Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita: Night Lights, Handel's 'Messiah'

Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
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5. Gary Owen brings standup to Naples

Comedian Gary Owen performs this weekend at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples.
Comedian Gary Owen performs this weekend at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples.

Comedian Gary Owen performs standup at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $35 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

4. Hear Handel's "Messiah" in Naples, Bonita Springs

Alexander Shelley conducting the Naples Philharmonic at Artis—Naples.
Alexander Shelley conducting the Naples Philharmonic at Artis—Naples.

The Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Chorus performs Handel's "Messiah" at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at Artis-Naples and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road. Ticket and more information at artisnaples.org.

3. Enjoy Palm Cottage tour in Old Naples

Palm Cottage, shown here ready for holiday tours, will be on a fully residential-scale block after the Naples Historical Society bought the house next door.
Palm Cottage, shown here ready for holiday tours, will be on a fully residential-scale block after the Naples Historical Society bought the house next door.

Palm Cottage, the oldest house in Naples, is open. Self-guided tours available with docents on hand to answer questions. No RSVP needed. A seven-month project helped restore the 1895 building after Hurricane Ian roared through Southwest Florida on Sept 28, 2022. More at NaplesHistoricalSociety.org or 239-261-8164.

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2. 'Magic of Lights' is back at Collier fairgrounds

"Magic of Lights" returns to Collier County this holiday season.
"Magic of Lights" returns to Collier County this holiday season.

“Magic of Lights” returns for a second year. It's from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. It runs through Dec. 31, at Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave. NE, Naples. Drive-through, holiday-themed display with dozens of displays, illuminated canopies and digital animation. Ticket prices per vehicle are $30 Monday-Thursday and $35 Friday-Sunday. tickets magicoflights.com.

1. Night Lights in the Garden opens Friday

Night Lights in the Garden returns to Naples Botanical Garden this holiday season.
Night Lights in the Garden returns to Naples Botanical Garden this holiday season.

Celebrate the season by starting with the Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden. The annual event at Naples Botanical Garden that opens Friday, Nov. 24, features a tropical stroll among thousands of lights illuminating the Garden’s world-class botanical landscapes. Also treats and drinks available for purchase from Fogg Café and Johnsonville Brat grilling stations and Dutchkinz, available select nights. Visit naplesgarden.org for prices and more.

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter and on Twitter @NDN_dosborn.

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