Friday, July 4th - Independence Day!
Donna Holman at Rush Inn Bar & Grille, Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Fri
CLOSED! - Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples
Closed All Day - The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay
Independence Weekend at Seed to Table, Naples 8a Fri-Sun
Celebrate Independence Day at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 11a-2a Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
MARTINI FRIDAY at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Fri
JD at Blue Martini, Naples 4-7p Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 6:30p Fri
Natalie Cuomo & Dan LaMorte at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Mark Evans at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Open Mic Night at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri
The Earworms at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Alivee Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
Kim Everett Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Fri
Kimi Tortuga at Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers 12-4p Fri
Scotty Bryan at Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers 5-9p Fri
The Outsiderz at Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers 7-10p Fri
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with Star-Spangled Savings, July 4–7 throughout the Center—enjoy extra discounts on already low factory-outlet prices as you stroll the sidewalks and soak up the holiday fun!
Celebrate the 4th of July Mercato style with festive events and exclusive promotions! Enjoy a Red, White & Blues concert with Pitbull of Blues on July 3, and show your star-spangled spirit at Cycle Bar’s Party Ride—plus more holiday fun at participating locations.
Everglades City traditionally offers the first Independence Day fun with an opening ceremony, parade and a drone shows. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, for festivities then drone show starts at 9 p.m. McLeod Park at Copeland Avenue & Hibiscus Street West, Everglades City. More on Facebook.
Freedom 5K - Participants run or walk across the Cape Coral Bridge in this annual event. The 5K is 7-10 a.m. Friday, July 4. Registration starts at 6 a.m. and costs $20-$40 (or $15 for the Kids Fun Run, ages 12 and younger). Race starts at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge, 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. freedom5kcc.com
Farmer Joe's 4th of July customer appreciation event - The Cape Coral grocery store celebrates the holiday ― and its customers ― with games, live music, vendors, shopping deals and free hamburgers and hot dogs. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 4. Free. The parking lot at Farmer Joe’s, 1401 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. farmerjoes.com
Hot Dogs For Heroes block party - City Tavern hosts their annual chili-dog-eating competition to benefit Family Initiative, a local nonprofit that helps youth on the autism spectrum and their families. The block party also includes two deejays, food, drinks and a view of downtown Fort Myers’ fireworks. 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 4. Free. The chili-dog contest starts at 6 p.m. City Tavern, 2206 Bay St., downtown Fort Myers. 226-1133 or mycitytavern.com
Babcock Ranch 4th of July Celebration - Celebrate Independence Day with a drone show, bounce houses, food trucks and live music. 4-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 4. Free. Registration online isn't required, but it's strongly encouraged to help organizers plan the event. Founder’s Square in Babcock Ranch, 42850 Crescent Loop, Charlotte County. Register at babcockranchliving.com/573/4th-of-July-Celebration.
Fourth of July 5K – Gulf Coast Runners will host the 4th of July 5K at 7:00 a.m. The race starts on 10th Street, loops through nearby avenues and finishes near Fleischmann Park, where post-race activities and awards will follow. www.gulfcoastrunners. wordpress.com.
Free Garden Admission – Naples Botanical Garden is celebrating the Fourth of July with free admission from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239-643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org.
Fourth of July Parade – The City of Naples presents the Fourth of July Parade from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The vibrant parade kicks off at Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South, concluding at Eighth Street South in front of Naples City Hall. www.naplesgov.com.
Estero 4th of July celebration - The Estero Historical Society hosts its annual reading of the Declaration of Independence with historian Jacob Winge doing the honors in full period costume. The celebration also includes fresh watermelon slices, a patriotic firetruck display and giveaways. 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, July 4. Free. The Estero Historical Society Cottage Museum, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/annual-4th-of-july-celebration
4th of July Fireworks Events
Fireworks at Naples Pier - Bring chairs and blankets to watch the fireworks launch at 9 p.m. Friday, July 4, from near Naples Pier. The fireworks show typically lasts about 30 minutes and can be seen from all along the Naples beach. Personal use of fireworks and sparklers is prohibited. Parking is limited, so visitors are urged to plan ahead and find parking on the street or in downtown parking garages; or to walk, take bicycles or use a ride service. Free. Naples City Pier, 12th Avenue South, Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com/events-calendar
Marco Island fireworks - Fireworks will launch from a barge off the coast between Tigertail Beach and South Beach. The fireworks can be seen from along Collier Boulevard and Marco’s beach front. No personal fireworks permitted on the beach. Fireworks start at about 9 p.m. Friday, July 4. Free. cityofmarcoisland.com
BONITA SPRINGS - Star Spangled Bonita - The annual Fourth of July festival features a 48-minute drone, fireworks and laser-light show. Star Spangled Bonita also includes food trucks, an ice-cream-eating contest and live country music by the Ben Allen Band. Starts at 6 p.m. Friday, July 4. The drone, fireworks and laser-light show starts at dusk. Free. Old 41 Road will be closed from 5 p.m. to about 10 p.m. from Wilson Street to Childers Street. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. 949-6262 or cityofbonitasprings.org
Red, White & Boom on Cape Coral Parkway - Country singer George Birge headlines Cape Coral's Independence Day celebration, which also features fireworks at 9:30 p.m., food, vendors and more live musical acts. 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 4. Free. Tickets for the VIP Boom Zone are $20-$40, including catered barbecue meal, drinks, a game area, prime viewing of the fireworks and air-conditioned restrooms. The outdoor event takes place in downtown Cape Coral at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge. The Cape Coral Bridge and Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard to the bridge will be closed from 3 a.m. Friday to about 3 a.m. Saturday. No pets or personal fireworks allowed. capeboom.com
