NOTE: Looking for a full calendar of holiday events? Find it in our Holiday Events Guide online.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Prosecco and Petit Fours Holiday Sale: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 17. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Holiday season shopping at the Marco Island Historical Museum’s gift shop, with prosecco and petit four cakes to bolster yourshopping energy. Information at239-252-1440 or colliermuseums.com
“Magic of Lights”: 6 to 10 p.m.Nov. 18, throughJan. 1. Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave. NE, Naples. A new,drive-through, holiday-themed display with dozens of displays, illuminated canopies and digital animation, constructed with more than 2 million lights. Exhibits include a 32-foot animated Mattel Waving Christmas Barbie display, life sized dinosaurs, BigfootMonster Trucks, Winter Wonderland,Toyland and the 200-foot-long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights. Tickets are on sale for early visitors at $17 per vehicle. Complete schedule,tickets atmagicoflights.com.
Sing-along "Messiah": 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples.The "Hallelujah" Chorus, gorgeous arias and melodicchoral works of Handel’s famous oratorio, "The Messiah." The performance includesprofessional soloists,instrumentalists and the Voices of Naples Singers. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 239-293-0645.
Tree Lighting and Snowfall Celebration: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 21.1207 Third St.S., Naples. Long time tradition of Christmas on Third — live musical performances, decorated storefront windows withNorth Pole scenes anda Santa’s Workshop where St. Nick himself will meet people. Tree lighting is at 7 p.m.; snow will fall at 6:20 p.m. andat 8 p.m. More information at thirdstreetsouth.com
"A Christmas Carol— the Musical":Various times Nov. 23-Dec. 18. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifh Ave. S., Naples. Naples Players' musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story with music from Broadway veteransAlan Menken ("Disney’s Beauty and the Beast," "Little Shop of Horrors") and Lynn Ahrens ("Ragtime," "Seussical,"). It bringsEbenezer Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future to musical life. $55. naplesplayers.org or239-263-7990
Santa's Arrival on Marco: 6 p.m. Nov. 25. Lobby, Marco Island Academy, 2255 San Marco Road, Marco Island. Welcoming festivties for Kriss Kringle. Free.
JohnsonvilleNight Lights in the Garden: Nov.25-Jan. 1. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Colorful lighting displays around the the garden areas, music, a faux campfire with tent for kids, refreshments for sale. Garden members can buy discountedtickets online now;the public, starting Nov. 7. Information at naplesgarden.org or239-643-7275
Wonder Gardens Santa photos:11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Wonder Gardens is again offering photos with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 26. Time slots are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photos sessions will be in the decorated French-styled solarium at the Wonder Gardens.Customers have 15 minutes to take as many pictures as they want with Santa during their time slot.A Wonder Gardens photographer can alsoemail edited images. $65 Contact sarahw@wondergardens.org for time slots.
Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour: 7 p.m. Nov. 27.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples.The sax star brings holiday and romantic tunes in lively arrangements and features special guests — trumpet-vocals, Rick Braun; guitar, Peter White; piano,Keiko Matsui; and vocals, Rebecca Jade. $79-$89. artisnaplesorg or 239-597-1900
"Joyful and Triumphant": 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 29. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples. Choirs & Symphony Orchestra. Classical and modern music and traditional holiday favorites performed by the FGCU Chamber Choir and Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Trent Brown and Kyle Szabo. Free; RSVP suggested for guaranteed admission at fgcu.edu/joyful
Trees and Teas Festival:Noon-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays Nov. 29 - Dec. 18. Lobby Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples.Local artists have designed trees for The Naples Players lobby, with themes of popular Broadwayproductions like "Hairspray," "The Nutcracker," "Wicked" and more. There's aselection ofholiday teas for sipping and a pop-up gift shop features teas, treats, holiday wreaths and mini trees.$10, younger than 6free.
Festival of Trees: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. Creative individuals, businesses, groupsand organizations decorate a tree with themes according to their own imaginations for the festival and silent auction; 50 or 100 percent of the sale price, depending on the creator, supports children's classes at the center. Tree registration open until 4 p.m. Nov. 22. Details on the website at marcoislandart.org under Events.
