u00a0on the giant inflatable screen.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nov. 29:\u00a0Snap a holiday photo with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. and stay for a screening\u00a0of\u00a0\u201cThe Polar Express\u201d\u00a0at 6 p.m. The evening concludes with a spectacular drone light show at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Cape\u00a0Coral\u00a0City\u00a0Hall is at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.<\/a><\/p>\n