Sarasota - Manatee
Tampa
Fort Myers
Search Calendar:
  • Monthly View
  • Weekly View
  • Daily View
  • Print
Preceding Week
December 15 - 21
Following Week
15December

Breakfast with Santa at The Ritz-Carlton

You and yours are invited to have breakfast with Santa himself. Children will enjoy fun, interactive activities including face painting, ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 (The Bayview Lawn)
  • Cost: $70 Per Adult, $30 Per Child (12 and Under) Exclusive of Gratuity and Tax
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Market Kick Off with Santa at the Meadows Farmers Market

You're invited to our Holiday Market with Santa, the kick-off celebration for Season 4 Holiday Market series happening once a ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg, G-2, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: The Holiday Market is FREE to attend BUT you need a ticket to participate in the 2 activities with Santa
  • 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 ...

Gingerbread House Party at Arts A Blaze Studio

Join us for a holiday pottery painting party! Gingerbread houses and figures will be available to paint along with many other ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $5 for entry
  • Website: bookwhen.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 ...

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

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 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, ...

Parrish Hometown Christmas Event at South State Bank

Parrish Civic Association is hosting the Annual Parrish Hometown Christmas Event again this year. Hope you will join us. Save ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: South State Bank, 12215 US HWY 301, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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 -  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

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 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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 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

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 ...

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

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 ...

16December

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

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
17December

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

Christmas Theme Kid-cuterie Workshop at Pineapple Kitchen

Includes a keepsake cutting board, instruction on creating a beautiful fun kid themed board and all of the Kid friendly ...

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
18December

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

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 ...

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

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 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

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
19December

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

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 ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 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

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

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 ...

Holiday Night Market at The Green at UTC

Join us every third Thursday of the month for the UTC Night Market. This month's outdoor market event is bringing ...

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 ...

20December

Breakfast with the Grinch at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex

Get ready for a mischievous morning with Breakfast with the Grinch at Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex (2650 Waldemere St.)! Join ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere Street, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Palmetto Downtown Mainstreet Presents: Holiday Fun Land at Sutton Park

More fun is coming to Palmetto! This December, Palmetto Downtown Main Street is hosting their inaugural Holiday Fun Land event! Attend this ...

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

Santa Slam at the Payne Park Tennis Center

Get into the holiday spirit at Santa Slam 2024! Join us for Reindeer Games – a Co-ed Doubles Round Robin ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Payne Park Tennis Center (Court 13) 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota
  • Cost: $15 for passholders, $25 for non-passholders
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Tree Drag Racing World Championship at Bradenton Motorsports Park

Bring the family out for a fun, holiday themed, night at the track! Cleetus McFarland is back for the 5th ...

  • 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 21050 E State Road 64, Bradenton 34212
  • Cost: General Admission $20 Kids 12 and Under FREE Car Show $25 (Includes Driver) Open Test and Tune $30 (Includes Driver) Christmas Tree Race Tech Card $75 (Includes Driver)
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.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

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 ...

Annual Kidsmas Party at Major Productions Studio of Dance

Join the Joy! Ho, ho, ho! Get ready for the MOST magical event of the holiday season! Bring your little elves ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th Street East, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: $55 per kid *10% discount for siblings
  • Website: givebutter.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kids Night Out! Gingerbread People at Arts A Blaze

Bring on the holiday cheer and decorate a Giant Gingerbread "Cookie" with us! Clay Gingerbread People will be pre-made and fired, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $38/child
  • Website: bookwhen.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bradenton Better Together Holiday Parents’ Night Out

Take a break and enjoy some quality time away from the kids while they enjoy holiday fun supervised by background-checked ...

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

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 ...

Home for the Holidays at Venice Performing Arts Center

Experience the most wonderful time of the year with family and friends at our annual celebration of music and togetherness. ...

21December

Palmetto Downtown Mainstreet Presents: Holiday Fun Land at Sutton Park

More fun is coming to Palmetto! This December, Palmetto Downtown Main Street is hosting their inaugural Holiday Fun Land event! Attend this ...

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

Children's World Craft Day

Wikki Stick Christmas Craft

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

Swim with Santa at North Port Aquatic Center

Wear your swimsuit and come celebrate a uniquely tropical festivity while Santa takes a holiday before his biggest day of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., North Port, FL, 34291
  • Cost: $10 per child; supervising adult complimentary.
  • Website: rectrac.cityofnorthport.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Annual Kidsmas Party at Major Productions Studio of Dance

Join the Joy! Ho, ho, ho! Get ready for the MOST magical event of the holiday season! Bring your little elves ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th Street East, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: $55 per kid *10% discount for siblings
  • Website: givebutter.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

Young Chefs Academy Holiday Brunch Workshop

What better way to bring the holidays home than with a table filled with delectable brunch options? Just imagine your ...

A Christmas Wizard of Oz Show at Stone Hall

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays! Dorothy and Toto are carried off by a blizzard to the magical Elfinsland ...

Florida Christmas Sugar Decorating Class at Painting with a Twist

Join us for this Florida Christmas Sugar Cookie Class where we’ll rock around the palm tree all class long. You ...

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 ...

Home for the Holidays at Venice Performing Arts Center

Experience the most wonderful time of the year with family and friends at our annual celebration of music and togetherness. ...

Christmas on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street is transforming into the biggest Christmas party in town hosted by Grace Community Church! Come celebrate ...

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

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 ...

EVO Parents Night Out - Jingle Jammies

It’s time to relax and let us handle the holiday hustle! Drop off your kids for a festive 3.5-hour pajama ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7188 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $60 for non-members (invite your friends!) $55 for members $5.00 off per sibling
  • Website: portal.iclasspro.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

Dance Theatre of Bradenton's Nutcracker Ballet at Manatee High School

Dance Theatre of Bradenton presents its 28th annual production of The Nutcracker! Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee High School, 3299 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Advance Price: Adults $35 Children 10 & younger: $21 - At the Door $40 (adult) and $25 (child).
  • Website: www.etix.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 ...

Home for the Holidays at Venice Performing Arts Center

Experience the most wonderful time of the year with family and friends at our annual celebration of music and togetherness. ...

Preceding Week
December 15 - 21
Following Week
x
Subscribe to Our Weekly Events Email!

Sign up for our weekly newsletter that lists the top family friendly events taken place that week, any upcoming events, current giveaways we are running and more!