Downtown Fort Myers' July 4th party includes live music, a deejay and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. (weather permitting). The musical lineup stars with guitarist Tyler Shep at 6 p.m., followed by classic rock, blues and country from the Caloosa River Band at 8 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets. 6 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 4. Free. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater and Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., downtown Fort Myers. myriverdistrict.com
Mighty Mussels 4th of July fireworks show - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels ends its Friday, July 4, home game with a “fireworks extravaganza” set to patriotic music. Organizers call it the “longest, largest and loudest pyrotechnics show” of the season at Hammond Stadium. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Friday, July 4. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets for the game (fireworks included) are $12-$17. The Mussels are also offering a Fourth of July Family Picnic Special for $87.76, including four game tickets, four concession vouchers worth $12.75 each and a Mighty Mussels fleece picnic blanket. Hammond Stadium at Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. 768-4210 or MightyMussels.com
4th of July Rooftop Bash at Davis Art Center - Watch downtown Fort Myers’ annual fireworks show from the Davis Art Center’s rooftop sculpture garden. Plus a barbecue buffet, drinks and a deejay. 7-11 p.m. Friday, July 4. $115 admission includes draft beer and wine, food, "swag gifts" and entertainment. $200-$1000 for tables seating two to eight, including a VIP table seating six. Visitors are encouraged to dress in “patriotic casual.” Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. sbdac.com/july-4
Fort Myers Beach Fireworks and Parade - Fort Myers Beach celebrates the holiday with a parade in the morning and a fireworks show and live music at night. The annual festivities start at 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, with the parade on Estero Boulevard. Colorful floats and other parade participants travel from Bay Oaks Recreation Center to Times Square. Estero Boulevard will be closed for the parade from 9 a.m. until noon. Later that night, The Guilty Pleasure Band performs at Bayside Park, followed by fireworks launched above Times Square at 9 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to bring beach chairs. The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed to inbound traffic from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Times Square and Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach. fortmyersbeach.org/events/fort-myers-beach-fourth-of-july-celebration
Sanibel Island fireworks - The annual fireworks display launches from the north end of Baily Road West. Best viewing will be from the Sanibel Causeway islands and bayside, according to organizers. No roadside or illegal parking allowed. 9 p.m. Friday, July 4. Free. mysanibel.com/317/Recreation
Saturday, July 5th
Regarding the Farmers Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.
Third Street South Farmers Market - Naples, Florida 7:30 am Sat
Vanderbilt Farmers Market, Galleria Shoppes· Naples, Florida 8:30a Sat
Bonita Springs Farmers Market, Promenade at Bonita Bay (January-May) 8am Sat
Cape Coral Farmers Market Cape Coral, Florida 9am Sat
East Fork Creek Farm Market - · East Fork Creek · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Farmers Market and Craft Show. University Village Shops · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Farmer's Market in Ave Maria Town Center! Ave Maria 9am Sat
Fort Myers Beach Market 9am Sat
Bonita Springs Farmers Market at The Center Bar,
Promenade, Bonita Bay 12a-11p Sat
Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat
Tropical Shores at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Sat
Christine Bradford at Piazza, Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Sat
RADIO ROAD at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Simply-fi at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Independence Weekend at Seed to Table, Naples 8a Fri-Sun
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
Moonstone Riders at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sat
SATURDAY NIGHT OUT at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Sat
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 6:30p Sat
Just Denny at Mario's Restaurant, Shoppe's at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Natalie Cuomo & Dan LaMorte at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Mark Evans at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
IndepenDANCE Party w/ DJ Lisa at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Austin James at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
James William at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Earworms at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Rick Rourke at Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers 1-5p Sat
Girl Krush at Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers 7-10p Sat
Sherrin McCune at Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers 1-5p Sat
DJ Event ft. Kursa at Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers Sat
Live Music – A Tropical Shores steel drums live performance will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread at Miromar Outlets. 239-948-3766 or miromaroutlets.com.
Sunday, July 6th
Golden Gate Farmers Market near Golden Gate Ace Hardware 9a-2p Sun
Sanibel Island Farmers Market in Sanibel City Hall 9a-1p Sun
Rookery Bay Farmers Market through May 28 8a-1p Sun
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun
Italian American Foundation Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun
Cape Coral’s Surfside Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun
Take Your Dog to the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 9-11a Sun/Tues
Christian Petno at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 1-4p Sun
Michael Giacchetti at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 1-4p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-4p Sun
MANHATTAN CONNECTION at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
Independence Weekend at Seed to Table, Naples 8a Fri-Sun
Sunday Party Brunch at Food & Thought 2 11a-2p Sun
Monthly Wellness Market at Food & Thought 2 5p-9p Sun
Karaoke with Steve! at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p-1a Sun
SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun
Natalie Cuomo & Dan LaMorte at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Marco Midnight at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun
Alivee Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
Preston Hamilton at Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers 12-4p Sun
Tad Felling at Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers 5-9p Sun
David Lynn at Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers 3-7p Sun