CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
& WINTER WONDERLAND
Bring the family for an evening of holiday fun!
The community is invited to usher in the holiday season at the Lighthouse Island Resort & Tiki Bar Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1051 5th Street, Fort Myers Beach. The family & community event will feature a visit from Santa, an appearance by the Grinch, festive entertainment, and more. Admission is free.
“It’s a wonderful way for families, our guests and community to come together and kick off the holidays,” Owner Tommy Kolar said. “We just opened our new resort pool and Papa’s Cabana Bar. There’s no better way to kick off the start of a new era by starting a new tradition.”
The event will be held at the resort’s newly opened waterfall pool area on the north side of the property. Guests may park under the Matanzas Pass Bridge, with entry recommended from the north side. Hotel parking will remain reserved for overnight guests.
TOUR OUR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OFFSHORE SUITES 5-7 PM
Eventgoers will enjoy live holiday music from DJ Jimmy Jams, who will keep the atmosphere festive throughout the evening. Holiday magic will fill the air with a snow machine, creating a whimsical “winter” scene perfect for photos and memory-making. Children will have the chance to meet Santa and share their Christmas wishes, while the Grinch roams for playful encounters.
“We plan to gather everyone and light the tree around 6:45 p.m.” Kolar said “It’s such a fun moment for families — everyone gathers together in anticipation and the whole place is going to light up,”
After the tree lighting, the evening will continue with more music and festivities at the Tiki Bar, beginning at 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Event Highlights
Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:45 PM
Live music by DJ Jimmy Jams
Visit from Santa
Appearance by the Grinch
Snow machine for festive winter fu
Tours of newly remodeled resort rooms
Holiday Gift Drive benefiting the Beach Kids Foundation
Admission
Free and open to the public.
For more information, visit lighthouseislandresort.com/christmas25 or follow Lighthouse Island Resort and Tiki Bar at the Lighthouse on social media.
PUBLIC EVENT
Santa is coming – Bring the kids and witness a suprise visit from the Grinch. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift for Beach Kids Foundation – Food & Drink available for purchase.
WHEN:
Thursday, December 12, 2025 5-7pm
Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:45pm
WHERE:
Lighthouse Island Resort
NEW Resort Waterfall Pool & Papa’s Cabana Bar
1051 5th Street
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
WHAT:
Christmas Tree Lighting -Winter Wonderland & Community Celebration
WHO:
• DJ Jimmy Jamz Switching to Tiki Bar at 7:30pm til 10pm.
• Kolar Family and Lighthouse Island Resort/Tiki Bar Team
WHY:
To share the celebration of the holiday spirit and mark a turning point with the opening of a beautiful new section of our iconic resort that was ravaged by hurricane Ian.