Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita Springs: Holiday stroll, bossa nova, comedy

Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
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5. Don't forget to see the Night Lights

The Naples Botanical Garden's Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden runs through early January.
The Naples Botanical Garden's Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden runs through early January.

Naples Botanical Garden's Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden run through Jan. 7 at various times. More at 239-643-7275 or naplesgarden.org.

4. Savor some bossa nova in Bonita Springs

Rose Max and Ramatis perform in Bonita Springs.
Rose Max and Ramatis perform in Bonita Springs.

Brazilian bossa nova singer-songwriter Rose Max performs with guitarist-producer Ramatis at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22. $35. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org

3. Still time to enjoy some holiday 'Magic'

“Magic of Lights” continues at the Collier County Fairgrounds.
“Magic of Lights” continues at the Collier County Fairgrounds.

“Magic of Lights” continues 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday through New Year's Eve. Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave. NE, Naples. A new, drive-through, holiday-themed display with dozens of displays, illuminated canopies and digital animation. Ticket prices per vehicle are $35 Monday-Thursday and $40 Friday-Sunday through Dec. 31. magicoflights.com.

2. Bryan Callen brings gift of laughter to Naples

Actor ("The Hangover") and comedian Bryan Callen performs standup at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22; and 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

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1. Holiday Stroll offers fun night in Bonita Springs

Riverside Park decorated with a giant holiday tree and others wrapped in white lights.
Riverside Park decorated with a giant holiday tree and others wrapped in white lights.

The Holiday Stroll continues in Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Enjoy lights, nightly music and more from dusk to 9 p.m. through Jan. 1. Free. 239-949-6262

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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