articles

2024 Holiday Crafts and Storytimes

November 7, 2024

Get crafty and enjoy a holiday themed storytime this season!

Nov 30 A Very Merry Ornament Workshop Join us for a joyful family-friendly event where you can unleash your inner artist in a festive atmosphere! Choose your favorite ornament and let your creativity shine as you paint it, creating a special keepsake to cherish for years to come. 10:30AM and 1:30PM

Nov 30 Macrame Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop Join us for a festive Macrame Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop designed for the whole family! In this workshop, you’ll create four beautiful macrame Christmas tree ornaments to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor. $35

Dec 6 Holiday Dessert Board Workshop  This family-friendly event offers a cozy evening of festive fun: sip on hot cocoa, dip into a chocolate fountain, and decorate cookies and treats with sprinkles and toppings. Create your own custom dessert board to take home or share!  Registration Required!

Dec 7 Buggy Baubles: Insect Ornament Workshop at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota CountyIn this family-friendly workshop, you will create a "buggy bauble," or insect ornament while listening to a presentation on our local insects and their ecological importance.  Cost: $10.00. Registration is required.

Dec 7 Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop at Young Chefs Academy Join the holiday fun with Young Chefs Academy as we share decorating tips and tricks to bring your one-of-a-kind, sugar-coated gingerbread house to life! 1:30-3:30PM ages 6+, $65

Dec 7, 14  Mommy & Me Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop  10AM $65 ages 4+

Dec 7 Kids Ornament Making Class In our "Ornament Making for Kids" program, children will be provided supplies and direction to create their very own keepsake ornament! All ages welcome

Painting with a Twist Choose festive projects like Christmas Palm Tree, Gnomes, Winter Wonderland, Christmas Cow and more. Come in for Holiday parties, family days or drop the kids off!  

Dec 14, 21 Gingerbread House or Dreidel Decorating While donning chef's hats and aprons, decorate a festive gingerbread house or gingerbread dreidel guided by the distinguished Ritz-Carlton pastry team. Light refreshments will be served.  $99 per party of 4

Dec 15 Holiday Market with Santa A life size Snow Globe, 2 Bounce Houses, Face Painting and games for all ages sponsored by Tropical Thrills Florida.  10AM-3PM

Dec 18 Paint An Ornament  Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!  FREE

Dec 20 Breakfast with the GRINCH  Enjoy a delicious breakfast with pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, apple juice, and coffee – all for just $10 per plate. After breakfast, get crafty with a Grinch-inspired ornament, play games, and cozy up for a holiday movie. Plus, don’t miss the chance to take a memorable photo with the Grinch!


Storytimes around Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch 

Saturdays in December Barnes and Noble Join us every Saturday at 11:00am for fun stories and activities!  11AM

Dec 4 Holiday Themed Stroller Strides & Storytime with FIT4MOM Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota  Join us for a Stroller Strides class in the back lawn space from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for babies and toddlers hosted by FIT4MOM Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota! This event is FREE but please register ahead of time as space is limited. After class, we will be presenting a story time with a holiday theme!

Dec 11 Storytime on the Green Bring a blanket and join us for Storytime on The Green with Barnes & Noble. Held every second Wednesday of the month starting at 10 am, parents and their children are invited to enjoy stories, snacks and crafts.  10AM

Fun to be Fit Kids "Fun To Be Fit Kids" is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. At your local Sarasota Co libraries! FREE


Go back to the main 2024 Christmas Events guide here โคต๏ธ