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Breakfast with Santa at the Old Salty Dog

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town! The Sarasota Police Department will also make a special guest appearance by ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Old Salty Dog City Island, 1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, Florida 34236
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Breakfast Bash at The Haven

Join us for Santa’s Breakfast Bash on Friday, December 13 from 8–10 AM at The Haven! Enjoy a festive morning ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Fire Rescue Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast

The Venice Fire Rescue annual Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast returns to Fire Station 51 from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Station 51, 112 S. Harbor Drive, Venice FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Chick-fil-A Creekwood Kids – Come See Santa Cow! Join us for Breakfast with Santa Cow from 8:30–10:30 AM! Bring the whole ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Creekwood, 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Smiley Face Cafe Officially Official

We’re officially official! Ribbon Cutting with Mayor of Palmetto on Dec 13 at 8:30AM, and we’re celebrating ALL. DAY. LONG. Special drinks, ...

Breakfast with Santa at Ed's Tavern

Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Ed’s Tavern from 9 AM to 11 AM! Enjoy a festive breakfast ...

Englewood Fire Department Pancake Breakfast with Santa

The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its Firehouse Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 9 ...

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Santa Visit at The Soar Lab

Santa is visiting the Soar Lab! Santa is a tinkerer! Come visit the Soar Lab and ask him all about his ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6423 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 3 Open House

Save a Saturday! Join Sarasota County Fire Department during one of our free, monthly open house events at fire stations ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Station 3, 47 N. Adams Drive, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village Historical Park

Our annual Christmas event, "An Old Florida Christmas," will be on December 13th! Enjoy a festive day with vendors, food ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee Village Historical Park | 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pirate Invasion at De Soto National Memorial

Join us December 13th for a pirate invasion! This is a free, family-friendly event.

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: De Soto National Memorial, 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! at the George Mullen Activity Center

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! Join us for a fun twist to your Tot Time experience. Kick off each session with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: www.northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts

Mark your calendars for the inaugural Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts on December 13th-14th, 2025, located at 19745 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Healthy Harvest Festival at Gamble Creek Farms

Join us at the Winter Healthy Harvest-Fest on Saturday, December 13, 10AM - 2PM at Gamble Creek Farms! (14950 Golf ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gamble Creek Farms, 14950 Golf Course Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brunch with The Grinch at Metro Diner Bradenton

Join us 11 am - 2 pm on Saturday, December 13th for Brunch with The Grinch! Take a picture with ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4726 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 Ladies and ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $125++ per party of 4; includes one gingerbread house or dreidel.
  • Website: www.opentable.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Arts and Craft Class at James Patton Park

Let your little one’s creativity shine with this adorable holiday-themed craft class! Kids will use colorful paper squares and circles ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: James Patton Park, 5725 White Eagle Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Resident $10.00 Non-resident $20.00
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Spectacular at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch

Join us on Saturday, December 13th from 11am-1pm for our Winter Spectacular Event. Enjoy festive games, hands-on activities, special guests, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch, 4225 Concept Ct. Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa at The Red Barn Flea Market

Santa Claus will be ready to have his picture taken with kids, adults, and clean pets. Stop by and say ...

Waypoint Artisan Market

Waypoint Artisan Market 2025- 2026 Season (2nd Saturday of the Month) 11:00am-3:00pm Live Music w/ Luke Andrews & Matt Beck! Kids Activities! Fur-Baby Friendly! Restaurant ...

Agave Bandido Festive Lunch with Santa

Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Agave Bandido from 12 PM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive lunch ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1550 Lakefront Drive , Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Anna Maria Island Privateers Children's Party with Santa

The privateers will be hosting a children's party with Santa at noon at City Field in Holmes Beach featuring Santa ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Coquina Beach to City Pier Park - Anna Maria Island, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas in Cortez at The Florida Maritime Museum

This family-centered event is our holiday gift to the community. The event will feature a meet-and-greet with our exceptionally wonderful ...

