Sunday, May 29th | Weekly Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota

The new market location can’t be beaten! #YourSundayTradition has moved to its new home, Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch. Shop local every Sunday with 75+ local vendors, including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more! Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, live chef demos in partnership with the MTC Culinary Arts program, and an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones. 

May 27th-May30th at 4:00 pm| Memorial Day Weekend Celebration | South Florida Motorsports Park 39450 Bermont Road, Punta GordaJoin everyone at Venice Beach for the 2022 Venice Beach Party and enjoy food and drink trucks from BrewBurgers, British Open Pub, Kona Ice, Papa’s Pilar Bar, Pop’s Sunset Grill, and Sharky’s Shake Shack. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Girl Shores realty will be giving away free custom t-shirts to the first 1500 people in line at its booth starting at 3 pm. Bring your chairs and blankets for the live music on Sarasota Street! 

Saturday, May 28th | Memorial Weekend Pool Party | Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar | 1255 North Palm Avenue 

There will be a Memorial Day Weekend Pool Party Featuring music by DJ Racquetclub 1988 and sponsored by Grey Goose. 21+ Only! 

Sunday, May 28th from 8:00- 3:00 pm | 7th Annual SRQ Vets 5K Memorial Hike | JD Hamel Park 199 Bayfront Dr. Sarasota, FL 34236 

7th Annual 5k Memorial Hike SRQ VETS is hosting the 7th Annual Memorial 5k Hike to honor the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. This event will work to unite the local veteran and civilian communities while raising funds to support SRQ VETS and their efforts to help the local veterans. SRQ VETS is a 100% volunteer veteran-run 501c3 whose mission is to find resources for our local veterans and their families. 

Saturday, May 28th from 6:00- 9:00 pm | LIVE Music at Waterside Place | Place 7500 Island Cove Terrace Sarasota, FL 34240 Enjoy live music on The Plaza from 6-9 pm while taking in waterfront views of Kingfisher Lake, or sunset dining at Good Liquid Brewing Co!

Sunday, May 22nd | Weekly Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota

The new market location can’t be beat! #YourSundayTradition has moved to its new home, Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch. Shop local every Sunday with 75+ local vendors, including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more! Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, live chef demos in partnership with the MTC Culinary Arts program, and an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones. 

Saturday, May 21st from 3 pm -8 pm | Venice MainStreet Beach Party! | 101 The Esplanade S, Venice, FL

Join everyone at Venice Beach for the 2022 Venice Beach Party and enjoy food and drink trucks from BrewBurgers, British Open Pub, Kona Ice, Papa’s Pilar Bar, Pop’s Sunset Grill, and Sharky’s Shake Shack. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Girl Shores realty will be giving away free custom t-shirts to the first 1500 people in line at its booth starting at 3 pm. Bring your chairs and blankets for the live music on Sarasota Street! 

Saturday, May 21st | Sarasota Shrimp & Music Festival | JD Hamel Park | Main St & S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota

There will be plenty of food and music for everyone to enjoy!

Sunday, May 22nd | Tribute to Heroes Parade 2022 on Main Street | Lakewood Ranch Main Street 8100 Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Each year thousands of attendees line Lakewood Main Street in support of our local veterans and heroes! They want you to get involved in this community event! This PRE-BLOCK party starts on LWR Main Street at 6 pm and the parade starts at 7 pm. 

Saturday, May 21st | Street Heat presented by Florida Street Scene | 21000 E State Road 64 Bradenton

This event will have roll racing, car meet, and drag racing!! This event will take place between the hours of 5 pm-11 pm. Admission is $20 per person but kids 11 & under are free! No online ticket sales!

Sunday, May 8th | Weekly Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota

The new market location can’t be beaten! #YourSundayTradition has moved to its new home, Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch. Shop local every Sunday with 75+ local vendors, including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more! Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, live chef demos in partnership with the MTC Culinary Arts program, and an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones. 

