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Old 12-18-2019, 04:44 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Lots and lots of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area this weekend and thru Christmas Day:



THRU FEB 8, 2020

The Fence -- largest public photo exhibit in the US. Displayed on the grounds at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota.


THURSDAY

Deck the Halls at Ca' d' Zan -- view the mansion's Christmas decor, 5 - 8 pm, $15/person.

Celebrate the Season -- carolers, carriage rides, Santa, lights. 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.


THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Classic Crosley Christmas -- rendition of the Christmas Carol, 50's classic music, Polar Express & more. 7:30 pm each night, tickets thru Manatee Performing Arts Center.
Info at: https://www.manateeperformingartscen...ley-christmas/



FRIDAY

Lakewood Ranch's Jingle 5K Run / Walk -- holiday music, post race party. Registration fees $11 - $35. Kids race at 6 pm, 5K at 7 pm.



FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Venice Symphony Holiday Concert -- 3 performances, Venice Performing Arts Center.
Info at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/ev...oncert-season/

Sarasota Ballet performs the Circus Nutcracker -- Van Wezel. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2 & 7:30 pm.
Ticket info at www.vanwezel.org



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Country Christmas at Hunsader Farms -- Christmas village, hayrides, Christmas movies & over 300,000 lights. 6 - 9 pm, $10/adult, children 5 & under free, cash only. 5500 CR 675, Bradenton.

Big Cat Habitat Live Nativity -- runs 12 - 4 pm, 7101 Palmer Blvd. Adults $18, ages 12 & under $8.

Selby Gardens Lights in Bloom -- holiday light display, kids activities, cash bar & grilled food provided by Michael's on East. 6 - 9 pm. Adults $25, ages 5 - 12 $7. Info at: https://selby.org/



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 -- on Old Main Street (400 12th St W), 9 am - 2 pm. Veggies, organics, fresh eggs, seafood and more.

Goat Yoga -- Fruitville Grove, 10 am, $35/person. Must pre-register.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Holiday Market -- parking lot of UTC mall, 12 - 9 pm. Over 50 local vendors selling holiday decor, hand crafted jewelry, etc.



SUNDAY

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

Coquina Beach Market -- at the south end of Coquina Beach, 10 am - 4 pm

Siesta Key Farmers Market -- Siesta Village Plaza, 9 am - 1 pm

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

Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- starts at 2 pm Sunday, 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (by Mote).

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- polo matches every Sunday at 1 pm thru April 12, 2020.
Info at: https://www.sarasotapolo.com/

Taste of Chanukah Food & Music Festival -- food, music, games, family friendly activities, arts & crafts. 3 - 6 pm, $5/adult, ages 12 & under get in free. Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota.

Ten Tenors Home for the Holidays performance -- Van Wezel, 7 pm. Ticket info at: wwww.vanwezel.org



MONDAY, DEC 23

Christmas on the Beach -- contemporary Christmas service on Siesta Key Beach, 5 - 6 pm.



TUESDAY, DEC 24

Christmas Candlelight Celebration -- by the Venice Bible Baptist Church, 6 - 7 pm, Venice Centennial Park's gazebo, bring lawn chairs.


WEDNESDAY, DEC 25

Pinecraft Christmas Parade -- sponsored by the Amish & Mennonite communities of Pinecraft. Starts 1 pm - ish, Beneva & Bahia Vista.


Have a great weekend and a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Enjoy.
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Old 12-20-2019, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Merry Christmas to you too!!!
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