Sarasota - Manatee
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Holidays at The Bay

  • When: Saturday, December 13, 2025,  4:00 pm -  7:45 pm
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free

There’s snow place like The Bay for the holidays!
Join in the fun of this FREE Fourth Annual Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration with the theme of "Holiday Hula!"

Spread the season's cheer by snapping a FREE family photo with Santa. Join Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation (SPAF) Teaching Artists for a make-and-take holiday craft project and enjoy a special story of the season read by Mr. Stevey. A family movie showing of "Lilo & Stitch" brings smiles and the Hawaiian theme to life.

Ugly holiday sweaters, hula skirts and festive attire are welcome!

Schedule of Special Holiday Happenings

4:00-6:00PM: Pictures with Santa, holiday make-and-take crafts led by SPAF Teaching Artists, book-browsing at the Sarasota County Pop-Up Library, and more holiday fun!
5:00-5:30PM: Mr. Stevey reads a festive seasonal story
6:00-7:45PM: Showing of movie Lilo & Stitch (2025)
For those planning to attend the 5:00PM Mr. Stevey Storytime Event: Please click here and fill out this short form before attending.

Come hungry and thirsty! Delicious and festive food and beverages will be available at The Nest Café and on-site food trucks.

PS: The first 300 children to stop by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation tent will receive a goodie bag and FREE book to help each child build their at-home library.

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