The season is packed with glitzy galas, fundraising festivals and intimate events to support important causes throughout Southwest Florida.
Check the organizations’ websites for updates and more information.
COLLIER COUNTY
October
Oct. 7
Golf Benefit Tournament at The Rookery at Marco to benefit St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School.
8:30 a.m. $175.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Gina Groch
Oct. 13
Uncorked at The Club at Mediterra to benefit Youth Haven.
5 p.m. $200.
Dress Code: Resort evening
Chairs: Charlie Miller and Jacqui Resop
Oct. 14
Chipping in to Change Lives Golf Tournament at Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club to benefit YMCA of Collier County.
8 a.m. $195.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Oct. 14
Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence 5K Race at Sugden Regional Park to benefit Legal Aid Service of Collier County.
8 a.m. From $10.
Dress Code: Sporty attire
Oct. 20
10th Annual Chip in for DLC Golf Tournament at Quail Creek Country Club to benefit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health.
11:30 a.m. $300.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Michael Conroy and David Darwish
Oct. 21
6th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K at Paradise Coast Sports Complex to benefit STARability Foundation.
8 a.m. From $35.
Dress Code: Sporty attire
Chairs: Jeff and Maureen Maconaghy
Oct. 21
Martinis in Paradise at Baker Park to benefit Cancer Alliance Network.
6:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Luau attire
Oct. 26-29
Annual Naples International Film Festival at Artis—Naples and Paragon Theaters to benefit Artis—Naples.
Time TBA. From $39.
Dress Code: Business casual/Semiformal
Oct. 27-29
RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament at Florida Sports Park and 3 launch sites in Collier County to benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Kick-off Party starts at 6 p.m.; Tournament starts at 6:30 a.m. $275.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Jonathan Kukk
Oct. 28
Annual Golf Tournament at LaPlaya Golf Club to benefit Wounded Warriors of Collier County.
8:30 a.m. $300.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Oct. 28
Annual Benefit Dinner at The Players Club & Spa at Lely Resort to benefit Sunlight Home.
5:30 p.m. $155.
Dress Code: Business casual
November
Nov. 2
Celebration of Philanthropy at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit Collier Community Foundation.
11:30 a.m. $250.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Thomas D. McCann
Nov. 3
Artisan Marketplace Cocktail Party at Naples Woman’s Club to benefit Naples Woman’s Club.
5:30 p.m. From $80.
Dress Code: Resort cocktail
Chairs: Barbara Weiss and Lisa Bayard
Nov. 3 and 4
Artisan Marketplace at Naples Woman’s Club to benefit Naples Woman’s Club.
10:00 a.m. Free.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Barbara Weiss and Lisa Bayard
Nov. 3
Neighborhood Bash ~ Party at the Clinic at Neighborhood Health Clinic.
5:00 PM. $100
Chairs: Jennifer Weldon, Roxanne Bambakakis and Kate Pavlik-Klaus
Dress Code: Casual
Nov. 4
Type One to Type None Picnic at Lakes Regional Park, Pavilion D-1 to benefit JDRF – Southern Florida Chapter.
10:30 a.m. Free.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Robin Marcus
Nov. 4
Planting Seeds of Humanity at Hilton Naples to benefit Charity for Change.
5:30 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Casual/Western
Chair: Brigid Soldavini
Nov. 4
FORE-the-Kids Golf Tournament at Fiddler’s Creek to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Collier County.
11:00 a.m. $500.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Mary Osborn
Nov. 5
Harold’s Place Golf Tournament at Hibiscus Golf Club to benefit NAMI Collier County.
Time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Sporty attire
Nov. 7
Transform Seniors’ Lives at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit Collier Senior Center.
6 p.m. Suggested donation $250.
Dress Code: Business
Chairs: Kris Fishman, Karen and Ron Schneider
Nov. 8
Annual Benefit for the Blind & Visually Impaired at Hilton Naples to benefit Lighthouse of Collier.
5:30 p.m. $225.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Nov. 9
Zoo Gala at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens to benefit Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
6 p.m. $10,000 (table for 10).
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chairs: Sheliah Wall, Jennifer McCurry, Anita Lovse and Nina Van Arsdale
Nov. 9
Cocktails for a Cause at Artis—Naples to benefit Collier Resource Center.
5 p.m. $125.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Nina Gray
Nov. 9
16th Annual Fashion Show to benefit Baby Basics of Collier County. Venue TBA.
11 a.m. $200.
Dress Code: Cocktail casual
Chairs: Natalia Armstrong and Ashley Hoffmeister
Nov. 9
2nd Annual Inspiring Futures Celebration at Naples Princess to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Collier County.
5:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Business casual
Nov. 10
Valerie’s House Party at Valerie’s House to benefit Valerie’s House.
6:00 p.m. $75.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Nov. 10-11
3rd Annual Veterans Honor Invitational at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit The Patriot Fund, Inc.
4:30 p.m. $500 pp for dinner, $1,500 pp for golf, or $1,750 pp for both dinner and golf.
Chairs: Pam Davis and Jeanne Erra
Dress Code: Cocktail
Nov. 11
18th Annual Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center to benefit Naples Therapeutic Riding Center.
5 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Western
Chair: Connie Sharpe
naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org
Nov. 11
Annual Dinner and Auction at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit Wounded Warriors of Collier County.
5:30 p.m. $300.
Dress Code: Black-tie
woundedwarriorsofcolliercounty.com
Nov. 14
Fall Gala ‘Sky’s the Limit’ at Naples Airport, Jet 1 Hangar to benefit United Arts Collier.
6 p.m. $300.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Nov. 15
10th Annual Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show & Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit Royal Palm Academy.
11 a.m. $200.
Dress Code: Resort chic
Chair: Sherri Waller
Nov. 17
Pet Lovers Dance Party at Naples Airport, Elite Jets to benefit Humane Society Naples.
6 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Business casual
Nov. 18
Annual Brew-Ha-Ha Craft Beer Festival at Mercato to benefit Pace Center for Girls – Collier at Immokalee.
5 p.m. $50 online, $55 at door.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Melissa Speach and Jacqueline Peregrin
Nov. 18
17th Annual Luncheon at St. Ann Jubilee Center to benefit Providence House.
11:30 a.m. $75.
Dress Code: Business casual
Nov. 30
Women Rock Philanthropy at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit Women’s Foundation of Collier County.
11 a.m. $350.
Chairs: Jenny Haire, Rochelle Shucart, Brenda O’Connor and Vicki Tracy
Also in November
Celebrating a Night of Possibilities at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit Help A Diabetic Child. Date TBA.
5:30 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: John Reisman
December
Dec. 1
Christmas Gala at Historic Palm Cottage to benefit Naples Historical Society.
6:30 p.m. $550.
Dress Code: Black-tie
Chairs: Richard Prebish and Elaine Reed, Honorary Chairs: Tanya and Denny Glass
Dec. 1
Holidays Without Hunger to benefit Meals of Hope.
Venue, time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual
Dec. 1
Hope Shines Luncheon at Arthrex One to benefit NAMI Collier County.
Time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Smart casual
Chair: Toni Meller
Dec. 2
Annual Fundraising Gala at Arthrex One to benefit St. Matthew’s House.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Julia Szwed
Dec. 2
Christmas Bingo:
It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night at Saint Ann Jubilee Center to benefit Saint Ann School Foundation.
6 p.m. $40.
Dress Code: Casual
Dec. 4
The First Tee Invitational at Calusa Pines at Calusa Pines Golf Club to benefit First Tee — Naples/Collier.
1 p.m. $1,200.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Beth Chensoff
Dec. 6
The Luncheon at Vineyards Country Club to benefit Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center.
11:30 a.m. $150.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chairs: Maureen Lerner, Diane McGinty, Estelle Price, Sandy Roth, Milda Vaivada and Nancy White
Dec. 6
Jingled Elves Trolley Tour at Mercato, The Village Shops on Venetian Bay, Sugden Plaza to benefit Jingled Elves.
5 p.m. $200 for participants, Free to public.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Donna Issenmann, Laura Donovan, Linda Sims and Harleigh Kehoe
Dec. 7
All American Holiday Celebration at DeVoe Cadillac to benefit Wounded Warriors of Collier County.
4 p.m. $100.
Dress Code: Casual
Dec. 17
Major Donor and Keepers of the Gate Event at Town Center, Village Walk, Vanderbilt Beach Road to benefit Hadassah – Collier/Lee.
10 a.m. $1,000 minimum, plus couvert.
Dress Code: Country club casual
Chairs: Ellen Harris and Nancy Wiadro
January
Jan. 7
Inaugural Gala at Island Country Club to benefit Our Daily Bread Food Pantry.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Jim and Allyson Richards
Jan. 10
GADV Annual Men’s Event at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children.
4:30 p.m. $350.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chairs: Colin Estrem and Corey Lazar
Jan. 12
Elevate Endless Possibilities at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit Guadalupe Center.
5:30 p.m. $750.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chairs: Cortney Howgate and Dyan Smith
Jan. 13
An Evening for Better Tomorrows at Royal Poinciana Golf Club to benefit Baker Senior Center Naples.
