Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita: Free museum night, corn maze, more

Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News

Updated Thu, September 26, 2024 at 10:09 AM UTC

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Hear rap legends in Bonita Springs or check out the free Art After Hours at Artis―Naples.

What else is happening? Go to our events calendar where you'll find plenty of things to do , including concerts, karaoke and more.

And if there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly list of top events, please email it to dosborn@gannett.com. Write up something short in the format you see in this week's Top 3 and, if possible, please send photo as well.

5. Laugh with NYC comedian Lucas Zelnick at Off The Hook

Comedian Lucas Zelnick performs standup Sept. 26-28, 2024, at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Florida.

Comedian Lucas Zelnick performs standup at 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27; and 6 and 8 p.m. Sept. 28. Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.

4. Celebrate diversity at the Bonita Springs Pride Festival

Bonita Springs Pride founders Dominique Sierra (right) and wife Lora Sierra often perform as drag kings in Southwest Florida.

NOTE: Organizers have announced that the festival has been moved to Sunday, Dec. 8, because of Hurricane Helene. Bonita Springs Pride Festivalcelebrates LGBTQ pride with drag performers and other live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, deejayed music and face painting. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $5 general admission for the indoor/outdoor event. VIP tickets are $200. Arts Bonita Center for Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. facebook.com/BonitaSpringsPride

3. Explore Farmer Mike's Fall Festival and Corn Mazes

Madeline, Kara and Liam Gilbert and Preston, Jace and Paige Arrington, have their photos taken at the picture spot at Farmer Mike's.

Farmer Mike's, 26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs, kicks off the Halloween season with haunted and kid-friendly corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, sunflower picking, bounce houses, ax throwing, hayrides and more. Tickets are available online-only in 30-minute time slots. Prices vary. 6-10 p.m. various days Sept. 28-Oct. 27. farmermikesupick.com

2. Hear rap pioneers the Sugarhill Gang in Bonita Springs

New Jersey rap icons the Sugarhill Gang, best known for the influential song "Rapper's Delight," play 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. $60-$66, at Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239--8989 or artsbonita.org

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1. Check out Art After Hours at Artis―Naples

Artis—Naples hosts Art After Hours at The Baker Museum on the last Wednesday of each month, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music and more.

Explore Art After Hoursat The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., on the last Wednesday of each month, from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning Sept. 25. Enjoy live music performed by local musicians, concessions at Heidi's Place and free admission to all museum exhibitions.

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter and on X (formerly Twitter) @NDN_dosborn .

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