Friday, October 3rd
Sip, Shop and Stroll, Promenade at Bonita Bay (August-October) Fri
Drew Lye at Rush Inn Bar & Grille, Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Fri
Electric Lipstick on Friday Night Concert Series at between Michael Kors
and Polo Ralph Lauren 6-8p Fri
THE DAZZLING DELRAYS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
Thunder Beach Band at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Live Music Friday at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Fri
Friday Night Dance Party at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Friday Night Fun at Food & Thought 2 6-9p Fri
ReMix Band LIVE at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Hambone & The Lester Beleau Band at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
Rewind Dance Band ft. A Set Dedicated to Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Etta James, Diana Ross & Madonna! at The Stage Bonita Springs Fri
MARTINI FRIDAY at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Fri
JD at Blue Martini, Naples 4-7p Fri
Rebecca Richardson at The London Club Naples 6:30p Fri
Jackie Fabulous at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Kevin Lee at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Open Mic Night at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri
Joel Fry at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 8p Fri
DJ Delia at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 11p Fri
Adam Calhoun at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Fri
Back Country Boys at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Geezers in Paradise at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
Kim Everett Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Fri
Deb & The Dynamics at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Fort Myers 7-10p Fri
Smokin Aces at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral 7-10p Fri
Unfinished Business at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Estero 6-9p Fri
Claudia Hoyser at Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL 7p Fri
ABBA Nova live at Giuseppe and the Lion 7p Fri
Fine Jewelry Trunk Show – At Marissa Collections at 10 a.m. Sparkle. Shine and shop the latest treasures for one-of-a-kind pieces you don’t want to miss from Lisa Nik. 1167 3rd St. S, Naples. 239-263-4333 or thirdstreetsouth.com/events/
Belltober Pub Crawl – Sip, savor and celebrate at Bell Tower Shops for the Belltober Pub Crawl from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy seasonal drinks, live entertainment, games, photo ops and raffles at this Oktoberfest-inspired bash. Tickets are $30. 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. 239-580-6777 or belltowerfl.com/events
Crowder Live – Crowder & Louie Giglio is coming to you live at Hertz Arena at 7 p.m. for the “Grace & Glory” tour with Kaari Jobe Carnes & Cody Carnes. Tickets are $19-$88. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com/events/crowder-passion-grace-glory-tour/.
Spot coastal creatures and learn about the region’s natural environment with Friends of Lovers Key’s morning Beach and Estuary Walk. From 9 to 10:30 a.m., a Lovers Key State Park ranger will guide you down the seashell-laden shoreline for 1.5 hours. Need a bit of mobility assistance? A beach wheelchair can be made available on request.
Head to The Club at The Strand to catch local golfers battle it out on the green in a friendly scramble to benefit The Greater Naples Chamber. A tradition of more than a quarter of a century, the Chamber Gallagher Golf Classic kicks off early with a 7:15 a.m. check-in and ends with lunch and an awards ceremony, starting at 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 4th
Regarding the Farmers Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.
Farmers Market & Craft Show in Corkscrew Rd. Entrance, Miromar Outlets 9a-1p Sat
Third Street South Farmers Market - Naples, Florida 7:30 am Sat
Vanderbilt Farmers Market, Galleria Shoppes· Naples, Florida 8:30am Sat
Cape Coral Farmers Market Cape Coral, Florida 9am Sat
East Fork Creek Farm Market - · East Fork Creek · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Rocks Model Home Tour 2025 in Ave Maria Town Center! Ave Maria 10am Sat
Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat
Golden Gate Farmers Market near Golden Gate Ace Hardware 9a-2p Sat
Rob Norum at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Sat
Felix Jiles at Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Sat
MOONSTONE RIDERS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat
Relentless Fire at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Live Music Saturday at Seed to Table, Naples 4p-7p Sat
Saturday Night Dance Party at Seed to Table, Naples 10p-2a Sat
Saturday Live Music at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 5-8p Sat
Everglade Outlaws at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
College Football at Whiskey Park, Naples Sat
Notre Dame Watch Party at Whiskey Park, Naples Sat
Ex Bachelors at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sat
The Neil Diamond Tribute Show! w/ Tribute Performer Barbara Streisand!
