Celebrate the Season with Parks & Recreation

A December to Remember 

Celebrate the Season with Collier County Parks & Recreation

Collier County Parks & Recreation invites you to dive into a season of festive cheer, family fun, and unforgettable traditions this December! With twinkling tree lightings, snowy adventures, creative crafts, and joyful celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all month long.

Find your perfect holiday activity and make memories to last a lifetime! Pre-registration is required for select events. Visit collierparks.com to register.

Holiday Event Lineup:

Tree Lighting @ Zócalo

Thursday, December 4, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Zócalo, 107 North 1st Street, Immokalee, FL

Cost: Free admission

Join us for our annual Tree lighting at the Immokalee Zocalo Park and pictures with Santa.

A.I.R. Grinch Family Night

Friday, December 5, 2025

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples, FL

Cost: $15 per family (up to 5 per family). Pre-register by November 26.

It just isn’t the holidays without some Grinch cheer! Join us for a night out with the family and a variety of fun Grinch activities, refreshments, music, games, crafts, karaoke, and photos with the Grinch himself! This program is a family event; all abilities are welcome.

For more information, call Ann at (239) 252-4551 or [email protected].

SnowFest 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Boulevard N., Naples, FL

Cost: $8 (Kids 3 and under: Free)

Florida’s very own winter wonderland returns with SnowFest 2025! Activities will include pictures with Santa Claus, a fun holiday bounce land, laser tag, face painting, RC cars, and plenty of food vendors.  Amid twinkling holiday lights and cheer, a special Christmas movie will play on the 40-foot-wide big screen facing the PCSC Great Lawn at 6:30 p.m.  For more information, visit PlayParadiseCoast.com.

Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, December 6, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Immokalee Community Park, 321 North 1st Street, Immokalee, FL

Cost: $5

This event will have you celebrating the holidays with decorating cookies, sweet treats, crafts and pictures with Santa.

Christmas Around the World Parade & Gala

Saturday, December 6, 2025

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Immokalee Sports Complex, 505 Escambia Street., Immokalee, FL

Cost: Free

Celebrate the season with thrilling snow slides, bounce houses, games, food vendors, and festive entertainment.

Christmas Candy House Creations

Friday, December 12, 2025

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Boulevard W., Naples, FL

Cost: $12 (Pre-registration required by December 9)

Kids make some sweet Christmas memories by using an assortment of candy, cookies, and frosting to build their own Christmas Candy House. Everything is included, but your imagination. For more information, call Vineyards Community Park (239) 252-4105.

Cookies & Milk with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL

Cost: $3
Come enjoy cookies and milk with Santa. You must pre-register by December 13, 2025.

Ready for Rudolph Blast

Saturday, December 13, 2025

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples, FL

Cost: $10 (Pre-registration required; Drop-off event)

This holiday-themed kids’ event will feature reindeer games, cookie decorating, and activities, as well as a meet and greet with Santa himself! Parents, please note, this is a DROP OFF only event. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Country Christmas, Live @ The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex

Saturday, December 13, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Boulevard N., Naples, FL

Cost: Free (With a VIP ticket option – see website)

Celebrate the holiday season with some good old country music.  Local fan favorite band – Back Country Boys will be playing from 6-9 p.m. as part of this month’s “Live @ The Cove” music series.  The Cove will be decorated and will have themed drinks and food.  So, grab your boots and best cowboy hat and come down to The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.  For more information, visit PlayParadiseCoast.com.

Cookies with Santa

Friday, December 19, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL

Cost: $4 per child / $1 per adult

Come and enjoy an evening of fun and celebration with cookie decorating, inflatables, music, games, food, and an opportunity to meet Santa in our very own Wonderland!

Grinchmas Family Event

Friday, December 19, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Avenue N.E., Naples, FL

Cost: $7 (Children under 2: Free; Pre-registration required)

Come and enjoy a Grinch-themed night with games, crafts, photos with Santa and the Grinch, and much more. 

Plan Your Holiday Fun Today!

Collier County Parks & Recreation invites you to create cherished memories at these incredible holiday events. For details and registration, visit collierparks.com.