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december
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Florida Penguin Productions is hosting a Holiday Market in Sarasota on December 1st & 2nd! Venue: The Mall at University Town Center Address: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Event Details
Florida Penguin Productions is hosting a Holiday Market in Sarasota on December 1st & 2nd!
Venue: The Mall at University Town Center
Address: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
(Parking Lot 4)
FREE ENTRY & PARKING!
Friday Night Market: 4pm-9pm
Saturday Day Market: 11am-5pm
Featuring 150+ VENDORS with gift items for the Holiday season!
Common Questions:
Are Pets Allowed? Yes, but keep in mind we are in a parking lot.
Are Food Trucks on site? Yes!
Do Vendors take Cash & Card? Yes, and some even have money apps.
For Vendor Information; Contact Florida Penguin Productions at (727) 674-1464 or Dagan@FloridaPenguinProductions.com
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Time
1 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 2 (Saturday) 5:00 pm
Location
The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost
Free
Event Details
Kick off the Christmas season with us at the Sarasota Christmas Festival on December 1st and 3rd at 7PM! Come and enjoy live music by our outdoor Christmas tree (bring
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Kick off the Christmas season with us at the Sarasota Christmas Festival on December 1st and 3rd at 7PM! Come and enjoy live music by our outdoor Christmas tree (bring a lawn chair, limited seating provided) and a Christmas village with food, photo areas, petting zoo, hot chocolate, kids crafts, and some surprises!
This event is completely FREE!
Contact 941-922-1449 for questions.
sarasotabaptist.com/christmas
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida
7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida
Organizer
Cost
Free
Event Details
Kick off the Christmas season with us at the Sarasota Christmas Festival on December 1st and 3rd at 7PM! Come and enjoy live music by our outdoor Christmas tree (bring
Event Details
Kick off the Christmas season with us at the Sarasota Christmas Festival on December 1st and 3rd at 7PM! Come and enjoy live music by our outdoor Christmas tree (bring a lawn chair, limited seating provided) and a Christmas village with food, photo areas, petting zoo, hot chocolate, kids crafts, and some surprises!
This event is completely FREE!
Contact 941-922-1449 for questions.
sarasotabaptist.com/christmas
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida
7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida
Organizer
Cost
Free
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar
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Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar tunes such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”), and Jessie Montgomery’s “meditation for orchestra,” Hymn for Everyone.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Sarasota Orchestra, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Cost
$47-63
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar tunes such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”), and Jessie Montgomery’s “meditation for orchestra,” Hymn for Everyone.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Sarasota Orchestra, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Cost
$47-63
Event Details
Unwrap the gift of joy! The annual A Night Before Christmas event—taking place on Friday, December 8—is sure to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit. Santa and Mrs.
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Unwrap the gift of joy! The annual A Night Before Christmas event—taking place on Friday, December 8—is sure to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the park and taking professional pictures with the children which you’ll be able to download for free. The event will have a variety of family-friendly activities, including a foam zone, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo and train ride along our Christmas path. Local vendors will be showing their holiday spirit, and the food truck lineup has your dinner covered. Event entry is FREE. A suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for a local children’s organization is kindly requested. $5 WRISTBANDS are sold for a variety of activities, including bouncing, sliding, and crawling over the inflatables and be festively face painted. BEAT THE LINES! Wristbands will be on sale closer to the event (no refunds or replacements will be issued).
Cash only at event entrance on event day, December 8. Parking and Directions G.T. Bray Park is located at 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West in Bradenton. Visitors may access GT Bray Park from 59th St. W. or 51st St. W. Parking will be available in various lots around the park. INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR OR EXHIBITOR AT A NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS? Contact rachel.desrosier@mymanatee.org. For more information, please visit mymanatee.org/night
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Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
G.T BRAY PARK, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton, FL 34209-6000, United States
Cost
Event entry is FREE. A suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for a local children’s organization is kindly requested. $5 WRISTBANDS are sold for a variety of activities, including bouncing, sliding, and crawling over the inflatables and be festively face painted.
Event Details
December 8, 2023 – January 3, 2024 (select nights) Early Entry: 5:30 – 9:00
Event Details
December 8, 2023 – January 3, 2024
(select nights)
Early Entry: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
General Entry: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Lights in Bloom is an award-winning holiday light show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota. The show features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways. The 2023 show will have early entry from 5:30–9 PM and general entry from 6:30–9 PM.
