Events in Sarasota - Bradenton area

2018 Circus Spectacular @ The Ringling

Jul 12 @ 11:00 am – Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm

11:00 am

The 2018 Circus Spectacular will amaze and dazzle you! Join us for an hour of incredible family fun at affordable prices. Presented in collaboration... Read more »

10th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival @ Florida Studio Theatre

Jul 12 @ 3:56 pm – Jul 14 @ 4:56 pm

3:56 pm

It’s the 10th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival when laughter takes over the entire Florida Studio Theatre campus! The Sarasota Improv Festival brings together more... Read more »

Shark Days at Mote Marine @ Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Jul 25 – Jul 28 all-day

12:00 am

Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the ever popular Shark Days at Mote: Real Sharks, Real Science. From July 25-July 28, Mote will dive... Read more »

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2018

Music on Main Street @ Lakewood Ranch

Aug 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

6:00 pm

Every first Friday of the month, we host a free concert series and block party for the public. Join us on Main... Read more »

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2018

MarineMax Sarasota AquaPalooza

Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

10:00 am

MarineMax Sarasota brings you fun in the Sun with AquaPalooza 2018! Raft up with fellow boaters to enjoy music, free Giveaways, and... Read more »

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2018

Wine Walk @ Venice MainStreet

Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

5:00 pm

This is a Lovin’ Our Locals event here in Downtown Venice. Shop the avenues and enjoy wine along the way. You can... Read more »

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2018

Fort Hamer Bridge Run @ Fort Hamer Park

Aug 25 @ 6:00 am – 12:00 pm

6:00 am

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fort Hamer Bridge 5K/10K. Race event commences at 7:30 am sharp by the Fort Hamer Rowing... Read more »

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2018

Ringling Underground @ Ringling Museum of Art

Sep 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

8:00 pm

Enjoy live music, and art in the Museum of Art Courtyard 8:00pm – 11:00pm. This event features an eclectic mix of local... Read more »

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Fri

2018

Music on Main Street @ Lakewood Ranch

Sep 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

6:00 pm

Every first Friday of the month, we host a free concert series and block party for the public. Join us on Main... Read more »

Fall Home Show @ Robarts Arena

Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – Sep 16 @ 7:00 pm

10:00 am

At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a... Read more »

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Fri

2018

Friday Fest at the Van Wezel @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

5:00 pm

Join us for The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall’s FREE outdoor summertime concert series! The events run from 5-9pm and are located on the... Read more »

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Sat

2018

A Taste of Downtown @ Sarasota Opera House

Sep 15 @ 1:00 pm

1:00 pm

Now in its fifth year, this established Sarasota tradition will bring you to Sarasota Opera House, where your favorite downtown restaurants will... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Museum Day @ Ringling Museum

Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide... Read more »

Mystical Bazaar 2018 @ Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

Sep 22 @ 11:00 am – Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm

11:00 am

Find fun and mystical connections and experiences! It is a marketplace hosting many different things: Vendors, Psychic Readers, Speakers, Message Gallery, Healers,... Read more »

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Wed

2018

A Taste of Sarasota @ Shriners Auditorium

Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

5:00 pm

Come Join Us for the 26th Annual “A Taste Of Sarasota” 15 Terrific Local Restaurants will be serving up Great “Tastes” Here’s... Read more »

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Fri

2018

Music on Main Street @ Lakewood Ranch

Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

6:00 pm

Every first Friday of the month, we host a free concert series and block party for the public. Join us on Main... Read more »

30th Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Fruitville Grove

Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! individual ride and game activity booth, including pony rides, rock wall,... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Beer Bands & BBQ @ Music Compound

Oct 6 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

12:00 pm

Music Compound is excited to present and host the fourth annual Beer, Bands and BBQ event. This event was previously held at... Read more »

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Sun

2018

3rd Annual Porchfest Music Fest @ Arlington Park Neighborhood

Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

2:00 pm

Check out the 3rd Annual Porchfest music fest with numerous different acts playing on 20 different porches! It’s a grassroots community music fest where... Read more »

Giving Hunger the Blues & Jazz on the Bay @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Oct 12 @ 3:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 9:30 pm

3:00 pm

In its 22nd year, Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz On The Bay has become Sarasota’s favorite outdoor music festival. Great music... Read more »