5:30 p.m. $600.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Jan. 14
Hoof & Hike Poker Run at Picayune Strand State Forest – The Belle Meade Tract to benefit Naples Therapeutic Riding Center.
10 a.m. $50.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Lea Haven
Jan. 16
Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children.
10 a.m. $400.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chairs: Mary Susan Gallien Clinton and Sandra Allen
Jan. 17
Star Light, Star Bright at Royal Poinciana Golf Club to benefit Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee.
6 p.m. $400.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Sue Sherwin
Jan. 19
Charity Classic Gala — The Power of Education at The Ritz Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit The Immokalee Foundation.
5 p.m. $1,000.
Dress Code: Formal/Black-tie optional
Chairs: Carol and Thomas Joseph, Eileen and Dr. Brian Voynick
Jan. 19
Kitchen Tour & More 2024 at Naples Woman’s Club and various homes to benefit Naples Woman’s Club.
Morning Tour: 8:30 a.m., Afternoon Tour: 12:45 p.m. From $200.
Dress Code: Resort casual, flats encouraged
Chairs: Pam Wendell and Lisa Mash
Jan. 20
JDRF Naples Hope Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit JDRF – Southern Florida Chapter.
6 p.m. From $600.
Dress Code: Black-tie optional
Chairs: Dena Rae Hancock, Rob Caito, Lindsey Sablan and Matt Botsford
Jan. 20
Annual Empty Bowls Naples Event at Cambier Park to benefit Empty Bowls Naples.
11 a.m. $25.
Dress Code: Casual
Jan. 20
Annual Red Gala at Northern Jet Management to benefit Path2Freedom.
5:30 p.m. $325.
Dress Code: Black-tie optional.
Honorary Chair: Tatianna Diaz.
Jan. 22
Cherish the Children at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit Youth Haven.
11 a.m. $300.
Dress Code: Luncheon chic
Chairs: Trina Mostyn, Jen Porter, Dr. Richard and Christine Lublin
Jan. 26-28
Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit Naples Children & Education Foundation.
11 a.m. From $17,500.
Dress Code: Resort casual
Chairs: Shelly and Ralph Stayer
Jan. 27
YMCA Golden Gala at Hideaway Beach Club to benefit YMCA of Collier County.
6 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Formal, gold accents encouraged
Jan. 27
West Coast Muscle Car Show at North Collier Regional Park to benefit Avow Foundation.
7 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Jan. 28
Celtic Ball at St. John Neumann Catholic High School to benefit St. John Neumann Catholic High School.
6 p.m. $300.
Dress Code: Cocktail
February
Feb. 1-4
Naples Automotive Experience at Naples Airport to benefit St. Matthew’s House.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Julia Szwed
Feb. 2
Marco Island Imagination Ball at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa to benefit American Cancer Society.
6 p.m. $325.
Dress Code: Black-tie optional
Chair: Debra Shanahan
Feb. 3
Heart for Education — Swinging into the ’60s at Naples Jet Center to benefit Saint Ann School Foundation.
6 p.m. $300.
Dress Code: ’60s attire
Chair: Tina Ferrao
Feb. 3
House & Garden Tour ‘Blooming Delights’ at Naples Botanical Garden to benefit Naples Garden Club.
8 a.m. From $200.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Gigi Stewart
Feb. 3
Sporting for a Cure at The Club at Olde Cypress to benefit Amber’s Antibodies.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Jeans and jerseys
Feb. 3
Be A Believer at The Elephant in the Room Gala at Tiburón Golf Club to benefit Project HELP.
6 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Laurie Nocera
Feb. 3
6th Annual STAR Gala: The Adventure Begins at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit STARability Foundation.
5:30 p.m. $750.
Dress Code: Black-tie
Chairs: Dena Rae Hancock and Laura Georgelos
Feb. 3
5th Annual WolfStock Brewfest and Concert at Paradise Coast Sports Complex to benefit Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center.
4 p.m. From $50.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Andrea Dekoff
Feb. 3
18th Annual Run for the Paws at North Collier Regional Park to benefit Humane Society Naples.
8 a.m. $30.
Dress Code: Sporty attire
Feb. 6
Front & Center Gala at Naples Players’ Sugden Plaza to benefit The Naples Players.
6 p.m. $750.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Feb. 7
Kids’ Minds Matter Annual Gala at Arthrex One to benefit Kids’ Minds Matter.
Time and tickets TBA.
Feb. 9
ZOObilee: Feast with the Beasts 2024 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens to benefit Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
6 p.m. From $125.
