Bradenton & Sarasota Events & Things to Do
Living is Dying Buddhist Meditation Retreat
at Private residence
Moment by moment, death is approaching. Are you ready? Day by day, we are facing the suffering of aging and illness. Are you facing it with courage and patience? Join Buddhist Master Anyen Rinpoche for teachings on how to take aging, illness and suffering
Arts Advocates Member Artist Show: Cecile Moran
at Arts Advocates Gallery
Cecile's work is found in numerous collections in the United States and Spain and has been exhibited in Massachusetts, California, New York, and Florida.
FST Improv Presents: To Die For
at Florida Studio Theatre
A Comedic Whodunit with a New Culprit Every Night! FST Improv’s popular murder mystery returns—this time with a fun, film-noir spin.
The Nutcracker Tea Party
at The Center of Anna Maria Island
A perfect way to kick off the holiday season! The Nutcracker Tea Party combines the magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet with a fancy-and-fun tea party! Enjoy a delightful afternoon that includes excerpts from The Nutcracker ballet performed live by DTB.
Photos with Santa
at The Roots Health Centers
A magical encounter with Santa Claus himself, where dreams come true and the joy of Christmas overflows.
Christmas Party with a Cause 2023 Hawaiian Luau
at Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center, 83
Get ready for a festive Hawaiian Luau at our Christmas Party with a Cause 2023, where we'll celebrate in person with a tropical twist!
Ebenezer the Musical LIVE in Sarasota FL
at Sarasota One80
Experience the unforgettable twist on The Christmas Carol, don't miss Ebenezer the Musical! See the classic story retold through Hip Hop!
The Nutcracker In Venice
at Venice Performing Arts Center
A chance to experience the timeless story of Clara and her adventures with The Nutcracker! Join us for four performances of The Nutcracker.
Breakfast with Santa
at Applebee's Grill + Bar, Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL, USA
Come join us for scrumptious pancakes with the jolliest man around, Santa!
Winterfest at North River Ranch
at North River Ranch
Come play in the snow and take pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Clause!


A Visit with Santa
at St. Paul Lutheran Church
Children and families meet Mrs. Claus and the Elves (and Santa), decorate cookies, make fun crafts and more! Parents bring your cameras!
Light Up Wellen! Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration
at Downtown Wellen Park
Celebrate the season with a spectacular line up of Christmas sights and sounds in Downtown Wellen Park!
8th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl: Sarasota
at Check-in location coming soon!
Come get ugly with us this December 9th in Sarasota
Movies For Heroes: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
at Burns Court Cinemas
Sarasota Film Society is proud to present "Movies For Heroes", a year long Salute to our Military.
IDS Trolley Tour of Lights 2023
at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Fruitville Road,
Hop on the IDS Holiday Trolley for a jolly celebration full of festive cheer and holiday magic!

Pictures From Home
at Keating Theatre
A moving and comedic portrait of a mother, a father, and the son who photographed their lives. Drawing inspiration from Larry Sultan’s celebrated photo memoir.
Senior Wellness Expo Holiday Extravaganza
at Bradenton YMCA
Holiday Extravaganza Senior Wellness Expo largest Senior Event of the Year Special Guest Santa Claus & Las Vegas Performer Steve Roman
The People and Places that Make Us
at Johann Fust Community Library
Hermitage Fellow Cleyvis Natera’s “earnest and provocative” debut novel Neruda on the Park is “refreshingly direct and declarative” (The New York Times).
Southside Christmas Town Celebration
at Southside Baptist Church
Our sixth annual Christmas town is going to happen soon! We can not wait to serve your family again this Christmas! Tickets are not required

The Sarasota Ballet - Moments of Meaning
at Sarasota Opera
The Sarasota Ballet Program Three, Moments of Meaning. Featuring Balanchine’s Theme and Variations and Tharp’s In the Upper Room.
Pancakes with Santa
at Englewood YMCA, Medical Boulevard, Englewood, FL, USA
Come join us for a jolly morning filled with fluffy pancakes, festive cheer, and the chance to meet the man himself, Santa Claus!
Knights of Columbus Breakfast with St. Nicholas
at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church
A Christmas Celebration for parishioners of Our Lady of the Angels and their families
Jingle Jeep Jam
at 11000 US Hwy 41
Jeep Enthusiasts, this one is for you! Celebrate the holidays at our Jingle Jeep Jam Fundraiser for the Humane Society of Manatee County.
SantaCon Bar Crawl - Sarasota (Downtown)
at Raffurty's Bar and Grill
Sarasota's premier Holiday Crawl, hosted by the Downtown Crawlers - your trusted brand for top-rated events.
The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by Dance Theatre of Bradenton
at Davis Theatre at Manatee High School
The magic of the season returns with Bradenton's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and so much more.
Christmas Cabaret
at Kacey’s Seafood & More - Lockwood
Ring in the Christmas Season with festive music featuring some of the best musicians in town!
Artist Series Concerts: The Queen’s Six
at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota
Direct from Windsor Castle where they work and live, The Queen’s Six is an extraordinary vocal sextet drawn from the lay clerks of St. George's Chapel.
The Nutcracker In Sarasota
at Sarasota Opera
A chance to experience the timeless story of Clara and her adventures with The Nutcracker! Join us for four performances of The Nutcracker.
Rod Stewart Christmas
at Venice Gardens Civic Association
Songs of Christmas and Rod Stewart music wrapped up in one package! A wonderful holiday treat or gift! Limited seating, get tickets now!
Take it to the Limit
at Florida Studio Theatre
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. Featuring songs such as “When Will I Be Loved,” “Ramblin’ Man,” “Landslide,” and “Hotel California.”
Resin Christmas Tree Canvas
at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Create an everlasting Christmas Tree!
FST Improv Presents: It's A Blunderful Life
at Florida Studio Theatre
With no scripts, no musical score, and absolutely no idea what will happen next, our ensemble of improvisers delivers full-blown musical numbers, drama, and spontaneous choreography in this musical improv show.
12/27- Sarasota, FL- Countdown and Cabernet: A Toast to Bold Beginnings
at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Sarasota
12/27 Countdown and Cabernet: A Toast to Bold Beginnings- Wine Club Pairing Dinner
FST Improv Presents: Resolution Rewind
at Florida Studio Theatre
Be ready to shout out your highlights of the last year and join us for a champagne toast to bring in the new year.
2023 LWR New Years Eve Celebration at Waterside
at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
Promote your business at our 2nd Annual Lakewood Ranch New Year's Eve celebration at Waterside Place