The show also includes:
- Holiday photo opportunities
- Children’s arts and crafts
- Activities
- Entertainment
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Time
December 8 (Friday) 5:30 pm - January 3 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota
Organizer
Cost
Member – $25, Adult -$30, Child 5-17 -$15
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar tunes such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”), and Jessie Montgomery’s “meditation for orchestra,” Hymn for Everyone.
Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Sarasota Orchestra, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Cost
$47-63
Event Details
You and yours are invited to have breakfast with Santa himself. Children will enjoy fun, interactive activities including face painting, cookie decorating, and photos with Santa Claus. The breakfast buffet
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You and yours are invited to have breakfast with Santa himself. Children will enjoy fun, interactive activities including face painting, cookie decorating, and photos with Santa Claus. The breakfast buffet will be served on The Bayview Lawn. Please dress accordingly, including shoes.
To reserve your seats, call 941.309.2401 or contact rc.srqrz.holidayevents@ritzcarlton.com.
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 9 am – 12 pm
The Bayview Lawn
$65 Per Adult, $30 Per Child (12 and Under)
Exclusive of Gratuity and Tax
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Organizer
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Cost
$65 Per Adult, $30 Per Child (12 and Under)
Event Details
Ahoy Mateys!! It’s time for our Annual Children’s Christmas Parade & After Party with Santa! 🎅🏻 The Parade Processional steps off at 10 am SHARP from the Coquina Beach North Ramp
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Ahoy Mateys!! It’s time for our Annual Children’s Christmas Parade & After Party with Santa! 🎅🏻
The Parade Processional steps off at 10 am SHARP from the Coquina Beach North Ramp and travels down Gulf Drive through Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, and ends on Pine Avenue in the City of Anna Maria.
Immediately following the Parade, the Children’s After Party with Santa will be happening at the Holmes Beach City Field. Parents, please bring your kids by for a visit and a gift from Santa, along with a hot dog lunch courtesy of the Anna Maria Island Privateers. 🏴☠️
ALL Businesses, Clubs, Schools, and civic Groups are welcome to participate in our Parade Processional. Please go to amiprivateers.org and click on the parade banner to see all the details. You MUST register your entry to be included in the Parade Processional.
*Please Note!!
– This is not a walking parade
– ALL POLITICAL ADVERTISING OR POLITICAL FLAGS, OF ANY KIND ARE STRICTLY NOT PERMITTED IN THIS PARADE. Any parade participant displaying any political signage, flags, etc. will be excused from the parade processional.
The Anna Maria Island Privateers are a 501c3 Organization, whose mission statement is: Pirates for Kids & Community 🏴☠️
Hope to see you all, as we welcome in this Holiday Season!! 🎅🏻
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am
Location
Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria Island from Coquina Beach (North Entrance) to City Pier Park in Anna Maria
Event Details
Join us for a Merry Time At The Maritime! Free family event with crafts, games, bounce houses, Santa meet-and-greet and other holiday festivities for the whole family! Food will be on-site
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Join us for a Merry Time At The Maritime!
Free family event with crafts, games, bounce houses, Santa meet-and-greet and other holiday festivities for the whole family! Food will be on-site available for purchase.
*Admission, parking, & ALL activities are free of charge*
Parking available at F.I.S.H. Preserve located on Cortez Road.
Please Note: The museum will be open ONLY during event hours on Saturday, December 9!
This event is sponsored by the Intuitive Foundation, the AMI Islander, and the Bradenton Herald through the Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum.
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St W, Cortez, FL 34215
Organizer
Cost
Free
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar
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Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar tunes such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”), and Jessie Montgomery’s “meditation for orchestra,” Hymn for Everyone.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Sarasota Orchestra, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Cost
$47-63
Event Details
The Lakewood Ranch Music Academy is proud to present its annual Christmas concert! Featuring the talented students of the academy, this concert promises to be a delightful celebration of the sounds
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The Lakewood Ranch Music Academy is proud to present its annual Christmas concert!
Featuring the talented students of the academy, this concert promises to be a delightful celebration of the sounds of the season. Best of all, admission is completely free! So come out and join us for an evening of festive music and holiday cheer.
The concert will showcase the skills and talents of the academy’s students, who have been working hard all year to perfect their performances. From classic carols to modern holiday hits, the program promises something for everyone. You can expect to hear beautifully arranged renditions of traditional favorites like “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World,” as well as fun and upbeat songs like “Jingle Bell Rock” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
We invite you to bring your family and friends along to this fun-filled and festive event. The concert is sure to get you into the holiday spirit as you enjoy the sounds of the season. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holidays with the Lakewood Ranch Music Academy!