Dress Code: Safari chic
Chairs: Nicole Ryan and Greg Debski
Feb. 10
Night at the Museum: CMON Dreamhouse at Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples to benefit Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.
Time TBA. $1,000.
Dress Code: Barbie/Ken, or childhood dream job
Chairs: Ashley and Adam Gerry, Honorary Chairs: Barbie and Paul Hills
Feb. 10
Annual Gala at Hideaway Beach Club to benefit Marco Island Center for the Arts and Arts Center Theatre.
5:30 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Shirl St. Germain and Tom Larson
Feb. 10
Wine Women & Shoes Naples to benefit Naples Cancer Advisors at Naples Yacht Club
11:00 a.m $150-$200 | Tables: $1,500-$2,000
Dress code: Glam
Chairs: Lana Uhrig and Millie Sattler-Lavaude
Feb. 13
Wine & Wildlife at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks.
6 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chair: Fran Mainella
Feb. 16
The Choice Affair at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.
6 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chair: Maureen Parkinson
Feb. 17
NCH Ball at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit NCH Healthcare System.
6 p.m. $600.
Dress Code: Black-tie
Feb. 17
35th Anniversary Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit Hope for Haiti.
6 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Black-tie optional
Feb. 17
Scene To Be Seen at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit Naples Art Institute.
Time and tickets TBA.
Feb. 23
Believing in Girls Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón Grand Pavilion to benefit Pace Center for Girls – Collier at Immokalee.
11:30 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Luncheon chic
Chair: Erin Otterbeck
Feb. 24
Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Casino Night at Vineyards Country Club to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida.
5 p.m. $400.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Feb. 24
Bucket List Bash at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit American Cancer Society.
6 p.m. $750.
Chairs: Jennifer McCurry and Matthew Kritis
Feb. 27
Style and Song Luncheon at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit Gulfshore Opera.
12 p.m. $100.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Natalie Marsalli
Feb. 28 and 29
Naples Tables LIVE, GIVE, CELEBRATE at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit The League Club.
Time and tickets vary.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Susan Hickey
Also in February
Fund A Cure Golf Invitational at Tiburón Golf Club to benefit JDRF – Southern Florida Chapter. Date TBA.
12:45 p.m. $1,500.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Grant Beard, John Cammett, Brian Fanning and John Nuzzo
March
Mar. 1
Splash of Love at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit Africa 6000 International.
5 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Mar. 1
25th Anniversary Gala: A Splash of Silver at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit Fostering Success.
5 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Semiformal; ‘Splash of Silver’ encouraged
Mar. 1
Drive and Dine Charity Adventure at Avow Hospice to benefit Avow Foundation.
5 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Mar. 1
Youth of the Year at a private club to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Collier County.
5 p.m. $750.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chairs: Mary Osborn, Mary Pat Hussey and Audrey Pengelly
Mar. 2
Stay at Home and Celebrate Reading and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at private homes to benefit Books for Collier Kids.
9 a.m. Suggested donation $500.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Nora and John Kolmer
Mar. 2
Night For Champions at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit Champions For Learning.
6 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Mar. 2
Spring Event at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit New Horizons of Southwest Florida.
11 a.m. $200.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Heather Clegg
Mar. 2
Experience Ethiopia at Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club to benefit Grace Center Foundation.
5 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Marcie Erickson
Mar. 3
Inspiring Women Luncheon at Audubon Country Club to benefit Hadassah – Collier/Lee.
11 a.m. From $54.
Chairs: Susan Gold Falkenstein, Lee Henson and Rona Senior
Mar. 4
Stompin’ at the Savoy: The Gulfshore Playhouse Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit Gulfshore Playhouse.
5:30 p.m. $750.
Chairs: Glenda and Rich Struthers
Mar. 6
Triumph 2024 Annual Fundraising Event at Arthrex One to benefit Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center.
5:30 p.m. $350.
Dress Code: Business/Cocktail
Chairs: Maureen Lerner, Diane McGinty, Estelle Price and Sandy Roth
Mar. 7
Spring into The Arts Brunch at Quail Creek Country Club to benefit International Network of Creatives.
11 a.m. $75.
Dress Code: Colorful creative attire
Chairs: Jamie Harber and Meribeth Ver Hulst
internationalnetworkofcreatives.org
Mar. 7
A Step Forward: Overcoming Obstacles at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida.
11 a.m. From $300.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chairs: Tracy Brady and Susan Nimnuan
Mar. 7
Magic Under the Mangroves at The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Tent to benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
5:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chairs: Toni Mueller, Charlie Mueller, John Walter and Carol Walter
Mar. 7
8th Year Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser to benefit Panira Healthcare Clinic.
