Weekend Vibes, What’s Happening In Southwest Florida Dec 23-25

Here are you Weekend Vibes, what's happening in Southwest Florida Dec 23-25. I mean besides the obvious, Christmas and Hanukah. The beach might be a little cold for most to get in the water this weekend. Unless you're in a Santa suit like this guy. However, a nice beach walk is almost always in order.

If you are in town, it's likely you have holiday guests. Or perhaps some free time. And if you have a full house, there's a good chance you'll want to get everyone out and about at some point. Checking out holiday lights and displays is a popular pastime regardless of what you might celebrate. They are beautiful, they are festive and some people go to great lengths to make theirs a display of awe.

The holidays are looking a little different for a lot of people this year. Hurricane Ian is one of the big reasons. It's been a rough few  months. Please take time to take care of yourself. The holidays can be challenging in any given year. This one is unlike any many of us have experienced. If you need some mental help resources to help you get through the next few days, click here for an updated list.

In the meantime, if you have the means, the energy, and the desire to do so, please support the local businesses that are open and charities that are still trying to raise money to keep their doors open. If you have any additional events to share, please email me here.

Weekend Vibes, What's Happening In Southwest Florida Dec 23-25

It's a long standing tradition in Fort Myers, 47 years actually. The historic gardens and buildings of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates are decked out in lights and elaborate decorations for the holiday season. Ticket prices vary and some mights are even free for some people. Holiday Nights runs through January 1st.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CleNUR_vAm1/

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden is at Naples Botanical Gardens. The gardens come alive at night with brilliant lights. There are special events for families and nightly entertainment. The event runs through January 1st.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClNHnCxMrWl/

Enjoy this amazing light display at the Collier County Fairgrounds through January 1st. It is a drive-thru light show so it's good for the entire family. Prices for this vary but start at $25.

This happens every night in Riverside Park on Old 41 in downtown Bonita Springs. Holiday music plays through the park where the city's Christmas tree is. There are lots of family photo ops as well.

Every year, Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda goes crazy with more than a million lights. It's also a great place to spend some of that holiday cash you may have been gifted.

This is Sunday Chanukah festivities include the lighting of the menorah, live music, food, kids activities and more. The event starts at 4:30 at Chabad of Bonita Springs.

White Christmas is wrapping up at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers. It features all of your favorite Christmas tunes, fantastic dancing and a hot buffet dinner. Show runs through December 30th.