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Sandy Claws Beach Run at Siesta Beach

Set a fast pace on the hard-packed, world-renowned Siesta Beach sand during the 5K Race or take a leisurely stroll ...

Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast at VFR Station 51

Enjoy pancakes, a present from Santa, ornament decorating and bake sale items. Bake sale proceeds will go to the Venice ...

Breakfast with Santa at Forked at Waterside Place

Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Forked from 9 AM to 11 AM! Enjoy a festive breakfast with ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Forked at Waterside, 7600 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: watersideplace.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Grinch at Five-O Donut Co.

Tha Tha Tha...the Grinch at Five-O! The next two weekends come buy some dough and take a pic with the ...

We Rock the Spectrum Christmas Crafts

Starting in December: Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas-themed arts and crafts every weekend during Open Play! Your little ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: We Rock The Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd. W Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: Included in open play admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Tiki Cruise with Shore Thing Tiki Cruises

We are THRILLED to invite you to our Christmas Tiki Cruise with a very special guest – SANTA! Each cruise ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Shore Thing Tiki Cruises, 119 Bridge St, Suite 140B, Bradenton Beach 34217
  • Cost: $25 + tax/adult, kids 10 and under $15+ tax
  • Website: shorethingtikicruises.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Annual Christmas Bazaar in North Port

Save the date! There will be crafters, local artists & vendors, food trucks & more! Selfies with the Grinch (12PM-1PM).

Candy Canes with Santa at Flip Zone Gymnastics of Southwest Florida

Santa is coming to Flip Zone this Saturday from 10am-1pm! Pictures will be available.

Court Thirteen's Photo's with Santa

Bring the holiday cheer every weekend from November 30 to December 22! Join us from 10 AM to 2 PM ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2050 Adams Ln, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $5 (and a toy donation if you’re able)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Mommy & Me Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop at the Pineapple Kitchen

Choose Your Date - Seats fill quickly so make sure you pay for the adult and child each. Saturday, December ...

Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village Historical Park

Experience an old-fashioned Florida holiday celebration. “An Old Florida Christmas” features food, music, free "make and take" seasonal crafts, and ...

Photos with Santa at The Mall at UTC

Make your reservation to meet Santa for a picture-perfect moment. After, take off on an interactive adventure at Santa's Flight ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Depends on package selection
  • Website: mallatutc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Suncoast Christmas Market

Join us for a fun filled Christmas Market! Shop 20+ local vendors! Follow for more details! We hope to see ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8000 Hawkins Rd., Sarasota, 34241
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland with Elsa at We Rock The Spectrum

Join us at We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton on December 14th, 2024, from 10 AM - 12 PM for a ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: We Rock The Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd. W Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: $25 per person, $20 per sibling
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Nutcracker Breakfast with Santa at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School

Nutcracker - Breakfast With Santa 10:30 am – 11:45 am Breakfast, cookie decorating, & fun! 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ...

Santa at PJ's Sandwich Shop

Free Santa visit! Bring your little ones for a visit with Santa Claus, and decorate a free ornament too! Tents ...

Anna Maria Holiday Shopping with Santa Visit

Holiday shopping event begins on Saturday Due to the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, the annual Holiday of Treasures Open House will ...

Brunch with Santa at McGrath's Irish Ale House

Join us for a delightful holiday experience at McGrath’s Kitchen from 11 AM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive brunch ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: McGrath's Irish Ale House, 8110 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Gingerbread House or Dreidel Decorating at The Ritz-Carlton

While donning chef's hats and aprons, decorate a festive gingerbread house or gingerbread dreidel guided by the distinguished Ritz-Carlton pastry ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 (The Bayview Lawn)
  • Cost: $99++ per party of 4, includes one gingerbread house or dreidel. Additional guests up to 6 guests per party, will be subject to a $25++ cover charge.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

North River Ranch Winterfest

Join us for our 2nd annual Winterfest on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Come play in the ...

Santa Claus is Comin' to Cocoplum Village Shops

Santa Claus is comin' to Cocoplum this holiday season! Join us Saturday, December 7 & 14 from 11 am to ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cocoplum Village Shops, 17179 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland at Robert L.Taylor Community Complex

Join us for free festive family fun on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This community event ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

'Kidprenuer Holiday Market at Bayside Community Church

The Village Community School of Sarasota presents 'Kidprenuer Holiday Market. Perfect for holiday shoppers, families and anyone looking to support ...

Art Center Sarasota's Holiday Art Festival

Art Center Sarasota is excited to host our 2024 Holiday Art Festival! Artists from all disciplines will be selling their ...

The June Collective's Holiday Market at Corporate Ladder Brewing

Shop small + drink local

Christmas in Cortez at The Florida Maritime Museum

Following the unprecedented impacts of multiple hurricanes on our coastal communities, the Florida Maritime Museum, Friends of FMM, Cortez Village ...

Awesome Youth Sports The Ultimate Santa Experience

Character Meet and Greet, Bounce House, and Game Room Fun!!! Space is limited, reserve your time spot today!

A Seussified Christmas Carol at Lemon Bay High School Theatre

A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2201 Placida Rd Englewood, FL 34224
  • Cost: $10 - $15
  • Website: cur8.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Spectacular Event at Playtime Plaza

It’s the MOST WONDERFUL time of the year! Join Mrs. Bench from Fidget Toys Plus and Playtime Plaza for a Christmas ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Playtime Plaza, 6740 28th St Cir E, Sarasota FL, 34243
  • Cost: Included with open play pass
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Ring Sarasota and Sarasota Young Voices Presents: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Come join us for a magical afternoon filled with the joy of the holiday season as Ring Sarasota and Sarasota ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church, 4826 McIntosh Road Sarasota, FL 34233
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa at Clancy's Irish Pub

The countdown is on! The big guy will be making his appearance at Clancy’s in just 3 days! Party starts ...

