Downtown Bonita Springs Chalk Art This February 10, 2013 celebrate Valentines Day with the Artist Village in Bonita Springs Riverside Park. Come do "Sidewalk Art"! Cabin #6 will open at 10am for those wishing to register and start their sidewalk art. All the cabins will be open 1-5pm. Free to the public. Chalk for sidewalk [...]
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Riverside Park Schedule Events Jan-May 2013 January 6 Townsman Big Band Concert 2-4:00pm 13 Bonita Springs Concert Band 2-4:00pm 20 Southwest Florida Big Band 2-4:00pm 27 Bonita Village Band 2-4:00pm February 3 Southwest Florida Big Band 2-4:00pm 9 Bark in the Park 11am-4pm 9 Native Plant Sale 9-3:00pm 10 Historic Society Fish Fry 12pm-2pm 10 [...]
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Ice Cream in Downtown Bonita Springs Florida One of our family favorite deserts is ice cream and there is no place better for ice cream in Downtown Bonita Springs than For Heaven’s Shakes ice cream. Besides the periodic random pit stops through out the week for a cool treat, our family occasionally skip dinner all [...]
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Veterans Memorial at Night With Lights Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs was decorated for the holiday season so when I took pictures of the holiday décor and such I grabbed a few pictures of the Veteran’s Memorial. If you’re interested in viewing the Veteran’s Memorial, it’s at Riverside Park in the southwest corner of [...]
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Beautiful Christmas Tree & Holiday Lights The Christmas and Holiday light displays at Riverside Park, The Banyan Tree, The Liles Hotel and the Artists Cottages have never looked so good. If you get a moment to stop in and take a look, do so. I built the video of the holiday lights above (hit the [...]
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Riverside Park – Island Park – Depot Park – Liles Hotel When you’re done staring at the cute little dog in front of the Artists Cottage at the Liles Hotel, shut down your computer and go to the park. Do it right now. Personally, I consider it a crime that more people do not visit [...]
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Bonita Springs Holiday in The Park – Christmas Click Map For Directions Bonita Springs Holiday in the Park is scheduled for December 4th 2012 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs, Florida. Holiday in the Park events on schedule include holiday music, the traditional blizzard in the park with a giant [...]
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Taste of Bonita Concert & Festival | Things to Do Taste of Bonita is just around the corner. There are two important dates that you’ll want to save: Free Taste of Bonita Concert, Saturday, November 17, 2012 Taste of Bonita Festival, Sunday, November 18, 2012 This is the second year that the Taste of Bonita [...]
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Things to Do in Bonita Springs, Florida Who: Bonita SpringsTropical Fruit Club, Inc., Gulf Coast Garden Club, City of Bonita Springs What: Fruit Tree and Plant sale and ornamental plant sale Where: Riverside Park and McSwain House (27451 Old Road 41); Venues are across the street from one another. Plenty of free parking at Riverside [...]
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The Dogs, The Donnas and an Outdoor Church There are more than a few days a week that I could be spotted at Riverside Park with my little buddy, Slum Dawg Dillionaire. One day when Dill was off defending Depot Park from the squirrel population, I met another dog owner. As luck would have it, [...]
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Downtown Farmer’s Market Open for 2023-2013 Season The Downtown Seasonal Farmer’s Market is open for the season every Wednesday. Enjoy the video above of the vendors who are available. Items available at the farmer’s market include a huge variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, baked goods, pastry, novelties, heirloom seeds, gardening supplies, local honey, local [...]
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Riverfest 2012 – Things to Do in Bonita Springs Fl Autumn has arrived in Bonita Springs as planning for the 6th annual RiverFest gets underway. Hosted by the City of Bonita Springs, the two-day downtown event will kick-off on Oct. 26 with a happy hour celebration, live entertainment from the Rachel/Hughes Band, a cornhole tournament [...]
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Old 41 Downtown Bonita Springs Farmer Market If you do not see the video above, click here The Old 41 Downtown Bonita Springs Farmer Market started today. Head down every Wednesday to pick up fresh, local produce, seafood, baked goods and more. Support the local growers, farmers and fishermen by buying local. It stimulates the [...]
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July 4th 2012 – 4th of July Events Bonita Springs Florida Looking for Things to Do? Kick off the Fourth of July with a traditional small town parade, organized by Bonita Springs’ Professional Firefighters Local 3444. This year’s Bonita Springs 4th of July Parade theme is Shine a Bright Light on Our Community and was [...]
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My Back Ten Feet of Bonita Springs Real Estate An avid reader and follower of shiny things, I followed a scoop.it mentioning my blog and also found a link to The Back Ten Feet, the youtube channel, actually. I followed the shiny things from youtube to their Facebook, to their blog and I got hooked. [...]
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Historic Vintage Homes Antique Homes Bonita Springs When you have the opportunity, take a drive down Pennsylvania Avenue in Bonita Springs, Florida. Where Oak Creek meets Pennsylvania, an architect by the name of Christian Busk has salvaged and preserved historic homes. Founders and influential residents of Bonita Springs and the SW Florida area have often [...]
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Latest Expansion at Depot Park at Riverside Park If you’d like to visit Depot Park or Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs Florida, click the map below for directions. Parking is free, entry to the park is free. Pets are permitted. Depot Park at Riverside Park Bonita Springs Florida
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The Imperial River Bridge From Depot to Island Park
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Traveling Vietnam Wall in Bonita Springs, Florida Enjoy the video above of the Patriot Guard escort motorcade of the Vietnam Wall pulling into Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs, Florida. Dec. 1-4 a replica of part of the Vietnam Wall will displayed at Riverside Park on Old 41 Road in downtown Bonita Springs, Florida. Click [...]