GENERAL EVENTS, FUNDRAISERS
Bonita Friends Fall Book Sale: General public hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Nov. 18, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Nov. 19. First-floor meeting room, Bonita Springs Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. BenefittingFriends of the Bonita Springs Library, the sale offers thousands of items ranging from fiction and nonfiction to children’s books, puzzles. CDs and DVDs. Friends donors get an exclusive first chance to shop from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Become a Friend,$25 or more at the door, for admission to the preview. Information,FriendsOfBonitaLibrary@gmail.com
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary:Daily, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (last ticket).375 Sanctuary Road, Naples.Stroll the 2.25-mile boardwalk through pine flatwoods, wet prairie, freshwater marsh and the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America. $17 adults, $6kids 6-14, free ages5 and younger. Online ticketsat Corkscrew.Audubon.org/Visit
Arts Heal: 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Dancers from all over the world will take stage at the Artis-Naples for Arts Heal, a fundraising effort to benefit artistic organizations affected by Hurricane Ian. An initiative of the newly launched Florida Gulfshore Ballet under the direction of local ballet stars and artistic directors of Florida Gulfshore Ballet, Iliana Lopez and Franklin Gamero. Performers come from Ballet Xtreme (Zurich), Ballet Barcelona, Ballet Nacional del Perú, Miami City Ballet, United Ballet Theater of Orlando, Tampa City Ballet, Arts Ballet Theater of Florida, and alumni of the Gulfshore Ballet School. Proceeds to be distributed by Collier Community Foundation's Arts Heal Fund and Collaboratory's Fund for the Arts in Southwest Florida. $25-$150. artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900
Museum reopens in November:Revs Institute cleaning up after Hurricane Ian, announces reopening date
Arts endure after Ian:Artis—Naples makes music, film and dance free with Hurricane Ian initiatives
Keep in shape, meet friends:6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples.TheFactory Run Club is a fun social run around the lake loop — just under 1 mile — adjacent to The Coveat the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Free.
11th Annual Brew-Ha-Ha Craft Beer Festival: 4 p.m. on, Saturday, Nov. 19. Mercato,9118 Strada Place, Naples. Sample over 60 craft beers while enjoying the live music of West Wave on Mercato’s event lawn. Addison’s on the Go and The Nosh Food Trucks will be on site for event goers. BenefitsPace Center for Girls, Collier at Immokalee. Brewmaster VIP entry, 4 p.m., $75 in advance; general admission,5-8 p.m.,$45 advance/$50 at the gate; steinholding contest, 6 p.m., and mustache contest, 7 p.m.,with $25 entry fee. Tickets, givesmart.com/events/sv1/
STANDUP COMEDIANS, IMPROVS
Ed Bassmaster:The comedianperforms Nov. 17-20 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17; 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
John Henton:The comedianperforms Nov. 25-27at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25; 6:30and 8:30p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26;and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27.offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
The Boricua Comedy Tour Live: Jay Moreno and Mark Viera perform 7p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee.offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
MUSIC
Sunset Saturdays: Live music from 4-10 p.m. Saturdays in Paradise Coast Sports Complex at The Cove Beer & Wine Bar, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, featuringSunset Sangrias and Coronas for $3.More atplayparadisecoast.com/the-cove/
Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band: 2-4 p.m. Saturdays starting Nov. 5, at River Park Community Center, 301 11th St. N., Naples. Other concerts are Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 11, March 4 and April 1. All concerts free but donations greatly appreciated and needed. naplesjazzsociety.com
Jussen Brothers play Mozart: 3 p.m. Nov. 20. Daniels Pavilion, Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples.Members of the Naples Philharmonic, with pianists Arthur and Lucas Jussen, performBeethoven, Schumann andMozart'sSonata for Two Pianos. $47; free tickets available for Hurricane Ian victims.artisnaples.orgor 239-597-1900
Opera and dinner:6 p.m. Nov. 17. Bodega Olé, 965 Fourth Ave N., Naples.Includes a four-course Spanish dinner, cava co*cktail and a glass of wine.$150.Tickets atgulfshoreopera.org.Information at239-529-3925
Live at the Garden— A Tribute to Billy Joel: 7:30 p.m. Nov 18.Center for Performing Arts, Hinman Auditorium,10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs.$63 Tier 1 / $54 Tier 2 / $51 Tier 3.artcenterbonita.org or 239-495-8989
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles: 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Signature Event Space,Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Free, but tickets required.artisnaples.orgor 239-597-1900
Riders in the Sky: 7:30 p.m.Nov 19.Center for Performing Arts - Hinman Auditorium.10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. $49-$59.artcenterbonita.org or 239-495-8989
César Franck 200th anniversary: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church, 553 Galleon Dr, Naples. Commemoration chamber music concert, with local guest artists performing. Free.
