Thousands of lights and hundreds of historic decorations make the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Annual Holiday Nights a beloved tradition for the Fort Myers local community and visitors to the area. More than 40,000 attendees are expected this year, and Neal Communities is proud to sponsor this 48th annual event.
The Edison and Ford Winter Estates are the historic vacation homes of Thomas Edison, purchased in 1885 when he first visited the area, and Henry Ford, purchased next door in 1916. The Annual Holidays Nights festival is a beautiful and colorful celebration of the location and the holidays. This year’s event features new light displays, the opportunity to shop for unique holiday gifts, and visits with Santa. The Children’s Holiday Tree Trail features handmade ornaments created by students from local schools. On select nights, carolers will perform and refreshments will be available for purchase.
The festival is open 5:30 – 9 p.m. each evening through December 23, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas, then open again December 26 – 31. A variety of tickets are available for general admission, a nightly guided tour, a tour inside the houses, or combination tickets. The tour inside the historic homes displays decorations and gifts as they would have been in the early 20th century.
“The Holiday Nights event at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is an important tradition for the Fort Myers community,” said Pat Neal, the founder and chairman of Neal Communities. “We enjoy supporting meaningful community events like this that are a special part of the holidays for many people.”
Neal Communities has a philanthropic culture and a core belief that “Where You Live Matters.” The latest giving is part of more than $7.75 million Neal Communities has donated to local charities and causes throughout Southwest Florida.
There are currently two Neal Communities neighborhoods under construction in Fort Myers. Tide Marsh is a small community of 63 homes just a short drive from Fort Myers beach. It is already more than halfway sold out, so anyone interested in living in the area is encouraged to visit the models and find their perfect home. Homes start in the mid $400s and range from around 1500 to 3000 square feet. Verandah is a gated, resort-style, golf-course community with breathtaking views of the Orange River. Homes here also start in the mid $400s and range from around 1800 to 3000 square feet.
For more information on the event, visit https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/48th-annual-historic-holiday-nights-celebration/. For more information about Neal Communities, visit NealCommunities.com.
