This Week in Naples: Temptations, Ferraris & 200 Cattle Down Main Street 🌴

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This week is stacked. Naples Fashion Week runs through April 4th, Joshua Bell is bringing his Stradivarius to Artis—Naples, and someone is driving 200 cattle down Main Street in Immokalee. Let's get into it.

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March 27 – April 4 | Various Venues

Naples Fashion Week isn't just runway shows — it's a week-long collision of fashion, art, exotic cars, and charity.

This Saturday: Paws by the Bay Luncheon & Runway Show at Ce Soir on the bayfront ($258.75, benefits Patty Baker Humane Society)

Next Wednesday: Art, Fashion & Philanthropy Runway Show — where international couture designers meet charitable giving

The Grand Finale (April 4): Fashion & Ferraris at Naples Jet Center. A 120-foot runway. Couture from Carlos Merchan and Rosita Hurtado. Actual Ferraris. At a private jet center. If one event screams "Naples," it's this one.

👉 Full schedule & tickets
Benefits The Shelter for Abused Women & Children and the Patty Baker Humane Society

Saturday, March 28 · 8:00 PM · Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

Two of Motown's greatest acts on one stage. "My Girl" and "I Can't Help Myself" — live. If you grew up on this music, you already know. Tickets: $141–$158

Through March 29 · Artis—Naples, Hayes Hall

Created with Neil Diamond himself, this Broadway touring production is leaving town Sunday. If you haven't seen it, this is it. Tickets from $50

April 2–4 · 7:30 PM · Artis—Naples, Hayes Hall

World-renowned violinist Joshua Bell joins the Naples Philharmonic under conductor Alexander Shelley. His 1713 Stradivarius is worth hearing in Hayes Hall's acoustics. Prelude talk at 6:30 PM. Tickets: $29–$78

Saturday, March 28 · 1:00 PM · Norris Center

Naples' premier jazz ensemble in an afternoon set downtown. Intimate venue, top-tier musicians. Benefits local music education. Typically $25–$35

Saturday, March 28 · 2:00 PM · Naples Botanical Garden

Blues, funk, and rock surrounded by 170 acres of gardens. Grab a bench, bring a hat. Included with Garden admission ($25)

Sunday, March 29 · 4:00 PM · Saint William Catholic Church

Professional soloists and orchestra perform this Easter season masterpiece in one of Pelican Bay's most beautiful churches.

Saturday, March 28 · 12:00 PM · Ave Maria Town Center

Live music, food vendors, a car show, and a farmers market — all anchored by margaritas and tacos. It's a drive to Ave Maria, but the festival atmosphere is worth it. Entry: ~$10–$20

Saturday, March 28 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Ce Soir, 492 Bayfront Pl

A fashion runway show WITH a three-course luncheon on the bayfront. Benefits the Patty Baker Humane Society. $258.75

Daily · Departures from Port-O-Call Way

Lunch cruises or sunset dinner cruises on Naples Bay and the Gulf. The food is solid, the views are better. Book ahead — they fill up in season. Lunch ~$65 · Dinner ~$80

Every Tuesday · East Naples

Intimate prix-fixe dinner with optional wine pairings. Not a chain, not a scene — a proper dining experience for people who take food seriously. Reservations required. $85–$125

Every Saturday · 7:30 AM – Noon · Third Street South

The Saturday morning ritual. Gourmet foods, artisan vendors, live music, and the best people-watching in Naples. Free to stroll.

Saturday, March 28 · 7:30 AM · Artis—Naples / Pelican Bay

Award-winning charity run through scenic Pelican Bay. Also offers a 5K. Benefits Naples Philharmonic youth education. The course is gorgeous. $35–$45

Saturday, March 28 · 12:00 PM · The Club at Olde Cypress

Sporting clay event at one of Naples' premier private clubs. Benefits Amber's Antibodies cancer charity. Country club setting, competitive shooting, good cause.

April 11–18 · East Naples Community Park

The world's biggest pickleball event turns 10 this year — 3,450 athletes from 40 countries. If you play (or want to watch the best), mark your calendar now. General admission tickets available

Registration closes March 31 · Naples National Golf Club

One of Southwest Florida's most prestigious amateur golf invitationals, running since 1996. If you've got the game, apply now.