Cookies with Santa at Crowder Bros Ace Hardware Lakewood Ranch

Meet Santa & Mrs Claus! Join us at our Crowder Bros Ace Hardware store in Lakewood Ranch on Saturday, December ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winterfest at North River Ranch

Winterfest is back at North River Ranch! Enjoy snow, ice skating, carriage rides, Santa, winter sips, and festive artisan market ...

Music On The Porch at Florida Maritime Museum

This free music event series is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Florida Maritime Museum. The ...

Wonderland Believe - Under the Big Top at UTC

Wonderland is back with a brand new, breathtaking production: BELIEVE! This isn't just a show, it's a heartwarming and visually ...

House of Mercy Church Hosting A Touch of Christmas

House of Mercy Church will be hosting A Touch of Christmas, a family community event celebration, Dec. 13 from 3-7 ...

The Nutcracker by The North River Ballet Company and Star Academy at the Sarasota Opera House

Join us for a magical show of ballet, aerial, and more! Follow along with Clara as she celebrates Christmas Eve, ...

A Night Before Christmas at GT Bray Park

Presented by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the annual A Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park is sure to get ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend (A suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for a local children's organization is kindly requested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Children's Entrepreneur Market Bradenton

A market run entirely by kids!

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Dr W Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holidays at The Bay

There’s snow place like The Bay for the holidays! Join in the fun of this FREE Fourth Annual Holidays at The ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Festive Family Fun

Mr. Stevey & Friends is a free community program geared towards pre-school and elementary school aged children and their families ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bay Park,1055 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the return of The Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival, December 5th - December 27th! ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $25 per car load, up to 8 passengers
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Town Celebration at Southside Baptist Church

Get ready to experience the ultimate Christmas wonderland at Southside Christmas Town 2025! Welcome to Southside Christmas Town 2025 ! ...

Old Englewood Village Association’s Christmas Festival

FAMILY FUN for all ages… Guest Appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Claus Featuring: Food Vendors, Photo Booth, Music, Special Performances, Bicycles Raffle ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Pioneer Plaza, Dearborn Street, Englewood
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: oldeenglewood.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum

Join us this December for a 35-minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. Upon arrival, everyone will detrain ...

  • 5:15 pm - 10:55 pm 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Discover Sarasota Tours Christmas Carol Trolley

Christmas Carol Trolley is a holiday tour of music and lights! This holiday favorite is a 75-minute family-friendly show filled ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Discover Sarasota Tours, 1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Child Under 12 $ 34.99 | Adult 12+ $ 58.99
  • Website: www.discoversarasotatours.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 5:45 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, Florida 34235
  • Cost: $46-$60
  • Website: www.runeliteevents.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Movie Night at The Bay - Lilo & Stitch

Enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars at The Bay! A mischievous alien crash-lands in paradise and learns the true ...

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Sarasota Bay

On Saturday, December 13, enjoy a parade of boats beautifully decorated for the holidays on Sarasota Bay. This annual ...

Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade

As the county’s largest holiday event of the year, thousands of area residents and traveling spectators flock to the river ...

Parkside Movie Nights at Tringali Park - The Grinch

Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. for a magical evening under the stars at Tringali Park Recreation ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Tringali Park Recreation Center, 3460 N. Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Walling Tree Farm

Thank you all for the amazing turnout! So many people asked us to do another weekend… so we’re doing it! ...

Wonderland Believe - Under the Big Top at UTC

Wonderland is back with a brand new, breathtaking production: BELIEVE! This isn't just a show, it's a heartwarming and visually ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 195 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $35+
  • Category: Family Fun

Letters to Santa at Antczak Christmas Lights

Stop by and write your letter to Santa!

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: Family Fun

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars – free outdoor showings of your favorite holiday films every ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Players Studio "Into the Woods Jr."

Presented by The Players Studio JTF Performance Group Fairy tales collide in this magical and witty musical where familiar characters ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Payne Park Theater, 2100 E Laurel St, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Standard: $20.00 Student: $10.00
  • Website: purchase.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Living Nativity at The Tabernacle Church

The Tabernacle Church of Sarasota presents, "The Living Nativity, a Sarasota Christmas tradition, on December 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th ...

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