Sarasota's Top 10 weekend events, galas, parties and fundraisers
We show you some of the Best Events in Sarasota
From Sarasota Festivals to Celebrations, Music and Parties, from the Quirky to the biggest Block Parties - you will always find something to do in Sarasota!
Please check with each event for updates and changes.
Sat, Nov 17
Chillounge Night St.Petersburg. Illumination
Magical wonderland of "glow". Feel the magic as N. Straub Park radiates into a beautiful playground of color! Enjoy a mix of our traditional Chillounge Night flair interwoven with our new LED ...
Sat, Nov 17
Ringling Museum Jeep Meet
Join us... we will meet at the Ringling Museum to walk the grounds which has a playground for the kids, a Rose Garden for the ladies, and fresh air for the gents. This is a beautiful time of ...
Fri, Nov 23
Black Friday Celtic / Jeep Meet
Jeepers save some $$ on Black Friday and join the New World Celts at the Naughty Monk for some great Celtic fun. Push yourself away from the dining room table and visit with us. Trinity will be our ...
Fri, Nov 23
Black Friday Celtic Style
Save some of your hard earned $$ on Black Friday and join the New World Celts at the Naughty Monk for some great Celtic fun. Push yourself away from the dining room table and visit with us. Trinity ...
Sat, Nov 24
Epic Bon Fire Jeep Meet
Join us... we are going epic! Bon Fire at Ken Thompson park... bring your cooler and chairs! We will have a food truck! Tell your friends... ??
Sun, Nov 25
Donut & Jeep Bridgehead
Join us for our Sunday coffee and donuts Jeep Meet! First five (5) Jeep drivers get a FREE donut from 5'O Donuts! See you there!???? Note: Military, Fire and Police get a 10% Discount!
Tue, Nov 27
TACO TUESDAY SPIRIT NIGHT
Come out and help support our students and school, and help your students class win a taco party!!!!
Fri, Nov 30
10th Annual Gingerbread Festival
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is excited to announce our 2018 Gingerbread Festival. We hope you'll join us, either as a participant or visitor, as this FREE, unique, family-friendly event makes ...
Fri, Nov 30
2018 Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend
The Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend kicks off on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, with a free "Blues Appetizer" Concert. The Bradenton Blues Festival is on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, with an outstanding ...
Sat, Dec 1
23rd Annual Sarasota Holiday Parade
A HOLIDAY FOR ALL AGES! High school marching bands, area churches and nonprofits, local businesses...and of course the big finale - the arrival of Santa Claus - make this a beloved kick-off of the ...
Sat, Dec 1
Deck the Halls at Cheval
Join us at the Deck the Halls at Cheval Holiday Party for a night of fun! Get your tickets at www.DecktheHallsCheval.com > Ugly Sweater Contest > Deck the Halls Golf Tournament > Holiday ...
Sat, Dec 1
Holiday Bradenton Shabby Chic Vintage Market & Artisan Day
Shabby Chic Vintage Market and Artisan Day events are growing fast and has become one of the most unique shopping events in Tampa Bay. Each location is different and also brings its own unique crowd ...
Sat, Dec 1
Winter Jeep Jam Toy Drive
Bring a toy and Join us for our 5th Annual Winter Jeep Jam & Toy Drive hosted by Firkins Jeep! Raffles, Live Music, Food Trucks, RTI ramp, Trophies and so much more!
Sun, Dec 2
Top Golf Jeep Meet
Join us for a morning of golf at Top Golf! We will convoy from PDQ off 70 near 75. Mellow Mushroom for lunch!
Thu, Dec 6
2018 Installation & Awards Banquet
Join us as we celebrate and recognize the 2018 RASM award recipients and install the 2019 Officers and Directors of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee. Enjoy cocktail hour and ...
Thu, Dec 6
Annual Downtown Christmas Walk
Get in the Christmas Spirit with our Annual Christmas Walk! Shop all of the Avenues: Miami, Venice and Tampa Avenue late, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy specials, discounts and goodies from ...
Thu, Dec 6
Carriage Rides, Strolling Carolers, Santa Strolls
Come to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch and celebrate the Christmas season with us! Take a relaxing carriage ride and listen for the carolers harmoniously singing all of your favorite Christmas songs. ...
Fri, Dec 7
Holiday Night on St. Armands
Crab & Fin Restaurant proudly presents "Holiday Night of Lights." St. Armands is THE holiday destination on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Watch as the Circle magically comes to light and life with grace ...
