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The Canopy Zone at Robinson Preserve

Welcome to the Canopy Zone! Crawl, climb, and challenge yourself to new heights among the treetops of Robinson Preserve. The ...

Ninja Squad Athletics Saturday Morning Run at Nathan Benderson Park

Running isn’t just a thing we do on Saturday anymore! It’s part of who we are! Join us for a ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 112 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of exploration. Walk the grounds ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Creative Liberties, 927 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.creativeliberties.net
  • Category: Free

Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library every Saturday morning for an invigorating rooftop yoga session. This class is perfect ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library Rooftop, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

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).

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4970 City Hall Blvd, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Craft at JC Penney Westfield Sarasota

Join us every second Saturday of the month for an exciting craft! This event is free! Pick up your free craft ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Penney Westfield Sarasota 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

Harvest Festival at Gamble Creek Farms

Join us at the Healthy Harvest Festival on Saturday, December 14, 10AM - 2 PM at Gamble Creek Farms (14950 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gamble Creek Farms, 14950 Golf Course Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lakewood Ranch Market on Main Street

All hat styles will be available at this event! Tag a friend and see you there!

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee Village Historical Park | 617 14th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.manateevillage.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: PJ's Sandwich Shop, 12342 US-301, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Along Gulf Drive, Pine Avenue and South Bay Boulevard
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee County Seafood and Music Festival at G.T. Bray Park

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience as the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival takes place from December 13th-15th, ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 11602 Longmeadow Avenue, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: northriverranch.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Manasota ASALH Freedom School Saturday Program

Join Freedom School on Saturdays for an enriching, empowering, and joyful experience where we dive into truthful Black History. Free ...

  • 11:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: GIRLS INC | 201 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: asalh-manasotafl.org
  • Category: Free

'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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 707 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34236
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.artsarasota.org
  • Category: Free

Music Club at Selby Library

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who ...

The June Collective's Holiday Market at Corporate Ladder Brewing

Shop small + drink local

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4935 96th Street E, Palmetto
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Fall Youth Saturday Art Classes at the Sarasota Art Center

Register your young artist for FREE Youth Saturdays! On select Saturdays, 1-4 pm, kids will learn about art and have ...

Open Gym at Flip Zone Gymnastics of Southwest Florida

Open gym this Saturday from 1pm-2:30pm. For ages 5 - 18

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3241 59th Avenue Dr E , Bradenton, FL,
  • Cost: $20 per child
  • Website: portal.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Free

Parrish Playworks presents In One Basket at Lakewood Ranch Library

Selections from In One Basket (by Shirley Pugh), a collection of little-known folk and fairy tales, will be performed as ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parrishplayworks.org
  • Category: Free

Saturday Family Art Lab at the Sarasota Art Museum

Weekends are for art and family fun! Bring the kids or grandkids and enjoy making art together every Saturday in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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!

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 5639 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: sparkpages.io
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 6128 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

CRPE Sarasota Christmas Festival

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

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1621 66th Avenue Terrace East Sarasota, Fl. 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ellenton Premium Outlets - Manatee Court, 5461 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.premiumoutlets.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Milk and Cookies with Santa at Dakin Dairy Farms

Save the Date!

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Dakin Dairy Farms, 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL
  • Cost: TBD
  • Website: dakindairyfarms.com
  • Category: Free

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Sounds of the Season at The Bay

FREE BOOKS. FREE LUNCH. FREE ADMISSION. This event will feature art activities, music making, and read-aloud featuring a mindful moment. Mr. Stevey ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2923 Ashton Rd, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

LBK Strong Celebration Concert at Karon Family Pavilion

December 14 @ 4:30 pm - LBK Strong! Celebration Concert! Food Trucks, complimentary beer & seltzer products from Gold Coast ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Karon Family Pavilion at the Town Center, 600 Bay Isles Road, LBK
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2035 Magnolia Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Curious and Kind Nature Play Lantern Walk

Come join us as we walk through the forest at sunset, sing songs, and enjoy herbal tea and a warm ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Deck the Neighborhood at Freedom Christian Church

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

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4500 Swift Rd., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Bradenton Yacht Club 4307 13th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: holidayboatparade.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1811 72nd Street North West, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 2985 Bethel Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:30 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.tabsarasota.org
  • Category: Free
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