Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
2026-03-17 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 full of Irish cheer on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the grounds of the Museum of the Everglades.
Expect a lively, all-things-Irish gathering featuring entertainment, traditional corned beef & cabbage, plus beer and wine—all included with admission. Guests are encouraged to wear green and feel free to don a kilt to honor their family heritage.
The fun doesn’t stop at the table. The evening will include prizes for costumes, Irish jokes, and playful competitions like a potato race (or the crowd-favorite laundry cart racing). It’s designed to be fun for all ages, and the organizers promise plenty of laughs.
Tickets: $35 per person (all-inclusive)
RSVP required by: March 1, 2026
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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

Third Thursday Talk at the Museum of the Everglades
2026-03-19 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.
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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.

Fresh Market
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, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

The Grapefruit Gathering & Art Fair
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
In recent years we have commemorated the birthday of county founder Barron Gift Collier and his earliest investment in the Everglades area with the “Grapefruit Gala.” Collier’s 1921 purchase of a grapefruit grove at Deep Lake ultimately shifted the local economy toward tourism and led to the creation of our county in 1923. That’s why we say, “It all started with grapefruit.”
This year, we decided to plant new seeds by celebrating Mr. Collier’s accomplishments and the community’s agricultural roots with an invitational art fair and fruit tree sale. Don’t worry, we’ll still have live music and fresh Florida citrus, too! Join us for food, fun, ar,t and music! Artists interested in participating in this inaugural event should contact the Museum Manager at 239-252-5027.

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

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.”

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.

Ladies’ Coffee at Dulce's
2026-04-09 08:30 - 10:00 | City Seafood, 702 Begonia St, Everglades City, 34139, United States
