Top 5 things to do this weekend: July 4th fun, comedy, concert
It's the week of July Fourth, and some celebrations are after Thursday, the national holiday.
What else is happening? Go to our events calendar. There's plenty of things to do, including farmers markets and more.
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5. Enjoy comedy of Steve Trevino in Naples
Comedian Steve Trevino performs standup at 6 and 8 p.m. July 6 and 5 and 7 p.m. July 7. Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
4. Star Spangled Bonita is Thursday
The annual Star Spangled Bonita from 5-10 p.m. Thursday features a 48-minute drone, fireworks and a laser-light show. Also savor food, watch an ice-cream-eating contest and hear live music. Drone, fireworks and laser-light show starts at dusk. Free. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. 949-6262 or cityofbonitasprings.org
3. Hear bluesman Albert Castiglia in Bonita Springs
Albert Castiglia hails from South Florida and brings his brand of the blues to Bonita Springs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5. $35-$45. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road. (239) 495-8989 or artsbonita.org
2. Tasting the Tropics at Naples Botanical Garden
The Tasting the Tropics festival allows visitors to sample tropical fruits from around the world. It's from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 6, and is included with the cost of admission to the Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Tours are $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Tickets are available through naplesgarden.org.
4th of July week is here: Where to find fireworks, parades in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita
1. Drone show to light up July Fourth festivities July 6
If you missed out on Independence Day fun, fear not. Head to Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, on Saturday for Drones in Paradise. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., with bounce houses, laser tag, face painting and more. At 9 p.m. hundreds of drones will take to the sky in a light show with a variety of colors and shapes, set to patriotic music. Free parking and admission. playparadisecoast.com.
Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter and on X (formerly Twitter) @NDN_dosborn.
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