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Fri

2018

Halloween Ghost Tours @ Historic Spanish Point

Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

7:00 pm

Historic Spanish Point has over 5,000 years of people living at its location. In the month of October, we invite you to... Read more »

27th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival @ Hunsader Farms

Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm

9:00 am

Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists of: Craft Show • Live Music • 14 Live Shows • Pumpkins • Charity Pumpkin Games • Pioneer Trades Village • Hayrides • Pony... Read more »

30th Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Fruitville Grove

Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! individual ride and game activity booth, including pony rides, rock wall,... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular @ Ed Smith Stadium

Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

5:00 pm

Come out to enjoy a movie, games and a Halloween costume parade with the Orioles’ bird out under the stars. Halloween fun... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Halloween Candlelight Tour Gamble Mansion @ Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

7:00 pm

This is a family-friendly fun event for children. Tickets are $6.00 per person; children 5 and under free. Come visit the oldest... Read more »

27th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival @ Hunsader Farms

Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – Oct 15 @ 5:00 pm

9:00 am

Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists of: Craft Show • Live Music • 14 Live Shows • Pumpkins • Charity Pumpkin Games • Pioneer Trades Village • Hayrides • Pony... Read more »

30th Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Fruitville Grove

Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – Oct 15 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! individual ride and game activity booth, including pony rides, rock wall,... Read more »

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Fri

2018

16th Annual Goblin Gathering @ GT Bray Park

Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

6:30 pm

Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is celebrating its 16th Annual Goblin Gathering in conjunction with National Night Out at G.T.... Read more »

27th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival @ Hunsader Farms

Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm

9:00 am

Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists of: Craft Show • Live Music • 14 Live Shows • Pumpkins • Charity Pumpkin Games • Pioneer Trades Village • Hayrides • Pony... Read more »

30th Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Fruitville Grove

Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! individual ride and game activity booth, including pony rides, rock wall,... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Fish Fun and Fright @ Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

4:00 pm

Buoys and ghouls of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for an afternoon of Fish, Fun & Fright! Unearth... Read more »

27th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival @ Hunsader Farms

Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – Oct 22 @ 5:00 pm

9:00 am

Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists of: Craft Show • Live Music • 14 Live Shows • Pumpkins • Charity Pumpkin Games • Pioneer Trades Village • Hayrides • Pony... Read more »

30th Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Fruitville Grove

Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – Oct 22 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! individual ride and game activity booth, including pony rides, rock wall,... Read more »

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Fri

2018

BOOFEST @ Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

6:00 pm

BOOFEST is our annual themed Halloween event! Come out and explore our Spooktacular Maze, watch our local dancers, and enjoy our spooky... Read more »

6th Annual Haunted Trails of Oscar Scherer State Park @ Oscar Scherer State Park

Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – Oct 27 @ 10:00 pm

7:30 pm

6th Annual Haunted Trails – Join Oscar Scherer State Park, the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department and the Osprey-Nokomis Chamber of Commerce for another... Read more »

27th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival @ Hunsader Farms

Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm

9:00 am

Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists of: Craft Show • Live Music • 14 Live Shows • Pumpkins • Charity Pumpkin Games • Pioneer Trades Village • Hayrides • Pony... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Tee Time for Tots Golf Tournament @ Evie's Miniature Golf Center

Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

9:00 am

Whether it’s Popeye or Pocahontas, just put on a costume, pick up a putter and help raise money for Sarasota’s littlest learners.... Read more »

30th Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Fruitville Grove

Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! individual ride and game activity booth, including pony rides, rock wall,... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Hounted House – Frightful Fables @ Lakeside Pavilion at SCF Venice

Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

7:00 pm

State College of Florida, Sarasota-Manatee Venice Pop Culture Club will host its 10th annual haunted house at the Lakeside Pavilion at SCF,... Read more »

27th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival @ Hunsader Farms

Oct 28 @ 9:00 am – Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm

9:00 am

Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists of: Craft Show • Live Music • 14 Live Shows • Pumpkins • Charity Pumpkin Games • Pioneer Trades Village • Hayrides • Pony... Read more »

30th Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Fruitville Grove

Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! individual ride and game activity booth, including pony rides, rock wall,... Read more »

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Sun

2018

Spooktacular @ Selby Gardens

Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

10:00 am

Selby Spooktacular is a playful, family-friendly event. Daytime activities will include traditional, wholesome Halloween happenings like trick or treating and pumpkin decorating, fun and... Read more »

