We are so grateful for the 2021 Holiday Events Guide Sponsor
Join The Mall at UTC as we bring holiday festivities to our East Grand Entrance during the first three weekends in December. These magical, family-friendly events will feature free holiday performances, character dance parties, a kids craft series, Saturday night fireworks, "Snow Much Fun" Sundays, nightly snowfall and more!
For more details on stores and events, check out www.MallatUTC.com
Sarasota-Venice Macaroni Kid is proud to be your official guide to all things Holiday Magic!
Simply click the photos below to see Sarasota, Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton's Holiday events including festivals, Santa sightings, local markets, light displays and more!
HOLIDAY PARADES, MARKETS, SHOWS and RUNS
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DEC 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 HOLIDAY MAGIC ON EAST GRAND Join The Mall at UTC as we bring holiday festivities to our East Grand Entrance during the first three weekends in December. These magical, family-friendly events will feature free holiday performances, character dance parties, a kids craft series, Saturday night fireworks, "Snow Much Fun" Sundays, nightly snowfall and more!
SANTA SIGHTINGS and FESTIVALS
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NOV 12- DEC 24 Santa's Flight Academy Provides a safe holiday experience for children to get photos with Santa, including all the magical extras like Santa's 22ft tall sleigh and snowfall. Reservations are highly recommended!
DEC 19 Future of Dance Presents a Tea with Santa Experience a magical 22-minute Broadway style review performance featuring Frosty, Rudolph and all of their friends with a special appearance with the Big Man himself (you know who we're talking about) at the end of the show. Delight in afternoon tea, hot chocolate and sweet treats as you marvel in the magic of the season! $20 per person to attend- All proceeds will go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida.
HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS and NATIVITY EVENTS
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NOV 20 The Mall at UTC's 5th annual Santa's Grand Arrival Celebration Kick off the holiday season with a magical parade where Santa arrives in Sarasota with a fun-filled parade, then light-up the UTC Districts, followed by the first Festival of Lights show of the season, and end with a spectacular fireworks show!
HOLIDAY EVENTS "WORTH THE DRIVE"