Saturday, May 14th from 12 am-8 pm | ST. PETE Tacos and Tequila 

There will be tons of authentic tacos & Margaritas at your fingertips! Joining the festivities at Tampa Bay’s Largest Taco & Tequila Festival at Vinoy Park! Tons of tacos & Mexican dishes from 25 different food vendors. Great craft beers, LIVE MUSIC, and tons of fun!!!

Saturday, May 14th | Food Trucks Brews N Tunes | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota

The Parking is $5.00 but it is FREE entry!! Happening Saturday 5/14/2022 with 20 Food Trucks, 3 bands, and tons of fun for all ages! 

Saturday, May 14th | Goat Yoga in Sarasota | Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34240 

This is a beginner-friendly yoga session surrounded by our lovable goats. Space is limited and expected to sell out. Guests are asked to bring their own mats, towels, or blankets to use. This class is appropriate for ages 9-99. No experience is necessary. All guests under 16 must have a parent or guardian participate as well. Sorry no spectators but guests may have phones and cameras to capture the memories.

Saturday, May 14th | LIVE MUSIC | Dean Johansen at Waterside Place 6 pm-9 pm | 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota, FL 34240

Enjoy live music on The Plaza from 6-9 pm while taking in waterfront views of Kingfisher Lake, or sunset dining at Good Liquid Brewing Co!

Sunday, May 8th | Weekly Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota

The new market location can’t be beaten! #YourSundayTradition has moved to its new home, Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch. Shop local every Sunday with 75+ local vendors, including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more! Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, live chef demos in partnership with the MTC Culinary Arts program, and an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones. 

Saturday, May 7th from 8 pm-11 pm | One Night of Queen starring Gary Mullen and the Works

This will be a spectacular live concert! Recreating the look, sound, and showmanship of the iconic rock bank! In 2000, Gary Mullen won TV’S stars in their eyes “ Live Grand Final”. He began touring, and in 2022, formed “The Works” to pay tribute to Queen. Since 2002, Gary Mullen and the Works have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa, and New Zealand. They’ve also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. 

Saturday, May 6th-8th | Sarasota Blues & BBQ Festival at The Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena | 3000 Ringling Blvd

Tickets are only $15! If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food, and listening to great live music over the weekend “The Plan” - we have exactly what you need at the Premiere of the Sarasota Blues & BBQ Festival at the Fairgrounds in Sarasota, FL. 

Friday & Saturday, May 5th & May 6th from 11 am to 12 am | Cinco De Mayo Block party | 1355 Main Street Sarasota

This year they are making it bigger than ever! With an outdoor stage, VIP tables, outdoor bars, street food, and MORE! The block party will be held outside the restaurant! For VIP tables contact Mitch Good at 717-725-7476!!

Saturday, May 7th from 10 am-5 pm | 2nd Annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair | 1 Central Ave, Sarasota This show will be located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota in 5 Points Park, on Central and First Street. Sarasota is well known for its famous white sandy beaches, friendly locals and visitors, and inviting architecture. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing, and much more -  all homemade in America - will be on display, ranging from $15 to $3000. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices, and freshly popped kettle corn further compliments the weekend, blending nature with nurture.

Sunday, May 1st | Weekly Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota

The new market location can’t be beat! #YourSundayTradition has moved to its new home, Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch. Shop local every Sunday with 75+ local vendors, including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more! Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, live chef demos in partnership with the MTC Culinary Arts program, and an interactive art corner for kids partnership with Native Little Ones. 

Saturday, April 30th from 1 pm-6 pm | Taco & Tequila Crawl in Downtown St Petersburg | Park & Rec

The Taco & Tequila Crawl is back on April 30th! Come enjoy tacos and exclusive margarita, tequila, and beer specials. Let’s taco about a party!! There are benefits to gettings at this event because it includes a bunch of beer specials and taco specials!! You can even buy merch like shirts to remember the event! 

Saturday, April 30th from 4 pm-9 pm | Earth Day Pop-Up Market | 6111 10th St. N, St. Petersburg

This is the MWK’S second annual Earth Day Pop-up Market! Specials are BOGO on Kava! And other teas and kombuchas. There will be live music, food, art, vendors, and raffle prizes! This is also a dog-friendly event!!!

