Community Calendar
Imogen Cunningham: A Timeless Lens on Nature, Form & Identity | Robert McCabe: Images of an Enchanted Land
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Imogen Cunningham (1883–1976) was a pioneering American photographer whose work redefined fine art and documentary photography. Spanning over six decades, her career explored intimate portraits, sweeping landscapes, and botanical studies, all marked by ...
Rookery Bay Art Gallery Exhibit “Wildlife and Wild Places in SWFL” - A Florida Gulf Coast University Collaborative Art Exhibit
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Inspired by the work of Friends of Rookery Bay and their mission, students at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) created original photographs and sculptures. These artists were enrolled in either the History of Photography course (taught by Professor ...
Smiles For Freedom
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SMILES FOR FREEDOM-Free Dental Care Event for Veterans Prescreening for the event: Now - August 15th Smiles for Freedom Free Dental Event: November 8th - Must have a scheduled appointment and prescreening done. Event details: Park Family & Cosmetic ...
ARTScool
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ARTScool is a fun and hands-on summer art program for kids and teens ages 5–17. With weekly half-day and full-day sessions, students explore a variety of creative mediums—from painting and sculpture to digital design—led by professional teaching ...
SCORE Naples Biz Pitch Competition
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join the SCORE Naples Biz Pitch competition to win your share of $10,000 in prize money. Behind every small business lies a compelling story... a unique dream that comes with many challenges. Fueling this dream takes a lot of passion and determination, ...
Marine Science Summer Camp – Student Institute for Marine Science - Biology on Bike – Sleuthing the Lagoon
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Be a Marine Scientist this summer with Rookery Bay Research Reserve! Join Rookery Bay Research Reserve for a perfect marine science camp for 7th to 10th grade students who want to get hands-on with marine life and learn from real scientists. This ...
ICON Live (Women in Business Conference)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ICON Live | July 11, 2025 | Naples, FL The room where clarity, confidence, and high-level offers are built. You know your work creates real transformation. But deep down, you’re still questioning how to price it, position it, and ...
“Drawing from Music” – A Family Friendly Art Experience
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
aught by Anthe Capitan-Valais, an award-winning visual artist, this workshop offers an engaging multimedia art experience for all ages as well as for families to do together. “Drawing from Music” brings the joy of art to the Rookery Bay community and ...
SHRM Naples Supervisor Summit
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a dynamic, content-rich day designed for supervisors, managers, and team leaders across all industries. Learn from top-tier experts and walk away with practical tools to lead with confidence and purpose. Featured speakers include ...
Marine Science Summer Camp – Student Institute for Marine Science “Invertebrate Investigation”
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Be a Marine Scientist this summer with Rookery Bay Research Reserve! Join Rookery Bay Research Reserve for a perfect marine science camp for 7th to 10th grade students who want to get hands-on with marine life and learn from real scientists. This ...
Housing Expo
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Housing Expo on Saturday, July 19 from 8:30am to 12 noon at the Naples Conference Center. This is a free event for participants, and will provide some great information and resources regarding housing opportunities.
Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
If you want to get the best pictures possible and a true understanding of your camera’s features, this camera workshop is for you. The class covers the essentials of your digital camera. You will learn how to use your camera's shutter, aperture, ISO ...
Keiser University Back To School Campus Preview
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Event curated for potential students and community partners. Invite friends, families and business acquaintances to come check out KU Naples and what is going on. Medical Assisting, Information Technology and Nursing all will have hands on ...
✂️Ribbon Cutting for ARHI (Advanced Research for Health Improvement) on Thursday, July 24th at 12:00pm
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a special ribbon-cutting event, followed by a Lunch & Learn featuring a healthy, catered menu. During the event, Dr. Leandro-Perez will share exciting updates about our groundbreaking research initiatives and the clinical trials we ...
Statement After Hours Sip and Shop
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Once the doors close the party gets started at Statement Jewelers on July 24! Shecanlove boutique and Sol Vive Beauty Lounge will be joining the The Statement Team for an after hours sip and shop event. We are welcoming the community to browse an ...
Marine Science Summer Camp – Student Institute for Marine Science - Biology on Bike – Explore the Uplands on Bicycle
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Be a Marine Scientist this summer with Rookery Bay Research Reserve! Join Rookery Bay Research Reserve for a perfect marine science camp for 7th to 10th grade students who want to get hands-on with marine life and learn from real scientists. This ...
