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: Free
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: Free
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, ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: 923 10th st e, Palmetto, FL
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Station 71, 599 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood, FL 34223
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.englewood-fire.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 400 Old Main St, Bradenton
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.realizebradenton.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay
Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: The Bay Park, 655 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 11000 US Highway 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.waypoint27north.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4415 119th Street W, Cortez, FL 34215
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.floridamaritimemuseum.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 11645 Camp Creek Trl Parrish, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Saturday Family Art Lab at the Sarasota Art Museum
Weekends are for art and family fun! Bring the kids or grandkids and enjoy making art together every Saturday in ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
- Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
- Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridamaritimemuseum.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4285 Wesley Ln North Port, FL 34287
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ! ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 2035 Magnolia Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Bayfront Park and Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Bradenton Yacht Club 4307 13th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: Free
- Website: holidayboatparade.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
Letters to Santa at Antczak Christmas Lights
Stop by and write your letter to Santa!
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 5580 Hayden Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
- Location: 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.tabsarasota.org
- Category: Free
