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29November

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 ...

Thanksgiving Break Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines Featuring Marty the Marauder

Kick off the holiday weekend with a little adventure! If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, ...

Santa and Mrs. Claus Photo Op at Tenth Street Coffee

Come to Tenth Street Coffee for Character Photo Ops! 11/29, 12/06- Santa and Mrs. Claus 12:30-2:30pm

Letters to Santa at Bricks and Minifigs of Sarasota

Step into the magic of the season with us on November 29th from 1 PM–3 PM and create your very ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Bricks & Minifigs of Sarasota, 4047 Clark Rd Sarasota, Florida 34233
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • 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 ...

Siesta Key Holiday Parade Viewing Party at The Hub Baja Grill

Even more fun on 11/29 from 5-7 PM for the Holiday Parade! Make sure to stop in The Hub for ...

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

Siesta Key Light Up the Village Holiday Parade

Siesta Key invites you to help Light Up the Village at its 2025 Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 29. Santa will be ...

The Elf Dash in Venice

Ready to sleigh the season? The Elf Dash is back! Hosted by My Favorite Race Events, LLC, this fun family run ...

  • 5:45 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: The Intersection of Harbor Drive & Venice Ave Venice, FL US 34285
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: runsignup.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

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 ...

30November

Chef Ray's Gingerbread House Workshop at Michael's On East

Get into the holiday spirit with a sweet and festive tradition! Join Michael’s On East Executive Pastry Chef Ray Lajoie ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Michael's On East, 1212 South East Avenue Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: $75 per person (one gingerbread house per person)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Thanksgiving with Bluey at We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton

Join us for a fun-filled holiday celebration on November 30th from 12–2 PM! Bring the kiddos for: Food Crafts Fun with Bluey —all included with ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: We Rock The Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd. W Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: Included with Open Play
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Grinch Photo Op at Tenth Street Coffee

Come to Tenth Street Coffee for Character Photo Ops! 11/30, 12/07- The Grinch 12:30-2:30pm

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: Holiday Events

Forward Community Church Kickoff to Christmas

Join us for the greatest kickoff EVER to the festive season! Save your money for your kids presents, because the ENTIRE ...

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: Holiday Events

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
01December

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

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 ...

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 ...

02December

Ho Ho Holiday Gift Factory at SCF

Shop, create, and celebrate the holidays together! In this hands-on workshop, families will design, engrave, and wrap custom holiday gifts ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th Street West Building 8, 2nd Floor Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: $50 - $100
  • Website: LearnEd.SCF.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events

Yule Wand Craft on Giving Tuesday at The Children's Garden

​Join the global movement of generosity! The Children’s Garden will be raising funds to support our weekly children’s programs and ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Get into the holiday spirit at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Gather with family and friends for Photos with Santa by ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
03December

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

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 ...

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 ...

04December

European Holiday Market

Returning for a second year to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, the European Holiday Market will once again bring old ...

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

Englewood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Once you’ve shopped ‘til you drop, it’s time to celebrate together as a community! The Englewood Chamber’s Annual Christmas Tree ...

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 ...

Wellen Wonderland at Wellen Park

Gather the whole family for an unforgettable holiday celebration in downtown Wellen Park. Santa himself will be on hand to ...

Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Get into the holiday spirit at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Gather with family and friends for Photos with Santa by ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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 ...

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
05December

European Holiday Market

Returning for a second year to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, the European Holiday Market will once again bring old ...

Holiday Card Crafting at The Children's Garden

Make handmade holiday cards that we’ll deliver to local seniors, a simple, creative, and a sweet way to brighten someone’s ...

Village of the Arts- A Holly Jolly Village Christmas

Experience the magic of the season right here in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts! Save the Date: Friday, December 5 – Shops ...

Palmetto's Christmas in the Park

On Friday, December 5th & Saturday, December 6th from 3 – 7:30 PM, shell-ebrate the holiday season at Palmetto’s Christmas ...

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 City in Downtown Arcadia

A joyous Christmas experience for the whole community. Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the city with live music, face ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

St. Armands Circle Holiday Night of Lights

The 47th Annual Holiday Night of Lights will magically transform St. Armands Circle into your favorite Holiday destination on the ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Armands Circle 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Family Church Winterfest

TFC Winterfest 2025: Experience the Wonder of Snow in Bradenton! Are you searching for an amazing, unforgettable way to kick off ...

The Santa Clause at Sutton Park

Join us Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. for a special showing of Disney’s The Santa Clause at ...

Wellen Wonderland at Wellen Park

Gather the whole family for an unforgettable holiday celebration in downtown Wellen Park. Santa himself will be on hand to ...

Letters to Santa at Antczak Christmas Lights

Stop by and write your letter to Santa!

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 ...

Light Up the Night at Selby Five Points Park

Join us in Selby Five Points Park as we Light Up the Night in Downtown Sarasota.

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 ...

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas by Dingbat Theatre Project

Dingbat Theatre Project's brand new adaptation of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A. Milne. An immersive, musical, holiday-themed story perfect for ...

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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