Berlin Philharmonic: 8 p.m. Nov. 21-22. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. artisnaples.org
Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: 2-4 p.m. Sundays starting Nov. 27, at Cambier Park, Sixth Avenue South and Eighth Street South, Naples. Other concerts are Dec. 18, Jan. 29, Feb. 12, March 19 and April 9. Those attending urged to bring chairs. All concerts free but donations greatly appreciated and needed. naplesjazzsociety.com
Dave Koz and Friends: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. It's the 25th anniversary of the musician's annual holiday concert. Joining Koz will betrumpeterRick Braun, award-winning guitaristPeter White, internationally acclaimed pianistKeiko Matsuiand vocalist extraordinaireRebecca Jade.Tickets from $79. artisnaples.org
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: 7 p.m. Nov. 30.Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Radu Paponiu conducts. Free but tickets required.artisnaples.orgor 239-597-1900
KARAOKE AND MORE
The Big Bad Wolves: Perform 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Cavo Lounge, 9108 Strada Place,in Mercato in North Naples. The Southwest Florida band plays rock 'n' roll hits, including some of its own songs. Visit the band's Facebook page for more, or cavolounge.com.
Jebry's Jazz and Blues Jam Session:6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dogtooth bar and restaurant, 5310 Shirley St., Naples. 239-431-7004.
Karaoke: 10:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Sneaky Pete's,3465 Bonita Beach Road SW, No.120, Bonita Springs.239-498-8887. sneakypetesbonita.com
Karaoke: 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Z's Music Kitchen, 12655 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Visit Z's Music Kittchen on Facebook.
Twisted Bingo:7:30 p.m.Mondays at Dylan's Drafthouse,1258 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples.239-300-0192. dylansdrafthouse.com
Trivia:Wednesdays at Dylan's Drafthouse,1258 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples, and Naples Flatbread,9118 Strada Place Suite, No. 8170, Naples.
Twisted Trivia:Thursdays at Tavern on the Bay Naples, 489 Bayfront Place, Naples.239-530-2225. tavernonthebay.net
GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE COMEDY, PLUSTHEATER, DANCE
"Steel Magnolias": Various times from Nov. 10-Dec. 11at Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 Eighth Ave., Naples. Directed by Kristen Coury, the Gulfshore Playhouse productionis inspired by the original Broadway play that became an Oscar-winning film.$85. More at gulfshoreplayhouse.org or 239-261-7529
"Other Desert Cities":Various times Nov. 25-Dec. 18 inJoan Jenks Auditorium atGolden Gate Community Center,4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples.The Studio Players production of the 2012Pulitzer Prize finalist. Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her family. Sheannounces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history — a wound they don’t want reopened. $30 or $15 for students (and extra fees for each).No performances Dec. 1-4 because of Snow Fest at community Center.thestudioplayers.org or239-398-9192
LIVE TALK: LECTURES,BOOK SIGNINGS
Critic's Choice— "The Promise": 10 a.m. Nov. 17 (Daniels Pavilion) and Nov. 19 (Hayes Hall) atArtis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples.Elaine Newton, Ph.D.,professor emeritus of humanities at York University, Toronto, discussed "The Promise, by Damon Galgut, the 2021 Booker Prize winner of a family, descended from white Dutch settlers, as they desperately cling to their farm in post-apartheid South Africa. $48.artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900
"Still Striking: Creativity and Aging": 10 a.m. Nov. 18. Signature Event Space,Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples.Douglas Dreishpoon, director of catalogue raisonné at the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, and curator of "Helen Frankenthaler: Late Works, 1990–2003," currently at The Baker Museum, discusses the metamorphosis and potential of the aging creative mind.$20.artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900
