Local Events in and around Punta Gorda Florida !
National Art Exhibition Call to Artists
@ Visual Arts Center
Jul 23 – Dec 15 all-day
12:00 AM
Entry into NAE begins July 10 and continues through midnight on December 15, 2019 All entries must be entered digitally via Juried Art Services at www.juriedartservices.com (use of JAS is free for applicants). https://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=1600 Artist…
Punta Gorda Founder’s Week
@ Punta Gorda, Florida
Dec 1 @ 7:00 AM – Dec 7 @ 8:00 PM
Dec 6 all-day
12:00 AM
Daily viewing of more than 1,000,000 lights and traditional old fashioned Christmas decorations throughout Fishermen’s Village. Daily holiday music/entertainment/events. Free admission/free parking. Continues through December 31st, 2019
The Holiday Market
@ Visual Arts Center
Dec 6 all-day
12:00 AM
For three days in December, the entire Visual Arts Center will be transformed into a Holiday Market! Explore a variety of unique gifts, holiday décor, fine art, pottery, jewelry, textiles and more from more than…
Festival of Lights
@ Fishermen's Village
Dec 6 @ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
10:00 AM
Daily viewing of more than one million lights and holiday themed decorations inside and outside Fishermen’s Village. Free admission, free parking. Enjoy live music, shopping and dining at Punta Gorda’s premiere destination on Charlotte Harbor!
Holly Days Home Tour “Coastal Christmas”
@ First U. Methodist Church
Dec 6 @ 11:00 AM – Dec 7 @ 4:00 PM
Holiday Market
@ Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda
Dec 6 @ 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dec 6 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
3:00 PM
Visit with Santa 3-7 pm today in the third section of Fishermen’s Village. Bring your camera – take home forever memories!
Punta Gorda Tree Lighting
@ Punta Gorda Tree Lighting
Dec 6 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
5:30 PM
Are you looking for the best tree lighting celebration in SWFL? Would your little ones like to meet Santa, Elsa, and Olaf while enjoying live music, food trucks, and bounce houses? Follow our page for…
Gardens Aglow
@ Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Dec 6 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 PM
SEE THE GARDENS IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT! Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights and creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending…
Dec 6 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dec 6 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 PM
King Fisher Fleet Lighted Canal Cruises, sailing daily through December 31st. A Punta Gorda Tradition! Three times nightly. . . call 941 639-0969 for rates and reservations. Or book on line at: https://kingfisherfleet.com/christmas-light-canal-cruise/
The Holiday Market
@ Visual Arts Center
Dec 7 all-day
12:00 AM
For three days in December, the entire Visual Arts Center will be transformed into a Holiday Market! Explore a variety of unique gifts, holiday décor, fine art, pottery, jewelry, textiles and more from more than…
American Legion Outdoor Market
@ American Legion Outdoor Market
Dec 7 @ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
8:00 AM
AVON, PLANTS, PRODUCE, FISHING TACKLE, JEWELRY, BOOKS, more…..& BREAKFAST Served to Public
Downtown Punta Gorda Farmers Market
@ Punta Gorda Farmers Market
Dec 7 @ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
8:00 AM
EVERY SATURDAY 8 AM till noon (Summer Season) Taylor St., across from the Historic Charlotte County Courthouse General Information Contact: (941) 391-4856 EMAIL US MAP Award Winning! Voted the best small market in Florida and…
Downtown Punta Gorda Farmers Market
@ Punta Gorda Farmers Market
Dec 7 @ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
8:00 AM
EVERY SATURDAY 8 AM till noon (Summer Season) Taylor St., across from the Historic Charlotte County Courthouse General Information Contact: (941) 391-4856 EMAIL US MAP Award Winning! Voted the best small market in Florida and…
Festival of Lights
@ Fishermen's Village
Dec 7 @ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
10:00 AM
Daily viewing of more than one million lights and holiday themed decorations inside and outside Fishermen’s Village. Free admission, free parking. Enjoy live music, shopping and dining at Punta Gorda’s premiere destination on Charlotte Harbor!
Dec 7 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Punta Gorda Family Fun Day
@ Punta Gorda Police Department
Dec 7 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
11:00 AM
The city of Punta Gorda would like to invite you to our Punta Gorda Family Fun Day. It is a FREE event so come with your family and enjoy the day. There will be members…
Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
12:00 PM
Enjoy steel drum, vocals and ukulele with The Island Sounds of Jimmy G, 12 noon-4 pm today in the Village Courtyard overlooking beautiful Charlotte Harbor!
Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
12:00 PM
Come visit the Grinch 12 noon-3 pm today as he makes his way through the Village checking out our Festival of Lights! Bring your camera to capture the fun!
Dec 7 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1:00 PM
1-5 pm today in the third section of Fishermen’s Village. Bring your camera – take home forever memories!
Gardens Aglow
@ Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Dec 7 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 PM
SEE THE GARDENS IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT! Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights and creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending…
Holiday Dance and Street Party
@ 226 Taylor Rd
Dec 7 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dec 7 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Library Comedy Club Show
@ Four Points by Sheraton - Punta Gorda Harborside
Dec 7 @ 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM
7:30 PM
Saturday… December 7th 2019 Showtime – 7:30 pm – Doors Open 6:30 pm Headlining – Michael Panzeca Featuring – Ward Smith Special Guest – Dan Gierlach Reservations Requested: 305 343-2930 / degame@att.net Admission: $10.00 Reserved…
The Holiday Market
@ Visual Arts Center
Dec 8 all-day
12:00 AM
For three days in December, the entire Visual Arts Center will be transformed into a Holiday Market! Explore a variety of unique gifts, holiday décor, fine art, pottery, jewelry, textiles and more from more than…
Sunday Morning Wake-Up Run or Walk with The Foot Landing
@ Gilchrist Park Pavilion
Dec 8 @ 6:50 AM – 9:00 AM
American Legion Outdoor Market
@ American Legion Outdoor Market
Dec 8 @ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
8:00 AM
AVON, PLANTS, PRODUCE, FISHING TACKLE, JEWELRY, BOOKS, more…..& BREAKFAST Served to Public