Cape Coral Holiday Festival of Lights
Visitors can take pictures with Santa, ride the Snow Drift Slide, and see a Real Transforming Car. Younger children can enjoy the Tiny Tots Train around Snowcap Square during an evening of holiday festivities on the Parkway.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
All attractions are free to the public.
Hours
4-10 PM.
Parking
Parking is available at Big John’s, Iguana Mia Parking Lot, Club Square, and other public parking. Parking is at your own risk; watch for tow zones in the South Cape area.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Watch for tow zones in the South Cape when you park, because the parking lots around the festival are at your own risk.
- Plan a route that avoids Cape Coral Parkway between Coronado and Del Prado, which is closed all day for the festival.
- Bring the little ones to the Tiny Tots Train around Snowcap Square, which is free like every other attraction.
- Have your camera ready for the free pictures with Santa, which are one of the festival's main attractions.
Links & Contact
Run by Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
Get your picture taken with Santa, ride the Snow Drift Slide, see the Real Transforming Car, and put little ones on the Tiny Tots Train around Snowcap Square. All attractions are free.
Who is the festival for?
It's a family event, and the community has been holding it for more than 40 years.
Where can I park?
Park at Big John's, the Iguana Mia lot, Club Square or other public parking. You park at your own risk, so watch for tow zones in the South Cape.
Are any roads closed?
Yes. Cape Coral Parkway is closed between Coronado and Del Prado from early on December 5 until the early hours of December 6.
How can I get involved?
You can volunteer, donate or become a sponsor through the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, which runs the festival.
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