Visit Everglades City

Praise Night
2023-12-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

City Council Meeting
2024-01-02 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.

Food Pantry
2024-01-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-24 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.”

Wilderness Wednesdays at the Museum
2024-01-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-24 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

Ladies' Coffee at HavAnnA Cafe
2024-01-04 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-01-25 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.

Chicken BBQ Dinner
2024-01-06 16:30 - 18:00 | McLeod Park, Copeland Ave & Hibiscus St W,, Everglades City, FL, 34141, United States
Featuring: Cecil’s Famous Chicken BBQ with Beans, Cole Slaw and Dessert $17
Tickets should be purchased before January 2nd by contacting: Connie Barker at 1-419-350-6650 or Caryn Wells at 1-83-557-4533
A limited number of dinners will be available at the event.
Sponsored by the Everglades Lions Club

Bio Blitz
2024-01-10 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:
• January 10th
• February 7th
• March 13th
• April 10th
• May 8th
More Info:
Alex.gobel@floridadep.gov
(239) 961-1925

Ladies' Coffee at Island Cafe
2024-01-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Island Cafe, 305 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States

Ladies' Coffee at Everglades Cafe
2024-01-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Everglades Cafe, 207 West Broadway, Ochopee, 34141, United States

CCPS Family Night with the Everblades
2024-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Join our #CCPSFamily for Hockey Night with the Everblades!
Watch the Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades take on the New York Adirondack Thunder.
This event is open to CCPS staff, students, families, friends, and alumni!
#CCPSFamily Night with the Everblades
Friday, February 9, 2024
at Hertz Arena
Game starts at 7:30pm
$15 per Person
$1 of each ticket will benefit the United Way of Collier and the Keys. Regular retail for these seats is $37 per ticket.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
https://everblades.spinzo.com/collier-county-public-schools-fundraiser-and-family-fun-night-with-the-florida-everblades-2024-02-09-SARHV?group=collier-county-public-schools-njdz

7th Annual Everglades Roots Festival
2024-01-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-14 10:00 - 20:00 | Trail Lakes Campground, 40904 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
Join us for the Everglades Roots Festival at Trail Lakes Campground in Ochopee, Florida, featuring Swampy JamGrass, good times, and a celebration of Gladesman culture and heritage.
The Everglades Roots Festival host the best of Florida Blues,Bluegrass,and Folk rooted music in the Heart of the Big Cypress swamp. Celebrating Everglades culture ,art, and heritage with music, camping, and vendors.
Get your tickets at https://www.evergladesrootsfestival.com/contact

Art in the Glades
2024-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | McLeod Park, Copeland Ave & Hibiscus St W,, Everglades City, FL, 34141, United States
Saturday, January 13: ART*in*the*GLADES
10:00am-1:00pm, McLeod Park, Everglades City, FL, 34139
Welcome to Our Winter Visitors!
Arts & Crafts Sale featuring local creations and book signing
Admission: free
For info, phone Marya at (239) 451-0265

Planning & Zoning Meeting
2024-01-16 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

Ladies' Coffee at City Seafood
2024-01-18 08:30 - 10:00 | City Seafood, 702 Begonia St, Everglades City, 34139, United States

Everglades Book Club
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 | FL
Meetings are open to all. We just read the book, have wonderful discussions and make new friendships.

Jan. 18 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott – 10 am at the home of Geri Freiberger, 300 Kumquat
Feb. 15 The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyon – 10 am at the home of Sharon Nykiel, 301 S. Copeland, Unit 101
Mar. 21 Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women’s Literary Society by Amy Hill Heath – 10 am at the home of Elaine Middelstaedt, 410 Storter Ave. South
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

Charles C. Ebbets: the History & Mystery Behind a Pioneer in American Photography
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
This companion lecture to the current “Ebbets in the Everglades” exhibit at Museum of the Everglades will provide a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the “world famous photographer you never heard of” and his extraordinary work. Guest speaker Tami Ebbets Hahn, Ebbets’ daughter visiting us from North Carolina, will share personal stories about her father, his love of Florida, and his amazing life as the exhibit nears its close.

Closing Reception for “Ebbets in the Everglades”
2024-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Join us at Museum of the Everglades as we celebrate the success of this first ever museum exhibit dedicated solely to the photography of Charles C. Ebbets. Charlie’s daughter Tami and other members of his extended family will be present to tell stories and answer questions. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Friends of Museum of the Everglades.

CCPS Early Dismissal
2024-01-24 | FL
Collier County Public Schools has an early dismissal day scheduled. 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

Funky Fish Painting Class at HavAnnA Cafe
2024-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 “Paint Your Own Funky Fish”! Happening on Wednesday, January 24th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This time, we’re jazzing it up by painting on coconuts – yup, coconuts! If coconuts aren’t your vibe, bring along any other surface to splash your creativity on, anything goes! It’s just $20 for adults (12 and up) and $10 for the cool kids (5-11). Let’s make art, vibes, and memories together. More Info: StrokeofSerendipity.com, lisagsosart@yahoo.com or (239) 877-3998

Garage Sale in Fisherman's Cove Rec Hall
2024-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Fishermans Cove, 675 Copeland Ave. South, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Sale inside Rec Hall at Fisherman’s Cove, 675 Copeland Ave. S. January 26 & 27. 8am-5pm. Lots of good stuff priced to sell!

Opening Reception for “WE ARE STILL HERE”
2024-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Join us after hours at Museum of the Everglades as we celebrate the opening of our first collaborative exhibit with the Miccosukee Tribe. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served compliments of Friends of Museum of the Everglades and a brief discussion of the importance of the exhibit by museum staff and representatives from the tribe will take place at 6pm. More Info: https://colliermuseums.com/event/opening-reception-for-we-are-still-here
