Looking for something to do this weekend in Southwest Florida? We've compiled 38 events happening from March 6 through 8, 2026.
From live music and food festivals to family activities and community gatherings, here's your complete guide to the best events across Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, and beyond.
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Weekend Highlights
- I love Rock & Roll - Friday in Naples
- Fort Myers Beach Farmer’s Market - Friday at 9:00 AM in Fort Myers
- Live Music Friday - Friday at 4:00 PM in Naples
- Friday Night Dance Party - Friday at 8:00 PM in Naples
- Friday Night Dance Party w/ Rockefellers Live - Friday at 8:00 PM in Naples
Live Music & Concerts
Friday Night Dance Party
Friday, 8:00 PM | Venue TBA, Naples
It’s time to hit the dance floor! Join us at Seed to Table for Friday Night Dance Party! The night kicks off with live music from 8–10 PM and a DJ from 10 - Close! Grab your friends and get ready for ...
Friday Night Dance Party w/ Rockefellers Live
Friday, 8:00 PM | Venue TBA, Naples
Rockefellers Live at Seed to Table Friday night is about to get loud — in the best way. Join us Friday, March 6th from 8–10PM as Rockefellers Live takes the stage with an electrifying mix of rock, fun...
Ride & Paddle: Row 'Round the Rookery
Saturday, 11:00 AM | Kayak Launch, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 34243, FL
Ride & Paddle: Row ‘Round the Rookery Saturday, March 7 This is a come and go event. Registration is not required, but is helpful in providing an accurate headcount. Celebrate Good to Be Green Months ...
Wycliffe Gordon & Venice Symphony Big Band
Saturday, 3:30 PM | Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice
Internationally acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon joins The Venice Big Band for a special performance on March 7.
Saturday Night Dance Party
Saturday, 8:00 PM | Venue TBA, Naples
Saturday night means it’s time to dance! Join us Seed to Table for the Saturday Night Dance Party featuring live music from 8-10 pm! \n
Christopher Cross
Sunday, 3:00 PM | Artis-Naples, Naples
Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross Concert
Sunday, 3:00 PM | Artis-Naples, Naples
Enjoy an afternoon with the legendary Christopher Cross at Artis-Naples.
The Sweet Caroline Tour Starring Jay White
Sunday, 3:00 PM | Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice
Join us for The Sweet Caroline Tour featuring Jay White on March 8, 2026. Tickets range from $39 to $109, with only single seats remaining.
Sundays at The Bay featuring The White Crowe Band
Sunday, 5:00 PM | The Oval, Sarasota
Sundays at The Bay featuring The White Crowe Band Sunday, March 8 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Enjoy a free performance by The White Crowe Band at The Bay! About Sundays [...] \n
Food & Drink
I love Rock & Roll
Friday, Time TBA | Venue TBA, Naples
Rock N Roll lovers unite for I Love Rock n Roll Thursdays at Seed to Table! Featuring Live Music EVERY Thursday from 7 - 10 PM upstairs at Hops & Vines. Featuring drink specials from Metal Spirits, an...
Fort Myers Beach Farmer’s Market
Friday, 9:00 AM | Times Square, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers Beach
Fridays 9am-1pm, Oct.-Apr. Located at Times Square. Coastal Art, Boutique foods, Jewelry, Beach gear and more. \n
Live Music Friday
Friday, 4:00 PM | Venue TBA, Naples
Unwind with live music at the Beer Bar this Friday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM! Enjoy great tunes, refreshing drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere—perfect for kicking off the weekend. \n
Naples Craft Beer Fest
Saturday, Time TBA | Bayfront of Naples, Naples
Join us for the Naples Craft Beer Fest, featuring a variety of craft beers from local breweries.
Murdo Smith Adaptive Sailing Regatta
Saturday, 8:00 AM | Sugden Regional Park, Naples
A fun filled day of sailing & racing for our Special Needs population. T-shirt, dinner & prize for all who participate. Skippers meeting at 8a.m. / dinner at 6pm \n
Promenade Bonita Springs Farmer’s Market
Saturday, 8:00 AM | The Promenade, Bonita Springs
A true “green” farmer’s market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, plants, baked goods, seafood and much more. Open Saturdays, October through May, 8a.m. to 12 p.m. Located in the parking ...
Vanderbilt Farmer’s Market
Saturday, 8:00 AM | Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, Naples
N. Naples LARGEST Market at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt. Fresh fruits & vegetables, seafood, honey, prepared foods, wears, specialty foods & so much more! weather permitting! \n
Miromar Outlets Weekly Pop-Up Market
Saturday, 9:00 AM | Venue TBA, Southwest Florida
Open to the publicJust inside the Corkscrew Rd entranceCome shop local, visit the vendors and food and the mall! \n
Live Music Saturday
Saturday, 4:00 PM | Venue TBA, Naples
Enjoy live music at the Beer Bar this Saturday from 4-7 PM! Relax with great tunes, a fun atmosphere, and your favorite drinks—perfect for a laid-back weekend vibe. \n
Arts & Culture
Comedian Kountry Wayne Live in Naples, Florida!
Friday, Time TBA | Off The Hook Comedy Club, Naples
Comedian Kountry Wayne Live in Naples, Florida!