Sat, Dec 8
33rd Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
The 33rd Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday December 08, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The best areas for viewing are Marina Jack Restaurant, Bay front Park, City ...
Sat, Dec 8
Fiorelli Bon Fire Jeep Meet
Join us for a beautiful evening at the winery with a large Bon Fire, food truck and live music! Family friendly.??
Sat, Dec 8
Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5k
This fun family friendly festive event features dozens of Christmas decorations at the start and finish line and music that creates an atmosphere that will get your Christmas season started off ...
Wed, Dec 12
Annual Holiday Champagne Tasting
Back by popular demand! Annual Holiday Champagne Tasting Wednesday, December 12, 2018 6 - 8 p.m. Michael's Wine Cellar It's (Almost!) the most wonderful - and sparkling - time of the year ...
Thu, Dec 13
6th Annual Men, Whiskey & Watches
Men, Whiskey & Watches features whiskey tasting from select distillers, an assortment of fine luxury watches, premium cigars, a live and silent auction, and casino-style games, along with networking ...
Fri, Dec 14
Holidays Around The Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities welcomes you to our annual holiday celebration of magical charm for all to enjoy. Bring in the holidays by watching Santa Claus' grand entrance in his beautiful ...
Fri, Dec 14
Holidays Around the Ranch
Holidays Around the Ranch is our annual holiday sensation of magical charm for all to enjoy. Children and adults alike will stand in awe at the sight of Santa Claus as he makes his grand entry in his ...
Fri, Dec 14
Hunsader Farms Country Christmas!
Join us for our 2018 Country Christmas! Dates are December 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23 from 6pm-10pm Parking: FREE | Admission: $10 per person | Children 5 years and under: FREE - CASH ...
Sat, Dec 15
A Night Before Christmas
Get ready for family fun at the annual Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray! Santa will be visiting the park to meet with all the children. The event will include face painting, bounce house, ...
Sat, Dec 15
Top Shop Coffee & Donuts Jeep Meet
Join us to check out Top Shop's retail store!! Coffee and Donuts!??
Sat, Dec 15
Toys for Tots Fill the Jeep Event
Join us... drop off a toy and get a ticket to win a set of Hercules Tires. More details coming soon!
Sun, Dec 16
2018 Gala
As JFCS helps clients navigate through the jungle of life, please join us in an evening of hope and celebration. Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota NEW - Attire is ...
Sun, Dec 16
Christmas Jeep Parade 2018
Join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas Jeep Parade! Don't forget to light your Jeep! We will meet Santa at St Jude's Catholic Church and Convoy down Main Street, Siesta Village, and UTC Mall ...
Wed, Dec 19 - Thu, Dec 20
The Sound of Music
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to the Van Wezel! The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill ...
Sat, Dec 22
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite characters as they come to life in Rudolph the ...
Sun, Dec 30
Donut & Jeep Breakout
Join us for our Sunday coffee and donuts Jeep Meet! First five (5) Jeep drivers get a FREE donut from 5'O Donuts! See you there!???? Note: Military, Fire and Police get a 10% Discount!
Mon, Dec 31
New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is proud to present Sarasota's most sophisticated and diversely entertaining New Year's Eve experience; a black-tie event featuring a private journey through tropical ...
Mon, Dec 31
New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Bay
Join us for the 8th Annual New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Bay! Viewing is free from anywhere downtown including Bayfront Park and Island Park. The display is an awesome sight from a boat ...
Mon, Dec 31
New Years SJC Convoy Countdown
Join us New Years as we start our convoy at Siesta Beach to bring in 2019! Meetup Location: Siesta Beach 948 Beach Rd Sarasota, FL 34242 Timeline: 5:30pm-6:30pm First ...
Mon, Dec 31
Sarasota New Years Eve Illumination Party | Lamborghini
Lamborghini of Sarasota presents THE Sarasota New Years Eve Red Carpet ILLUMINATION Party at the Municipal Auditorium. It's the 3rd year at such a great remodeled Historic venue Downtown ...
Mon, Dec 31
Sarasota New Years Eve Party 2019
The Area's BIGGEST New Year's Eve Party ???? Ring in the New Year at Sarasota's Pineapple Drop Celebration! This FREE annual Downtown Sarasota event attracts between 20,000 to 25,000 Floridians. ...
