Fresh Market
2026-03-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Everglades City Post Office, 601 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Find farm-fresh produce on Fridays and Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm next to the Everglades City Post Office.

Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
2026-03-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
The Friends of the Museum of the Everglades invite the community to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an evening of Irish food, music, and fun on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the grounds of the Museum of the Everglades in Everglades City.
Guests will enjoy traditional corned beef and cabbage served with Irish soda bread, along with beer, wine, and water, all included with admission.
The celebration will feature live music, games, and light-hearted competitions, with prizes awarded for best Irish dress, best Irish jokes, and best clean limericks. Guests are encouraged to wear green and join in the fun.
Tickets: $35 per person (all-inclusive)
Reservations: Limited
RSVP Deadline: March 10, 2026

Code Enforcement & Planning & Zoning Meetings
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave N., Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning 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/Meetings-Agendas

Food Pantry
2026-03-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 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.”

Ladies’ Coffee at HavAnnA Cafe
2026-03-19 08:30 - 10:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Ladies Coffee is a laid-back weekly gathering for women who enjoy good conversation, familiar faces, and the discovery of new friendships over breakfast and coffee. There’s no agenda, no dues, and no pressure — just an open seat at the table and a welcoming group.
Each week, the group rotates between four local favorites:

City Seafood
Dulce’s
HavAnna Café
Island Café

Thursdays at 8:30 AM

Flowers and Felonies in the Fakahatchee Lecture
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
In this companion lecture to the current temporary exhibit at Museum of the Everglades, Growing Obsession, Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will focus on the now infamous case of attempted theft—immortalized in Susan Orlean’s iconic book The Orchid Thief—in the nearby Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Park. The sordid story of Homestead horticulturist John Edward Larouche and his perfidious plan to purloin and propagate rare Ghost Orchids, along with other crimes of floral passion, will be discussed.

Turkey Shoot
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Mayberry’s Cypress Tower Camp, 18101 Cypress Tower Rd, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
The Lions Club of Everglades City is bringing back its Annual Turkey Shoot on March 21-22 at the Mayberry Cypress Tower Camp. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to win some bragging rights as a top shooter and a little cash! The event will run from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on March 21, 2026, and from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm on March 22, 2026.

The Lions Club will supply the ammo! Bring your shotguns and get ready for a great time! If you don’t have a shotgun, come anyway. They will be able to set you up!

So if you are interested in donating cash, prizes, or participating, then mark your calendar and reach out to Lion Cecil Barker, Lions Club President, by email at ccbarker612@gmail.com.

Turkey Shoot
2026-03-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Mayberry’s Cypress Tower Camp, 18101 Cypress Tower Rd, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
The Lions Club of Everglades City is bringing back their Annual Turkey Shoot on March 15-16 at the Mayberry Cypress Tower Camp. This family friendly event is a great opportunity to win some bragging rights as a top shooter and a little cash! The event will run from 10:00am-5:00pm on March 15, 2025 and 12:00pm-5:00pm March 16, 2025.

The Lions Club will supply the ammo! Bring your shot guns and get ready for a great time! If you don’t have a shotgun, come anyway. They will be able to set you up!

So if you are interested in donating cash, prizes, or participating then mark your calendar and reach out to Lion Cecil Barker, Lions Club President, by email at ccbarker612@gmail.com.

CCPS Early Dismissal
2026-03-25 | Everglades City School, 415 E School Dr, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Collier County Public Schools have an early dismissal day scheduled. See the 2025-2026 school calendar for details.
Recent & upcoming early dismissals and closures:

3/25 Early Dismissal: Professional Learning for Teachers
4/3 No School
5/22 Early Dismissal: Graduation Week
5/25 No School: Memorial Day
5/29 Early Dismissal: Last Day for Students

Holy Family Church Outreach Program
2026-03-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 Datura St E, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Volunteers from SVDP San Marco Conference will have office hours from 9 to 11 am at the Holy Family Church to help those that need financial assistance on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Please make your appointment for the interview in advance by calling (239) 259-4591 or (239) 259-4593. You can also request an appointment via email using the following email address: svdpsanmarco@gmail.com
When contacting us, please leave your name, phone number, and the kind of assistance you are requesting. Those who have appointments will be contacted prior to the interview.

