WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!
Fri, Nov 10th, 6pm | Movie in the Park: Frozen | Waterside Park | 7301 Island Cove Terrace
Bring your kids, family, and friends (and a blanket/lawn chair) for a free outdoor movie! This week's featured film will be Frozen, and special guests Anna and Elsa will be joining the fun from 6-8pm for a meet and greet. Be one of the first 300 attendees to receive a FREE Chick-fil-a Sandwich or Nuggets. Concessions will also be available from We B’ Poppin Popcorn and Kettle Corn.
Sat-Sun, Nov 11th-12th, 10am | Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival | Swordfish Grill | 4628 119th Street West
The 11th Annual Cortez Stone Crab & Music Festival is perfect for all ages with live music, a kid’s zone, talented local artists, and local house specials. House specials include smoked fish spread, peel & eat gulf shrimp, clam chowder, shrimp and grits, and more! This two-day festival will run from 10am to 6pm.
Sat, Nov 11th, 1pm | Suncoast Food & Wine Fest | Premier Sports Campus | 5895 Post Boulevard
The Suncoast Food and Wine Fest offers delicious samplings and tastings from a large selection of the area’s finest restaurants as well as a variety of fine wines and other beverages. Enjoy an afternoon in a beautiful outdoor setting while benefiting many Manatee and Sarasota county charities by participating.
Sat, Nov 11th, 6pm | Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade | West District at UTC | 140 University Town Center Dr
Join the merry celebration along North Cattlemen Road as the streets come alive with lights, sights, and sounds of the season! This event will include a special Veterans Day tribute, thrilling high-wire act by Nik Wallenda to light the UTC District’s 50-foot tree, a grand parade with 40+ decorated floats/vehicles, dance troops, a special appearance by Santa Claus, a festive fireworks show, and an after-party performance by We The Kings!
Sun, Nov 12th, 12pm | SRQ Craft Beer Festival | Origin Pizza Café | 1837 Hillview Street
Immerse yourself in a world of unique flavors and hoppy goodness with over 20 local and regional craft breweries. Mingle with fellow beer-lovers, enjoy live music, and bring the kids for some fun games!
