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08December

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: Holiday Events

Gloria - Christmas at Woodland Community Church

Christmas at Woodland this year will be called Gloria and will be a special program in lieu of our normal ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Meet The Grinch at Foxtail 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 ...

European Holiday Market at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

Join us for A European Holiday Market: Bringing Old World Village Charm to Florida Shores! Immerse yourself in the enchanting ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: $20 General Admission Pre-Event Sales | $25 General Admission At the Door (under 8 years old enter for free)
  • Website: www.europeanholidaymarket.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

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 ...

Dance Theatre Of Bradenton Presents The Nutcracker Tea Party at The Center of Anna Maria Island

The Nutcracker Tea Party combines the magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet with a fancy-and-fun tea party! Enjoy a delightful afternoon ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: The Center Of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Adult ticket: $40.00 | Children 12 & under: $30.00
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

First Sarasota Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular

Step into a dazzling holiday tradition with the 50th Annual Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular! This year’s celebration is more magical ...

  • Location: First Sarasota, 1661 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Adult $20 | Child $15
  • Website: brushfire.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: 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 ...

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
09December

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

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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
10December

Holiday Cupcake Decorating at Playtime Plaza

Get creative with cupcake decorating! Some winter fun included in your open play pass! Two sessions start times 10am and ...

Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Ag Museum Historic Holiday Tours

Schedule a special holiday season guided tour of our historic buildings, and take in the festive ambiance of the beautiful ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: TBD
  • Website: palmettohistoricalpark.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

Sarasota Holiday Party at The Wellness Way

Come join us for a festive and fun-filled holiday celebration at The Wellness Way Sarasota! Bring the kids for photos ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Wellness Way- Sarasota 6771 Professional Parkway West #SUITE 102 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Get ready for a festive experience at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Join us for Photos with Santa right by the ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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

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 ...

11December

Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Ag Museum Historic Holiday Tours

Schedule a special holiday season guided tour of our historic buildings, and take in the festive ambiance of the beautiful ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: TBD
  • Website: palmettohistoricalpark.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

Supper with Santa at Grace United Methodist Church

The North Pole called to let us know on Wednesday December 11, while enjoying a delicious supper of spaghetti, we ...

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: Holiday Events

Cookies and Cocoa Kids' Night at Culver's Bradenton

Mark your calendars! Join us IN 2 WEEKS for our most festive Kids' Night of the year! Kids 12 and ...

Jingle and Jam at Gulf Coast Music Therapy

Get ready to Jingle and Jam with us this holiday season! Bring your little ones in their coziest holiday pajamas ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The Christmas Elf at Pineapple Inn, Original Interactive Family Mystery Show

Make it an annual Holiday Tradition! The Christmas Elf at Pineapple Inn Original Interactive Family Mystery Dinner Show for ages ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Pineapple Kitchen Culinary Theater, 4914 Lena Road, Unit 104, Lakewood Ranch FL 34211
  • Cost: $65/person (each child & adult) plus tax and gratuity.
  • Website: pineapplekitchenmysteries.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

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
12December

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 ...

Jingle and Jam at Gulf Coast Music Therapy

Get ready to Jingle and Jam with us this holiday season! Bring your little ones in their coziest holiday pajamas ...

Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Ag Museum Historic Holiday Tours

Schedule a special holiday season guided tour of our historic buildings, and take in the festive ambiance of the beautiful ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: TBD
  • Website: palmettohistoricalpark.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

Big Top Brewing Groovy Drip Holiday Market

**Join Us for a Holiday Night Market at Big Top Brewing Company December 12th 5P-9P!** Enjoy craft beers brewed on-site while ...

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: Holiday Events

Holiday Splendor at The Ringling

Celebrate the holiday season and help support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. Local ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Blvd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free with one unwrapped toy per person Without a toy donation: $15 Adult / $5 Child
  • Website: www.ringling.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 ...

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

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: 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 ...

Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Get ready for a festive experience at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Join us for Photos with Santa right by the ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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

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 ...

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 ...

13December

Cookies and Playdate with Santa at The Flock SRQ

Santa is Coming! Join us at The Flock SRQ on Friday, December 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 for hot cocoa and ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 and it includes open play (free for members)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jingle and Jam at Gulf Coast Music Therapy

Get ready to Jingle and Jam with us this holiday season! Bring your little ones in their coziest holiday pajamas ...

Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Ag Museum Historic Holiday Tours

Schedule a special holiday season guided tour of our historic buildings, and take in the festive ambiance of the beautiful ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: TBD
  • Website: palmettohistoricalpark.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

Milk and Cookies with Santa at Dakin Dairy Farms

Save the Date!

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 ...

Merry Meals with Santa at Sarasota County Parks

You are invited to join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for the annual Merry Meals with Santa 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 ...

Christmas Movie on the Lawn: The Grinch

Bring the whole family out to enjoy a free showing of The Grinch (2018)! FREE popcorn & hot cocoa will ...

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

Let's Glow Party at Party Palace

DROP OFF EVENT Get ready to GLOW, girls! It’s going to be a neon-filled night of glowing creativity, tasty treats, ...

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

The Jingle 5K Run/Walk at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The Publix Jingle 5K is a festive, family favorite holiday event! The 3.1 mile evening course is fun and festive with ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $20-$40
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: First Presbyterian Church 2050 Oak Street Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $25 (free for students)
  • 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 Nutcracker by The Sarasota Ballet 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

14December

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 ...

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).

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 ...

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

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

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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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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