Arts & Culture
Art galleries, a professional symphony orchestra, theater companies, an opera company, and community businesses offer festivals, exhibits, and cultural experiences year-round. History buffs will want to dive into Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach's rich past at a variety of museums of all sizes, focused on military history, the city of Punta Gorda, the African-American experience in the area, and more.
We are also a military-friendly community, from the discounts offered at local businesses to our memorial parks, representation in one of Punta Gorda's historical murals, and our designation as a Florida Purple Heart entity. In fact, in 2016, Punta Gorda became home to the Vietnam Memorial Wall of Southwest Florida, a half-scale (approximately) replica of the memorial in Washington, DC. This permanent installation in Laishley Park is a touching memorial to the men and women who gave their lives in the Vietnam War.
Learn more about our proud military history, the Military Heritage Museum. and memorials here.
Featured Events
Fishermen's Village Independence Weekend Celebration
Don’t miss Fishermen’s Village’s annual two-day Independence Holiday Celebration, Sunday, July 3 and…
Freedom Fest at Laishley Park
This festival features nonstop entertainment for the entire family. Featuring Water-Mania, a group…
Punta Gorda History Park Market
- Punta Gorda History Park
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
The History Park Sunday Market features local fresh produce and other scrumptious food items…
Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim
Don’t miss the 2022 Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim! The swim begins at 9 am this year…
Punta Gorda Downtown Farmer's Market
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Voted the best small market in Florida and 15th in the USA, you can find a large number of vendors…