Sun, Jan 6
Miles for Smiles Jeep Event
Join us at the Sarasota Sahib Shrine Bar, Restaurant, Auditorium & Event Center. We will have donuts and coffee. See you then??
Sat, Jan 12
Ginnie Springs Camping Bash
Ginnie Springs camping event for SJC! We will meet at the PDQ off70 near 75... join us! We will camp and float down the river! You can bring your own tube or rent them. Join us... ...
Wed, Jan 16
Women In Power Luncheon 2019
The National Council of Jewish Women, Sarasota-Manatee Section's 37th Annual Women in Power Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Michael's on East. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m ...
Sat, Jan 19
Hard Rock Off-Road Adventure
Join us for an off road adventure at Hardrock Off-Road Park! ?? We will convoy from PDQ off SR 70. Bring a sack lunch as we will eat on the trail. We will also grab dinner before we leave.
Sat, Jan 19
Sarasota Winter Carnival & Bazaar
We're taking winter in Florida to a whole new level! Be prepared for Sunny, Winter Wonderland at the Sarasota Winter Carnival & Bazaar. Indulge in sweets at the multiple Sweet Spots, smile at the ...
Sat, Jan 19
Taste of St. Armands
St. Armands Circle Association and Wagner Realty present the 9th annual Taste of St. Armands! St. Armands Circle is renown not only for its upscale boutiques, galleries and fine shops, but also for ...
Thu, Jan 24
The 12th Annual Forks & Corks
Savor local flavor during the SunCoast's premier Food and Wine and Festival. Forks & Corks 2019 will showcase the palate-pleasing products of an international cast of visiting winery owners and ...
Sat, Jan 26
25th Sarasota Highland Games & Celtic Festival
The Scottish Heritage Society of Sarasota, Inc.'s main function is to hold and host the Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival. The sound of the pipes, the beating of drums, Food Vendors, ...
Sat, Jan 26
Fiorelli Winery Bon Fire Meet
Join us for a Bon Fire at the Fiorelli Winery! ?? We will have a food truck!
Wed, Jan 30
January 30th (XL) - Marketing on Main - Aloft Sarasota
Welcome to Sarasota's Premier Networking event for the FIRST event of the season! Highlights: There will be up to 500 guests in attendance, and an opportunity to explore 50+ business showcases. ...
Fri, Feb 1
2019 Circus Arts Gala
Step right up and be amazed, the Circus Arts Gala is on its way! An extraordinary evening awaits you under the Big Top on Friday, February 1, 2019. Join us for an incredible Circus Arts Gala full ...
Fri, Feb 1
Sporting Clay Tournament
Knight's Trail Park (3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis, FL 34275) Registration 11:30 am / Starts 1:00 pm $500 Per Team / $125 Per Person Price includes post event Beer & BBQ dinner
Sat, Feb 2
2019 Florida Trail Team Challenge
Florida Trail Team Challenge is a off-road endurance challenge. The Two-person teams accumulate points by completing challenges including precision off-road driving, vehicle recovery, ...
Fri, Feb 8
Born To Be Wild Kickoff Party
"BORN TO BE WILD" KICKOFF PARTY February 8, 2019 White Buffalo Saloon (5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota FL) 6 pm until 10 pm - $75 Per Person Open Bar - Food Stations - Silent Auction - 50/50 ...
Sat, Feb 9
2019 Orchid Ball: Gauguin's Sunset in Paradise
Guests will experience the opening night of Gauguin: Voyage to Paradise with an exclusive preview of the dynamic horticultural interpretation within the Conservatory, the Museum of Botany and the ...
Sat, Feb 9
Mellow Mushroom Jeep Meet
It's Jeepizza time! Join us for some amazing pizza and good times with the Sarasota Jeep Club (SJC). We will convoy somewhere afterwards!??
Fri, Feb 15
21st Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival
What began as a one day charity motorcycle ride has now grown into a multi-day event. Over the years the Festival has won numerous awards, most recent being in March of 2018, where it received a ...
Sat, Feb 16
Croom Off-Road Jeep Adventure
Join us as he head to Croom to off-road! Bring a sack lunch as we will eat on site.?? We will convoy from the Walmart off 64 near 75.
Sun, Feb 17
18 Class Bike Show
18 Class Bike Show Over $5,000 In Cash Prizes and Trophies Awarded! Registration $20 / 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Trophies at 4:00 pm · $300 CASH & TROPHY - BEST OF SHOW · $200 CASH ...
