Illustration of a small snowy Christmas market stall with a figure holding a cocoa mug, a snowman and a decorated tree (Christmas on Third)
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Christmas on Third

The Naples Tree Lighting officially marks the kickoff of the holiday season. Third Street South closes to vehicle traffic for a festive evening of community celebration.

Mon, Nov 23, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

6–9 PM.

Neighborhood

Third Street South

Pets

Leashed pets are welcome at Santa Paws on Saturday, December 12, for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Location

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Third Street South · Naples, FL 34102 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and local holiday celebrators

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • During Thanksgiving week, come early for dinner or holiday shopping, then stay for the live music and the nightly snowfall on Third Street South.
  • Don't go on Thanksgiving Day itself, because there's no programming that night during the Tuesday-through-Saturday festival week.
  • Have kids pick up a Letter to Santa at a participating shop and post it at Fleischmann Plaza or Santa's Workshop near Sea Salt.
  • Bring your pet on a leash to Santa Paws on December 12 for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus taken by the PawTographers.
  • Coming from I-75, take exit 105 at Golden Gate Parkway, head west to Goodlette-Frank Road, then south to Central Avenue and Third Street South.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Nightly snowfall and live music from Tuesday through Saturday starting Thanksgiving week, with no programming on Thanksgiving Day.
  • New this year: Letters to Santa, available at participating shops from November 25 to December 23, with one child chosen for a special surprise.
  • Santa Paws on Saturday, December 12: photos of leashed pets with Santa and Mrs. Claus near Sea Salt.

Links & Contact

Run by Neapolitan Enterprises

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at the tree lighting?

The tree lighting is the official start of the holiday season on Third Street South. The street closes to traffic for an evening of holiday celebration.

Is there really snow?

Yes. Starting Thanksgiving week, there's snowfall every evening from Tuesday through Saturday, along with live music. There's no programming on Thanksgiving Day.

What's new this year?

Third Street South is now a North Pole Delivery District. Kids can pick up an official Letter to Santa at participating shops from November 25 to December 23. They can drop it in Santa's mailbox at Fleischmann Plaza near Gattle's or at Santa's Workshop near Sea Salt. Santa's Elves will pick one child to get a special surprise.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, for Santa Paws on Saturday, December 12. Leashed pets can have their photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus near Sea Salt, and the PawTographers will be there to take them.

How do I get there from I-75?

Take exit 105 at Golden Gate Parkway and head west to Goodlette-Frank Road. Turn left and go south to Central Avenue, then turn right and cross US 41. Turn left onto Third Street South.

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