Mother's Day fun: 5 things to do with mom in Naples, rest of SW FL

Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
·2 min read

After you treat mom to dinner, plan a fun event for her on Mother's Day. She deserves more than just a meal, although that's always nice gesture.

See a concert, comedian, ballgame or try a walk or the waterways of Southwest Florida Sunday, May 14.

Here's five things to do on her day, from Naples to Fort Myers.

Mother's Day outdoor concert in Bonita

Bonita Springs Concert Band, conducted by Gary Smith, offers a special Mothers Day concert.
Bonita Springs Concert Band, conducted by Gary Smith, offers a special Mothers Day concert.

The Bonita Springs Concert Band performs a concert from 2-4 p.m. May 14 at Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. Conductor Gary E. Smith will lead the band and the featured guest is Rock Ciccarone. The program includes Pinkzebra's "Fanfare for a New Era," Claude Smith's "Emperata Overture" and "Jazz It Up!" arranged by Victor López. Freewill offering. Bring your own seating. bonitaspringsconcertband.org

Walk on the wild side

Martin Reeb, from left left, and his girlfriend Nancy Nalley watch their dog Murphy interact with Max walked by Mary Anna Parisi of Naples, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at the Gordon River Greenway in Naples.
Martin Reeb, from left left, and his girlfriend Nancy Nalley watch their dog Murphy interact with Max walked by Mary Anna Parisi of Naples, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at the Gordon River Greenway in Naples.

The Gordon River Greenway opened in 2013, a place to get away from the city while really not traveling too far. Walk, ride your bike or kayak, walk your dog on or along the scenic from 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. There's 12-foot wide pathways and 10-foot-wide elevated boardwalks. Restrooms and other amenities available. 1596 Golden Gate Parkway; 239-252-4000 or gordonrivergreenway.org

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Sail away with mom on Naples Princess

Naples Princess offers cruises year-round.
Naples Princess offers cruises year-round.

The Naples Princess offers food and a scenic day on the water. The annual Mothers' Day dinner cruise is sold out but the lunch still has room. And if that sells out too, the 90-minute afternoon sightseeing cruise is available. The ride through Naples Bay will let you survey mangrove islands and the multi-million dollar waterfront homes in Port Royal and Royal Harbor. And look for eagles, herons, pelicans and local wildlife so have your smarphone ready. The boat's dock is 550 Port O Call Way, Naples. More at 239-649-2275 or naplesprincesscruises.com

Laugh with mom Tammy Pescatelli

Comedian Tammy Pescatelli performs standup this weekend in Naples.
Comedian Tammy Pescatelli performs standup this weekend in Naples.

Tammy Pescatelli is a comedian and a man, and she performs standup at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 14, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

Take her out to the Mighty Mussels ball game

Players take part in a Fort Myers Mighty Mussels practice at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Players take part in a Fort Myers Mighty Mussels practice at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

If mom likes baseball, head to Hammond Stadium where the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels host the Tampa Tarpons. First pitch it as noon. If you arrive earlier, an all-you-can-eat brunch is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and costs $15 with your game ticket. Tickets for the game itself start at $10. milb.com/fort-myers or 239-768-4210

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

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