Santa Visits Popi's Palmetto
Santa is coming to town!! Bring the family, and stop by Popi’s in Palmetto this Sunday, December 14 between 9 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 815 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Deck the Halls at the Florida Studio Theatre
Celebrate the holidays – Sarasota style! With palm trees wrapped in lights, sand snowmen, and festive tunes, this all-new edition ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Florida Studio Theater, 1241 N Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $12
- Website: www.floridastudiotheatre.org
- Category: Family Fun
Suncoast Science Center Lego Roborumble Competition
Mark your calendars for the inaugural #LEGO RoboRumble competition. Students will be battling their robots on a rumble field made ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Fab Lab, 4452 S Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL34233
- Cost: Free to Attend
- Website: www.suncoastscience.org
- 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
A Very Merry Ornament Workshop at the Grove Restaurant
Join us for a joyful family-friendly event where you can unleash your inner artist in a festive atmosphere! Choose your ...
- 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Grove Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Lp, Lakewood Ranch, 34202
- Cost: $25 + tax & gratuity
- Website: www.grovelwr.com
- Category: Family Fun
Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center
Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know ...
- 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free, $5 Suggested Donation
- Website: meditationinsarasota.org
- 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 ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 34208 1707 1st St, Bradenton, FL 34208
- Cost: $6.95
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Nutcracker by The North River Ballet Company and Star Academy at the Sarasota Opera Hous (Sensory-Friendly)
The Nutcracker Spectacular & Meet the Dancers Special: Sunday, December 14, 11:00am-12:00pm (Sensory- Friendly) Join us for a magical morning of ballet ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $25 - $56
- Website: www.staracademyfl.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cocoa and Cookies Party at My Gym
Meet your buddies at My Gym for our Cocoa and Cookies party! The action never stops at My Gym. We ...
- 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: 8792 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
- Cost: $25, register in advance
- Website: www.mygym.com
- Category: Family Fun
Lunch with Santa at Allswell
Join us for a festive and heartwarming holiday experience at Allswell on December 14th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Enjoy ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 7500 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: mylwr.com
- Category: Family Fun
Nutcracker Tea at The Ritz-Carlton
Sunday, December 7th and 14th, 12pm - 2pm Celebrate the magic of the season at our Nutcracker Tea with The Sarasota ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Ritz-Carlton 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $149++ per adult, $75++ per child (12 and under)
- Website: www.opentable.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe
Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $75
- Website: artfulgiraffe.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Claus Visits Learning Express of University Park
Join us at Learning Express of University Park on Sunday, December 14th, as we welcome Santa Claus from 1pm to ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 8451 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 195 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $35+
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Visits Ananda Farms
Santa Is Here At Ananda Farm! Get ready for magical moments! Santa is stopping by Ananda Farm all throughout December, and ...
- 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 579 Ken Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL, United States, Florida
- Cost: Adults $12.50 and Kids $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
East Manatee Fire Rescue Presents Santa's Enchanted Fire Station
East Manatee Fire Rescue presents Santa's Enchanted Fire Station Bring an unwrapped toy on Dec 14th from 3-5pm and get free ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Holly Jolly Grand Opening at Rosy’s Ice Cream
Come help us celebrate the season and our brand-new shop! We’ll have: Live music Free face painting Walking appetizers Games for the kids Ice cream samples A ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Rosy’s Ice Cream — 1270 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Manatee County Free Tennis Clinic
Join us for a free tennis clinic at Lakewood Ranch Park, located at 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, on December 14th ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
A Taste of Chanukah Hosted by Chabad of Sarasota
The annual Taste of Chanukah Celebration hosted by Chabad of Sarasota will be held on Sunday, December 14, from 4:00 ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cookies and Playdate with Santa at The Flock SRQ
Join us for Cookies with Santa Santa will be: Sharing magical stories from the North Pole Singing Christmas songs with the kiddos Taking private ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $30 per family • Non-members $20 per family • Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Parrish Hometown Christmas Event
Join us for an evening of hometown cheer, holiday lights, and community spirit - Parrish Style! Making memories celebrating the traditions ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
- Cost: Free to Attend
- Website: www.facebook.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 - 9:00 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
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, ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $25 - $56
- Website: www.staracademyfl.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 195 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $35+
- 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
Chanukah Concert in Wellen Park
Gather in Downtown Wellen Park for the first night of Hannukah with some festive music. All are welcome Featuring Dr.Laz world ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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
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: Family Fun