Saturday, April 30th, 12 pm-6 pm | Round 1 | Klutch Kickers $100,000 Drift Series

Gates will open at 7:00 am and drifting will start at 9:30 am. Spectators are welcomed! Online tickets are available at https://tickets.thefoat.com/…/klut/tickets/event-390036/

Tickets can also be purchased at the front gate upon arrival! General admission and VIP  “pit passes” are also available.

Saturday, April 30th from 10 am-5 pm | Punta Gorda Hybiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park | 400 W Retta Esplanade

This is a two-day plant show in the park. Great place to buy flower pots for your plants and see some beautiful flowers by some of the best growers! This event is sponsored by Deco Pots by Mary! These are hand-crafted pots that can be used for planting or for beautiful home decor.

Sunday, April 24th | Weekly Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota | The new market location can’t be beaten! #YourSundayTradition has moved to its new home, Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch. Shop local every Sunday with 75+ local vendors, including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more! Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, live chef demos in partnership with the MTC Culinary Arts program, and an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones. 

Sunday, April 24th | Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road at the Amalie Arena 

Tickets are from $65 to $250! This show was originally scheduled in 2019 but has now been rescheduled to this Sunday at 8 pm in Tampa, Florida!

Friday, April 22nd from 4 pm-10 pm | Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park The Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this weekend! This outstanding music and food event is prepared like a great meal incorporating and blending the finest ingredients. Menu items are fresh-cooked onsite incorporating a variety of delicious ingredients. Select from a diversity of side dishes and scrumptious desserts. Quench your thirst from a broad menu of alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and both fruit and soft drinks. Between musical performances enjoy shopping in a marketplace of handmade fine art, crafts, gourmet food items, and specialty products. Please note that no pets are allowed on-site during event hours.

Saturday, April 23rd, 9 am-3 pm | 2022 Spring Open Festival | 11501 Winn Rd, Riverview

The official event page for our 2022 spring season Open & Market. Gates open at 9 am. Be mindful of parking signage and surrounding neighbors. They are excited to welcome back many of the favorite nursery & plant vendors, crafters market, fun for the kids, and food! Fall visitors loved the newly expanded kitchen and service window, they are only improving! Lunch is served at 11 am. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome. 

Saturday, April 23 from 10 am-5 pm | Lakewood Ranch Arts & Crafts Festival along Main Street | 8100 Lakewood Main Street Downtown Lakewood Ranch once again blossoms with a marketplace of arts, crafts, and fine products at the 2nd Annual Lakewood Ranch Arts & Crafts Festival. The event takes place 23-24, 2022 on Lakewood Main St. Produced by Paragon Festivals in association with the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association Directions & info link: Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-5 pm Bring your sense of discovery and appreciation of the beautiful art to explore.

Sunday, April 17th | Weekly Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota

The new market location can’t be beat! #YourSundayTradition has moved to its new home, Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch. Shop local every Sunday with 75+ local vendors, including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more! Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, live chef demos in partnership with the MTC Culinary Arts program, and an interactive art corner for kids partnership with Native Little Ones. 

Friday, April 10am - 3pm | 2022 Jungle Trails & Bunny Tails at Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota

Grab your Easter baskets and head to Jungle Trails & Bunny Tails at Sarasota Jungle Gardens! Easter is a wonderful time of the year at Sarasota’s favorite family attraction. You’re invited to celebrate with us from 10am-3pm on Friday, April 15, 2022. Enjoy searching for eggs during our annual Easter egg hunts starting at 10 am. Guests are invited to bring their own Easter baskets. There will be 40,00 eggs on two different trails! One for younger children and one for older children!

Friday, April 15th from 12 pm-3:00 pm | Easter EGG-Stravaganza | The Mall at University Town Center | 140 University Town Center Dr.

Join us this Friday for an Easter Egg- Stravaganza! It will be an afternoon of fun with 40,000+ Easter eggs, live entertainment, games and bounce houses, a kids safety expo inside in Dillard’s Courts, giveaways, and more! Plus the first 1,000 kids 912 and under) will receive a free egg hunt tote bag!