Quarter Auction
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your quarters and bid on incredible items to support an amazing cause! With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s, now is the time for action! Come out for some fun, prizes, food and friends and support the world’s largest ...
Cool Down & Connect - at the Sugarshack Downtown
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for this exciting summer bash! Connect & Cooldown is an exclusive member-only event, perfect for networking in a relaxed format. Enjoy delicious appetizers and beverages from 5:00 P.M. as you connect with business leaders, and enjoy live music ...
Celebrate Rookery Bay’s Sea Turtles in July – Adopt a Nest and Party at Ankrolab on July 31
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
July 1 – 31, 2025: Adopt a Rookery Bay Sea Turtle Nest at Akrolab Brewing Company, Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center or rookerybay.org/make-a-difference and receive 20% off your tab at Ankrolab (one time). Support sea turtle conservation and ...
Marine Science Summer Camp – Student Institute for Marine Science - Behind the Scenes of the Reserve
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Be a Marine Scientist this summer with Rookery Bay Research Reserve! Join Rookery Bay Research Reserve for a perfect marine science camp for 7th to 10th grade students who want to get hands-on with marine life and learn from real scientists. This ...
Mighty Mussels Spirit Night
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a night of baseball, friends and pups! The Mighty Mussels will be hosting the Alzheimer's Association for Non-Profit Night, and it is also Bark in the Park night, so bring your furry friends!
Rookery Bay Art Gallery Exhibits - Through the Lens of Nature: A Celebration of Flora, Fauna and Culture
“Through the Lens of Nature: A Celebration of Flora, Fauna and Culture” - Presented by the local artist group Collective 5, this mixed media exhibit features the work of Giampaolo Curreri, Lin Nesdale, Jody Futteman, Peggy Keigley, and Lisett Lloren, ...
Rookery Bay Art Reception - “Through the Lens of Nature: A Celebration of Flora, Fauna and Culture”
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Presented by the local artist group Collective 5, this mixed media exhibit features the work of Giampaolo Curreri, Lin Nesdale, Jody Futteman, Peggy Keigley, and Lisett Lloren, offering a rich tapestry of art inspired by nature and local culture.
“Drawing from Music” – A Family Friendly Art Experience
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Taught by Anthe Capitan-Valais, an award-winning visual artist, this workshop offers an engaging multimedia art experience for all ages as well as for families to do together. “Drawing from Music” brings the joy of art to the Rookery Bay community and ...
Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
If you want to get the best pictures possible and a true understanding of your camera’s features, this camera workshop is for you. The class covers the essentials of your digital camera. You will learn how to use your camera's shutter, aperture, ISO ...
Fun Time Academy 5K Labor Day Run and Walk
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a fun and family-friendly morning at the annual 5K Labor Day Run and Walk hosted by Gulf Coast Runners at Baker Park! This community event supports Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, with a portion of registration proceeds directly ...
Naples Invitational: A Biennial Survey of Local Contemporary Art
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Naples Invitational is a biennial exhibition that showcases the work of contemporary artists with strong ties to the Naples community. Featuring over 50 thoughtfully selected artworks, the exhibition highlights artistic excellence, cultural ...
Tea for Two
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ladies, this September 25th plan to usher in the Fall season with Africa 6000 International and a fun "Tea for Two" at Brambles Tea House on Fifth Avenue South in Naples. The first ticket is for you, and the second ticket provides clean water ...
SCORE Naples BizPitch Challenge
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SCORE Naples is thrilled to announce the BizPitch Challenge , a first-of-its-kind live pitch competition in Collier and Lee Counties, designed to fuel the dreams of local entrepreneurs. Set to take place on September 27, 2025 , this exciting ...
SES School Golf Benefit Tournament
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School will host its annual Golf Benefit Tournament! Please join us for a fun day of golf at a beautiful course with proceeds benefiting our students. Shotgun start, scramble format. $175 ...
Aqua Ball - Wings on the Water
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Aqua Ball is our annual fundraiser created to have fun, to educate, and to raise funds for drowning prevention. Dinner, drinks, dancing, silent and live auctions and the presentation of the Life Saver Drowning Prevention Award will be ...
