What: Teddy Bear Tea with Santa
When: Sunday-Wednesday, Dec. 20-23 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton in Naples; 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, FL 34108
Admission: $59
Fully oversized teddy bears and aromatic teas fill the beach resort’s Lobby Lounge during our annual Teddy Bear Tea. A storyteller will read favorite children’s tales, while the youngsters enjoy hot chocolate, sweet treats and a special visit from Saint Nick.
More information: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Naples/Reservations/Packages/Detail/Teddy-Bear-Tea-Santa-Day.htm.
What: Carols Under the Stars
When: Sunday, Dec. 20 from 6:30-8:00 P.M.
Where: Estero Community Rec Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928
Admission: Free
Enjoy an evening filled with laughter, songs, skits, plenty of hot chocolate, & fresh baked cookies. It’s the fourth annual Carols Under the Stars hosted by New Day Christian Church. This annual event will take place at the outdoor amphitheater of the Estero Recreation center and will feature your favorite holiday songs along with the traditional carols of the season.
The event is free but all those who attend are asked to bring a canned good(s) to help out our neighbors in need which will be distributed through the Interfaith Care Givers of SW Fl. So grab your jacket (it’s usually cool) your lawn chair, or a blanket to sit on, and join several hundred of your closest neighbors for a night out under the stars, Florida style.
More information: http://www.newday.cc/calendars/events.html
What: Southwest Florida Symphony’s Holiday Pops concert
When: Monday, Dec. 21 from 7:30-9:30 P.M.
Where: Shell Point Retirement Community Village Church, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Admission: $30
The Southwest Florida Symphony’s much-anticipated Holiday Pops concert breathes life into the familiar, joyous sounds of December holiday favorites. Maestro Nir Kabaretti takes the Shell Point stage to conduct the symphony’s Holidays in Paradise. To purchase tickets for $25, visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts, or call (239) 454-2067.
More information: http://www.shellpoint.org/villagechurch/
What: Free Comedy Show
When: Friday, Dec. 25 at 5:00 P.M.
Where: The Laugh-In Comedy Club, 8595 College Parkway # B6, Fort Myers, FL
Admission: $5.00 per year after a 30 day free trial.
Free tickets to the Laugh-In Comedy Café when you join my 40 and over social group of 1,300 members in S.W. Florida. The cost is $5.00 per year after a 30 day free trial. We meet weekly for casual dining, live dance music free movies and more. My website says "singles", but we now include all.
More information: http://laughincomedycafe.com/home/index.htm
What: Southwest Florida Brewery Tours Route 4: Fort Myers Brewing Company
When: Sunday, Dec. 27 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33913
Admission: $45 per person, includes samplings, souvenir pint glass, and tasting journal
This is a great way to see Southwest Florida and experience some great local crafted beer. You will have the opportunity to try multiple amazing craft beers from each of our amazing local breweries during the tour, as well as get a VIP behind the scenes look at what it takes for these Local Craft Breweries to keep producing their delicious beverages to the masses.
Included in the tour is an awesome glass souvenir pint glass, approximately an hour at each of the breweries, and you will sample 2 or 3 different beers at each stop. After the behind the scenes tour of each brewery you will have plenty of time to order another pint, purchase brewery swag, or grab a growler of your new favorite craft beer directly with the brewery! We will happily keep it cold for you in the cooler for the duration of your trip.
More information: Reservations required. For tickets call 239-682-9140 or visit www.swflbrewerytours.com
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