Saturday, April 16th, 8pm - 2:30 am | The Easter White Party on Main | 1526 Main St, Sarasota

This event is just to provide Real Club feelings with actual DJ works on the Go on Sarasota’s Main Street. This is a more unique White dress party - to celebrate Easter at LQ on Main. 

Saturday, April 16th from 7 am-1 pm | Sarasota Farmers Market | 1 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota

We’re at the Sarasota Farmers Market every Saturday - join in supporting the local community and small businesses!

Friday through Sunday, April 8th-10th | 31ST ANNUAL OUTDOORS EXPO & BOAT SHOW | Armature Works in Tampa

The Outdoors Expo and Boat Show are Back! Outdoors, family and dogs are friendly at Armature Works! News Channel 8 is teaming up with a beautiful waterfront view of Armature works in historic downtown Tampa to bring the 31st Annual News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show to the Hillsborough River. The show will span over three days, with admission free to all, and raffle giveaways all weekend! The family-friendly event will feature the Buccaneers mascot and street team, kid’s activities, outdoor space, the Armature works Food Hall, and boats on the water! News Channel 8’s beloved anchors will be on site all weekend meeting attendees. Parking at Armature works will be event pricing in the lots, street, and parking garage. You could also use the Riverwalk or Pirate Taxi! Admission to the event is FREE!

Saturday, April 9th at 8:30 am | Florida 4 Warriors Tampa Silkies Ruck | The Bad Monkey 1717 E 7th Ave, Tampa 33605

This is the 8th Annual Florida4Warrios Tampa Silkies Ruck. Now, this is not your normal ruck, it is geared to allow plenty of time for camaraderie, not an athletic event. All of the rucks are between 10-and 14 miles, with a 2-3 miles per hour pace. They do NOT ruck straight through, there will be frequent stops for bathrooms, food/beverages, and some shenanigans! See more on the FLORIDA4WARRIORS TAMPA SILKIES RUCK Facebook page for more information. 

Saturday, April 9th from 12 pm-2:30 pm | Equestrian Trail Ride at Big Slough Preserve | Big Slough Preserve | 21075 State Road 72, Myakka City

Enjoy horse trail riding that’ll take you through Florida’s diverse ecosystems such as flat woods and across open prairies and through hammocks of cabbage palms and live oak trees. This is a 2.5-3 hour horseback ride that will take you along the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. This 2,400 acres park offers an opportunity to see wildlife such as deer, turkey, and many kinds of wading birds along with rabbits, red fox, gray fox, bobcat, otters, bald eagles, and much more!! 

There is a height and weight restriction for this event and no animals are allowed. 

Sunday, April 10th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Groovin’ in the Gardens! | 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda 33982 

Sixties-themed night at the Botanical & Sculpture Gardens! Celebrate sixty days of Zimsculpt! This event is designed for adults only. Tickets to Groovin’ in the Gardens include admissions from 5:30 pm -8:30 pm to see ZimSculpt in a whole different light! This event will have a BBQ meal, dessert, bottled water, or soda! 60’s themed photo station! Popular music from the era and FREE Parking! Tickets are $30-$40!!

Saturday, April 9th from 12 pm-4 pm | Craft Beer & Wine Fest at The Village | Fishermen’s Village 1200 W Retta Esplanade 

The Charlotte Chapter of FRLA is pleased to present the Craft Beer & Wine Fest at the Village! Enjoy a day of sampling a variety of beers from over 50 breweries and wines on Saturday, April 9th at the Fishermen’s Village. Proceeds will help support the local Culinary High Schools with Scholarships. Presale individual tickets are $40/each. Day of the event, individual tickets will be $50/each. 

Friday- Sunday, April 1st-3rd 10 AM- 5 PM| CHALK FESTIVAL | Venice Airport Fairgrounds 

The international Chalk Festival is coming to Venice Airport on Venice, Island, Florida turning the runway into a “Museum in Motion” as artists from around the world create oversized masterpieces in chalk and 3D illusion areas for guests to immerse themselves in the scene to take photos. Artists will create these masterpieces starting Friday and complete them by Saturday. Sunday is a viewing day of the completed artwork. Vendors will be set up selling arts and crafts as well as food and beverages. 

