Join us for the 2026 Free Immersive Celebrate Bonita Stroll -Step into a world where the streets glow and the night comes alive! ✨
A Fairytale Transformation in Downtown Bonita Springs!
Get ready to wander through a dreamscape at the Celebrate Bonita Springs Free Immersive Nightly Stroll as we celebrate Bonita Springs! From March 24th–28th (dusk until 10 pm), the Old 41 corridor in downtown Bonita Springs undergoes a magical metamorphosis. Watch in wonder as the bridge, Riverside Park, and Liles Hotel Plaza are bathed in a symphony of dancing lights, enchanting music, and breathtaking art projections. Riverside Park is located at 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
🌟 Nightly Wonders & Glowing Fun
Every evening is a new adventure! Bring the whole family to discover:
Radiant Play: Ride on colorful light-up seesaws, challenge friends to glowing Connect Four, play cornhole, toss light-up frisbees, play a game of light-up mini bowling, or master a game of LED-lit chess.
For the Little Dreamers: Follow twinkling LED-lit paths designed just for small children and let them soar in bounce houses and giant inflatable slides.
🎨 A Radiant Artistic Wonderland
Watch as the sidewalks and buildings of Bonita Springs transform into a living, breathing gallery of light. It’s an evening filled with "glow-tastic" surprises for all:
Student Brilliance: Marvel at the spectacular "Glow Art" masterpieces created by our talented local students—it's like walking through a glowing dream!
Luminous Faces: Get into the spirit with free nightly glow face painting that turns every guest into a walking work of art. 🌟
Sidewalk Secrets: Look down to discover shimmering, glowing chalk designs hand-crafted by local artists right beneath your feet.
Dancing Projections: Look up and all around as vivid artistic projections dance across the murals, sidewalks, and buildings, bringing the entire corridor to life!
Local Magic: Savor the charm of downtown with exclusive nightly specials from your favorite local businesses. Enjoy art-inspired decor as they light businesses along the corridor.
🎸 The Grand Finale: Celebrate Bonita Festival
The magic reaches its peak on March 28th at 5 pm! Gather at Riverside Park for a spectacular free community celebration featuring:
Inspiring student performances 🎭
Vibrant community art displays 🎨
Live music by the incredible Lineup Band 🎶
Don't miss a moment of the glow! Dive into the details at CityOfBonitaSprings.org or call 239-949-6262.
Chalk Where You Walk 2026
The City of Bonita Springs is calling all artists, help us celebrate Bonita Springs by submitting your design to be showcased in the immersive stroll.
The City of Bonita Springs is looking for businesses, clubs/non-profits, community members and students who are interested in participating in our “Chalk Where You Walk” Event in March. Participants will be asked to chalk in designated spaces on Old 41 sidewalks, Riverside Park/Liles Hotel area. Glow chalk will be provided as this display will be part of the free Celebrate Bonita Immersive Stroll from March 24th to 28th. The Celebrate Bonita Stroll 2026 is to celebrate the City’s incorporation. For more information about upcoming events, please visit www.cityofbonitasprings.org or call 239-949-6262.
Pre-registration with a mock example of the design is required. Please submit applications to participate to [email protected]. Approved artists will be able to design spaces on March 23rd. Please download the application on the city’s website.