The Bank of Everglades: Where Now?:2:30 p.m.Friday, Nov. 18. Lighthouse Club at Everglades Isle, 803 Collier Ave., Everglades City. A progress report, with preliminary architectural renderings, hosted by the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation which owns and is reviving the1927 neo-classical structure. Free to the public. Info at www.eshp.org
PHOTO AND ARTEXHIBITS
Art Tasting Night:5:30-7:30p.m. Nov. 17. Passionfruit Art Gallery,1100 6th Ave. S. No. 5, Naples. European and local art,networking and enjoying hors d'oeuvres and bubbly sparkling to match the mood. Tegistration requested at passionfruitgallery.com
"M.C. Escher: Reality & Illusion":Now throughFeb. 12; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays toSaturdays (open until 9 p.m. Thursdays); 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Naples Art Institute (formerly Naples Art), 585 Park St., Naples.Exhibition of the works of M.C. Escher, artist-mathematician. $15, $10 members. Docent tours at 1 p.m. Fridays in December—Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Information at naplesart.org or 239-262-6517
Left Bank Art Shows: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4, Jan. 15, Feb. 5, March 5 and April 2,atThe Esplanade740 Collier Blvd.,Marco Island. Juried artists include photography, jewelry, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, ceramics, wood, bronze, glassand more.Free admission and free parking. More at239-290-7927.
Baker Museum: Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-4 Sundays. Docent tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; 1 p.m. only on Sundays. Free evening: Art After Hours, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30, with cafe open. The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples.Exhibition schedule includes:
- Through Jan. 8. "Recent Acquisitions: 2019-Present."
- Through Nov. 27, "Helen Frankenthaler: Late Works, 1990-2003," the late soak-stain paintings of the 20th-century color master
- "Envisioning Evil": 'The Nazi Drawings' by Mauricio Lasansky,a series of monumental drawings to grapple with the Holocaust as seen from the artist's viewing of thetelevised trial ofNazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann
$10; Full-time studentor active military (IDs required) $5;SNAP benefits(with SNAP EBT card)*$1; ages 17 and younger free; free tickets for those impacted by Hurricane Ian
"Abandoned Vehicles of the Everglades": ThroughDec. 31.Naples Depot Museum1051 Fifth Ave S., Naples.Abandoned Vehicles of the Evergladesis a journey into night photography deep in the heart of the Everglades. Through adecade of research and effort between Matt Stock and Charles J. Kropke, this series of photographs createsnighttime environmental portraits of vehicles long abandoned in the Everglades, including close to 70 vehiclesfrom Central Florida to the Redlands. Free. Information at239-252-8419 orcolliermuseums.com
From the Great Lakes to the Sunshine State— Exploring U.S. 41: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Jan.21. Collier Museum at Government Center,3331 U.S. 41 E., Naples.Theroots of this road go back to the dawn of the automobile age, and it has a long history as a bridge between the Midwest and the South. From the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan to the Gulf Coast here in Naples, the route passes through eight states along the way. Free. Information at239-252-8476 or colliermuseums.com
“The Everglades: A World Worth Keeping”: Rosen Gallery, 2172 J&C Blvd., Naples. Julie Kimball’s abstract landscape show. Information: 239-405-2826.
Batik/rozome or shibori dyeing of silk scarfs or paintings:Classes at Inspirations Gallery, 5450B Shirley Street, Naples. All levels welcome. $150 plus $50 supplies for four afternoons. Call or email for days: 603-686-2187 or leighherndon@comcast.net.
Newclasses: Naples Art Studios, North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd.,Naples. Clay hand building and raku techniques; palette knife oil painting;beginners macramé workshop.239-821-1061
Palette Knife Oil Painting Workshop: Three two-day sessions 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (one-hour lunch break) Dec. 16-17; Jan. 6-7; March 3-4. Naples Art Studios, North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd.,Naples. Instructor Jan Ellen Atkielski. $250. Reservation required.