Venue and tickets TBA. 6 p.m.
Mar. 9
Knight Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit The Village School of Naples.
5:30 p.m. $450.
Dress Code: Formal/Black-tie optional
Chairs: Gisela Knauf and Brooke Chapman
Mar. 9
Kings & Queens: A Royal Ball at The Island Country Club to benefit Marco Island Historical Society.
5:30 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Royal attire
Chairs: Jim and Allyson Richards
Mar. 9
Fashion Show Luncheon and Silent Auction at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit Sunlight Home.
11 a.m. $165.
Dress Code: Dressy casual
Mar. 12
An Evening of Wonder & Whimsy: Imagining a Bright Future at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit Child’s Path.
5:30 p.m. $350.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Mar. 14
Bash for the Bay at The Players Club & Spa to benefit Friends of Rookery Bay.
6 p.m. From $250.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Therese and Larry Schmidt
Mar. 15
The Big Event at Artis—Naples to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.
6 p.m. $125.
Dress Code: Cocktail/Business casual
Mar. 16
Friends of Artis—Naples Gala at Artis—Naples to benefit Artis—Naples.
5:30 p.m. From $1,000.
Dress Code: Black-tie
Mar. 16
Gala & Auction at Vineyards Country Club to benefit St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School.
6 p.m. $150.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chair: Gina Groch
Mar. 16
Angel Ball at Community School of Naples to benefit Community School of Naples.
Time and tickets TBA.
Mar. 17
YogaCAN at Baker Park to benefit Cancer Alliance Network.
8 a.m. $55.
Dress Code: Sporty attire
Mar. 19
ForEverglades Naples Benefit at Arthrex One to benefit The Everglades Foundation.
5:30 p.m. From $750.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Ellin Goetz and Valerie Boyd
Mar. 20
Hats in the Garden at Naples Botanical Garden to benefit Naples Botanical Garden.
11 a.m. $1,000.
Dress Code: Garden chic, hats required
Chair: Barbie Hills
Mar. 20
Annual Dinner at Hilton Naples to benefit Collier County 100 Club.
6 p.m. $75.
Dress Code: Cocktail/First responder uniforms
Mar. 21
DLC Sound Minds Reception at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health.
5 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Amy and John Quinn
Mar. 21
Fur Ball at The Ken & Susan Meyer Center for Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs to benefit Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs.
5:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Club casual
Mar. 23
Starry Nights at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit Youth Haven.
5:30 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Cocktail/Formal
Chairs: Ingrid Aielli, Beverly Fanning, Rufino Hernandez and Brenda Melton, Honorary Chairs: Amy and John Quinn
starrynights.youthhavenswfl.org
Mar. 26
Wine, Women & A Worthy Cause at Naples Sailing and Yacht Club to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Collier County.
5 p.m. $100.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Julie Pignatano
Mar. 29
Pinwheels at the Pier at Naples Pier to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County.
8:30 a.m. Free.
Dress Code: Beach attire
April
Apr. 3
Bags & Bow Ties at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children.
6 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Creative black-tie
Chairs: Diane McCaw and Linda Meak
Apr. 6
50th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy of Life at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to benefit Community Pregnancy Clinics.
Time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Black-tie
Apr. 6
Annual Scholarship Celebration at Tiburón Golf Club to benefit Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation.
12 p.m. $150.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Jeannine Stetson
Apr. 13
YMCA Sneaker Ball at YMCA Naples Gymnasium to benefit YMCA of Collier County.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: ’80s attire
Apr. 17
Crazy Pantz at The Players Club & Spa to benefit Pace Center for Girls – Collier at Immokalee.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Creative casual.
Chair: Melissa Speach
Apr. 26
Kings’ Night at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa to benefit Royal Palm Academy.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Roxanne Bambakakis
May
May 2
Barrister’s Bash Gala at Hilton Naples to benefit Legal Aid Service of Collier County.
5:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Black-tie
May 4
Kentucky Derby Party at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center to benefit Naples Therapeutic Riding Center.
4 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Derby chic, hats and wild pants encouraged
May 4
Swing for New Horizons Golf Tournament at West Bay Club to benefit New Horizons of Southwest Florida.
7:30 a.m. $250.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Wendy Kephart and Barry Dunleavy
May. 11
CMON Golf Scramble at The Club at The Strand to benefit Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.
Time TBA. $200.
Also in May
Dancing With The Local Stars Naples at Artis—Naples to benefit Humane Society Naples.
Date TBA. 8 p.m. From $100.
