Comedy Show – Jim Gaffigan performs at Hertz Arena 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39.75, and parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway., Estero. www.hertzarena.com.
Downtown Celebration – Celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Fort Myers at 6 p.m. with live performances, food trucks, fireworks and a midnight ball drop. First and Hendry St., Fort Myers. 239-313-5129 or www.myriverdistrict.com.
Renaissance Faire – The 3rd annual Venezia Renaissance Faire comes to Bonita Springs Jan. 4-5 & 11-12, 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Two weekends of jousting tournaments, stage performances, and local vendors. Tickets start at $20. Venezia Renaissance Faire 28001 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 800-273-5794 or veneziarenaissancefaire.com.
Celebration in the Sky – “Celebration in the Sky” on Jan. 4 at 9 p.m. is Southwest Florida’s largest land-based fireworks show, featuring a breathtaking Zambelli Fireworks display, with free admission, food for purchase, and limited parking. Seminole Casino Immokalee 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 239-658-1313 or www.moreinparadise.com.
Tribute Concert – Paradise Coast Sports Complex presents a tribute to Toby Keith and Tom Petty Jan. 3, 6 p.m. as part of the Legends Concert Series. Tickets start at $40. Paradise Coast Sports Complex 3940 City Gate Boulevard North, Naples. 239-252-4386 or playparadisecoast.com.
Bluegrass Concert – Clay Hess performs at The Norris Center Jan. 3, 7 p.m. with special guest Dave Estes. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Collier County National Alliance on Mental Illness. Tickets are $30. Norris Center 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. 239-213-3058 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris-community-center.
Harlem Globetrotters – The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Hertz Arena on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. on their 2025 World Tour. Tickets start at $34. Parking is $15.
Styx – Styx performs with Loverboy on Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Hertz Arena. Tickets start at $39.50. Parking is $30.
New Year’s Eve Happenings ( Dec 31 at Participating Locations, Mercato ) – Our merchants have you set to ring in the New Year in style! Check out what’s happening at Mercato.
Horizon Art Installation ( Nov 23 – Feb 9 | Event Lawn ) – Mercato invites you to immerse yourself in Horizon. Discover a unique sensory experience where nature meets tranquility.
Studios & Galleries – Art studios and galleries in Artisans Plaza are open every Thursday from 1-5 p.m. See the work of more than 20 local professional artists in one location with easy parking. Artwork includes paintings in a variety of techniques and subject matter, plus handcraft- ed jewelry and glass work. 5760 Shirley St., Naples. 239-572-3386.
Movies on the Lawn at Mercato : Bring the whole family for a movie night under the stars on the third Tuesday of every month at dusk. .
Cars and Coffee 239 – Gear up for another great Cars and Coffee 239 at Mercato! Browse hundreds of cool cars located around the property. Check out the traffic circle for our featured TESLAS of the month and enjoy live music from Taylor Tones under the Banyan ( Sunday mornings – Sep 15 – Dec 15 | 9:00 am- 11:00 am ).