Comedian Tara Cannistraci Live in Naples, Florida!
Friday, Time TBA | Off The Hook Comedy Club, Naples
Comedian Tara Cannistraci Live in Naples, Florida!
Art in the Park
Friday, 10:00 AM | Ibis Playground Pavilion, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States, 34236
Art in the Park First Friday of the Month CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This class is presented in partnership with Art Center Sarasota. Art in the Park is where creativity meets well-being — an uplifting wa...
Fort Myers Art Walk
Friday, 6:00 PM | Downtown Fort Myers, Fort Myers
On the First Friday of the month from 6-10 pm, Downtown Fort Myers comes alive ARTistically! We have lined the streets with local and regional Artists demonstrating and selling their one-of-a-kind wor...
Run & Walk Club for All
Saturday, 7:30 AM | The Nest, Sarasota
Run & Walk Club for All Saturdays CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Whether you're a seasoned runner, a daily walker or just getting started, this weekly Run & Walk Club for All is [...] \n
Bootcamp
Saturday, 8:00 AM | The Oval, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida, 34236, Florida
Bootcamp Tuesdays & Saturdays CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and intervals to improve your strength and conditioning! Well–designed circuits help build muscle...
Namaste at The Bay Yoga
Saturday, 9:00 AM | Sarasota Garden Club, 1130 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 34236, FL
Namaste at The Bay Yoga Thursdays, 6:00pm & Saturdays, 9:00am CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Get into the flow and enjoy an hour of mindful yoga at The Bay! Join a variety of Sarasota’s most beloved yogis as ...
Namaste at The Bay Yoga
Saturday, 9:00 AM | Common Ground, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida, 34236, Florida
Namaste at The Bay Yoga Thursdays, 6:00pm & Saturdays, 9:00am CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Get into the flow and enjoy an hour of mindful yoga at The Bay! Join a variety of Sarasota’s most beloved yogis as ...
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Community Events
Free Saturday for Collier County Residents
Saturday, 9:00 AM | Naples Zoo, Naples
Enjoy a free day at the zoo for Collier County residents. Explore the exhibits and activities from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Markets & Fairs
Third Street South Farmer’s Market
Saturday, 7:30 AM | Venue TBA, Southwest Florida
From mid-November through April the Third Street South Farmer’s Market resides directly on Third Street South between Broad Avenue South & 13th Avenue South. From May to November, find the Market in t...
Other Events
Cinema at The Bay: Hamilton
Friday, Time TBA | The Oval, Sarasota
Cinema at The Bay: Hamilton Thursday, March 5 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Enjoy a groundbreaking musical that reimagines history. (PG-13) - The real life of one of America's foremost founding [...] \n
Comedian Tara Cannistraci Live in Naples
Friday, Time TBA | Off The Hook Comedy Club, Naples
Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Tara Cannistraci at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Florida.
Member Coffee Breaks
Friday, 9:00 AM | Venue TBA, Naples
Members Only! Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at Nina’s Pavilion from 9 – 10am on the first Friday of the month, October – April. While supplies last, no registration required. Interested in a...
Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Tour)
Friday, 11:00 AM | Kayak Launch at The Bay Park, Sarasota
Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Tour) Fridays & Saturdays CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Experience The Bay from the water! Explore the restored mangroves and other flora and fauna [...] \n
Silent Disco at The Bay
Friday, 6:30 PM | The Nest, Sarasota
Silent Disco at The Bay Friday, March 6 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Silent Disco at The Bay enables you to enjoy a spectacular sunset along Sarasota Bay in an innovative [...] \n
Free Saturday for Collier County Residents
Saturday, Time TBA | Venue TBA, Naples
Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
No Free Guided Kayak Tour
Saturday, 12:00 AM | Venue TBA, Sarasota
No Free Guided Kayak Tour Saturday, March 7 There will be no Guided Kayak Tour on Saturday, March 7. Instead, 'Round the Rookery will be offered at the Kayak launch [...] \n
Pop-Up Library and Storytime at The Bay
Saturday, 10:00 AM | The Oval, Sarasota
Library Pop-Up and Storytime at The Bay Celebrate Good to Be Green Months (March & April) at The Bay Celebrate the joy of reading! The Sarasota County Mobile Library Van will be [...] \n
Bay Fest
Saturday, 11:00 AM | Common Ground, Sarasota
Bay Fest Saturday, March 7 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Celebrate Good to Be Green Months (March & April) at The Bay Bay Fest returns for a third year with an [...] \n
Ride & Paddle: Row ‘Round the Rookery
Saturday, 11:00 AM | Kayak Launch, Sarasota
Ride & Paddle: Row 'Round the Rookery Saturday, March 7 This is a come and go event. Registration is not required, but is helpful in providing an accurate headcount. Celebrate [...] \n
Events by Region
Looking for events in a specific area? Here's the breakdown:
- Sarasota: 14 events
- Naples: 17 events
- Fort Myers: 2 events
- Southwest Florida: 2 events
- bonita-springs: 1 events
- Venice: 2 events
Tips for This Weekend
- Book ahead: Popular restaurants fill up fast on weekends, especially during season
- Arrive early: Outdoor events and markets are best enjoyed before the afternoon heat
- Check weather: Florida weather can change quickly - have a backup plan
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