WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!

 

Friday, December 2nd, 6pm | Music on Main: Juicy Purple | Lakewood Ranch Main Street | 8100 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Juicy Purple will fill the air with R&B, soul, and dance music while you enjoy an evening on Main Street lined with food vendors, beer trucks, sponsor booths, and rides/activities for kids. Proceeds from the event will benefit a local non-profit organization, Southeastern Guide Dogs.

 

Saturday, December 3rd, 9am | Emerson Point Preserve Tour | Emerson Point | 5801 17th Street West

Join the Manatee County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on a leisurely guided stroll through the beautiful Emerson Point Preserve while you learn about Florida’s native plants and the inhabitants of a coastal environment. Meet by the Observation Tower at 9am!

 

Sat-Sun, December 3rd-4th, 10am | Florida Penguins Holiday Mega Market | The Mall at UTC | 140 University Town Center Drive

Florida Penguin Productions will be hosting a MEGA market event featuring over 140 local vendors with handmade, retail, resale, and upcycled items. You will also enjoy winter dance performances from local dance studios, food trucks, and more!

 

Sunday, December 4th, 8am | Amazing Scavenger Hunt- St Pete | Beach Dr Parking Lot | 335 2nd Ave NE

City tour meets Amazing Race when you turn St Pete into a giant game board with this awesome scavenger hunt adventure! Solve clues and complete challenges while learning local history and overlooking the gems of the city. Round up your team and get ready for a fun-filled day!

 

Sunday, December 4th, 11am | Sarasota Veg Fest 2022 | Payne Park | 2010 Adams Lane

Find local sources of eco-friendly and cruelty-free products, learn about the science behind the benefits of a plant-based diet, and enjoy cooking demos, vendors, entertainment, and activities for the whole family! Come see how easy it is to find healthy plant-based foods in your area!