WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!

Friday, December 16^th, 6pm | Bright Light Bicycle Parade | Wellen Park | 12275 Mercado Drive

You are invited to light up your bike and join the parade for a leisurely 3-mile bike ride around Wellen Park, starting and finishing at the Wellen Park Welcome Center. Regular and electric bikes are welcome, and holiday snacks and drinks will be available after the ride at the Welcome Center!

Friday, December 16^th, 8pm | Comedy Show | Teas Days | 6517 Superior Avenue

C.P. Post brings you an evening full of laughter and light while sipping some delicious Bubble Tea. Comedians from all over the state of Florida will gather to bring you Christmas cheer from 8pm-11pm, don’t miss out!

Saturday, December 17^th, 10am | Holiday Art Mart | Art Ovation Hotel | 1255 North Palm Avenue

Shop for giftable unique art at the Holiday Art Mart! Meet over 25 different artists and see the unique items they will have for sale such as artwork, jewelry, crafts, glass art, ceramics, and more! Holiday-themed beverages will also be offered as well as a festive wonderland within the Gallery Lounge lobby.

Saturday, December 17^th, 11:30am | Hanukkah at UTC | The Green at UTC | 257 North Cattlemen Road

Join the countdown to Hanukkah as family and friends celebrate outdoors with games, crafts, live music, face painting, festive treats, and more! You may also bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast.

Sunday, December 18^th, 5:30pm | Polar Express Event | University Town Center | 192 North Cattlemen Road

Live the magic of the holiday classic while you depart from Norman Love Confections and travel to the West District at UTC, enjoying entertainment and hot chocolate along the way. There will be an outdoor showing of the movie, Polar Express, with onsite concessions available for purchase and a special gift for each passenger who believes. Feel free to wear your favorite holiday pajamas, too!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!

Friday, December 9^th, 6pm | Holidays at The Bay: Festive Double Feature Movie Night | The Oval at The Bay | 1055 Boulevard of the Arts

Take in the beauty of the Bay and the magic of the holidays with this free family-friendly event! Featuring two movies back to back, The Polar Express and Elf, all you need is your holiday jammies and a blanket or chair to enjoy this outdoor cinematic experience.

Saturday, December 10^th, 10am | Kids Christmas at Mixon Fruit Farms | Mixon Fruit Farms | 2525 27^th Street East

Bring the family down to Mixon Fruit Farms to take part in Kids Christmas Carols, paint a Christmas Orange, Christmas Glitter Tattoos, and meet Santa! The amazing play place is also included with this event for a fun-filled afternoon for all!

Saturday, December 10^th, 5pm | 7^th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl | Raffurtys | 1888 Main Street

Break out those ugly sweaters and tacky holiday pants and head down to Raffurtys on Main Street in Sarasota this Saturday to check in for the 7^th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl! Receive tons of swag, an official lanyard, and a digital map to guide you from bar to bar. Enjoy DJ entertainment, Christmas movie trivia, discounted themed drink specials, and a photographer there to capture it all.

Sunday, December 11^th, 10am | Suncoast Renaissance Festival | Sarasota Fairgrounds | 3000 Ringling Boulevard

Displaying a glorious mix of music, costumes, characters, and stories from the Medieval through the Renaissance and beyond, this event will take you back in time a span of about 1000 years! Enter a land of magic, hilarious comedy, stage shows, dancing, music, food, and more! Don’t miss this unique experience of history and fantasy.

Sunday, December 11^th, 11am | Beer Yoga with Zen & Flow | Corporate Ladder Brewing Company | 4935 96^th Street East

Wind your week down with a gentle yoga flow in the new beer garden at Corporate Ladder Brewing Company in Palmetto! Class includes a beer, you just need to bring your yoga mat and water bottle!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!

Friday, December 2^nd, 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 3^rd, 9am | Emerson Point Preserve Tour | Emerson Point | 5801 17^th 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 3^rd-4^th, 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 4^th, 8am | Amazing Scavenger Hunt- St Pete | Beach Dr Parking Lot | 335 2^nd 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 4^th, 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!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!

