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.
What to Expect
Third Street South closes to traffic for an evening holiday celebration.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Third Street South
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Neapolitan Enterprises
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday celebrators
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6–9 PM.
- Pets: Leashed pets are welcome at Santa Paws on Saturday, December 12, for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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.
Quick Actions
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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