Winter Wonderland with Santa at Learning Unlimited and Manatee Learning Academy

Mark your calendar! Join us for a walk through our Winter Wonderland and meet Santa D at the end! Start with ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 6210 17th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Minimum donation of $5.00 per family for up to four persons
  • Website: www.ticketleap.events
  • Category: Holiday Events

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

CRPE Sarasota Christmas Festival

A beautiful celebration filled with holiday cheer, featuring a diverse selection of local businesses and organizations that share our commitment ...

The Nutcracker at Venice Performing Arts Center

We are thrilled to announce the return of the production of The Nutcracker in an exciting partnership between The Sarasota ...

6th Annual Holiday Celebration at Ellenton Premium Outlets

Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season at the 6th Annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 14th from ...

A Celtic Christmas at First Presbyterian Church

A holiday tradition gets even better this season as two Sarasota choirs team up with the folk band The Lubben ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: First Presbyterian Church 2050 Oak Street Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $25 (free for students)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holidays at The Bay

Join in the fun of this FREE Third Annual Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration. Spread the season’s cheer by snapping ...

Milk and Cookies with Santa at Dakin Dairy Farms

Save the Date!

Sarasota Christian Church Christmas Block Party

Join us for live music and entertainment, free food, a craft fair, Christmas karaoke, a petting zoo & manger scene ...

Sarasota Christian Church Christmas Craft Fair

Join us for a Christmas Craft fair that you won’t want to miss! Our church is also hosting an exciting ...

Major Productions Studio of Dance - The Nutcracker Jr. at Riverview High School

The holiday season is upon us, a time of enchantment and joy, and we invite you to embark on a ...

  • 4:45 pm 
  • Location: Riverview High School | 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Tickets will be available for purchase online starting December 2, 2024, at Noon
  • Website: www.mpstudioofdance.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Town Celebration at Southside Baptist Church

Our seventh annual Christmas town is going to happen soon! We can not wait to serve your family again this ...

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

The Nutcracker by The North River Ballet Company and Star Academy at the Sarasota Opera House

Join us for a magical evening of ballet, aerial, and more! Follow along with Clara as she celebrates Christmas Eve, ...

Winter Wonderland Celebration on Old Main Street Bradenton

Winter Wonderland transforms Bradenton’s Old Main Street into a seasonal celebration with fun for the entire family! The 2024 Winter Wonderland ...

North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum

Join us this December for a 30 minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. This 3.5-hour event is ...

Deck the Neighborhood at Freedom Christian Church

Please stop by for the free Christmas fun! Giveaways, performances, and maybe even some roasting of marshmallows.

Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5K at Nathan Benderson Park

​Get ready for a magical and unforgettable holiday experience at the most anticipated family-friendly event of the year in Sarasota, ...

A Seussified Christmas Carol at Lemon Bay High School Theatre

A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2201 Placida Rd Englewood, FL 34224
  • Cost: $10 - $15
  • Website: cur8.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Acro Fit Gymnastics Winter Wonderland - Kid's Night Out

Join us for a Winter Wonderland! Hot coco, Polar express themed crafts and games & a Winter theme movie. We ...

Bradenton Christian Reformed Church Festival of Carols

Join us for our annual Festival of Carols next week Saturday!

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Sarasota Bay

On Saturday, December 14, enjoy a parade of boats beautifully decorated for the holidays on Sarasota Bay. This annual ...

Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade

The Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade is the county’s largest holiday event of the year. A fleet of decked out ...

Olivera's Jiu Jitsu Christmas Glow Party

Special order your own personalized glow-in-the-dark shirt $10 orders due by 12/7/24. Wear your favorite Christmas pants and let’s have ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 501 Village Green parkway Suite 20, Bradenton, FL,
  • Cost: $30 for one child or $25 for two or more
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Palma Sola Botanical Park's “Winter Nights Under the Lights”

Bring the entire family out for an evening of holiday spirit! The park will be magically lit up while sounds ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 9800 17th Avenue N.W. Bradenton, Florida
  • Cost: Free, Donations Appreciated to Support the Park
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

The Wonderland of Lights at Charlotte County Fairgrounds

Immerse yourself in a dazzling spectacle as our expertly crafted light displays transport you to a whimsical wonderland. Celebrate the ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2333 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
  • Cost: Passenger vehicles $25 per carload *$30 at the gate | Limo/Mini-Bus $50 (9-25 people)
  • Website: www.thewonderlandoflights.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Drive Thru Living Nativity at Bethel Mennonite Church

You are Invited to Bethel Mennonite Church’s Drive Thru Living Nativity on Dec. 14 & 15 (Sat. & Sun.) from ...

Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. Step into ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota FL 34236
  • Cost: $19+ (children 0-4 free)
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Living Nativity at Parrish United Methodist Church

A family-friendly and FREE Christmas tradition! Walking tours will depart from our worship center approximately every 10 minutes. Register for ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Parrish United Methodist Church, 12180 US 301 North, Parrish, Florida 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us ...

The Living Nativity at The Tabernacle Church

Over 200 volunteers from the Tabernacle family join together for a nightly performance of the Christmas story! A 45 minute ...

Venice Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol

Original Book & Lyrics by Scott Keys; Original Music by E. Suzan Ott; Additional Music by Scott Keys, Jason Brenner, ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $26 Adult/Sr. | $22 College/Educator | $15 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Holiday Events
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