Friday, November 25^th, 1pm | Altitude Trampoline Park Grand Opening | Altitude Trampoline Park | 201 Cortez Road

Jump in to fun and celebrate the newest opening of Altitude Trampoline Park in Bradenton! You will enjoy games, giveaways, music, face painting, and more. Be one of the first 100 members and receive a FREE limited-edition t-shirt!

Saturday, November 26^th, 10am | Goat Yoga SRQ | Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Road

Goat Yoga is back at Fruitville Grove Farm for the holidays! Take part in this beginner-friendly yoga class while surrounded by adorable goats. Bring your mat and your loved ones and enjoy a joyous experience full of peace and laughter.

Saturday/Sunday, November 26^th-27^th, 10am | 2022 Shopapalooza Festival | Vinoy Park | 701 Bayshore Drive

Located at the beautiful waterfront Vinoy Park, the biggest and best celebration of local crafters, makers, small businesses, and artist is back for its 12^th year. This event showcases more than 300 local businesses and a full lineup of local entertainment, special activities, raffles, surprises, prizes, and more as a local alternative to Black Friday.

Sunday, November 27^th, 4:30pm | Sundays at The Bay feat. Trevor Bystrom | Common Ground | 655 N Tamiami Trail

Wind down your holiday week with a free outdoor performance by Trevor Bystrom at The Bay. He is known for blending elements from many genres including world, rock, reggae, blues, and Latin. He and his band use many unique instruments such as didgeridoo, ngoni, slide guitar, flute, and more to create world melodies and afro rhythms. What a way to simmer down the holiday week!

Sunday, November 27^th, 7:30pm | Daniel Tosh of Comedy Central | Van Wezel | 777 N Tamiami Trail

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt with the comedian best known for his Comedy Central show Tosh.O, Daniel Tosh! Get your tickets today and don’t miss his stop in Sarasota along his Florida Trash Tour.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!

Friday, November 18^th, 6pm | 6^th Annual Sanga-Rita Showdown | Manatee County Fairgrounds, Veterans Hall | 1402 14^th Ave W

Back for the first time since 2019, area restaurants will compete for the title of Best Sangria and Best Margarita at the Sanga-Rita Showdown! Sample them all and vote for your favorite while also enjoying entertainment and delicious restaurant appetizers.

Friday, November 18^th, 7:30pm | The Hypnotic Hijinks of HypnoMarc | Trailer Estate Park & Rec Auditorium | 1903 69^th Ave W

Award-winning Comedy Hypnotist, HypnoMarc Marshall, will be performing HERE this weekend! Experience the fun, excitement, and laughter of his show and maybe YOU will be the star!

Saturday, November 19^th, 5pm | Kids Karaoke Night | Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center | 525 Kumquat Court

Children 12 and under are invited to share their talents through music, spoken word, comedy, and karaoke. Kumquat Kitchen will be open for dinner compliments of Chef Richard, and drinks will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this family fun night!

Sunday, November 20^th, 8am | 2022 Ponies Under the Palms | Main Street at LWR | 8155 Lakewood Ranch Main Street Blvd

The 30^th Annual Ponies Under The Palms Charity Car Show benefits Take Stock in Children and the Devis V. Cooper Foundation “Wishes for Heroes”. This event is open to all years, makes, and models of Ford powered cars and trucks, and awards will be presented for different categories. Rain or shine, be there for this great cause!

Sunday, November 20^th, 12:30pm | Beer Yoga | Big Top Brewery | 975 Cattleman Road

Located outside in the beer garden at Big Top Brewery, Tara Garland will be guiding you through a flow approachable for all levels. Be prepared to raise your beer to the sky in Triangle Pose or take a sip while you balance in Dancer Pose. Attendance is only $10 and includes 1 Big Top beer (+$1 for cider, wine, etc), which may be enjoyed before, during, or after class.

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