Saturday, April 2nd 10 am - 5 pm | Arcadia Bike Fest | 17 N Polk Avenue

This event will be in the Historic Downtown Arcadia. Expect to see Motorcycles, Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks, Local Restaurants, and more! Bert’s Black Widow Harley Davidson & Attorney Fran Haasch will be the hosts of this event!

Saturday, April 2nd from 2 pm -4 pm | 3RD Annual Arcadia, FL 2Xtreme Monster Trucks | Mosaic Arena 2450 NE Roan Street Arcadia, FL 34266

Back, bigger and Badder than ever! 2Xtreme Monster Trucks is coming back to Arcadia, Fl for their 3rd Annual Show! 

Saturday, April 2nd-3rd from 10 am to 5 pm | 19th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival | 1 Central Ave, Sarasota 34236  

Come see the Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival which will have plenty of vendors and shopping! 

Sunday, April 3rd from 11 am - 2 pm | Sarasota Manatee Bicycling Club First Annual Swap Meet | 2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton FL 34211 

Big Top Brewing parking lot. Beer, Bikes, and BBQ! BUY, SELL, DONATE, TRADE anything BIKE Related. Bicycles of all types, sizes, and for all ages whether in perfect working order or in need of a little repair: bicycle frames, component parts, tag-along & trailers, accessories, maintenance tools, cycling clothing & shoes, bicycling books & videos, jewelry, etc. NO ADMISSION, FEES, or COMMISSIONS REQUIRED - donations are up to you.

Sunday, March 27th at 1 pm | Sunday Polo at the Sarasota Polo Club | 8201 Polo Club Lane Sarasota, FL 34240

Join thousands of fans for exciting polo action, opening parade, live national anthem, theme weeks, half-time entertainment, wagon rides, food, drinks, and divot-stomping. Gates open at 10 am! Fieldside general admission tailgating, reserved tailgating, reserved midfield premium seating, or VIP midfield boxes are available for Sunday Polo. Children 12 and under are free. Bars on-site for drink purchases. 

Saturday, March 26th from 10 am - 5 pm | My Hometown Fest 2022 at Nathan Benderson Park | 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle Sarasota, FL 34235 

Join the neighborhood for the 7th Annual My Hometown Fest, Southwest Florida’s biggest and best neighborhood block party, featuring food, music, and craft beer from hometowns across the USA. Enjoy free samples of regional food favorites prepared by dozens of Sarasota-Manatee restaurants, plus free craft beer samples from local and regional breweries, and great live music!

Saturday, March 26th from 10 am - 4 pm | Parrish Chili Cook-Off | 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL 34219

Come join everyone for the cook-off and family festival. The event will take place on the grounds of the Florida Railroad Museum, in Parrish. Bring your biggest pot, best chili recipe, and Bring it ON! Or just bring your chair and come listen to the music, enjoy some local food and browse the many vendors. 

Saturday, March 26th from 3 pm- 7 pm | Reggae Seafood Fest | March in Clearwater | 801 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755 

Join everyone for the ultimate reggae seafood festival! General admission to the public is always free! They will have vendors, food trucks, adult games, bounce houses, and live entertainment!

Saturday, March 26th from 4 pm - 11:30 pm | Sarasota Challenge 2022 | Annual Ballroom Dance Competition| 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, 34236 

Dancers from all over the country will be competing in a variety of styles in Pro/Am divisions. Sarasota Challange competition is a unique opportunity to see aspiring amateur dancers competing with their professional instructors throughout the day, as well as renowned professionals couples in exhibitions during the evening sessions. The challenge will be open to the public on Saturday, March 26th at 4 pm with informative seminars led by professionals, followed by a cocktail gathering, gourmet dinner, drinks, general dancing, and a professional show. Tickets start at $45.00 per person.