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Time
(Sunday) 1:30 pm
Location
Grace Community Church, 8000 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 34241
8000 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 34241
Organizer
Grace Community Church
Cost
Free
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar
Event Details
Make musical memories this season with the Sarasota Orchestra. Our festive Holiday Party includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture (featuring familiar tunes such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”), and Jessie Montgomery’s “meditation for orchestra,” Hymn for Everyone.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Sarasota Orchestra, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Cost
$47-63
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
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Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
The Treasure Island Boat Parade is a dazzling nautical spectacle featuring a variety of boats and lights. In order to view this
Event Details
In order to view this amazing boat parade from our property on Saturday, December 16th, the FUSION Resort is offering tickets for sale! Our Treasure Island Boat Parade Viewing Party is by ticket ONLY. Non-ticketed public will NOT be allowed on-site.
The parade will begin promptly at 6:20 p.m. just south of the Treasure Island Bridge. The route travels south of Paradise Island, back through the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge at 7 p.m., around the Isles of Palms and Capri, and finishes at John’s Pass at approximately 8:15 p.m.
FUSION Resort has two ticket options available to you:
Standard Ticket / $20.00 + Processing Fee
Includes: Access to FUSION Resort pool deck, VIBES Restaurant and live music featuring the duo, Whiskey Sunday (6pm – 9pm). Children allowed.
Premium Ticket / $40.00 + Processing Fee
Includes: Access to FUSION Resort Rooftop Terrace, pool deck, VIBES Restaurant, live music featuring the talented Chris Powers (6pm – 9pm) and complimentary appetizers. 21 years and up ONLY.
Multiple Cash Bars will be available. Food will be available for purchase too!
Check-In Instructions
On the day of the event, we will need to verify your ticket upon entry to the FUSION Resort. Depending on the ticket purchased, you will receive a color-coded wristband that will identify you as ticket holder. You MUST wear your wristband at all times while on-site.
Fine Print
Children 5 & under are free (Standard Ticket only). Premium Ticket holders MUST be 21 years and older.
Parking is limited. Car Pool / Shared Ride is encouraged. Should you choose to park your vehicle on-site, the cost is $25.00.
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Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
FUSION Resort, 290 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL 33706
290 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Organizer
Cost
$20-40
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
BIRD KEY YACHT CLUB 301 Bird Key Dr Sarasota, FL 34236 PRIVATE MEMBER’S ONLY EVENT RECIPROCAL CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME
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BIRD KEY YACHT CLUB
301 Bird Key Dr
Sarasota, FL
34236
PRIVATE MEMBER’S ONLY EVENT
RECIPROCAL CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Bird Key Yacht Club, 301 Bird Key Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236-1899
Organizer
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
Event Details
December 22, 2023 (select nights) Lights in Bloom® features more than two
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December 22, 2023
(select nights)
Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the pathways and gardens throughout our 15-acre Downtown Sarasota campus! You also can enjoy family-friendly games and entertainment, a holiday photo opportunity, food and beverages available for purchase, and much more. This award-winning holiday tradition has become a year-end must-do in Sarasota.
Our All-Inclusive ticket option (December 23 only) gives you early access to Lights in Bloom®, a full buffet and open bar inside our Event Center, on-site parking, and more.
We look forward to seeing you for Lights in Bloom®!
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Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota
Organizer
Cost
$200.00 , Child 5-17- $50 , Child under-0-4 $0.00
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens
Event Details
Visitors will embrace the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying the Garden’s sculptures and lights creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends by attending the 5th annual Gardens Aglow. Attractions and festivities include a stroll around the Gardens full of thousands of lights and music, pictures with Santa EVERYNIGHT, S’mores roasting over the fire pit and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree raffle, our Christmas giftshop and fun activities for the entire family.
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda
5827 Riverside Drive
Cost
Free
january
Event Details
December 8, 2023 – January 3, 2024 (select nights) Early Entry: 5:30 – 9:00
Event Details
December 8, 2023 – January 3, 2024
(select nights)
Early Entry: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
General Entry: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Lights in Bloom is an award-winning holiday light show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota. The show features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways. The 2023 show will have early entry from 5:30–9 PM and general entry from 6:30–9 PM.
The show also includes:
- Holiday photo opportunities
- Children’s arts and crafts
- Activities
- Entertainment
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Time
December 8 (Friday) 5:30 pm - January 3 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota
Organizer
Cost
Member – $25, Adult -$30, Child 5-17 -$15
