🎄 Festivals, Celebrations, Tree Lightings 🎄
Nov 9-Dec 15 Ananda Farm 'Savor the Season' Holiday FestivalAt Ananda Farm, we're crafting unforgettable memories for everyone. Between our thrilling attractions, culinary experiences, themed photo ops, and special events. There's something for everyone to enjoy! Thur-Sun
Nov 23 6th Annual Light Up Longboat Special appearances by Santa, Minnie, & Mickey, Local eats & treats, Shop local: gift card sales & merchandise, Tree lighting ceremony. 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Dec 6 Holiday Night of Lights Join in with our annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-long beginning at 6:00 pm. Pics with Santa, photos with Santa, write letters to Santa, tree lighting and so much more! 5:30PM St Armands Circle
Dec 6 Fresh Fridays | Light up the NightEnjoy live music under the twinkling city lights and dance under the stars in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Plus, celebrate the Downtown Improvement District's new holiday tree where we will be lighting it up at Fresh Fridays. 7-10PM
Dec 6 and 7 Palmetto's Christmas in the ParkCelebrate the holiday season with the return of Palmetto’s Christmas in the Park at the Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Come enjoy reindeer games, holiday crafts, and festive decorations! December 6th from 3 – 7 PM & Saturday, December 7th from 2 – 7 PM TICKET REQUIRED
Dec 7 A Night Before Christmas | GT Bray 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. There also will be a variety of family-friendly activities, including DJ, inflatables, face painting, crafts, petting zoo, foam zone and snow slides!
Dec 7 North Port's annual Poinsettia Parade & Festival Resurrection Pools, will continue to feature the annual tree lighting ceremony, mobile food vendors, entertainment, attractions, merchandise vendors, and much more. 3-7PM
Dec 13, 14, 20, 21 Small Town Christmas Padgett Ranch Enjoy our Christmas Story Hayride, Polar Express Train Ride, Reindeer Hay Run and Snack(corn)Box. Try out our Holly Jolly Bounce Pillow and Rockin’ all around Ranch Rodeo Arena. Savor up to our S’more Bar and have dinner at the Family Grill. Free photos with Santa! 5:30-8:30PM
Dec 14 Winter Wonderland Celebration Meet Santa for a picture and share your holiday wishes with him. - Watch in wonder as snow magically fall throughout the evening. Performances and more! 5-8:30PM
Dec 14 CRPE Academy Presents Christmas Festival A beautiful celebration filled with holiday cheer, featuring a diverse selection of local businesses and organizations that share our commitment to community engagement. 3-7PM
Dec 15 Parrish Hometown Christmas Event Santa Claus arriving by Fire Truck, local vendors, snow slide, arts and crafts and more!
Dec 21 Christmas on Main Grace Community Church is transforming Lakewood Ranch Main Street into a winter wonderland with free games, rides, and attractions for the whole family! Santa himself will even be there, and you won’t want to miss the heartwarming candlelight service from 7 to 8 pm. Brought to you by Grace Community Church! 4-8PM free
🎅 Santa Sightings 🎅
Nov 17 Free Portraits with Santa by SRQ Headshots Santa Claus will be visiting and taking photos with children. This is a FREE event with no-strings attached. You will receive digital high resolution ready to print or share images sent directly to your email.
Dec 1 The Poinsettia Patch with Santa and Mrs ClausJoin us for a day of family fun and a free photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus! 10AM-4PM
Dec 6 Old Manatee Candlelight Walking Tour Come experience an old fashioned holiday in Old Manatee! Lights, music, food, vendors, and magic! Free photos with Santa.
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 1, 8, 15, 22 Festive Photos with Santa at the Market This holiday season, come spread the cheer at our Farmers' Market each Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Meet the one and only Santa Claus at the Plaza, where you can capture magical moments with photos and share your holiday wishes. Waterside Place
Dec 21 Swim with Santa Wear your swimsuit and come celebrate a uniquely tropical festivity while Santa takes a holiday before his biggest day of the year! Loads of fun to be had by all, in and out of the water, with photo ops galore. Kids will enjoy a variety of games and create take-home crafts. 10AM-NOON $10 Registration required