Ladies’ Coffee at Island Cafe
2026-03-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Island Cafe, 305 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States

Fly-In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Everglades Airpark
2026-03-28 09:00 - 23:00 | McLeod Park, Copeland Ave & Hibiscus St W,, Everglades City, FL, 34141, United States
Friends of Everglades Airpark will host a Fly-In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at McLeod Park in the center of Everglades City.

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt Naples
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL, United States
Ready… Set… SPLASH!
Grab your goggles—this Easter egg hunt happens underwater! Kids dive for eggs in this high-energy, anything-but-ordinary Easter adventure.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Aquatics Facility, 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
Egg Hunt Times by Age Group:
1–3 years: 11:30 a.m.
4–5 years: 12:00 p.m.
6–7 years: 12:30 p.m.
8–9 years: 1:00 p.m.
10–12 years: 1:30 p.m.
Scan the QR code to register online

Paint Along at HavAnna Café
2026-03-28 16:00 - 18:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
When: Last Wednesday of each month
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost: $20 per person
Where: HavAnna Café
Join local artist Lisa Gilmore for a relaxed, hands-on paint-along at HavAnna Café. Each session focuses on painting natural elements such as leaves, coconuts, shells, and rocks.
Participants should bring their own natural items to paint. All other painting supplies are provided. No prior painting experience is required.
Questions:
Lisa Gilmore — 239-877-3998

Ladies’ Coffee at City Seafood
2026-04-02 08:30 - 10:00 | City Seafood, 702 Begonia St, Everglades City, 34139, United States

CCPS No School
2026-04-03 | Everglades City School, 415 E School Dr, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Collier County Public Schools have no classes today. See the 2025-2026 school calendar for details.
Recent & upcoming early dismissals and closures:

4/3 No School
5/22 Early Dismissal: Graduation Week
5/25 No School: Memorial Day
5/29 Early Dismissal: Last Day for Students

Rod & Gun First Friday Social
2026-04-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Rod & Gun Club, 200 Riverside Drive, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Step inside the Historic Bar at the Rod & Gun Club for an easygoing community get-together. On December 5 and January 2 at 5pm, locals and longtime friends gather to share stories, swap memories, and enjoy the kind of Old Florida atmosphere that only the Rod & Gun can offer.
Come spend an evening “where history, community, and the Everglades meet.”

Eggstravaganza 2026
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | McLeod Park, Copeland Ave & Hibiscus St W,, Everglades City, FL, 34141, United States
The annual Everglades City Eggstravaganza is back on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McLeod Park on Copeland Avenue and Hibiscus Street West.
This is one of the most popular family events of the spring season in Everglades City, and this year’s event is shaping up to be a great one.
Kids will find 4,000 candy-filled eggs scattered across the park, with cash eggs mixed in for an extra surprise. A petting zoo and pony rides give the little ones something to enjoy beyond the hunt, and face painting will be on hand to add to the fun.
Families can also look forward to free food and giveaways throughout the morning. It’s the kind of event where kids leave with full baskets and big smiles, and parents get to enjoy a relaxed spring morning in the park with their neighbors.
McLeod Park is located at Copeland Avenue and Hibiscus Street West in Everglades City. The Eggstravaganza runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your basket and come ready for a good morning.

Easter Sunrise Service – First Baptist Church of Everglades City
2026-04-05 07:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church of Everglades City, 416 E School Dr, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Celebrate Easter morning at sunrise with First Baptist Church of Everglades City on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 7:00 AM. The service will be held outdoors in the empty lot behind the church (416 School Drive E). Please bring your own chair. Light refreshments will be served following the service. All are welcome to attend this special community gathering.

Rep. Díaz-Balart’s in EC Office
2026-04-07 14:30 - 17:00 | Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave N., Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Every first Tuesday at 2:30 pm, a member of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s team will be at Everglades City Hall to assist with federal casework, including USPS, social security, veterans’ benefits, immigration, and other federal issues.

City Council Meeting
2026-04-07 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.
