Naples Events
Naples runs on a season. From the November-to-April high season of art fairs and festivals to the Fourth of July fireworks over the Gulf, here's the calendar worth planning a trip around, plus what's on this very weekend.
Updated June 2026
Naples runs on a season. From roughly November through April, when the snowbirds are back and the humidity has finally let go, the calendar fills up: art fairs spill across Fifth Avenue South, the wine flows for charity, and the streets light up for the holidays. Come summer the crowds thin and the heat climbs, but the town never goes fully quiet, the Fourth of July fireworks over the Gulf and the start of stone crab season keep the off months on the map.
This is our running guide to the marquee annual events worth planning a trip around, plus the weekly draws that fill an ordinary evening. Dates shift a little year to year, so we list the season and tell you where to confirm. For what's happening the very weekend you're reading this, jump to our auto-updating This Weekend in Naples page, and if you're still picking your travel dates, our best time to visit guide lays out the trade-offs.
See what's on this weekend
Naples' marquee events
The annual fixtures locals build their calendars around. Exact dates move year to year, so confirm with the organizer before you book.
Recurring draws
No festival on the calendar? These run on a regular rhythm and are easy to drop into any stay.
Where to go next
The streets these events take over are worth a wander any day of the year.
This Weekend in Naples
Our auto-updating pick of what's on right now, from markets to live music to one-off festivals.
Fifth Avenue South
The palm-lined main street where the art fairs and Evenings on Fifth take over the sidewalks.
Third Street South
Home of the Saturday farmers market and the month-long Christmas on Third celebration.
Best Time to Visit
Season versus summer, crowds versus quiet, and how the events calendar maps onto the weather.
Stay for the season
Common questions
When is Naples' event season?
The high season runs roughly from November through April, when the weather is dry and mild and the snowbirds are back. That's when most of the marquee art fairs, festivals and charity events land. Summer is quieter and hotter, but still hosts the Fourth of July fireworks and the late-October start of stone crab season.
What are the biggest annual events in Naples?
The headliners are the Naples Winter Wine Festival (late January), the Naples National Art Fair at Cambier Park (February), the Naples Downtown Art Fair near Fifth Avenue South (March), Fourth of July fireworks over the Gulf, the Stone Crab Festival at Tin City (late October), and Christmas on Third (December). Exact dates shift each year, so confirm with the organizer.
Are Naples' festivals free?
Most of the street festivals, the two big art fairs, the Stone Crab Festival, the Fourth of July fireworks and Christmas on Third, are free to attend, though you'll pay for food, art and parking. The Naples Winter Wine Festival is a ticketed charity event rather than a public fair.
Where can I see Fourth of July fireworks in Naples?
The fireworks are launched from a barge in the Gulf just north of the Naples Pier after dark, so you can watch from anywhere along the beach. Lowdermilk Park and the sand near the Pier are popular spots. Because Naples faces west onto the Gulf of Mexico, the bursts reflect off the water. Note that the Naples Pier itself was badly damaged by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and is being rebuilt, with only a short section open during construction, so plan to watch from the beach and check the City of Naples for current Pier status. Parking is limited, so arrive early or walk in.
When is stone crab season in Naples?
Florida stone crab season runs roughly from mid-October to early May. The Naples Stone Crab Festival at Tin City in late October marks the kickoff, and you'll find fresh claws on local menus throughout the season. See our stone crab and seafood guide for where to eat them.
How do I find out what's happening this weekend in Naples?
Check our auto-updating This Weekend in Naples page for current markets, live music and one-off events. For the annual festivals listed here, always confirm the exact dates and hours with the official organizer, since they move year to year.