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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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 5150 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key, FL 34242
  • Cost: $20 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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, ...

  • 9:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 8323 Lightfoot Drive, Nokomis, FL 34275
  • Cost: $30.52, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 & ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Park, 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

Skate with Santa at Astro Skate

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

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $10 admission plus skate rental
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1115 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 — ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist, 5543 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota 34233
  • Cost: $59/person
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: gracesarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 907 57th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: $20 per child with adult | $45 per child for drop-off rate
  • 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 - 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

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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 9800 17th Avenue N.W. Bradenton, Florida
  • Cost: Free, Donations Appreciated to Support the Park
  • 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 ...

  • 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

Antczak Christmas Lights Santa Visit

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

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
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