FARMERS MARKETS
Third Street South Famers Market:7:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday, in the parking lot behind Tommy Bahamas,in Old Naples. Fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee,more. Music, dog treats.
Sunday Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday.Koreshan State Park, 800 Corkscrew Road, Estero.Local produce, honey, fresh guacamole and salsas, sea glass, jewelry, street food, arts and crafts, tie-dye and more. Free with paid park admission— $5 for up to8 in vehicle, $4 for single occupancy vehicle, $2 for bikes and pedestrians. Information at floridastateparks.org.
Farmer Mike's U-Pick: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays year-round at26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs, with an onsite market and cafe, as well as U-pick produce and flowers. Call239-498-4576 or clickfarmermikesupick.comfor more.
Golden Gate Community Farmers Market: Open year-round, Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Golden Gate; Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at11725 Collier Blvd., Golden Gate. Visitfarmermarket2.comfor more.
Immokalee State Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily year-round at424 New Market Road E., Immokalee. For more, call239-658-3505 or visitfdacs.gov.
Inyoni Organic Farm: This 6-acre all-organic farm offers online ordering with Saturday pickup on the farm. Learn more atfacebook.com/inyoniorganicfarm.
Estero Farmers Market at Miromar Outlets:Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays near Corkscrew Road entrance;10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Find it onFacebookfor more.
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at3370 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples. Find it on Facebook for more.
Ave Maria Farmers Market:9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays throughApril in the Town Center. avemaria.com
FAMILY-FRIENDLY & OUTDOORS
Free family activities: 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 5. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Enjoy a fun-filled morning of exhibition-related lectures, films and activities for the whole family.Information at artcenterbonita.org or 239-495-8989
Family Drum Circle:6:30-8:30p.m. Saturdays — 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. RiversidePark,10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. Then Family-friendly event for drum enthusiasts and spectators to enjoy, with playing and spontaneous dance. No cigar or cigarette smoking, alcohol, or drugs in or near the circle.Bring a chair and a drum. Donations requested to defray rental costs. More on Facebook.
Koreshan State Park November events: 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 11 and 16— join a skilled blacksmith as he fires up the forge and demonstrates the art and science. 10 a.m. Nov. 18— Art hall talk on the history, culture and art of the Calusa, Native Americans who ruled Southwest Floridabefore the arrival of the Spanish in the 1500s. Reservations suggested at eventbrite.com. Both free with admission, $5 per vehicle. Information,239-992-0311 or floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/koreshan-state-park
Family Drum Circle:6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Band shell area at Cambier Park,755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Family-friendly event for drum enthusiasts and spectators to enjoy, with playing and spontaneous dance. No cigar or cigarette smoking, alcohol, or drugs in or near the circle.Bring a chair and a drum.Donations requested to defray rental costs. More on Facebook.
Collier County Public Library programs: Various times and dates rotating among all libraries. Some, like "Introduction to 3-D Printers," and book reviews are for adults; others are for teens ("Cricut Basics," "Introduction to Juggling") and others with crafts and story times for toddler on up. For a complete list and registration forms, see the Events section of the Collier County Public Libraries website, collierlibrary.org
"Art of the Dig: Wells Sawyer’s Watercolors": 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Jan. 19. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Reproductions and several original drawings from the artist who accompanied the expedition that found one-of-a-kind artifacts, including the Key Marco cat, in 1896. Admission free.239-389-6447 or themihs.info
"Rediscover Rookery Bay”:The attraction at 300 Tower Road in Naples features aquariums, a touch tank with marine critters, natural history exhibits, art gallery, gift shop, butterfly garden, picnic areas and walking trails. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission of $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12 benefits the Friends of Rookery Bay, a nonprofit that supports the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Guests may apply their admission fee toward Friends of Rookery Bay membership on the day of their visit. Active and retired military personnel and family members are free year-round, as are guests on kayak and boat ecotours booked through Friends of Rookery Bay. More at rookerybay.org or call 239-530-5972.
Naples Zoo:9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.at 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples.Guests may buy tickets atthe admission counter. For express entry, guests can still purchase online. 239-262-5409 and napleszoo.org.
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