Dress Code: Dressy casual
Chairs: Brad Jamison and Dr. Cyndi Yag-Howard
LEE COUNTY
October
Oct. 7
Fly Your Bra Ride at Rockstar Harley Fort Myers to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care.
8 a.m. $20 for riders, $15 for passengers.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Lisa Velasco
Oct. 7
Cape Coral Pub Crawl at BackStreets Sports Bar & Grille to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care.
7 p.m. $15.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Janet Darnell and Shelley Walton
Oct. 12
Founder’s Cup 31st Golf Tournament at Forest Country Club to benefit Florida Gulf Coast University.
1 p.m. From $550
Oct. 12
Becoming Cosmopolitan: Gone Country at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon to benefit Community Cooperative.
6 p.m. From $150.
Dress Code: Casual
Oct. 13
Shine for Hope Kids Care at Edison and Ford Winter Estates to benefit Hope Healthcare.
6 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Resort casual
Chairs: Lizbeth Benacquisto and Jenna Persons-Mulicka
Oct. 14
Human Pink Ribbon at Bell Tower Shops to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care.
12 p.m. $20.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Janet Darnell, Rob Friscoe, Shannon Palzer and Jessica Grau
Oct. 14
Lee County Cattle Baron’s Ball at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa to benefit American Cancer Society.
6 p.m. $275.
Dress Code: Cowboy chic
Chairs: Jaime Walsh and Taylor Woods
Oct. 16
Annual Faces of Hope Luncheon at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida.
11 a.m. $50.
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Oct. 20
Saltwater Cowboy at MarineMax Fort Myers to benefit The Heights Foundation.
5:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual
Oct. 21
Faces of Pace Gala at Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater to benefit Pace Center for Girls — Lee.
6 p.m. $150.
Dress Code: Black-tie
Chairs: Noelle Casagrande and Lt. Angelo Vaughn,
Honorary Chair: Sandy Stilwell Youngquist
Oct. 21
All In For Autism Casino Night at Overtime Cape Coral to benefit Family Initiative.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Oct. 21
Annual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse at Pelican Preserve to benefit Children’s Network of Southwest Florida.
Time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual
Oct. 24
50th Anniversary Celebration at Cape Christian to benefit The Community Foundation.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Business casual
Oct. 25
Fashion to a Tea at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Guardian ad Litem Foundation — 20th Judicial Circuit.
11 a.m. $55.
Dress Code: Hats encouraged
Chairs: Barbara Berman and Carl Wolaver
November
Nov. 1
AngelFISH Society Luncheon Fall to benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva Foundation. Venue and tickets TBA.
11:30 a.m.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Nicole McHale
Nov. 4
Stride for Thrive at Jaycee Park to benefit Thrive.
7 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual.
Chair: Meghan DeLuca
Nov. 8
United Way Annual Campaign Kickoff at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center to benefit United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades.
8 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chairs: Kevin Karnes and Jay Santos
Nov. 10
A Night of a Million Dreams Gala at Hyatt Regency
Coconut Point to benefit Better Together.
6 p.m. From $350.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chairs: Dr. Alise and David Bartley
Nov. 10
Annual Restore Gala West Coast at Edison and Ford Winter Estates to benefit Captains For Clean Water.
6 p.m. $300.
Dress Code: Resort evening
Nov. 10
Blinded Me With Science at IMAG History & Science Center to benefit IMAG History & Science Center.
7 p.m. $150.
Dress Code: Cocktail/Colorful ‘80s attire
Chair: Greg Blurton
Nov. 10
Hospital Fashion Show at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital.
10:30 a.m. $125.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chairs: Pat and Bill Smart
Nov. 16
Royal Tea Party at Shangri-La Springs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida.
11:30 a.m. From $150.
Dress Code: Afternoon tea attire (country club casual with hats or fascinators)
Chair: Suzanne Costa
Nov. 17
Wines in the Wild to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.
Venue and tickets TBA.6 p.m.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Nov. 18
Tales & Cocktails—Centennial Celebration at The Laboratory Theater of Florida to benefit The Laboratory Theater of Florida.
3:30 p.m. From $75.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Nov. 18
Inaugural Nashville Night Music Festival at Founder’s Square at Babcock Ranch to benefit Babcock Ranch Foundation.
3 p.m. $35.
Dress Code: Casual
Nov. 25
Starlight Auction to benefit Animal Refuge Center.
Venue TBA. 6 p.m. $100.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Betty Hughes
December
Dec. 1
Night at the Nest at Alico Arena to benefit Florida Gulf Coast University.
5:30 p.m. $200.
