December/Xmas Events

[andrewmckay5]

Dec 1-31 The Reason for the Season
Charlotte County Historical Center
22959 Bay shore Road
Charlotte Harbor
Selections from a local collector's unique and beautiful Christmas nativity displays
10 am - 5 pm, Mon-Fri and 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday
(941) 629-7278
Dec 2 Englewood Lighted Boat Parade
Royal Palm Marina
779 W. Wentworth Street
Englewood
Watch the decorated boats float down the Intercoastal Waterway from the Royal Palm Marina to The White Elephant restaurant and back.
Free
6 p.m.
(941) 475-6882
Dec 2-3 A Song For Christmas
Cultural Center of Port Charlotte
2280 Aaron Street
Port Charlotte
Featuring Valerie Sneade and Chichelle Kasanofsy.
Call Box Office - Mon-Fri 9 am - 3 pm - Ext 221
Dec 2 - 8 pm and Dec 3 - 2 pm
(941) 625-4175
Dec 2- Port Charlotte Honky Tonk - Country Music's Hottest Stars
Mavericks
2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte
Clay Walker, An Intimate acoustic show by one of country Music's brightest stars.
$15 in Advance and $20 day of show
Opening starts at 9:00 p.m. Clay Walker on stage at 10:00 p.m.
(941) 780-1517
Dec 2-3 Holly Days Home Tour and Market
Historic Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda
Visit 4 Historic Homes decorated for the holidays and shop for lush plants for your home.
Donation $10
Noon to 5 pm
(941) 639-7478
Dec 3- Port Charlotte Honky Tonk - Country Music's Hottest Stars
Mavericks
2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte
One Night Rodeo
$7.00
Line Dancing Lessons & Doors open at 6:30pm / Live music starts @ 8:30pm
(941) 780-1517
Dec 3 Peace River Lighted Boat Parade
Charlotte Harbor
Punta Gorda
The festive display of lights and gorgeous reflections on the water make this annual event a definite must see!
Free
Begins at dusk.
(941) 639-3720
Dec 3 27th Annual Christmas Parade
Taylor Street
Punta Gorda
See Santa ‘hang ten’ on a surf board and catch a stuffed animal or two!
Free
Noon
(941) 639-2222
Dec 3-4 4th Annual Winter Fine Arts Festival
Downtown Englewood
West Dearborn Street
Englewood
Stroll the avenue viewing the work of more than 100 artists from around the country while you enjoy live entertainment, shopping and snacks along the way
Free
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(941) 474-9639
Dec 3-4 Suncoast Country Jam
Charlotte Sports Park
2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte
Scheduled artists include Billy Currington, John Michael Montgomery, Trace Lawrence, Aaron Tippin, Ronnie Milsap, Buddy Jewell, Andy Griggs, B.J. Thomas, Jeff Bates, Chely Wright, Emerson Drive, and LoCash Cowboys..
$35 in advance, $40 day of show- per day.
1:00 pm
(941) 780-1517
Dec 3 Disc Golf Family Fun Day
North Charlotte Regional Park
1185 O'Donnell Blvd
Port Charlotte
Activities to include: Disc Golf Game!! Fun for the whole family.
Free
9 am to noon
(941) 625-7529
Dec 4 Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Charlotte Performing Arts Center
701 Carmalita Street
Punta Gorda
Holiday Magic, Janita Hauk Conducting, Matinee and evening performances
$10 Students and $30 Adults
7:30 p.m.
(941) 625-5996
Dec 4 Port Charlotte Honky Tonk - Country Music's Hottest Stars
Mavericks
2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte
Outlaws, Opening Act Tribal Tongue
$15 advance and $20 day of show
Live music starrs at 7:30 p.m.
(941) 780-1517
Dec 6 Walk-About with Audubon
Tippacanoe Environmental Park
Behind the Charlotte Sports Park
Port Charlotte
Explore the mystery and delights of the Gulf coast by joining the naturalist dream team of Peace River Audubon Society birder expert and Charlotte County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources environmental specialist for a nature tour.
Field trip gear includes hat, sunsreeen,binoculars
8 - 10 am
(941) 628-3995
Dec 7 Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda
Join us in honoring those who served. This service will have a firing squad, taps, and the wreath ceremony conducted b

[LiesaAnna]

Blimey!! try and fit all that in then!!! some great ideas there!!!! wish we were going in December now!!!
its a great atmosphere in December!!

[Ray&Sarah]

Wow what alot to do, something for everyone there Andrew.[msnsmile]

[andrewmckay5]

Your'll have to try the Gulf one day Liesa.
We are booked for the cruise around Charlote Harbour on December 30th to see all the xmas lights on the boats etc.
Its quite a long list but I'll post one each month (in advance)just in case anyone is visiting the area.
andrew
PS Liesa I will post some photos from our trip this xmas. <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
Blimey!! try and fit all that in then!!! some great ideas there!!!! wish we were going in December now!!!
its a great atmosphere in December!!
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[Mo Green]

I envy you being out in Rotonda for Christmas, Andrew. Always a great atmosphere with all the decorated houses especially the chap on the corner of Sunnybrook and Greenway. He started on his thousands of lights when we left in October! No sleigh on the roof yet!

