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Old 12-14-2017, 08:12 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Hope you all have a great weekend, here is my list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area:



FRIDAY

Holly Days & Mangrove Lights at historic Spanish Point starts tonight, runs every Thursday & Friday evening (until 8 pm) thru the end of December -- Lighted gardens, holiday music.
Info at: Holly Days and Mangrove Lights - Historic Spanish Point

Victorian Christmas Tea --at the Manatee Historical Village, 1 - 3 pm, $20/person. Serving tea, finger sandwiches and desserts. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Manatee Historical Village.

Holiday Movie on the Riverwalk -- Free showing of the movie "Elf" at the Riverwalk in downtown Bradenton, 6 - 9 pm.

Cookies, Carols & the Christmas Story -- at Venice's Centennial Park, 7 - 9 pm, free admission.

Moonlight Movie on Siesta Beach -- free movie, 5 - 9 pm, bring beach chairs or blankets.




FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Venice Symphony Orchestra performs concert of holiday favorites -- at the Venice Performing Arts Center. Tickets $25 - $42, 7:30 pm Fri, 3:30 & 7:30 pm Sat.
Info at: https://veniceperformingartscenter.c...-eric-watters/

Country Christmas at Hunsader Farms -- Christmas village, hayrides, petting zoo, Christmas movies, food vendors and thousands of holiday lights. 6 - 10 pm, $10/person, children 5 & under get in free. *5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton. Info at:
https://www.hunsaderfarms.com/country-christmas




FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Gingerbread House Festival -- over 100 gingerbread houses on display at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall during regular mall hours, $1/person admission.




SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm.

Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- corner Proctor & Beneva, 8 am - 1 pm.

Bradenton Farmers Market -- old Main Street in downtown Bradenton, 8 am - 2 pm.


Winter Crafts Show -- Venice Community Center, 10 am - 3 pm.

Christmas Party on Historic Bridge Street -- free holiday entertainment, games, food vendors. 4:30 - 8:30 pm, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach's Bridge Street.

Parkway Holiday Festival -- at Detwiler's Farm Market, 6100 N. Lockwood, Sarasota. 11 am - 4 pm. Bounce house, free food/drinks/candy, visit from Santa.

Santa Jaws -- Santa Jaws appears at Mote Aquarium for photo op, 12 pm, included with regular admission rates.

Sailor Circus at Selby Gardens -- shows at 11;30 am & 1:00 pm. Included with regular Selby admission rates.

Main Street Live Street Party - historic downtown Bradenton, 6 - 10 pm, live music, food trucks.





SUNDAY

Bridge Street Market --great farmers market option on Anna Maria Island, 10 am - 3 pm

Siesta Key Farmers Market -- Siesta Village Plaza, 8 am - 2 pm

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- just before sunset at Siesta Key public beach, everyone welcome.

Ski-A-Rees Ski Show -- 2 pm at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (behind Mote Marine).

Polo at the Sarasota Polo Club, Lakewood Ranch -- 1 pm, gates open at 10 am. Adults $10, children under 12 get in free. University Pkwy east to right on Lorraine Rd.


Chanukah Festival -- music, food, activities. Venice Centennial Park, 4:30 - 6:30 pm.

A Taste of Chanukah -- Philippi Estate Park, 3 - 6 pm. Circus performer Bello Nock, BMX bike performances, food, arts & crafts vendors. snow slide, bungee jumping.

Elf Boot Camp -- performance by the School of Musical Theatre, Riverview High, 6 - 8:30 pm. Tickets $18/adults, $12/students.
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Charlie Brown Christmas -- performance at the Van Wezel, 2:30 pm.
Ticket info at: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: Sarasota, Florida




Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 12-14-2017, 08:20 PM
 
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Brilliant!

I had no idea about the Hunsader Farms festival. I'm soooo surprising my wife with a trip tomorrow.

Thank you so much !
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