Average temperatures in our area for the month of Dec are 76 in the day and 55 in the evening. Beautiful weather for outdoor activities but leaves a little to be desired when trying to get into the holiday spirit. Our locals can help evoke the Christmas spirit in our visitors and locals alike by hosting events all over our area throughout the month of December. Here are some to keep the family festivities being held through the holiday season.
Festival of Trees ~ Nov 26th – Dec. 4th
This beautiful holiday showcase features dazzlingly decorated trees, elaborate wreaths, a children’s holiday workshop, breakfast with Santa, and a Ties and Trees Gala to wrap up this event.
54th Annual Holiday House ~ Dec 3rd
For the 54th year, the Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club will bring holiday cheer to downtown Fort Myers by decorating two historic homes – Burroughs and Langford-Kingston homes. Holiday House 2010 – Christmas Through the Eye’s of a Child –
The Imaginarium Annual Holiday Land Family Fun Event. ~ Dec
11th
The Imaginarium offers festive family fun with holiday flair, decorated for the season with twinkling lights; the Holiday Land is guaranteed to be fun for all! The young and young-at-heart will enjoy visiting with Santa, posing for Christmas card photos, festive
face painting, creating shrink-magic ornaments and other activities exploring winter holidays around the world!
24th Annual Christmas Boat Parade ~Dec 4th
The spectacular event gets larger every year amazing boats decorated with holiday decorations and lights that can be seen nearly from space. Santa and Mrs. Clause will also join the festivities kicking off the parade by leading the boats from the Pink Shell Beach Resort to parades final destination the Matanzas Pass.
Christmas Luminary Trail Open House ~ Dec 4th & 5t h
This popular event draws visitors from all over the world as they join local residents to celebrate the season. Three miles of luminary candles line Periwinkle Way on Sanibel and Captiva Island Businesses are decorated for the holidays with 2000 candles illuminating
the island pathways, storefronts and homes.
35 Annual Holiday Nights at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates ~ Dec 9th -Jan 1st
One of the must see events of our area! This year the estate will showcase their new lights and decorations that blanket the entire grounds. The Edison Botanic Lab and Estates Museum will be open every evening with special exhibits as well as nightly holiday performances by area students and groups. Events include the Estates
annual holiday party on Dec 8th Guests will enjoy a special preview of Holiday Nights, food and beverages by the river, live music and much more. There will also be a live auction of wreaths decorated by area personalities, artists and designers.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
If we can assist you in your buying or selling needs, please don’t hesitate to call. We look forward to speaking with you.
Yours in Success,
The Florida Future Realty Team