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Treats with Santa at Venice YMCA

Join us for a festive morning filled with holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends to enjoy: Pastries, Treats, Coffee & Juice Arts ...

Breakfast With Santa and The Grinch at Beach Club Siesta Key

Join Beach Club Siesta Key - 1947 for a magical morning on Siesta Key! Santa and The Grinch are making a ...

Breakfast with Santa at Remy's on Main

Santa with be having breakfast at Remy’s on Main from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Come enjoy wonderful food and ...

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Christmas at Lightfoot Farms

Come experience a Christmas celebration filled with simplicity, joy, and hands-on wonder, as we wake up the farm together (ducklings/chicks, ...

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival

Join us for the Last Stop Christmas Shop at Lakewood Ranch, Saturday December 20th from 10AM-3PM. The Christmas Arts & ...

Community Supported Art for Kids at Arts A Blaze

Join us for a Free Workshop designed for kids 8-18. We will be painting fall leaves and using them for ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Unit 107, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Limelight Market at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Every 3rd Saturday we open the courtyard up for guest vendors, doggies looking for homes, live music, and so much ...

Mayor Santa and First Lady Claus at Bradenton Public Market

Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and his wife Gina reprise their roles as Mayor Santa and First Lady Claus! Stop by ...

Parents Day Out at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Need time for some last-minute holiday shopping? Drop your kiddo off at The Center for a fun-filled day while you ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Members: $40 • Non-Members: $50 • $20 for each additional child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Sarasota BMX Home Roots Training Program

Sarasota BMX Track’s official training program, “Home Roots: Learn How to Race BMX” runs every Saturday. USABMX Certified Trainers and ...

Skate with Santa at Astro Skate

Skate with Santa! Saturday Dec 20th! Wear RED and get FREE red cotton candy!!

Sugarplum Fairy Festival at The Children's Garden

Step into a winter wonderland of sparkle and imagination at the Sugarplum Fairy Festival! Join us in the Children’s Garden ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, 34236
  • Cost: Included with admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 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 ...

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am for fun stories and activities!

Wild Child STEM Storytime

Let learning run WILD on Saturday, December 20th with an hour of exploration and curiosity-driven fun at another Wild Child ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Lunch with Santa at Deep Lagoon

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

Palmetto Presbyterian Church Christmas Market

We will be hosting a Christmas Market on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 12pm to 2:30pm! This is a FAMILY ...

Candle Making and Cookie Decorating at Painting with a Twist Sarasota

Join us at our Sarasota Studio on December 20th for a festive day of creativity and sweet holiday fun — ...

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 ...

Tales Under the Tree at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm for a unique storytime experience at The Bishop. Tales Under ...

Disney's Frozen at Manatee Performing Arts Center

Be part of the area premiere of this dazzling Disney favorite, running December 4–14. Get ready to “Let It Go,” ...

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 ...

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 ...

Christmas on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street is transforming into the biggest Christmas party in town hosted by Grace Community Church! Come celebrate ...

Polar Express Movie Night at JJ Fox's Treehouse

With a fun new event December 20 from 4-7pm in the Treehouse. Wear your comfiest PJs, bring a blanket and ...

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! ...

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 ...

Old Manatee Candlelight Walking Tour

Come experience an old fashioned holiday in Old Manatee! FREE family event! Pets welcome in the outdoor areas! Lights, music, food, vendors, ...

Santa & Mrs Claus at Bat City at The 3rd Annual Old Manatee Candlelight Stroll

This Saturday at Bat City we are teaming up with our friends in the Old Manatee Historic District to bring ...

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 ...

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 ...

First Annual Beachcomber Trading Post Boat Parade

First Annual Beachcomber Trading Post Boat Parade is Saturday the 20th at 6PM. Boats will start at Beachcomber Trading Post, ...

Palma Sola Botanical Park's “Winter Nights Under the Lights”

Bring the entire family out for an evening of holiday spirit! The park will be magically lit up while sounds ...

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 ...

EVO Kids Saturday Night Open Gym

Join us for Open Gym at EVO Gymnastics, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 6:30 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 7188 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Non-Members: $20 | Members: $15
  • Website: portal.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Other

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

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 ...

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics provides supervised, unstructured time for children to practice skills, play on equipment, and enjoy ...

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Glo in the Park

Lights, tramps, and action are on deck during Glo in the Park! Load up the crew and come in for ...

Antczak Christmas Lights Santa Visit

Santa will arrive at approximately 7pm. Also enjoy Free hot cocoa

Dance Theatre of Bradenton Presents The Nutcracker Ballet

Dance Theatre of Bradenton presents its 30th annual production of The Nutcracker! Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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