at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
SATURDAY NIGHT OUT at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Sat
Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 6:30p Sat
Jackie Fabulous at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Kevin Lee at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Coral Stone Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30 Sat
DJ Bigg John at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Sat
90s Honkey Tonk Circus Tour at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Sat
Joe Yeoman Band at Stan’s, Goodland FL 1-5p Sat
Florida Straits Unplugged at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
Andy Moreillon at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Earworms at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
The Dukes of Brinkley at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Fort Myers 7-10p Sat
Deb & The Dynamics at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral 7-10p Sat
Radio Road at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Estero 6-9p Sat
The Line Up Band at Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL 1p Sat
Sauce Pocket at Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL 7p Sat
Sweet Fleet live at Giuseppe and the Lion 7p Sat
Alligator Festival – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., alligator wrestling, tribal demonstrations with Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and Seminole tribal members, skunk ape folklore, music, food, vendors and more at Skunkape Headquarters, Trail Lakes Campground, 40904 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee. Admission is free to the public. Skunkape.info.
Dia de los Muertos – Join at Marco Island Historical Museum at 3:00 p.m. and learn the traditions of Central American tradition with skull decorating and more. 180 S Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. 239-252-1440 or CollierMuseums.com
Oktoberfest – Join the Bonita Naples Rotary Club at Riptide Brewing Company at 3:00 p.m. for Oktoberfest 2025: Post with a Purpose. Enjoy a Bavarian Oktoberfest with live entertainment, German food, beer and family fun for all ages. Tickets are $15-$30. 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs. VisitNaplesFl.com
Faces of Pace Celebration – Celebrate at Porsche Fort Myers at 5 p.m. with an elegant evening fundraising gala honoring the achievements and community support benefiting Pace Center for Girls of Lee County. 10040 Daniels Interstate Court, Naples.
Barktoberfest – Celebrate Barktoberfest at Gulf Coast Town Center from 6-8 p.m. and enjoy live music, photo ops, balloon art and a pet costume contest all in support of the Gulf Coast Humane Society. 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers. GulfCoastTownCenter.com
Start your Saturday with coffee and conversation at the McSwain Home in Bonita Springs from 8 to 9 a.m. Savor the aroma of fresh coffee, the melody of birdsong and connect with neighbors and friends in this relaxed, community-focused gathering. Bring your curiosity, love of nature and a friend or two.
Sample local pairings with an evening of wine, cheese and dessert at RAD Corkscrew Winery in Estero. From 3 to 5 p.m., indulge in a four-course guided pairing with wines from RAD, curated cheese and charcuterie from Grazing Haus and desserts from Sweet Real in a cozy, private tasting experience.
Sunday, October 5th
Sanibel Island Farmers Market in Sanibel City Hall 9a-1p Sun
Pine Ridge Road 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
Manny Touron at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 1-4p Sun
Christian Petno at Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar Outlets, Naples 1-4p Sun
NFL SUNDAY TICKET at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 12:30p Sun
NY Rhythm at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Country Jam at Seed to Table, Naples 1p-9p Sun
Sunday Party Brunch at Food & Thought 2 11a-2p Sun
Monthly Wellness Market at Food & Thought 2 6p-9p Sun
NFL FOOTBALL at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 1-10p Sun
Karaoke with Steve! at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p-1a Sun
NFL Sunday Ticket at Whiskey Park, Naples Sun
BOGO Drinks! 9 PM-Close at Whiskey Park, Naples Sun
SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun
John M at Blue Martini, Naples 4-7p Sun
Jackie Fabulous at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Rock Republic at Stan’s, Goodland FL 1-6:30p Sun
Austin James at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sun
Rockefeller Trio at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun
Alivee Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
Everglade Outlaws at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral 4:30p Sun
Nick Hamilton at Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL 1p Sun
The Slackers w/ The Freecoasters at Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL 6p Sun
Michael Dutra Strictly Sinatra live at Giuseppe and the Lion 5p Sun
Chamber & University Choir – Attend FGCU’s chamber & University Choirs, Bel Canto & Cantabile at Naples United Church of Christ at 3 p.m. for a captivating choir performance. 5200 Crayton Road, Naples. 239-590-1000 or FGCU.edu/theatrelab
Create lush floral arrangements at Edison and Ford Winter Estates’ Design with Purpose workshop in Fort Myers, held from 10 a.m. to noon. This hands-on session---held in support of cancer awareness---offers insights into design principles, bloom selection and care techniques that will keep your bouquets looking fresher, longer.
Get ready to run and rock at the Naples Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K at North Collier Regional Park. The race kicks off at 6:30 a.m. with the national anthem and pre-race instructions at 6:20 a.m. A scenic course sets the stage, while race shirts, finisher medals, and photos and finish videos help commemorate the experience.