Aqua Ball - Wings on the Water
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Aqua Ball is our major annual fundraiser created to have fun, to educate and to raise funds for swim scholarships, door alarms and Stewie the Duck who teaches children to Never Swim Alone. Aqua Ball includes dinner, drinks, dancing, silent and ...
2025 Chamber Gallagher Golf Classic
7:15 AM - 2:00 PM
The 2025 Chamber Golf Classic will be hosted on Friday, October 3 and supports the efforts of the organization to serve as a connector, advocate and leader for the community of Collier County. The annual golf tournament is a long-standing tradition...
Author Spotlight Event with Sarah Penner
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sarah Penner is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of three historical novels featuring magic and mystery. Her most recent release is The Amalfi Curse , which Booklist calls “a mystical page-turner that will leave ...
3rd Annual Southwest Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Fishing Tournament
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Calling all anglers! The Southwest Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (SWFAEP) is hosting our 3rd Annual SWFL Slam Fishing Tournament in October! We are excited to open this event to those who are interested in registering for this ...
YMCA's Chipping In To Change Lives Golf Tournament
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Drive your support forward! Join us for the YMCA's annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful JW Marriott Rookery Golf Course . Enjoy a fantastic day on the green while making a real difference in your community. Date: Saturday, ...
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 Leadership Collier Foundation Celebration Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
On behalf of the Leadership Collier Foundation's Advisory Council, please save the date for the LCF Celebration Luncheon honoring the 2025 Leadership Legacy Award Recipients and highlighting the foundation's growing body of work in ...
Working Together Disability Symposium and Job Fair
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Disability Symposium for business owners and HR professionals. $25 per person Panel experts discuss how to engage and interview people with disabilities, they will dispel myths and share the benefits of an inclusive ...
✂️Ribbon Cutting for Reset Wellness on Tuesday, October 21st at 4:00pm
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CME Group Tour Championship
The CME Group Tour Championship is the season-ending event on the LPGA Tour, taking place November 20–23, 2025 at the stunning Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida. The top 60 LPGA players will compete for a record-breaking $11 million purse, making it ...
CME Group Tour Championship Women's Leadership Day
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The CME Group Tour Championship Women’s Leadership Day, presented by Acumatica, is a full day of connection, conversation, and championship golf. Join us for an opportunity to experience the LPGA’s season-ending event while networking with other ...
Art in the Park
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Naples Art Institute’s Art in the Park is a celebrated, juried outdoor art fair held seasonally at Cambier Park. First launched in 1957—the region’s original outdoor art show—it continues to highlight local and regional creativity in a family-friendly ...
Carmen
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
A full scale grand production of Bizet’s Carmen, were freedom and jealousy clash in music’s most passionate tale. Set in the sun-drenched streets of Seville, this bold production honors Bizet’s original vision with rich Spanish scenery, ...
In the Voice of Shakespeare
7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
A captivating musical journey through Shakespeare’s world, featuring musical selections inspired by his most beloved works including Othello, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliette, and Falstaff.
Opera to Broadway
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
A lively concert blending opera and Broadway hits with a Shakespearean twist—from The Merry Wives of Windsor to West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate, and more.
Songs of Love Concert
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us at the Innovation Hotel atrium for a romantic evening of beloved arias, duets, and Broadway love songs performed by a versatile operatic quartet.
Style & Song
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy a luncheon with light entertainment performed by the men of Gulfshore Opera and a Kay’s on the Beach style show at Grey Oaks Country Club.
Porgy and Bess highlights, by George Gershwin
7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Porgy and Bess seek harmony in this gritty and spirited ‘folk opera’. Gershwin infuses a wonderful operatic score with influences of jazz, gospel, and blues in an abbreviated telling of the unshakeable love between Porgy, a crippled beggar, and ...
Porgy and Bess highlights, by George Gershwin
4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Porgy and Bess seek harmony in this gritty and spirited ‘folk opera’. Gershwin infuses a wonderful operatic score with influences of jazz, gospel, and blues in an abbreviated telling of the unshakeable love between Porgy, a crippled beggar, and ...
GO Divas Concert & Dinner
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
GO Divas bring a vibrant concert of female pop classics from the '60s to the '90s to the gardens of the Club at the Strand. Guests will enjoy a savory, three-course Italian dinner in an unforgettable alfresco setting. (Ballroom if it rains)