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A complete list of upcoming events. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
Mote Education is excited to offer Seashore SEAfaris at three locations! Join Mote’s professional educators on one of three different family-friendly guided tours to explore the unique flora and fauna of City Island, Lido Beach and/or Anna Maria Island. Families will put on their adventure hats and use science tools to [...] Read More
Porsche cars from all over Florida will be on display in St. Armands Circle Park for public viewing For additional information call or visit website. Read More
A Tropical Holiday Celebration at Selby Botanical Gardens downtown Sarasota campus. More than two million lights illuminate the gardens, and walkways are transformed into sensory light tunnels. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through magical gardens filled with beautifully lit flowers, radiant rainforest butterflies, dragonflies, and more. Activities, entertainment, [...] Read More
Bring your drums and your rhythm, and enjoy the sunset and this community drum circle with an eclectic crowd of participants, spectators, and belly dancing. This free event takes place every Sunday usually about an hour before sunset. Located south of the main pavilion on Siesta Beach, on Siesta Key. Read More
This small group guided walking tour introduces you to interesting botanical specimens while providing a historic overview of the development of the estate. The Ringling has over 2,350 trees representing native, exotic, historical, and culturally significant trees. The tour is 90 minutes long and takes place entirely outdoors. Participants are [...] Read More
Free Second Sundays @SAM is a free monthly event series presented at Sarasota Art Museum, providing greater access to the arts for Sarasota community members and their families. Visitors enjoy free admission and access to all exhibitions, additional programming includes: Musical Interludes on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza; Mary’s [...] Read More
Hands on Hanukkah is a Sarasota community event taking place all around town during 4 of the 8 nights of Hanukkah. The family-friendly events feature arts & crafts, raffles & giveaways, food & photos, live musical performances, and end with lighting the hanukkiah. Times vary depending on location. Hands on Hanukkah events December [...] Read More
This Chabad of Sarasota festival will feature Annaliese Nock, helicopter raining down gelt from above, three-ton snow slide, balloon menorah, trackless train, arts and crafts, live music, kosher food from Michael’s on East. Free parking. Admission tickets $7 before Dec. 3, $10 after, children under 12 are free. Call or [...] Read More
Free family fun event featuring Klezmer band The Yiddish Cowboys, live appearance by Judah the Maccabbee and local dignitaries, lighting of the 16-foot Menorah, catch and collect chocolate coins dropped by firefighters from 25 feet up in the air, performance by the Chabad Hebrew School students, an array of kids [...] Read More
A Tropical Holiday Celebration at Selby Botanical Gardens downtown Sarasota campus. More than two million lights illuminate the gardens, and walkways are transformed into sensory light tunnels. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through magical gardens filled with beautifully lit flowers, radiant rainforest butterflies, dragonflies, and more. Activities, entertainment, [...] Read More
