Events

North Pole Express

Dec 1 2024 - 12:00am to Dec 22 2024 - 12:00am
Join us this December for a 35 minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. Upon arrival, everyone will detrain at our special North Pole station where Santa awaits to visit with every child. During your stay a variety of entertainment, activities, camp fires...Read more
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Siesta Key Farmer's Market

Jan 7 2024 - 8:00am to Dec 29 2024 - 8:00am
What better way to enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits on your vacation, than to visit the Siesta Key Farmer's Market! Open year-round on Sundays from 8:00am-12:00pm, stroll the market to find other items such as crafts, organic produce, and prepared food options. Open rain or...Read more
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Annual Holiday Events

Dec 31 2024 - 12:00am
Get into the Christmas spirit on Siesta Key! We have a wide range of activities for your family and friends to enjoy throughout the holiday season here at the beach. Stroll the area's shopping and boutiques to enjoy the festive decorations and cheer on your...Read more
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25th Annual New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop

Dec 30 2024 - 9:00pm to Jan 1 2025 - 3:00am
Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Enjoy a Carnival full of thrilling rides and games, live performances starting at 9 PM, featuring bands and entertainers, savor delicious festival food sold along the fairway, offering a variety of tasty treats. Join in for a fantastic evening filled with...Read more
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Marie Selby Lights in Bloom

Dec 6 2024 - 6:30pm to Jan 1 2025 - 6:30pm
Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. Step into a tropical winter wonderland at our Downtown Sarasota campus featuring more than two million lights, festive photo opportunities, activities & entertainment for the whole...Read more
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UTC Light Show

Dec 6 2024 - 7:30pm to Jan 1 2025 - 10:30pm
Every night from 6:30-9:30 pm enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with spectacular light shows!Read more
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Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Jan 10 2025 - 12:00am to Jan 12 2025 - 12:00am
Featuring family entertainment, local bands with a variety of live music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities, magicians, face painters and more. Live musical performances in genres from rock, jazz, R&B, big band, calypso and Caribbean sounds. Food, music and family fun. The...Read more
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The Sarasota Winter Carnival

Jan 16 2025 - 12:00am to Jan 20 2025 - 12:00am
The Sarasota Winter Carnival is returning to The Mall at UTC. Located near the East side by Urban Outfitters. Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food. The 5-day carnival is part of the annual...Read more
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