Sharky's New Year's Eve Beach Bash
at Sharky's On the Pier
For the most fun in Venice and Sarasota County this New Year’s Eve, join the party on the beach at Sharky’s on the Pier!
The Lehman Trilogy
at Gompertz Theatre
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Lehman Trilogy is the story of a family and a company that changed the world. In 1844, a Bavarian youth stands upon a New York dock, envisioning a fresh start in the unfamiliar land of opportunity.
New Year's Rooftop Soiree at The Westin Sarasota
at The Westin Sarasota
Bring in the 2024 year with panoramic views overlooking downtown Sarasota! Celebrate with a live DJ, champagne toast at midnight and more!
Red Riding Hood
at Florida Studio Theatre
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style!
A Night of Hope Dinner & Dance to Save Lives
at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club
Get ready to immerse yourself in a night brimming with hope, inner joy, and vibrant dance at our upcoming event: "A Night of Hope." Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 13, 2024, and meet us at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club in Sarasota.
The Sarasota Ballet - Graziano Celebrated
at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
The Sarasota Ballet Program Four, Graziano Celebrated. Featuring Graziano’s Sonatina, World Premiere, and In a State of Weightlessness.
Deck the Halls
at Florida Studio Theatre
A celebration of what makes the holidays special, Florida style!
The Flip Side
at Florida Studio Theatre
Sardonic, ironic, and even histrionic, these witty tunes are full of moronic characters and sophisticated lyrics that reveal the present state of our world—the good, the bad, and the funny. Featuring songs like “I’m My Own Grandpa” and “Still Gonna Die."

Rock the MAC
at Saint Stephen’s Moore Athletic Complex
Rock the MAC features two outstanding regional tribute bands. Amanda is a Clearwater, Fla.-based tribute to the music of classic rock icons Boston. Brigade – from Sarasota – covers the music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members Heart.
Rock the MAC
at Moore Athletic Complex at Saint Stephen's Episcopal School
Rock the MAC is a festival-style classic rock tribute concert that is open to the community and held at the beautiful Moore Athletic Complex (MAC) on the campus of Saint Stephen’s.

21st Annual Florida Creativity Conference
at Ringling College of Art and Design
Florida Creativity Conference is a highly-interactive creativity, innovation, and leadership conference.
The Sarasota Ballet - Ballet Hispánico
at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
The Sarasota Ballet Program Five Ballet Hispánico. Based in Manhattan, Ballet Hispánico explores the diversity of Latino culture through a fusion of Classical, Latin, and Contemporary dance.
The Power of Peanut Butter and Other Winning Plays
at Florida Studio Theatre
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world.
Troubadour
at Gompertz Theatre
It’s 1951 in Nashville. Country music legend Billy Mason is on the eve of his retirement. Can his soft-spoken son, Joe, step into the spotlight and carry on his legacy?
The Sarasota Ballet - Portraits of Expression
at Sarasota Opera
The Sarasota Ballet Program Six, Portraits of Expression. Featuring Balanchine’s Emeralds and Who Cares?, and MacMillan’s Las Hermanas.
The Sarasota Ballet - Inspirations
at Sarasota Opera
The Sarasota Ballet Program Seven, Inspirations. Featuring Wheeldon’s The American, Lang’s Lyric Pieces, and Ashton’s Sinfonietta.
Little Shop of Horrors
at Gompertz Theatre
A hapless flower shop assistant, Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant, which he names ‘Audrey II’ after his coworker crush.
Pottery on the Wheel (Kids & Beginners welcome!)
at The Artful Giraffe
Unleash your inner potter at the Artful Giraffe in Sarasota! Learn the art of throwing on the wheel with our expert instructors. Private classes are available every day by appointment for ages 6+, and you can bring up to 4 people per class!

MiEN Innovation Event
Contact MiEN Company today for a complete project today! MiEN representatives serve clients around the globe, creating inspired furniture through a blend of smart design, durable materials, and fun.