Visit Everglades City

Paint Along at HavAnnA Cafe
2024-04-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Get ready for fun at Havana Cafe’s super cool collab with Stroke of Serendipity – it’s a Paint Along! Happening monthly on the last Wednesday of the month, from 3 pm to 5 pm. $20 for adults (12 and up) and $10 for kids (5-11). Let’s make art, vibes, and memories together.

RSVP to lisagsosart@yahoo.com.
Info: (239) 877-3998

Food Pantry
2024-04-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-03 09:30 - 12:00 | Everglades Community Church, 101 Copeland Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Food is distributed from the rear of Everglades Community Church located at 101 S. Copeland Ave., Everglades City. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Annual National Park Week
2024-04-24, 2024-04-23, 2024-04-22, 2024-04-21 | FL
National Park Week is happening April 20 to April 28 this year. Entrance fees will be waived on April 20, 2024, to kick off the celebration and to encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks
in person. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week! Big Cypress calendar of events includes Jr Ranger Day, Earth Day and Park Rx Day along
with exhibits.
Info: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/nationalpark-week.htm

Free Park Day
2024-04-20 | FL
Everglades National Park will increase entrance fees starting January 1, 2024. Vehicle and vessel fees will increase to $35 for a seven-day pass, while other modes of entry will go up by $5. The annual pass will cost $70.
See below for Fee Free Days in the park. The fee waiver for the fee free days applies only to entrance fees and does not cover amenity or user fees for camping, boat launches, transportation, special tours, or other activities.
Free Days At The Park
April 20: Start of National Park Week
June 19: Juneteenth
August 4: Great American Outdoors Day
September 28: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day
Learn More: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

Produce Stand
2024-04-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Kirk Fish Company, 417 Papaya St, Marco Island, FL, 34145, United States
Stop by the produce stand outside Kirks Fish Company at 417 Papaya St. in Goodland for fresh fruits and veggies. Available Fridays from 9 am to Noon.

Third Thursday Talk at the Museum of the Everglades
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
The Third Thursday Talks hosted by the Museum of the Everglades are geared towards teaching and preserving the history of the area.
Get all the details at colliermuseums.com.

Ladies' Coffee at HavAnnA Cafe
2024-04-18 08:30 - 10:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Ladies Coffee is a casual weekly gathering for women every Thursday at different local breakfast spots or homes. No rules or fees, just a welcoming space to connect, forge friendships in a relaxed atmosphere.

Wilderness Wednesdays at the Museum
2024-04-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of the Everglades with Wilderness Wednesdays, an enriching lecture series held every Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm at the Museum of the Everglades. In collaboration with the Big Cypress National Preserve, this seasonal program features presentations by ranger staff and esteemed partner organizations, delving into the distinctive flora, fauna, and remarkable biodiversity of this unique ecosystem.
Spanning January to April, each week unveils a new topic presented by the National Park Service, promising an immersive exploration of the Everglades’ natural wonders. For further details and updates on scheduled talks, contact the Museum of the Everglades at (239) 252-5026 or visit CollierMuseums.com/events

Planning & Zoning Meeting
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave N., Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
P&Z Board meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. City Council room, 2nd floor City Hall.
These meetings will be a Hybrid meeting with some board members present and others present by video conference / Zoom. The bottom of the agenda has instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom. The Agenda can be found at: https://www.cityofeverglades.org

2024 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Opens
2024-04-13 09:00 - 15:00 | East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Dr, Naples, FL, 34112, United States
The Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships is April 13 to April 20 at the Naples Pickleball Center. It’s the ultimate pickleball event, attracting players of all ages from around the globe. With 59 courts and drawing over 40,000 attendees annually.
Kiwanis will charge $5.00 per car per day for parking, supporting the Christmas in July program, or aiding Collier County students at risk of homelessness.
Visit for more information: https://www.usopenpickleball.com/event-guide/schedule

Everglades Book Club
2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | FL
Meetings are open to all. We just read the book, have wonderful discussions and make new friendships.

April 11 Last Train to Paradise by Les Stand – 10 am at the home of Patty Huff, 207 North Storter Ave

Questions
Call: (812) 361-7402
Diann Lock

Ladies' Coffee at Everglades Cafe
2024-04-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Everglades Cafe, 207 West Broadway, Ochopee, 34141, United States

Bio Blitz
2024-04-10 07:45 - 10:30 | Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, 137 Coast Line Dr, Copeland, FL, 34137, United States
Park Volunteer Coordinator, Alex Gobel, would like to invite all interested persons to visit the beautiful Fakahatchee Strand to participate in the 2023-24 Fakahatchee Strand Bio Blitz! The Bio Blitz takes place on a series of seven different dates. Those interested in volunteering may participate in as many, or as few, Blitzes as they would like.
The Bio Blitz is an important activity which assists the park staff with understanding the wildlife trends within the park, and subsequently aids in the planning and management of the park. During the two-hour session, volunteers are stationed along Janes Scenic Drive, and record their wildlife observations.
This interesting opportunity occurs one Wednesday per month, beginning November 2023, through May 2024. Each month, on the designated Wednesday, volunteers meet at the Park Office at 7:45AM and then proceed to Blitz from 8:30-10:30AM. After the Bio Blitz concludes, you are encouraged to remain and enjoy the park at your leisure.
The upcoming Bio Blitz series will take place on the following Wednesdays:
• April 10th
• May 8th
More Info:
Alex.gobel@floridadep.gov
(239) 961-1925

Pig Python Gator Roast
2024-04-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Crabby Lady Goodland, 123 Bayshore Way, Goodland, FL, 34140, United States
Duncan at Noon, Food at 1 and Gator Nate at 3.

Ladies' Coffee at City Seafood
2024-04-04 08:30 - 10:00 | City Seafood, 702 Begonia St, Everglades City, 34139, United States

City Council Meeting
2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave N., Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
City Council meetings are held every 1st Tuesday of the month @ 7 PM in the City Council room, 2nd floor City Hall.
The agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting. https://www.cityofeverglades.org/public-notice

These meetings will be a Hybrid meeting with some board members present and others present by video conference / Zoom. The bottom of the agenda has instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom.

Praise Night
2024-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church of Everglades City, 416 E School Dr, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
On the last Saturday of each month, First Baptist Church of Everglades City will have a “Praise Night” with a light supper at 6:30 pm, followed by praise music and fellowship.

Everglades City Eggstravaganza
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:00 | McLeod Park, Copeland Ave & Hibiscus St W,, Everglades City, FL, 34141, United States
Mark your calendar for this The Annual Everglades City Eggstravaganza, March 30 from 10 am to 1 pm. Join us in McLeod Park on Copeland Ave and Hibiscus Street West in Everglades City. There will be 4000 candy-filled Easter eggs, inflatables, cash eggs, free food, amazing giveaways, and lots of happy kids!

CCPS No School
2024-03-29 | FL
Collier County Public Schools has no classes today. See the 2023-2024 school calendar for details.
Recent & upcoming early dismissals and closures:

2/14 Early Dismissal: Professional Learning Teachers
2/19 No School: President’s Day
3/11-15 No School: Spring Break
3/22 No School: Teacher Planning Day
3/29 No School
5/24 Early Dismissal: Graduation
5/27 No School: Memorial Day
5/30 Early Dismissal: Last Day of School
