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16December

POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

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 ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 6423 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Holiday Bingo Night at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Join us for monthly night of Holiday Bingo! There will be awesome prizes, food samplings, and a fun community atmosphere. Bring your ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free
17December

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Winter Wonderland at Robert L.Taylor Community Complex

Join us for free festive family fun on Wednesday, December 17, from 5:30pm-7:30pm! This community event has something for everyone: Arts ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas Big Band Concert Featuring The Sarasota Jazz Project

By popular request, the Sarasota Jazz Project returns for a Christmas Big Band Concert. This festive evening features a blend ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4141 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Ranch Nite Wednesdays are BACK starting October 1st! Get ready for another unforgettable season at Waterside Place — where Wednesdays ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1765 S. Tamiami trl. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Hanukkah Under the Big Top at UTC

Celebrate the Festival of Lights on Wednesday, December 17 from 6:30–8:30 pm under the Big Top at UTC! Enjoy a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Team Ohana 10U and 12U Baseball Tryouts

We will be holding tryouts for the Ohana baseball program at Buffalo Creek Park (Field 3) 12/17 at 7:30-9pm or ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7550 69th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free to tryout
  • Category: Free
18December

Mommy & Me at The Bay: Core & Cradle

This community-rooted Mommy & Me pilates class is created by STOTT-certified Pilates instructor and new mom, Somer Menozzi. Born from ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota, Florida 34236
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.thebaysarasota.org
  • Category: Free

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa Visits The Roots Health Centers

Santa visits The Roots Health Centers for free family photos! Santa photos 10am-1pm & 3pm-5pm!

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way #115, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

D-Fy Holiday Bash

You're invited to the D-Fy Holiday Bash! All active D-Fy members in good standing are invited to a festive holiday hangout ...

  • 4:45 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd. North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park

Enjoy the sight and sounds of Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park on the third Thursday of the month! These ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza de Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free
19December

ROAR at The Ringling

ROAR! is our free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, tickets required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Family Night at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening at The Center! Enjoy games, free-play areas, and time with friends while ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place: Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Lakewood Ranch Festival Band – Sights & Sounds Concert Series Led by Music Director & Conductor Joe Martinez, the Lakewood Ranch ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Place: 1560 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Team Ohana 10U and 12U Baseball Tryouts

We will be holding tryouts for the Ohana baseball program at Buffalo Creek Park (Field 3) 12/17 at 7:30-9pm or ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Blackstone Park, 2112 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free to tryout
  • Category: Free

Smores at Antczak Christmas Lights

Come enjoy Free Smores at Antczak Christmas Lights!

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5580 Hayden Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
20December

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 701 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free, registration required
  • Website: operations.daxko.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E. Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E. , Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1927 Beach Road, Englewood, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Antczak Christmas Lights Santa Visit

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

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5580 Hayden Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
21December

Christmas at Legacy Church

We cannot wait to celebrate Christmas with you at Legacy Church! Join us for our 10 AM service, which will ...

Festive Photos with Santa at the Market in Waterside

Get ready for a jolly good time! This holiday season, come spread the cheer at our Farmers’ Market each Sunday ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Place: 1560 Lakefront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Brunch with Santa at Metro Diner Sarasota

Join us from 12pm - 2pm on Sunday, December 21st for Brunch with Santa! Grab a picture with Santa, chow ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 6078 N Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa Visits South Siesta Key at Daiquiri Deck

Santa is making a special stop at South Siesta’s Daquiri Deck – December 21! Bring the kids, take photos, and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: (South Siesta) Daquiri Deck, 1250 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: my.siestakeychamber.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Holiday Movie Nights on the Lawn at Coastline Christian Church

Bring your family, grab a blanket, and join us for a cozy Holiday movie under the stars! We’ll have free ...

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: Free

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: Free
22December

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Family Movie Night: Elf at Lakewood Ranch Library

Come out and join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Family Movie Night! This month’s feature is a Christmas ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

It's Bingo Night!! Bring the family or friends and come join in the Monday night fun!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Gecko's, 4310 FL-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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