This weekend is full of festivals and celebrations in Sarasota and Bradenton. You’ll also find events to support the community and all-around family fun. Check out what’s going on in your area with our local guide to weekly events in Sarasota!

Ellenton Carnival

Head over to the Ellenton Premium Outlets any day this weekend for fun the whole family can experience. Beginning November 14 at 5:00 p.m. and ending November 17 at 10:00 p.m., there will be carnival games and rides everyone can enjoy. Complete with fair food, this event includes free admission and parking!

An Evening of Conversation with Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews is coming to Sarasota! From a nanny in Sound of Music and Mary Poppins to a queen in Princess Diaries, this Hollywood celebrity will share her story at the  Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on November 14 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The night will also include time for the audience to ask Ms. Andrews their questions.

Giving Hunger the Blues

If you are looking for a way to give back this weekend, head out to the Sarasota Polo Club on November 15 and 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. This family-friendly event is a blues music festival that gives all the proceeds from this event to the hungry residents of the local Sarasota community. Featuring two days of live music, this fundraising festival also includes several food and beverage vendors for you to enjoy.

Santa's Grand Arrival & Firework Spectacular

If you’re ready to celebrate Christmas early, you won’t want to miss the amazing event happening at The Mall at University Town Center on November 15. From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., you and your family will get the opportunity to hear live music, eat dinner from food vendors, and see live performances. Celebrate the holidays by ice skating, snow tubing, and meeting holiday characters. This magical night will finish off with a beautiful fireworks show.

Sensory Friendly FUN

Sky Zone Sarasota, FL is inviting all family with special and sensory needs individuals for a morning of fun. On November 16 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. the environment of the trampoline park is toned down to meet the comfort levels of the special needs community. With less distraction, minimum music, and a controlled setting, all members of your family will appreciate time to jump and play in a safe space.

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Sarasota and Manatee

If you’re tired of walking aimlessly, enjoy walking for a cause on November 16. Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Nathan Benderson Park. This event is held every year in hundreds of locations all over the country. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds go to support the care for people suffering from Alzheimer’s as well as research for the eradication of this terrible disease.

Sarasota Yoga Festival

If you care about health and fitness, join other Sarasota locals in Payne Park to celebrate a healthy lifestyle together. With yoga classes and drum circle music happening throughout the day on November 17, the Yoga community will be spreading good vibes and relaxation techniques throughout the community. From 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., enjoy this festival of health and wellness. Proceeds will go to Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota.

With fundraisers, festivals, and family outings, this weekend has a ton of potential. Attend any of these events and see just how much fun your family can have together this weekend!

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