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Our Events & LECTURES
Be on the lookout for our 2026–2027 season dates, coming soon. We look forward to welcoming you back for another year of engaging programs and events!
Naples Historical Society 2026-2027 Calendar of Events
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Society Fall 2026 Opening Day
Dec. 1, 2026 – Dec. 23, 2026: Christmas at the Cottage
Friday, December 4, 2026 – 6:30 pm: Naples Historical Society Annual Christmas Gala
Friday, December 11, 2026 – Time TBD: Paul Arsenault Event
Monday, January 11, 2027 – 4 pm to 6 pm: Society Scotch & Chocolate
Thursday, January 28, 2027 – 5:30pm: Garden Side Chickee Chat: Legacy of Leadership – A History of Leadership Collier & Greater Naples Leadership
Thursday, February 4, 2027 – 5 pm to 7 pm: Old-Fashioned Cocktail Hour
Friday, February 19, 2027 – 11:00am: Garden Side Chickee Chat: Historic Artifacts & Auctions – Featuring Experts from Freeman’s
Thursday, March 4, 2027 – 4 pm to 6 pm: Croquet & Chardonnay
Friday, March 12, 2027 – 11:00am: Garden Side Chickee Chat: Blake Gable & Michael Wynn – Family Business Legacies in Naples
Thursday, March 18, 2027 – 5 pm to 7 pm: Naples Historical Society Member Mixer
Dec. 1, 2026 – Dec. 23, 2026: Christmas at the Cottage
Friday, December 4, 2026 – 6:30 pm: Naples Historical Society Annual Christmas Gala
Friday, December 11, 2026 – Time TBD: Paul Arsenault Event
Monday, January 11, 2027 – 4 pm to 6 pm: Society Scotch & Chocolate
Thursday, January 28, 2027 – 5:30pm: Garden Side Chickee Chat: Legacy of Leadership – A History of Leadership Collier & Greater Naples Leadership
Thursday, February 4, 2027 – 5 pm to 7 pm: Old-Fashioned Cocktail Hour
Friday, February 19, 2027 – 11:00am: Garden Side Chickee Chat: Historic Artifacts & Auctions – Featuring Experts from Freeman’s
Thursday, March 4, 2027 – 4 pm to 6 pm: Croquet & Chardonnay
Friday, March 12, 2027 – 11:00am: Garden Side Chickee Chat: Blake Gable & Michael Wynn – Family Business Legacies in Naples
Thursday, March 18, 2027 – 5 pm to 7 pm: Naples Historical Society Member Mixer
Note: Events in red are restricted to current Members and/or by invitation only. Please contact 239-261-8164 for details and more information.
Naples Historical Society Annual Christmas Gala
Description: A distinguished black-tie evening and the Society’s signature annual celebration, dedicated to supporting its educational programs. The event features valet parking, refined cuisine, and intimate seating set within the luminous beauty of the Norris Gardens.
Date: Friday, December 4th, 2026 – 6:30 PM
Cost: Ticket or sponsorship required; Contact the Society directly at 239-261-8164
Location: Oval Lawn located at The Norris Gardens at Historic Palm Cottage™ – 137 12th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102