Dress Code: Business casual
Dec. 2
Illuminate the Islands 10K & 5K Race 4 F.I.S.H. at Sanibel Community House to benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva Foundation.
7 a.m. From $35.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Diane Cortese and Leah Winkler
Dec. 2
Enchanted Forest Extravaganza at The Forest Country Club to benefit Canterbury School Fort Myers.
Time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Lauren Casey, Vice Chair: Claudia Potter
Dec. 8
Annual Charity Clay Shoot at Bermont Shooting Club to benefit Lee BIA Builders Care.
8 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual
Dec. 8
Annual Grampy’s Pro-Am Golf Fundraiser at Fiddlesticks Country Club to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida.
7 a.m. $750.
Dress Code: Resort casual
Chair: Jim Castle
Dec. 9
Wonder and Wine Uncorked at Wonder Gardens to benefit Wonder Gardens.
5 p.m. From $45.
Dress Code: Casual
January
Jan. 10
New Horizons of SWFL Annual Gala at Bonita Bay Club to benefit New Horizons of Southwest Florida.
6 p.m. $325.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Judy Dove
Jan. 12
MarineMax Yacht Gala at MarineMax Fort Myers to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital.
6 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Black-and-white
Chairs: Trudi Kemmis and Patti Chlipala
Jan. 13
Pull the Cork Wine Event at The Forest Country Club Golf to benefit Lee BIA Builders Care.
Time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Formal
Jan. 19
SWFL Wine & Food Fest Chef Vintner Dinners at various venues throughout the region to benefit SWFL Children’s Charities.
6 p.m. $1,500.
Dress Code: Varies per dinner
Jan. 20
SWFL Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting & Live Auction at Suncoast Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College to benefit SWFL Children’s Charities.
12 p.m. $1,000.
Dress Code: Resort casual
Jan. 23
Sanibel Community House Birthday Party at Sanibel Community Association to benefit Sanibel Community Association.
6 p.m. $150.
Dress Code: Business
Chairs: Terri Kuhl and Kyle Wilson
Jan. 27
Empty Bowls at Alliance for the Arts to benefit Community Cooperative.
11 a.m. $10.
Dress Code: Casual
Jan. 26
Wild About CROW at Burroughs Home and Gardens to benefit Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Also in January:
Seat at the Table to benefit Our Mother’s Home. Date and venue TBA.
6 p.m. $250.
Dress Code: Cocktail
February
Feb. 1
Twins Celebrity Golf Classic at TopGolf Fort Myers to benefit Lee Health Cancer Institute.
11 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Minnesota Twins
Feb. 1
Sweethearts & Scholarships at HeadPinz Fort Myers to benefit Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
4 p.m. From $10.
Dress Code: Business professional.
Feb. 1
Fundraiser to benefit Florida Repertory Theatre.
Venue, time and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Formal
Chairs: Dinah Bloomhall and David Fritz
Feb. 3
Love Your Neighbor at The Heights Center to benefit The Heights Foundation.
5:30 p.m. $1,250.
Dress Code: Resort formal
Feb. 10
28th Annual Storybook Ball at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida.
6 p.m. $400.
Dress Code: Black-tie optional.
Feb. 10
The Weekend of Wonder at Wonder Gardens to benefit Wonder Gardens.
6 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Feb. 16
Annual Nichols Cup Gala Dinner & Auction at Fiddlesticks Country Club to benefit Bobby Nichols – Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation.
5 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Feb. 17
Annual Nichols Cup Tennis & Pickleball Tournaments at Fiddlesticks Country Club to benefit Bobby Nichols–Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation.
9 a.m. From $75.
Dress Code: Tennis attire
Feb. 19
Annual Nichols Cup Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Fiddlesticks Country Club to benefit Bobby Nichols–Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation.
7:30 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Feb. 24
Cape Coral Charity Car Show at Mariner High School to benefit Cape Coral Caring Center.
9 a.m. $5 donation for parking; $20 per show car.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Phil Deems
Feb. 25
Vision Fest: Cruisin’ for the Clinic — Car Show at Florida Lions Eye Clinic to benefit Florida Lions Eye Clinic.
11 a.m. $30 to enter vehicle into show, $5 donation to attend.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Miranda Escobar and Robin Goldstone Garcia
Also in February:
Farm to Fork Date Night at ECHO Global Farm to benefit ECHO.
Date TBA. 6 p.m. $75.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Danielle Flood
Share the Love Dueling Piano Dinner at Alliance for the Arts to benefit Our Mother’s Home/Alliance for the Arts.
Date and tickets TBA. 6 p.m.
