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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 ...

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, ...

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 & ...

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!!

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: 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 ...

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 — ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

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 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 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: 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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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

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

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 ...

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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