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Wed

2018

Halloween Safe Treats for Kids @ Village of Siesta Key

Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

3:00 pm

Calling all Trick or Treaters!! Ghosts, goblins, princesses, superheroes, all are welcome to venture to Siesta Key for the 33rd year of... Read more »

Sarasota Boat Expo @ Robarts Arena

Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm

10:00 am

Check out the Sarasota Boat Expo with new boats, fishing gear and more including a fishing school. Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 6... Read more »

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Fri

2018

Music on Main Street @ Lakewood Ranch

Nov 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

6:00 pm

Every first Friday of the month, we host a free concert series and block party for the public. Join us on Main... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Annual Sandblast @ Manatee Beach Lifeguard Tower

Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

9:00 am

America Recycles Day at SandBlast – This fun family event draws attention to the natural beauty of our beaches. Held on the... Read more »

Sarasota Medieval Fair @ Sarasota County Fairgrounds

Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – Nov 4 @ 5:30 pm

10:00 am

It’s time for the annual Sarasota Medieval Fair. There’s jousting, human combat chess tournaments, rides and games along with food and drinks from... Read more »

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Sun

2018

Ferrari’s on the Circle @ St. Armands Circle

Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

10:00 am

The Ferrari Owners Club- Florida Region invite you to join them for another spectacular exclusive Ferrari’s only event, on St. Armand’s Circle!!... Read more »

Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition

Nov 9 – Nov 12 all-day

12:00 am

The Siesta Key Master Sand Sculpture Contest is both an International and Professional level sculpting competition held each November on Siesta Key... Read more »

7th Annual Cortez Music & Stone Crab Festival @ Swordfish Grill and Tiki

Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – Nov 11 @ 6:00 pm

10:00 am

It’s time to “get crackin” at the 7th Annual Stone Crab Festival in the fishing village of Cortez, along Sarasota Bay. Two days of... Read more »

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2018

Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival @ St. Armands Circle

Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

10:00 am

The St. Armands Circle Art Festival hosts 200 artists in town annually. The event offers art from a broad spectrum of mediums including... Read more »

Sarasota Medieval Fair @ Ringling Woods behind Sarasota Fairgrounds

Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – Nov 11 @ 5:30 pm

10:00 am

Join the medieval merriment THIS WEEKEND at the Ringling Woods behind the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Stroll through our festival village and see all... Read more »

St. Armand’s Circle Fall Festival @ St. Armands Circle

Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Usually held under sunny skies, with warm temperatures, this outdoor festival on my Sarasota Calendar of Events is attended by thousands of... Read more »

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Sat

2018

The Beer, Boats and Bacon Fest @ Nathan Benderson Park

Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

12:00 pm

It’s time for a brew! The Beer, Boats and Bacon Fest will feature over 60+ craft beers to sample with the General Admission &... Read more »

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2018

Annual Suncoast Food & Wine Festival @ Premier Sports Campus

Nov 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

1:00 pm

This year the traditional Suncoast Food & Wine Fest is Saturday, November 10th. The event will again offer an afternoon of samplings... Read more »

Canine Christmas Festival and Adopt-A-Thon @ Bishop Animal Shelter

Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm

10:00 am

Canine Christmas is a pet and family friendly event held on the 3rd Saturday of every November. Our 2018 festival will be... Read more »

Sarasota Medieval Fair @ Ringling Woods behind Sarasota Fairgrounds

Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – Nov 18 @ 5:30 pm

10:00 am

Join the medieval merriment THIS WEEKEND at the Ringling Woods behind the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Stroll through our festival village and see all... Read more »

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Sat

2018

Blues Festival @ Maxine Barritt Park

Nov 17 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

11:00 am

This year’s fest will feature Little Jake & The Soul Searchers, Joel Dasilva, Meg Williams, Super Chikan, Travis Bowlin, Jerry Marotta &... Read more »

Sarasota Medieval Fair @ Ringling Woods behind Sarasota Fairgrounds

Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – Nov 19 @ 5:30 pm

10:00 am

Join the medieval merriment THIS WEEKEND at the Ringling Woods behind the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Stroll through our festival village and see all... Read more »

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Mon

2018

Ringling by the Bay @ The Ringling

Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

6:00 pm

Food and drinks available for purchase. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission: $5 – $15. Tickets may be purchased in the Visitors... Read more »

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