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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 ...

Breakfast with Santa at GROVE

It’s the most wonderful breakfast of the year! Get ready for a magical breakfast with a sprinkle of holiday wonder because ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: GROVE Restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Adults: $50 plus tax & gratuity | Children Under 10: $30 plus tax & gratuity
  • Website: www.grovelwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Deck the Halls at the Florida Studio Theatre

A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the ...

Jingle Jam at CoolToday Park

Holiday Market- Holiday Market Sign up Horse and Carriage Rides Kids’ Crafts and Activities Family Events and Contests Acrobatic Show by Cirque Adventure Live Music Appearances ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: CoolToday Park 17974 SW Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: cooltodaypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet The Grinch at Foxtail Coffee - Wellen Park

Bring the family to Foxtail Coffee Wellen Park for a fun-filled holiday event featuring the Grinch! This kid-friendly meet-and-greet is ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 19795 Wellen Park Blvd, Bldg 4, Suite A, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum

Enjoy a day of art and family fun at Sarasota Art Museum! On the second Sunday of each month, we ...

Sunday Fundays at The Artful Giraffe

You know what's better than a Saturday? A Sunday... And you know what's better than that? A Sunday Funday! Every second Sunday of ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Pancakes with Santa at the Venice Community Center

Please join us for our annual pancakes with Santa event. We will provide a FREE pancake breakfast plus a complimentary ...

Santa's Visit to American Honey Creamery

SANTA CLAUS will be at American Honey Creamery Sunday, December 8th 12-2pm!!! Bring the family to take your OWN pictures ...

Gingerbread House Decorating with the Snow Sisters at Party Palace

Join us for a magical day of gingerbread house decorating with the Snow Sisters! Kids will get to decorate their ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Party Palace, 935 North Beneva Road, #403, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: $60
  • Website: checkout.square.site
  • Category: Family Fun

Roller Skating at Astro Skate

1pm - 5pm $7 plus rental

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35 - $100
  • Website: wonderlandcircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bricks and Minifigs Santa is On Vacation

Swing by and visit with Santa before he flies off to the North Pole! He'll be spreading holiday cheer by ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bricks & Minifigs, 4047 Clark Rd, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

$2 Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $2 Skate every Sunday!

Meet The Grinch at Foxtail Coffee UTC

Bring the family to Foxtail Coffee UTC Sarasota for a fun-filled holiday event featuring the Grinch! This kid-friendly meet-and-greet is ...

Pop's Christmas Caper

We are excited to announce the first annual Pop's Christmas Caper on Sunday, December 8, 2024! The Venice Christmas boat Parade ...

Winter Wonderland at Wellen Park

Celebrate the season with a spectacular line-up of holiday sights and sounds in Downtown Wellen Park! Enjoy performances from local ...

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 -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Forward Community Church Kickoff to Christmas

Join us for the greatest kickoff EVER to the festive season! Save your money for your kids presents, because the ENTIRE ...

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 ...

  • 5:15 pm 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

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: Family Fun

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 -  9:00 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: Family Fun

Discover Sarasota Tours Christmas Carol Trolley: Letters to Santa

Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas! The Christmas Carol Trolley: Letters to Santa is a fun-filled musical performance and holiday lights tour ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Discover Sarasota Tours, 1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Child (Ages 2-11) $29.99, Adult (Ages 12+) $53.99
  • Website: www.discoversarasotatours.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

SRQ Trolley Holiday Tour of Lights from Regions Bank

The Holiday Tour of Lights has become a MUST when you’re in the holiday spirits, so get ready to sit ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Regions Bank, 4041 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota
  • Cost: $20 per person
  • Website: www.srqtrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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