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Holiday Splendor at The Ringling

  • When: Thursday, December 11, 2025,  4:00 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

Celebrate the holiday season and help support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. Plus, a special guest appearance by Santa!

Local schools will provide musical entertainment. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Parents and caregivers are welcome to take personal photos of their children when they visit with Santa.

Admission to this event is free with one unwrapped toy per person. Regular admission will apply without a toy donation ( $15 Adult / $5 Child)

Don't forget, toys are available for purchase in the Museum Store! Guests are encouraged to shop in the Museum Store, which has a large selection of toys under $20. Please enter through the Visitor's Pavilion.

Please note: This year, Ca’ d’Zan will not be open during Holiday Splendor. It will not decorated for the holidays as we continue restoration efforts following the damage caused by last year’s hurricanes, Helene and Milton.

Performance Schedule

4:00 PM Lakewood Ranch High School Choir Boosters Choir

4:30 PM Rowlett Elementary School Boys Choir

5:00 PM Venice High School Jazz Band

5:30 PM First Montessori Songs in a Manger setting

6:00 PM Bay Haven Elementary Broadway Club Dance Group

6:30 PM Wilkenson Elementary Choir

7:00 PM Island Village Montessori Strings, Piano and Guitar

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