Through April 4 · Naples Art Institute, Watson Gallery

Major exhibition of the Spanish surrealist master closes next Saturday. If you've been meaning to go, this is your last chance. Gallery admission: ~$10–$15

Opens April 1 · The Naples Players, Price Studio Theater

Shirley Lauro's powerful drama about six women who served as nurses in Vietnam. The Naples Players are consistently excellent in their studio space. Tickets: $55–$57 (subscribers: $42–$46)

Opens March 31 · Marco Island Historical Museum

Legendary Florida photographer Clyde Butcher's large-format black-and-white landscapes. His work captures wild Florida like nobody else. Free admission

Ongoing through June · 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd

If you haven't visited the Baker Museum lately, the current exhibition lineup is worth the trip. World-class modern and contemporary art in a beautiful space. $10–$20 (free for members)

Saturday, March 28 · 4:30 PM · 701 5th Ave S

$10 gets you into an interactive improv session. Beginner-friendly, genuinely fun. A different kind of Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, April 4 · 7:00 PM · Naples Jet Center

A 120-foot couture runway surrounded by Ferraris — at a private jet center. This is the grand finale of Naples Fashion Week and it is exactly as over-the-top as it sounds. Partnership with Ferrari of Naples. Individual tickets available

Friday, April 3 · NFW Collective, 375 5th Ave S

Meet international couture designers Carlos Merchan and Rosita Hurtado before the big show. VIP pass holders.

Saturday, March 28 · 12:00 PM · Ave Maria Town Center

Car show alongside the food festival in Ave Maria. Casual, community-oriented, free with festival entry.

Monthly at Mercato · Next date ~April 19

~400 cars on display, thousands of spectators, different charity each month. VIP parking: $50 donation. Free to attend. carsandcoffee239.com

Multiple dates · Rookery Bay Reserve, 300 Tower Rd

Guided kayak tours through 110,000 acres of pristine mangrove estuary. A naturalist paddles with you, pointing out dolphins, manatees, osprey, and roseate spoonbills. This is the real Florida. $50–$75 (includes equipment and admission)

Daily from Tin City · 1200 5th Ave S

Dolphin sightings are practically guaranteed this time of year. The sunset cruises from Tin City are hard to beat for a relaxed evening on the water. From ~$45

Daily from Port-O-Call Way

Naples Bay and Gulf sightseeing, lunch cruises, sunset dinner cruises. Book ahead in season. From $45 (sightseeing) to $80 (dinner)

Daily from Tin City · 1200 5th Ave S

Half-day deep sea or bay fishing, plus sightseeing options. From ~$40 (sightseeing) to ~$70 (fishing)

Saturday, March 28 · 9:00 AM · Cambier Park

A symbolic release of butterflies honoring loved ones, held in downtown Naples' most beautiful park. One of the most meaningful events of the year. Donation-based

Saturday, March 28 · 12:00 PM · The Club at Olde Cypress

Sporting clay event benefiting Amber's Antibodies cancer charity. Upscale country club setting with a competitive edge.

March 28 – April 4 · Various Venues

Every Fashion Week event benefits either The Shelter for Abused Women & Children or the Patty Baker Humane Society. The Paws by the Bay Luncheon (March 28, $258.75) and Fashion & Ferraris Grand Finale (April 4) are the headliners.

Saturday, March 28 · 7:30 AM · Artis—Naples

Run (or walk) through Pelican Bay while supporting Naples Philharmonic youth education. 5K option available. $35–$45

Saturday, March 28 · 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Roberts Ranch, Immokalee

200 head of cattle driven down Main Street. Storytelling, roping demonstrations, alligator wrestling, and a look at old Florida that's disappearing fast. This is unlike anything else on the calendar. Free

Saturday, March 28 · 9:00 AM · Cambier Park

Hundreds of butterflies released in a peaceful morning ceremony at Cambier Park. Beautiful and moving.

Open daily · 4820 Bayshore Dr

170 acres at peak spring bloom. The ChromaFlora exhibition is on now. Music in the Garden with Kelly Neff on Saturday at 2 PM. $25 admission

Open Tue–Sat · 300 Tower Rd

Boardwalk trails through pristine mangrove forest, nature exhibits, and guided kayak tours. One of the most underrated outdoor experiences in Collier County. $8 admission; kayak tours extra

Open daily · 4820 Bayshore Dr

Peak bloom is here. The ChromaFlora exhibition celebrates color through the garden's 170 acres. If you're a plant person, this is your week. $25 admission (members free)

Every Tuesday through April 14 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Free trolley tours of the planned community — model homes, architecture, landscaping ideas. Departs hourly from the Welcome Center. Free

Every Saturday · 7:30 AM – Noon

Garden plants, herbs, artisan crafts alongside food vendors. If you need new additions for the garden, start here.

7:30 AM — 10K Run for Music (Artis—Naples)
7:30 AM — Immokalee Cattle Drive (Roberts Ranch)
9:00 AM — Butterfly Release (Cambier Park)
11:00 AM — Paws by the Bay Luncheon (Ce Soir)
12:00 PM — Margarita & Taco Festival (Ave Maria)
12:00 PM — Sporting for a Cure (Olde Cypress)
1:00 PM — Jazz Masters Concert (Norris Center)
2:00 PM — Music in the Garden (Botanical Garden)
4:30 PM — Drop-In Improv (Naples Players)
8:00 PM — Temptations & Four Tops (Seminole Casino)

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