OUT & ABOUT in March

1 Wednesday

Library hours. Rainbow Fun. Also Thursday and Friday. Make rainbow chains and bring some color to the library. All ages. Located at Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Check www. collierlibrary.org or call 239-252-7073.

10 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Stories, songs, and activities for ages 16-35 months. Located at Estates Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-252-7109 or check www.collierlibrary.org.

4 p.m. Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More. Ages 11+. Chess, checkers, and other board games. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Check www.collierlibrary.org or call 239-252-5135.

7:30 p.m. The Sound of Music Opening Night Sold Out. Check for availability thru April 2. Located at Naples Players, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. Check www. naplesplayers.org or call 239-263-7990.

3 Friday

10:30 a.m. Family Storytime. Stories, songs, and a craft for children of all ages and caregivers. Located at Marco Island Library, 210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. Call 239-252-7064 or check www. collierlibrary.org.

5:30 p.m. Avow Kids First Friday Movie Night. Enjoy dinner and Finding Nemo. Free. Located at Avow Ispiri Community Center, 1205 Whippoorwill Ln., Naples. RSVP to 239-261-4404 or AvowKids@avowcares.org.

4 Saturday

9 a.m. Free Zoo Admission for Collier Residents. Present qualifying ID for free entry on the first Saturday of the month. Located at Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples. Call 239-315-7626 or check www.napleszoo.org.

9 a.m. Sports Day & Health Fair. Free. Bring your entire family to play different sports, attend nutritional classes, and more. Located YMCA of Collier County, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Call 239-597-3148 or check www.ymcacollier.org.

10 a.m. Calusa Coast: Family Fun Day. Kids will use shell tools to learn about the Calusa peoples’ creativity. Take home activities also provided. Located at Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. Call 239-252-1440 or check www.colliermuseums.com.

10 a.m. Southwest Florida Reading Festival. Author talks, book signings, storytellers, crafts, readings, raffles, and more. Located at Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First St., Fort Myers. Call 239-533-4600 and check www.readfest.org.

2 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee: Rumble. Rated PG. Located at Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Check www.collierlibrary.org or call 239-252-7073.

2 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee: The Wild. Rated G. Registration required. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Check www.collierlibrary.org or call 239252-5135.

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8 WEDNESDAY

4 p.m. Lego Fun. Ages 4-11. Share ideas, be creative, and have fun. Bricks provided. Registration not required. Located at Estates Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-252-7109 or check www.collierlibrary.org.

10 FRIDAY

6 p.m. Kids’ Night Out. Ages 5-11. Games, activities, dinner, and a movie. $10. Located at Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Check www. collierparks.com or call 239-252-3527.

11 SATURDAY

9 a.m. WGCU Be My Neighbor Day. Free. Games, crafts, and vendors. Meet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat. Located at Myra Janco Daniels Public Media Center, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. Call 239-590-2300 or check www.wgcu.org.

Market. More than three dozen vendors offer fruit, vegetables, local seafood, art, and more. Live music. Located at Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd., Naples. Call 239530-5972 or check www.rookerybay. org.

10 a.m. Free Wonder Gardens Admission. Free entry with Bonita Spring address on a photo ID on the first Sunday of the month. Located at Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs. Check www.wondergardens.org or call 239992-2591.

11 a.m. Food Truck Palooza. Local food trucks, pony rides, beer garden, carnival games, entertainment, and a huge kids’ zone. $5 admission per person (Ages 2 and younger free). Food purchased separately. Located at Temple Shalom Preschool, 4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. Check www.templeshalompreschoolnaples. org/events or call 239-455-3227.

7 TUESDAY

2 p.m. I’m Game If You Are. Join us as we kick off our game night. Located at Vanderbilt Beach Library, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-7160 or check www.collierlibrary.org.

10 a.m. Archaeologist Jr. Ages 3-5. It’s never too early for your little one to learn about the wonders of archaeology. Registration encouraged. Located at Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-2528476 or check www.colliermuseums.com.

10:30 a.m. Preschool STEAM: Bugs. Ages 3-5. Learn about insects through hands-on activities. Registration required. Located at South County Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero. Call 239-5334400 or check www.leegov.com/library.

5:30 p.m. Purim Celebration. Dress in costume, listen to stories, make noise, create crafts, and enjoy a puppet show. Registration required. All ages. Provided by PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-252-7371 or check www.collierlibrary.org.

9 THURSDAY

3:45 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Craft. Make a craft and decorate a cookie. Registration required. Located at Golden Gate Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Check www.collierlibrary.org or call 239-252-4549.

10 a.m. Easter Bunny Egg Hunt. Weekends thru April 9. Located at Springtime Farms Adventure Park, 10761 Aqua Vista Lane, Fort Myers. Check www.springtimeplantfarm.com or call 239-309-0630.

10 a.m. Southwest Florida Archaeologist Day. All ages. Meet archaeologists and learn how they study the ancient and historic people of Southwest Florida. Fun, hands-on activities. Located at Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-2528476 or check www.colliermuseums.com.

10:30 a.m. Conservancy Turtle Visit. Learn about the different turtles in Florida. Make a fun craft, play an interactive game, and even get to meet a real turtle. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-252-7371 or check www.collierlibrary.org.

11 a.m. Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Join 40,000 people at this popular parade. Located at Third Avenue South, Naples. Check www. naplesparade.com.

11 a.m. Pups ‘n’ Books. Read to a dog or just pet one. All ages. Dogs are provided by Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Check www.collierlibrary.org or call 239-252-5135.

12 p.m. Family Camp Out Night. A great way to experience camp out with much of the “work” already done for you. Dinner and continental breakfast provided. Games, crafts, and campfire s’mores. Located at Pepper Ranch Preserve, 6315 Pepper Rd., Immokalee. Call 239-252-2961 or check www.collierparks.com.

2 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee: Meet the Robinsons. Rated G. Registration required. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Check www.collierlibrary.org or call 239-252-5135.

3 p.m. Pups ‘n’ Books. Read to a dog or just pet one. All ages. Dogs are provided by Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs. Located at Vanderbilt Beach Library, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-7160 or check www.collierlibrary.org.

12 SUNDAY

10 a.m. Second Sundays. Enjoy trails, meet special guests, and explore the beautiful 10-acre preserve. Free, donations appreciated. Located at Gore Nature Education Center, 4261 40th Ave. S.E., Naples. Check www.cclandkeepers.com or call 239-308-0281.

14 TUESDAY

4:30 p.m. Avow Kids Spring Break: Camp Pause. Thru Friday. Ages 8-12. Free. Join Avow Kids counselors and music therapist to take a pause during spring break to reset minds, body, and spirit. Located at Avow, 1095 Whippoorwill Ln., Naples. Email AvowKids@avowcares.org or call 239-261-4404.