Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita: Food truck and music fest, free concert
There's no shortage of concerts in April, starting with this weekend. REO Speedwagon and Cheap Trick will perform to a packed Hertz Arena, while it's the final free concert for one local band at Cambier Park.
What else is happening? Go to our events calendar. There's plenty of things to do, including plays, farmers markets and more.
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5. REO Speedwagon tour keeps on rolling, right into Hertz Arena
REO Speedwagon with Cheap Trick perform 7:30 p.m. April 6 at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. Few tickets remain. Resale tickets are also available. hertzarena.com
4. Billy Price Band to perform in Bonita Springs
The Billy Price Band will perform from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. $35-$45. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org
3. Head to Naples Flower Show & Garden Market
The Naples Flower Show & Garden Market is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from April 5-6 at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive. The show has become one the largest annual juried flower shows in Florida. This year's "A World of Wonders" show will be an inspiring celebration where guests can enjoy spectacular floral designs, botanical arts, tropical plants, educational displays, floral photo ops. naplesgarden.org
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2. Free band concert in downtown Naples is Sunday
Gulf Coast Big Band: Directed by former U.S. Air Force band leader JR Erb, band will perform a concert of lively jazz TV and movie themes starting at 2 p.m. April 7 at Naples' Cambier Park Bandshell, 755 Eighth Ave. S. Free, bring a chair. The band funds scholarships for local music students, and donations are appreciated. On the program are such familiar tunes as "Mr. Lucky," "The Odd Couple" and "Mannix." gulfcoastbigband.com
1. Food Truck and Music Fest in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs International Food Truck and Music Festival features live music and an array of food trucks will take over the grass field next to The Poker Room, 28001 Old 41 Road, for the weekend. 3-9 p.m. April 5; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. April 6; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 7. Free admission. paragonfestivals.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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