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Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park NEWS RELEASE Re: 18th Annual Taste of Bonita Contact: Mary Shallies 239-331-1432 18TH ANNUAL TASTE OF BONITA coming to riverside park The 18th Annual Taste of Bonita, presented by The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon, takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 19th and 20th at Riverside Park [...]
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Things To Do: Entertainment & Laser Light Show BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (May 26, 2011) – A real pyrotechnic grand finale will highlight a high-powered laser light show as darkness falls in Bonita Springs on Monday, July 4th, 2011 at the City’s annual Star Spangled Bonita celebration. The light display will conclude the City’s annual Party [...]
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River Park at Imperial River, the newest Park in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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A calendar of events. Things to do in Bonita Springs this winter 2010-2011.
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In Southwest Florida Fall Means Festivals There is almost always something to do in Bonita Springs but this weekend was ridiculous with the events on schedule which included Riverfest and the Swamp Buggy Parade just down the road in Naples, Florida. October and November are usually the kick off of “tourist season” and then we [...]
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The landmark Banyan Tree at Riverside Park in downtown Olde Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Taste of Bonita 2010 event announcement in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Neon signs and code enforcement in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Orange Creek, a Bonita Springs, Florida community of homes.
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Celebrate Bonita Riverside Park Bonita Springs Fl The 11th annual Celebrate Bonita Festival is Saturday April 10, 2010 from 2-9:00 p.m. There will be food, entertainment and a chili and rib cook off. See you at Riverside Park! Here is a printable flyer for Celebrate Bonita: Click Here
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Where to canoe in Bonita Springs, Estero and Naples, Florida. Things to do.
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Heaven Scent flower shop in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Free Movies at Riverside Park Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Main Event Starts at 7:00pm) Price: FREE!!! Place: Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs Main event, Grease, starts at 7:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show!!! Vendors will be available on site. Click Here to View Flyer
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Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park -11-15-2009
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Riverside Park Events – Things to Do With season and cooler weather upon us, Downtown Bonita Springs is ready to celebrate! The following is an update on events in Riverside Park. THIS WEEKEND! Riverfest – Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24 – There’s fun for the entire family at this year’s Bonita Springs Riverfest [...]
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Halloween in The Park – Riverside Park The Bonita Springs-Estero Association of REALTORS® Community Relations CoonitmBmittee in conjunction with the City of Bonita Springs is proud to present the second annual "HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK" at Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs, Florida. It runs from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, October 31, 2009. This [...]
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Fall 2009, Winter 2010 calendar of event for Bonita Springs, Florida downtown area.
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Parks in Bonita Springs, Florida. Free things to do with your family, your kids or just you. Riverside Park, Island Park.
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Things to Do at Riverside Park | Bonita Springs, Fl This Friday, April 10, enjoy Evenings in the Park Six Artists – Six Cottages – 5:00pm – 8:00pm A delightful evening with friends, meeting the artists while enjoying music, wine and refreshments. Sunday, April 12, 2009, 2:00pm (Happy Easter!) Free Concert – Bonita Springs Concert [...]
Sweet Real Estate In Downtown Bonita Springs, Florida I’ve gushed and gushed about Riverside Park. I think it’s the neatest place in Bonita Springs, I mean it’s tied with, Bonita Beach, Wonder Gardens, The Everglades, the sun, the atmosphere and those cool little chameleons running around everywhere. Last weekend I had company in town and [...]
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Bee Bravery at Riverside Park These flowers grow in the park right behind Engle’s Bike Shop on Old 41 Road, just before you get to the Artist’s Cottages. Yes, they’re really that colorful. This is an unretouched image.
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Feature: The Never Ending Story When: Saturday March 7, 2009 Where: Riverside Park on Old 41 in Olde Bonita Time: 7:00 p.m. the movie starts, my band of merry thieves and I will be giving out glow necklaces starting at 6:30. Movie: The Never Ending Story. What to bring: Blanket, chair, sweater, food and drinks [...]
This Old Mailbox This two dollar mailbox was found on Horne Avenue in Olde Bonita Springs. I wonder where it is now… Mailboxes are now like magnets to me. I can spot a good one a mile away. Sometimes it’s not a mile a way, it’s just next door. Last weekend I stopped by one [...]
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February Movie In The Park: Shrek If you missed January movie in the park at Riverside Park don’t fret. There will be more! Upcoming movies include “Shrek” on Feb. 7, 2009 and “The Neverending Story” on on March 7, 2009.
Free Things to Do: Movies at Riverside Park Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Time: Main Event Starts at 7:00pm Price: FREE!!! Place: Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs Main event, The Princess Bride, starts at 7:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show!!! Vendors will be available on site.
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Things To Do in Bonita Springs, Florida Did you know that the 2nd Friday of every month from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm the little artist cottages in the back of Riverside Park are open for business? Click Here for printable flyer. A great evening with friends, meeting the artists while enjoying music, wine [...]
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Taste of Bonita Festival | Things to Do in Bonita Springs It’s that time of the year again. The 15th annual Taste of Bonita 2008 is back, and some of the area’s best restaurants are serving up their best once again. The Taste of Bonita food festival will be held at Riverside Park on Nov. [...]
Lumberjack’s Canoe Tours Friday afternoon my darling son Lumberjack called and asked me to help him find a canoe on Craigslist. In ten minutes I texted him a number. In an hour he pulled up with a canoe. Its bright yellow and looks like a banana. It could be worse. He’d be a funny looking [...]
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There’s been flooding post Fay in Bonita Springs. Manna Christian in East Bonita Springs has gotten the worst of it. Over 300 families have been displaces and left their homes with little more than what was on their backs and what they could carry in an arm load. Bonita Springs Rotary is collecting clothing and [...]
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