Dress Code: Casual
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4KIDS Galentine’s Day to benefit 4KIDS SWFL.
Date, venue, time and tickets TBA.
March
Mar. 1
Mission: Mom to benefit Thrive. Venue TBA.
6 p.m. $75.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Meghan DeLuca
Mar. 1
go! FISH to benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva Foundation. Venue and tickets TBA.
5:30 p.m.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chairs: Maggi Feiner and Ann-Marie Wildman
Mar. 2
NAMI Walks Southwest Florida at Centennial Park to benefit NAMI Lee, Charlotte and Hendry Counties.
5 p.m. By donation.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Corey Lazar and Al Rich
Mar. 2
Cause on the Causeway to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Venue and tickets TBA.
6 p.m.
Dress Code: Business casual
Mar. 6
Why Cook at Bonita Springs YMCA to benefit Bonita Springs YMCA.
6 p.m. From $250.
Dress Code: Business cocktail
Mar. 7
Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit at Sam Galloway Ford to benefit Community Cooperative.
5:30 p.m. From $200.
Dress Code: Business casual
Mar. 7
Jazz on the Harbor at Isles Yacht Club to benefit Guardian ad Litem Foundation — 20th Judicial Circuit.
5:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Chairs: Barbara Berman and Carl Wolaver
Mar. 10
GO Gala — Magical Musical Tour at First Presbyterian of Bonita Springs/The Club at the Strand to benefit Gulfshore Opera.
4 p.m. $300.
Dress Code: Semiformal
Chair: Stephanie Schwetz
Mar. 12
Colors of the Sea Fashion Show & Luncheon at Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club to benefit Lee Health Cancer Institute.
11 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Business casual
Mar. 21
Toast to Potential at The Luminary — Caloosa Sound Convention Center to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
6 p.m. $125
Dress Code: Cocktail
Mar. 22
Benefit with The Doo Wop Project Ball at BIG ARTS Sculpture Garden and the Christensen Performance Hall to benefit BIG ARTS.
7 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Island Cocktail
Mar. 22 and 23
Art Walks The Runway at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center to benefit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
8 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Dress to impress
Chair: Melissa DeHaven
Mar. 23
Heart Ball at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa to benefit American Heart Association.
6 p.m. $500.
Dress Code: Black-tie
Chair: Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser
Mar. 30
Beer in the Bushes to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Venue and tickets TBA.
6 p.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Also in March:
BBQ, Bands & Brew 2024 to benefit Lee BIA Builders Care. Date, venue and tickets TBA.
10 a.m.
Dress Code: Casual.
Gulf Coast Symphony Annual Gala at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa to benefit Gulf Coast Symphony. Date and tickets TBA.
7 p.m.
Dress Code: Black-tie
April
Apr. 1
16th Annual Grande Dames Tea at Broadway Palm Theatre to benefit Pace Center for Girls — Lee.
1 p.m. $60.
Dress Code: Business casual, tea party hats encouraged
Apr. 1
AngelFISH Society Luncheon Spring to benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva Foundation. Venue and tickets TBA.
11:30 a.m.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Nicole McHale
Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27
Great American Cleanup Month at multiple locations across Lee County to benefit Keep Lee County Beautiful.
8 a.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual
Apr. 20
Swing Into Spring at Riverbend Motorcoach Resort to benefit United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades.
6 p.m. $75.
Dress Code: Business casual
Apr. 20
Jerry Conti Memorial Fancy Pants Golf Tournament at Topgolf Fort Myers to benefit Cancer Alliance Network.
10 a.m. $125.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Apr. 26
Go Red for Women Luncheon at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa to benefit American Heart Association.
11 a.m. $150.
Dress Code: Business casual
Chair: Stephanie Wardein
Apr. 27
Autism Acceptance Awards Gala at Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater to benefit Family Initiative.
5:30 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Apr. 28
KLCB Bowling Tournament at Lightning Strikes Bowl to benefit Keep Lee County Beautiful.
4 p.m. $150 a lane.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Tisha Bayne
Also in April:
Brews for the Birds at Wonder Gardens to benefit Wonder Gardens.
Date TBA. 5:30 p.m. $50.
Dress Code: Casual
JA Business Hall of Fame to benefit Junior Achievement of SWFL.
Date, venue and time TBA. $350.
Dress Code: Business
Chairs: Stacey Herring and Pason Gaddis
May
May 7
A Swing of Grace at Bonita Bay Golf Club to benefit Grace Place For Children & Families.
1 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Nita Rapp
June
June 1 and 2
Drag Queen Bingo at The Standard to benefit Foster Care Advisory.
7 p.m. Tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual
