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Old 12-15-2021, 10:43 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Here's a list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area this weekend (please note that some of the events require masks):


Dec 1 - 19 --- Gingerbread Festival - display of gingerbread houses created by local Girl Scouts at the University Town Center Mall, near Old Navy.

Dec 1 - Jan 2 --- Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Event by the Manatee County Animal Services. Over 100 cats & dogs are looking for loving homes, very special low fees to adopt during the event. Call for info.

Dec. 11 - 23 & 26 - 30 --- Selby Gardens Lights in Bloom -- gardens are decked out in lights. 6 - 9 pm, entry after 5 pm. $30/adult, $15 children 5 - 17, ages 4 and under get in free.



THURSDAY

Holiday Splendor at the Ringling Museum -- FREE ADMISSION to the museums & mansion with one new, unwrapped toy per person, 5 - 8 pm.

Holiday at Lakewood Ranch -- carriage rides, carolers, holiday lights & Santa. 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.



THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Living Nativity -- over 100 people & animals participating in this live nativity, The Tabernacle Church, 4141 Desoto Rd, 7:30 pm show each night, free admission.

Crosley Christmas -- Crosley Theater Company sings & performs Dickens' Christmas Caroll, sing-a-long. Various show times, $31.50/adult. Bradenton Kiwanis Theater, 502 3rd Ave W.
More info at: https://tickets.flculturalgroup.org/...Event1123.html



FRIDAY

Lakewood Ranch's Jingle 5K Run / Walk -- holiday fun run with after race party for participants. Registration fees $15 - $40. Registration starts at 4 pm, races at 6 at Health Pkwy, proceeds down Main Street to Town Center.

Music of the 60's -- free concert at Venice's Centennial Park gazebo, 6:30 - 8 pm, bring lawn chairs.



FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Holly Jolly Holiday Concert -- by the Venice Symphony. Various show times, ticket prices. Masks strongly recommended. More info at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Bradenton Riverwalk Seafood & Music Festival -- live music, lots of great food, arts & crafts vendors. Free admission. Fri 4 - 10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 6 pm.



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.

Venice Farmers Market -- at the City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave, 8 am - 1 pm.
Summer Hours: 8 am - noon.

UTC Fit Day -- free fitness classes at University Town Mall by The Vitamin Shoppe, starts at 9:30 am.

Goat Yoga -- at Fruitville Grove, starts 10:30 am, $35/person.

Frosty 5K Race -- starts at 8 am at Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota.

Christmas Glow Run 5K -- family friendly run with lots of music & decorations and a snowy finish. 5 - 9 pm, Nathan Benderson Park, registration required to participate.

Merry Tuba Christmas Concert / Bluegrass Concert -- tubas at 5:15 pm, bluegrass at 7 pm, Venice's Centennial Park at the gazebo, bring lawn chairs.

AC/DC Tribute Band Concert -- at Cool Today Park, Venice, 8 pm, tickets $12/general admission, $85/VIP.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Hunsader Farms Country Christmas -- Christmas village, Santa, huge holiday light display, hay rides, petting zoo, food vendors. 6 - 10 pm, $12/adult, 5 & under get in free. Free parking. Cash only, no credit cards. 5500 C. R. 675, Manatee county.




SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- Waterside Place, 10 am - 2 pm.

NEW: The Meadows Farmers Market -- At the Meadows shopping village off Honore, 10 am - 2 pm.

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- back Dec 19th for winter season, matches start at 1 pm, tickets $15 & up.

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- show at 2 pm, Ken Thompson Park on City Island.

Christmas Gala & Carol Sing -- at the First Methodist Church, 104 Pineapple in downtown Sarasota, starts 7 pm, free admission.



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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Old 12-16-2021, 06:18 AM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
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Thx Sunshine!

Has anyone gone to the Selby Gardens Light in Bloom?

I'm considering it, but $120 for the 4 of us is pricey, so I'd like to hear some feedback on it 1st.
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Old 12-16-2021, 10:07 AM
 
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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appreciated as always!
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