6 Events For Veterans Day Weekend In Southwest Florida

It's a three day weekend for many people. And the timing could not be better as a tense and emotional election week wraps up. If you are ready to have some fun and blow off some steam, here are 6 events for Veterans Day Weekend in Southwest Florida.

Veterans Day is Monday. However, some of the events to honor the men and women who served our country are taking place this weekend. They are not just sidewalk sales at local shopping centers either. It is nearly impossible to list all of the events here but you will find some of the biggest listed below.

There is one lingering Halloween event happening. It was postponed last month because of two hurricanes. Great news for those of you who love this holiday.

In addition, there is a big arts and craft show in Naples. There are only about six weeks left for Christmas so this might be a great time and place to get some shopping done.

Finally, if you have any upcoming events that you would like to share, please send them here. Here are your Weekend Vibes for November 8th through the 10th. Be sure to share with friends, especially those with FOMO (fear of missing out).

Thank you to the men and women who have and are still serving our country. Thank you to the families of these men and women too. We salute you all this Veterans Day.

Saturday The parade route is on the south side of Cape Coral Pkwy, heading west from Cape Coral St. to Chester St. See the map of the parade route below. 11am to 1pm. Free. More info here.

In Estero, Veterans Day activities take place on Saturday and include everything from a car show and live music to children's activities and food. The fun culminates with speakers and a 21-gun salute. Bring the entire family along with chairs and blankets. Estero Community Park, 10am to 1pm. Free.  More info here.

This musical salute to our troops is by the Gulf Coast Symphony on Sunday. A highlight is Peter Boyer’s ELLIS ISLAND, a multimedia tribute that features images from Ellis Island and the letters from immigrants  who passed through the famous spot. Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers. 7:00, $39. More info here. 

Get a jump on holiday shopping at this outdoor art event at Cambier Park in Naples. Find dozens of tents full of all kinds of one-of-a-kind items from jewelry to paintings and pottery.  Saturday 10am to 4pm. Free. More info here.

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If you are needing a few laughs this one is for you. The Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour with comedian Gabriel Iglesias makes its way to Southwest Florida on Sunday. The show is at Hertz Arena. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $50, and take note of the $30 parking fee. More info here. 

This is your last chance to enjoy this 17,000 square foot walkable, haunted maze. The Halloween themed event was suppose to take place earlier in October but was postponed and rescheduled due to hurricanes. Now, it debuts on Halloween and runs through November 10th. Lee County Civic Center. Gates open at 7:30 each night. More info here.