Thu, Feb 21
Night of Hope and Healing
The event formerly known as Men, Whiskey & Watches South County takes on a new name this year! Please join us as we celebrate an evening of hope as we explore how we as a community can offer healing ...
Sat, Feb 23
Starry Night Soiree
Celebrate the wonder and magic of the cosmos, accompanied by a gourmet dinner, live auctions, dancing and more! Funds raised at this special event support local programs and lifesaving research, ...
Wed, Feb 27
3rd Annual Everything Buffalo Party - Sarasota - Tickets on Sale
The 3rd Annual Everything Buffalo Party will be held on Wednesday, February 27th from 5-10pm at a NEW larger location in Sarasota, Florida. Robarts Arena - located near Downtown Sarasota and short ...
Wed, Feb 27
Russian National Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty, a crowning jewel of Marius Petipa's career, is often considered the finest achievement of the Classical ballet. It is a grandiose and refined blending of the traditional mime, ...
Wed, Feb 27
Sarasota Spring Showcase
Join us for Sarasota Spring Showcase! Your Chamber is providing you with the opportunity to network with hundreds of Chamber members at the Sarasota Spring Showcase exhibit. You'll have the ...
Sat, Mar 2
Asolo Rep's Annual Gala 2019: Vive les Folies Bergère
Asolo Repertory Theatre's biggest fundraiser of the season! The event will begin with a cocktail reception and auction, followed by a seated dinner, paddle raise, live music and dancing. This year's ...
Sat, Mar 9
Tampa Taco Festival
This event will be ethnically themed celebrating the diverse cultural varieties that Mexico has to offer. Make sure to LIKE our Facebook page to find out who all of the delicious vendors will ...
Thu, Mar 14
Disney's The Lion King
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney's THE LION KING, ...
Fri, Mar 29
Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash
The Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash is an annual two-day festival held every March, featuring America's top pit masters competing for a $20,000 purse, International Bluegrass Music award-winning bands ...
Thu, Apr 4
Pique Nique Sur La Baie, Winefest Style
A gathering of friends and one of the most highly anticipated social events of the year. Glamour, conversation, Sparkling Wine Reception, spectacular luncheon, and wine from our participating ...
Thu, Apr 4
Wine & Winemaker Dinners
Wine and winemaker dinners in private homes and restaurants in and around Sarasota. Venues will be determined soon. Prices range between $95 to $250.
Fri, Apr 5
Banquet on the Block
Join us for one of Florida Winefest's most celebrated culinary events. The elegant dining table stretches down Lemon Avenue perfectly dressed and seats 200 people. A true food and wine experience you ...
Fri, Apr 5
Bayfront Showcase Lunch-Tasting
Enter a wine-and-food paradise under the elegant Winefest tent adjacent to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Excite your palate tasting fine wines from our participating wineries and experience ...
Fri, Apr 5
Chalk Festival
The November 2018 International Chalk Festival is being rescheduled to November 15-18, 2019 at the Venice Airport Fairgrounds, Venice Island. AND, a Spring 2019 festival is being planned for April ...
Sat, Apr 6
Children First's Fairytale Ball 2019: The Enchanted Library
Mark your calendars for April 6, 2019 and join Children First at the Fairytale Ball! Stay tuned for a link to secure your seat! For more info on Children First's signature fundraising events ...
Sat, Apr 6
Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction
The Grand Tasting will feature wines from more than 70 wineries. Rub elbows with host vintners and knowledgeable winery representatives as they pour their best vintages and most sought-after wines. ...
Sun, Apr 7
Wine on the Water
Bayfront grounds of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Sunday afternoon is the perfect time for a casual, alfresco wine tasting on the waterfront under the Winefest tent. ...
Wed, Apr 10
7th Annual Blue Ties & Butterflies
A signature, event beautifully designed to build awareness about CPC's mission in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.
Sat, Apr 27
SJC Convoy to Jeep Beach 2019
Jeep Beach 2019 is held in Daytona FL from April 22nd-28th. Registration opens up in January 2019. Hotel Details: Coming Soon! See you on the Beach!
Tue, Apr 30
31st Annual Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon
Save the date for the 31st Annual Celebration Luncheon honoring all the Strong, Smart, and Bold leaders in our community! Each year, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County recognizes women, young women, and ...
