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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: Holiday Events

Sandy Claws Beach Run at Siesta Beach

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Friends of Sarasota County Parks hosts the Sandy Claws Beach Run. Now ...

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 ...

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, ...

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: Holiday Events

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 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: Holiday Events

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 ...

Winter STEM Holiday Makers Market

Kids, get ready to create, code, and craft your own STEM holiday gifts this season! Grades 1–5 are invited to join ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Christmas Carol Presented by The Pops Orchestra

This December, The Pops Orchestra proudly presents its third production of A Christmas Carol, the Concert, Bob Christianson’s celebrated musical ...

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 ...

Parents Night Out at Learning Academy of Sarasota

Give yourself the gift of an afternoon out for just $60! While you enjoy a much-needed evening to yourself, your ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 133 S Mcintosh, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: $60, $10 off each sibling (up to 3 kids)
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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, ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ! ...

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden, A Celebration of Lights and Music, is on display at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: amisun.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

O Holy Lights 5k Run/Walk at the Freedom Factory

Come join us for the first ever O Holy Lights 5k Run/Walk at the Freedom Factory in Bradenton Florida. "The ...

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, ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas by Dingbat Theatre Project

Dingbat Theatre Project's brand new adaptation of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A. Milne. An immersive, musical, holiday-themed story perfect for ...

Clark's Self Defense Winter Wonderland

The Holiday Season is here! Come celebrate with us this Saturday from 6:30 - 8:00pm! Enjoy hot cocoa, holiday music, crafts ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

Venice Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol

We are counting our blessings as Venice Theatre’s musical version of A Christmas Carol returns with the joyous spirit of ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $30 Adult | $25 College/Educator | $18 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Holiday Events
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