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November 26 - December 2

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Depends on package selection
  • Website: mallatutc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines Gemstone Mining

This Thanksgiving week, bring your family and friends to Mystic Mines, the biggest gemstone mining adventure in Southwest Florida! Experience ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1017 12th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Thanksgiving Week Special: Our large mining bucket is on sale for just $35
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Paradise Island Kids Thanksgiving Break Workshops

Paradise Island Kids is a Children’s Enrichment Center where Kids COOK.PLAY. & CREATE! Two Sessions Available: 9-12pm Apple Pie and Craft 12 -3pm ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Paradise Island Kids Enrichment Center (located in Harvest Church) 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.hisawyer.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Color Your Own Placemats at The Children's Garden and Art Center

Get ready for Thanksgiving Day by coloring your own placemat and paper crown to bring home! *The Garden will be closed ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: included with the cost of admission and free for garden members while supplies last.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Depends on package selection
  • Website: mallatutc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines Gemstone Mining

This Thanksgiving week, bring your family and friends to Mystic Mines, the biggest gemstone mining adventure in Southwest Florida! Experience ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1017 12th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Thanksgiving Week Special: Our large mining bucket is on sale for just $35
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Friendsgiving Celebration at Big Top Brewers Collective

Friendsgiving at the Brewery! Join us on Wednesday, November 27, starting at 5 PM for a cozy Friendsgiving celebration at ...

Florida Turkey Trot 2024 at Nathan Benderson Park

Fit2Run and Nathan Benderson Park are coming together to provide a 5K Turkey Trot to help local families kick off ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $40 for adults, $20 for kids 12 and under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Grand Ballroom Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Experience our legendary traditional Thanksgiving feast in The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom featuring chef-attended action stations.

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom, 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr., Sarasota
  • Cost: $170++ per adult, $60++ per child (12 and under)
  • Website: www.opentable.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Feast at Patrick's 1481

Join us at Patrick's 1481 for a delightful Thanksgiving Feast where family and friends come together to enjoy a memorable ...

The Center of Anna Maria Island Let's Give Thanks Together

Let’s Give Thanks Together! Join us in nurturing the spirit of our island community. Thursday, November 28 12 PM - 4 PM Food, Music, ...

Paradise Island Kids Thanksgiving Break Workshops

Paradise Island Kids is a Children’s Enrichment Center where Kids COOK.PLAY. & CREATE! Two Sessions Available: 9-12pm Nailed It Turkey Teepee and ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Paradise Island Kids Enrichment Center (located in Harvest Church) 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.hisawyer.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Depends on package selection
  • Website: mallatutc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines Gemstone Mining

This Thanksgiving week, bring your family and friends to Mystic Mines, the biggest gemstone mining adventure in Southwest Florida! Experience ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1017 12th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Thanksgiving Week Special: Our large mining bucket is on sale for just $35
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting at Centennial Park

Enjoy a charming Christmas evening with live music featuring performances by First Baptist Church's Voices of Venice, the Venice Chorale, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breakfast with Santa at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

Santa is Coming! Santa is Coming! Join Santa for breakfast at Hamlet's Eatery. You know Chef Mitch will have something ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota FL 34237
  • Cost: Free to Attend, Food & Drink Available for Purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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

Deck the Halls at the Florida Studio Theater

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

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

A Very Merry Ornament Workshop at the Grove Restaurant

Kick off the holiday season with A Very Merry Ornament Workshop, A Pop-Up Event with Arts A Blaze Studio! Join us ...

  • 10:30 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grove Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Lp, Lakewood Ranch, 34202
  • Cost: Tickets: $25 + tax & gratuity
  • Website: fs6.formsite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop at Salt Your Soul Gift Co.

Join us for a festive Macrame Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop designed for the whole family! In this workshop, you’ll create ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Salt Your Soul Gift Co. 7256 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: $35
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines Gemstone Mining

This Thanksgiving week, bring your family and friends to Mystic Mines, the biggest gemstone mining adventure in Southwest Florida! Experience ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1017 12th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Thanksgiving Week Special: Our large mining bucket is on sale for just $35
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

Jiggs Landing Fish Camp Holiday Boat Parade

The annual Jiggs Landing Outpost Holiday Boat parade will take place on the Evers Reservoir and Braden River. Event is ...

Christmas Caroling at Siesta Key Light Up The Village

Stop by and hear us at the Gazebo in the center of the Village!

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 ...

Siesta Key Light Up the Village Holiday Parade

Siesta Key invites you to its Holiday Parade Saturday, Nov. 30. NEW this year: Santa will be at the Siesta Key ...

The Elf Dash in Venice

The Elf Dash: Run, Jingle, Repeat! Get ready to dash through the snow (or sweat through Downtown Venice) in ...

  • 5:45 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: The Intersection of Harbor Drive & Venice Ave Venice, FL US 34285
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: runsignup.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 ...

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

Deck the Halls at the Florida Studio Theater

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

Outdoor Holiday Market at The Vintage Collective

Join us for our first community event! No entrance fee! Free hot cocoa bar, Free Popcorn, Free Holiday Craft table. ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 800 8th Ave W, Palmetto 34221 (parking lot behind building)
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Poinsettia Patch withSanta and Mrs. Claus at Parrish Charter Academy

Join us for a day of family fun and a free photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Santa arrives ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Charter Academy, 8605 Charter Academy, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: $5 Parking, Free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Tree Lighting with Bluey and Bingo at Playtime Plaza

We are so close to Christmas at the Plaza!!! Join us alongside our friends Bluey & Bingo to light up ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Depends on package selection
  • Website: mallatutc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Once Upon A Nutcracker: A Magical Lunch with Clara and Friends at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

Please join us for this special family-friendly event, hosted by local dance school, Future of Dance, at the beautiful Lakewood ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Boulevard Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $70
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • 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 ...

Winter's Glow Performance at the Sarasota Opera House

The dancing color bursts of the aurora borealis are the inspiration for a program featuring Nordic music and tales celebrating ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 - $55 (college students $10, students under 18 are free)
  • Website: tickets.keychorale.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Depends on package selection
  • Website: mallatutc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Children's Art Classes Clay Winter Wonderland Workshop

Create wintery holiday themed clay pieces in our upcoming workshop on Dec. 2nd! Ages 5 years old and Up! (Parents, grandparents, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Children's Art Classes, 4028 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $30 per attendee
  • Website: www.hisawyer.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

November 26 - December 2
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