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Can highly recommend going to the Edison/Ford homes in Fort Myers aound Christmas. The houses and grounds are beautifully decorated. Best time to visit is to arrive at 5pm. At 5.30 you can take a 'self-guided' tour for $5 instead of the mormal $15. Watch the sunset over the bay and then tour the grounds with the beautiful lights. Best $5 we spent on that trip.

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[Clare R]

Dec 2 Englewood Lighted Boat Parade
Royal Palm Marina
779 W. Wentworth Street
Englewood
Watch the decorated boats float down the Intercoastal Waterway from the Royal Palm Marina to The White Elephant restaurant and back.
Free
6 p.m.
(941) 475-6882

Wouldn't waste anyone's time on this one, I have stood there and waited for the paltry few boats that sailed along, far too far out into the Intracoastal in the dark for anyone to see anything. Waste of time.

[marion]

Andrew
We are booked to arive on the 26th Dec
we may see you on the cruise around Charlote Harbour on the 30th December:D

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by andrewmckay5
Your'll have to try the Gulf one day Liesa.
We are booked for the cruise around Charlote Harbour on December 30th to see all the xmas lights on the boats etc.
Its quite a long list but I'll post one each month (in advance)just in case anyone is visiting the area.
andrew
PS Liesa I will post some photos from our trip this xmas. <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
Blimey!! try and fit all that in then!!! some great ideas there!!!! wish we were going in December now!!!
its a great atmosphere in December!!
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[lisi]

Well I am really envious. Christmas on the Gulf Coast must be something special. Might make it one day.

Lisi

[andrewmckay5]

Marion,
we're booked for the 6pm.
andrew

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by marion
Andrew
We are booked to arive on the 26th Dec
we may see you on the cruise around Charlote Harbour on the 30th December:D

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by andrewmckay5
Your'll have to try the Gulf one day Liesa.
We are booked for the cruise around Charlote Harbour on December 30th to see all the xmas lights on the boats etc.
Its quite a long list but I'll post one each month (in advance)just in case anyone is visiting the area.
andrew
PS Liesa I will post some photos from our trip this xmas. <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
Blimey!! try and fit all that in then!!! some great ideas there!!!! wish we were going in December now!!!
its a great atmosphere in December!!
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[marion]

If it us still not to late I am going book for the cruise
around Charlote Harbour for 6 pm.


<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by andrewmckay5
Marion,
we're booked for the 6pm.
andrew

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by marion
Andrew
We are booked to arive on the 26th Dec
we may see you on the cruise around Charlote Harbour on the 30th December:D

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by andrewmckay5
Your'll have to try the Gulf one day Liesa.
We are booked for the cruise around Charlote Harbour on December 30th to see all the xmas lights on the boats etc.
Its quite a long list but I'll post one each month (in advance)just in case anyone is visiting the area.
andrew
PS Liesa I will post some photos from our trip this xmas. <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
Blimey!! try and fit all that in then!!! some great ideas there!!!! wish we were going in December now!!!
its a great atmosphere in December!!
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[Mo Green]

If you are staying in the Rotonda/Fort Myers area you can see Manatees. During the colder weather they come up river in search of the warmer water coming from the power station on the river near Fort Myers. Drive down the I-75 towards Fort Myers. Leave at Junction 141 immediately after crossing the river. Turn east onto Palm Beach Boulevard. On the left is a sign for Manatee spotting boat trips but ignore that and drive on for about a mile. On the right is Lee County Manatee Park. We went about midday, it only costs .75 cents to park and you can walk along the river and see dozens of manatees from viewing points along the river.

[marion]

Andrew
Do you by any chance if it is not to early have a 2007 December /Xmas Events that you can post

[andrewmckay5]

Marion,

Haven't got anything yet apart from the normal canal tours being on.

andrew

[mollymolly]

Mo, does our friend on Sunnybrook & Greenway have his lights set to music yet? It seems to be the latest craze. Saw quite a few on Youtube this year.

Bernadette

[Clare R]

It's memorial weekend here next weekend I am wondering what this guy can arrange for that event, he seems to cover all other events. Can but admire his fortitude.

[Mo Green]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mollymolly
Mo, does our friend on Sunnybrook & Greenway have his lights set to music yet? It seems to be the latest craze. Saw quite a few on Youtube this year.

Bernadette
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He does have carols playing but not set to coincide with the lights yet. I am out there for 4th July. It will be interesting to see what he does.

[Mo Green]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Clare R
It's memorial weekend here next weekend I am wondering what this guy can arrange for that event, he seems to cover all other events. Can but admire his fortitude.
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I would not like his electricity bill Clare. He must have several storage units for all the boxes of lights and props he uses during the year.