Bradenton & Sarasota Events & Things to Do

SARASOTA NEW YEARS EVE ILLUMINATION PARTY The most anticipated party of the year is right around the corner....NEW YEARS EVE! Full Moon Promotions is hosting THE Sarasota New Years Eve Party at Sarasota Municipal Aud to ring in 2019 for their third year

So, it's December 29th and you don't have a date for New Year's Eve. Or maybe you want to start the 2019 celebrations early. Or maybe you just want to meet fun people on a guided Crawl that delivers maximum enjoyment.

The winter production, Program 3 of The Sarasota Ballet’s upcoming Season, sees three incredible masterpieces by Sir Frederick Ashton and George Balanchine performed at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

One of pop's most influential musicians Brian Wilson is coming to Sarasota. Buy Brian Wilson Tickets at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall! Don't be late!!

Natural Areas Weed Management Exam Prep 8:30am - 12:30pm (lunch is included)

Join us this Holiday Season for four fun-filled events fit for every member of the family! From date night to dog day holiday…you will find something for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate all of our wonderful Holidays in December.

Westfield Siesta Key presents Unplugged, our twice weekly music series!

It's their 2nd Annual outside guided tour "Walk through the Christmas Story" featuring 12 sets with 65 fully costumed actors.

December 13 - December 16

2x Winner: 2008 Blues Music Award Band of the Year and Album of the Year 2x Winner: 2006 & 2007 MOJO Magazine’s #1 Blues Album of the Year

Step back in time and experience the story of the first Christmas as The Tabernacle Church presents The Living Nativity. Walk through "Bethlehem" and enjoy this favorite holiday tradition.

Free Half Day Seminar in Sarasota

Game Show Trivolution produces LIVE TRIVIA SHOWS in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton and other Florida locations. If you want to see their show then be there on time!

2018 Dates December 14, 15, 16 & 21, 22, 23 6pm-10pm Parking - Free | Admission - $10 | Kids 5 and under - Free *CASH ONLY*

See the twinkle of thousands of lights decorating the pathways and surroundings of Sarasota Jungle Gardens for their annual "Holiday Lights Spectacular" Celebration.

Annual holiday sensation of magical charm for all to enjoy and is FREE to attend! Children and adults alike will stand in awe at the sight of Santa Claus as he makes his grand entry in his beautiful horse drawn carriage.

The winter production, Program 3 of The Sarasota Ballet’s upcoming Season, sees three incredible masterpieces by Sir Frederick Ashton and George Balanchine performed at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Meet jolly old Saint Nicholas himself while indulging on a delicious breakfast buffet created by our onsite culinary team! Snap photos with Santa, get creative at our arts and crafts table and be merry with friends and family all while enjoying an elegant

Get ready for family fun at the annual Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray! Santa will be visiting the park to meet with all the children. The event will include face painting, bounce house, snow, hayrides, and much more.

It's for kids up to age 12 to enjoy breakfast with Mr. Claus and receive a free gift, too.

Kids can purchase a $5.00 wristband and play on our inflatables, test their skill at our carnival games. Parents can purchase a ticket for our hourly drawings and also pick up information from area resources.

Save the Date! Santa is coming to Fanciful Photography. You don’t want to miss this. Santa will be coming to Space is VERY limited.

We take over each bar as a HUGE group so you will be safe, secure and happy with numerous friends of like minded cheer! Your entry fee goes to Meals on Wheels of Tampa, new unwrapped toy donation will go to Toys for Tots.

Doug Burns is a band that will be live soon to British Open Pub- Venice. This venue serves you the best drinks you want. See you there!

Singer/songwriter Joe Bonfiglio, a.k.a. Joe B, has been performing since his youth.

Join the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra as they celebrate the holiday season. (941) 205-5996

Woven throughout Charles Dickens’ classic tale are beautiful new arrangements and moving renditions of holiday songs.

The First Church Singers join in a stirring collaboration with the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra (AMICCO) to perform the popular Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah and The Many Moods of Christmas by Robert Russell Bennett.

Itzhak Perlman is an Israeli-American violinist, conductor, and music teacher. He is coming to Sarasota and will give his best to perform. It will happen at VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL. BE SURE TO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

To provide a quality home for other local cultural organizations that present their programs here.

Learn how to make a massage candle with skin friendly soy wax; a hot apple cider scented candle; and a holiday scented candle tart to use with your candle warmer to create a festive mood. These soy candles are perfect to keep or give as gifts.

UGLY SWEATER PARTY!!!! 5-11 p.m., Wednesday, December 19

To bring visiting artists into the community for meaningful education and outreach programs that help develop new audiences.

Christmas is coming and so is the one and only Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker.

To present a broad spectrum of the world's finest performing artists in order to meet the diverse cultural needs of all of Southwest Florida's residents and visitors. There's music which feels your ear good to hear. Nice events! Be there!

Join this Ugly Christmas Sweater Party for a fun night of celebration!

Family friendly, Christmas event in Lakewood Ranch. Free activities for the whole family! An annual tradition not to be missed.

Grilled foods will be available for purchase from the Michael’s on East grill including cash bar. The venue will also be open with its full menu. Lights In Bloom has become a tradition for residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season.

PIER 22, Bradenton’s landmark restaurant, is open for Christmas Day. Reservations are strongly encouraged and books are now open!

Join us on Dec. 25, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. for the most wonderful meal of the year at H2O Bistro!

ON YOUR FEET! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet.

Bring a few friends, a djembe or two and sit around the fire pits with like-minded musicians!

Students ages 8-18 dazzle audiences as they flip, fly and soar in this annual holiday production. This year's show is under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, I-75 exit 213, University Parkway.

So, it's December 29th and you don't have a date for New Year's Eve. Or maybe you want to start the 2019 celebrations early. Or maybe you just want to meet fun people on a guided Crawl that delivers maximum enjoyment.

Just Announced: Resinated | El Dub | Summer Survivors | New Year’s Eve Bash | Sarasota

Come by on New Year's Eve for our all-day celebration!

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration at Marina Jack! All areas will be open for lunch at 11AM, in the evening we will be featuring special menus and entertainment.

Resolve to party and dance the night away with PIER 22 where scrumptious dining options and festive New Year's Eve celebrations abound!

Every year the people of Sarsota forego the ball drop for a Pineapple Drop.

Caddy's - We .love the New Year so much we celebrate it twice. First by ringing in the Irish New Year at 7pm with Bagpipers and then celebrate our New Year toast at Midnight!

Enjoy Patrick's 1481 menu of mouthwatering appetizers, award-winning wines, decadent desserts and our wide variety of USDA prime-aged steak and fresh seafood options.

Don’t drop the ball this New Year’s Eve. Join us as we toast the New Year with a delicious three-course dinner at the H2O Bistro at Hotel Indigo Sarasota.

Still looking for something to do on New Years Eve? Well, you've found it!!! Join us for a Night Hike in Myakka River State Park! The weather will be perfect, the moon will be high in the sky while we hike 5 miles through the wilderness.