Dec 6-8 Jingle Jam at CoolToday Park Holiday Market, Horse and Carriage Rides
and Kids’ Crafts and Activities.
Dec 7 Holiday Market at the Brewery with Santa Santa Claus arrives in style at noon—aboard a fire truck, courtesy of East Manatee Fire Rescue! Bring a new, unopened toy to donate to Toys for Tots and spread the holiday magic. Food trucks, calf cuddling, kid zone, local vendors and more! 11AM-4PM
Dec 7-8 Lakewood Ranch Holiday of the Arts Festival The festival features an impressive collection of art, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, candles, scented oils, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking, and much more.
Dec 7 Old Miakka Holiday Farm Swap Join us for our monthly Homesteading and Farm Swap Event! We will be meeting at Old Miakka United Methodist Church from 3:00-5:00pm to buy, sell and trade goods.
Dec 7 3rd Annual Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair Vendors, crafts, art, food trucks & more! Come out and enjoy this family fun event! 10AM-3PM
Dec 12 Wellen Park Night Market The Wellen Park Night Market will bring together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food (and more!) in a fun + inspiring environment that champions community. 6-9PM
Dec 14 Christmas Market Join us for a fun-filled Christmas Market! Shop 20+ local vendors! Follow for more details! We hope to see you there! Suncoast Community Church10AM-2PM
Dec 14 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar - North Port There will be crafters, local artists & vendors, food trucks & more! Selfies with the Grinch (12PM-1PM). 10AM-3PM
Dec 15 Holiday Market with Santa YOU'RE INVITED to our Holiday Market with Santa 🎅🏼 Photos with Santa 🎅🏼 inside our Winter Wonderland! A life size Snow Globe, 2 Bounce Houses, Face Painting and games for all ages sponsored by Tropical Thrills Florida. Cookies and coloring with Santa, a holiday parade, live music, yoga and more! The Meadows Farmers Market 9AM-3PM
Hidden Elves at Lakewood Ranch Main Street Spot the elves hidden around Main Street this Holiday season and you could become a winner! More than 15 mischievous elves are hiding inside and outside, so be sure to look high and low. November 25th - December 30th!
Holiday Runs/Walks and Workouts
Nov 30 The Elf Dash A NEW addition to the City of Venice Holiday Parade! The Elf Dash will kick off the holiday parade with runners making their way down the parade route, ending at W. Blalock Park with hot chocolate a cookies. 5:45PM
Dec 7 Santa Dadurday Strides 360 Wear you most festive apparel and bring the whole family to join FIT4MOM for a Santa Dadurday at Summerfield Community Park. 9AM
Dec 13 The Jingle 5K Run/Walk The 3.1 mile evening course is fun and festive with ambient street and portable lights illuminating your way, snow machines, holiday music and more!
Holiday Movies
Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us for free outdoor showings of your favorite holiday films. Grab a bite beforehand from the many eateries around UTC and enjoy special character visits and onsite concessions starting at 6 PM.
Dec 13 Movie in the Park | The Santa Claus Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at sunset. This event is graciously sponsored by Grace Community Church. 6PM
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