Neapolitan Family Magazine

11/23/2025

Collier County’s beloved pre-Thanksgiving tradition, The Farm-City BBQ, is back for its 68th year! This cherished gathering of food, fellowship, and purpose will bring together thousands of attendees from the business community, elected officials, and neighbors – donned in cowboy hats, jeans, and boots – on November 26, 2025, at 11:30 am at the Collier County Fairgrounds.

What began decades ago as a simple gesture of support between local farmers and business leaders has grown into an opportunity for leaders from the county's coastal and interior regions to feast on locally grown food, give thanks for a thriving community, and support the next generation of youth on the day before Thanksgiving.

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11/23/2025

What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole Jazz up your traditional sweet potato casserole with some nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, walnuts and crunchy cornflakes. The holidays never tasted sweeter! For more holiday recipes, go to culinary.net. Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole • 5-6 sweet potatoes, mashed• 1/...

11/20/2025

Artis—Naples invites the community for a free day of art, music, and hands-on fun. Celebrate the season with Little Women: The Musical, a heartwarming story of love, family, and resilience. Plus, don’t miss Grand Illuminations at The Village Shops on November 22, featuring festive fun, Santa photos, and Naples’ tallest tree lighting. Find free or low-cost Thanksgiving meals or ways to give back in Collier and Lee counties. https://mailchi.mp/neafamily.com/november20th-4743634

11/19/2025

Final days for BUG Chase 5K discounted registration!

The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis are buzzing with excitement to bring our running community back to the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium in Fort Myers for the 18th annual race, benefiting the club's BUG (Bring Up Grades) program and other local club-sponsored youth service projects.- https://mailchi.mp/neafamily.com/final-days-for-bug-chase-5k-discounted-registration-4743625

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

Last chance to book your holiday photos with our Neapolitan Family Magazine cover photographer, Monica Alvarez from Photo Studio Naples! Send her a message or book online at photostudionaples.com.

The magic is almost here! ✨ Join us for our 4th Santa’s Enchanting Experience and capture the most precious, authentic photos of your children with Santa.
LAST CALL! 📞 Only a couple of sessions are left, and bookings close in just 48 hours. Don’t miss out on this holiday tradition!
Find the link to book on our website or in our bio.

11/15/2025

Here are some free and low cost Thanksgiving options for your family, as well as ways to donate or volunteer so everyone can celebrate with gratitude and joy.

Find free or low-cost Thanksgiving dinners in Collier and Lee counties and learn how to donate meals or volunteer locally this holiday season.

11/14/2025

If you would prefer to dine out or carry in for your holiday meals, we have several on this list that will be serving up your favorites for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Information in the comments. Feel free to add to the list.

*Our next post will include low-cost and free holiday meals 🙏

11/13/2025

Enjoy the Nature Center on November 15th from 9:30am–4pm, Free Admission Day! Hunting for the best Thanksgiving pies near Naples? From buttery flaky crusts to warm apple-and-spice classics, local bakeries are serving pumpkin, apple, gluten-free, and gourmet pies perfect for any holiday table. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the know. https://mailchi.mp/neafamily.com/november13th-4743621

11/13/2025

🎅🏼🍪📪It's time to have cookies with Santa AND make sure he gets your list in Sunshine Ace Hardware’s annual Letters to Santa program!

Details in the comments!

https://neafamily.com/sunshine-aces-letters-to-santa-and-cookies-with-santa-programs-open-in-southwest-florida-through-november-28/