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, Apr 1

EGGstravaganza Annual Egg Hunt

Our annual EGGstravaganza is the longest-running egg hunt in Lakewood Ranch! Thousands of fun-filled Easter eggs will be spread out over the beautiful Waterside Park, separated by age groups, (ages ...

EGGstravaganza Annual Egg Hunt

Sat, Apr 1

Hope's Helicopter Egg Drop

Hold on to your hats! We're dropping 20,000 eggs filled with candy from a helicopter! Your kids will love watching them fall and then collecting as many as they can. While you wait for the drop to ...

Hope's Helicopter Egg Drop

Sat, Apr 1

Spirit Fest Sarasota Holistic & Metaphysical Expo

Florida's largest Metaphysical & Holistic fair returns to Sarasota! The BEST intuitive readers, healing practitioners, artists and speakers. Vendors with LOTS of crystals, merchandise, and healthy ...

Spirit Fest Sarasota Holistic & Metaphysical Expo

Sat, Apr 1

UNIVERSITY BIKENIGHT @ POUR Decisions Saloon 5897 Whifield

BIKE NIGHT !!! food , music , pool table ,bar , games .All Vendors welcome first come! ( first serve on spots !) ( First Saturday of every month ) ALL BIKERS WELCOME !! ...

UNIVERSITY BIKENIGHT @ POUR Decisions Saloon 5897 Whifield

Tue, Apr 4 - Tue, May 30

Restorative Stretching with Daniele Nance

Every Tuesday 12:15PM- 1:15PM est. Join us at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light for a gentle stretching class that explores contraction and expansion in harmony with the breath. Learn how to ...

Restorative Stretching with Daniele Nance

Fri, Apr 7

Fresh Fridays- Art in the Park

The Downtown Improvement District's freshest block party continues with ART IN THE PARK. Join us on Friday, April 7 in Selby Five Points Park to experience a night of entertainment and culture. ...

Fresh Fridays- Art in the Park

Fri, Apr 7 - Fri, May 5

Music in the Park

Music in the Park series returns to the Bradenton Riverwalk Mosaic Amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs--and their furry companions on leashes are welcome. LINE-UP March ...

Music in the Park

Sun, Apr 9

Easter Grand Ballroom Brunch

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota's Easter Grand Ballroom Brunch offers guests an abundance of spring favorites including tenderloin, lamb chops, a raw bar, artisanal cheese and charcuterie, a made-to-order ...

Easter Grand Ballroom Brunch

Thu, Apr 13

The Sarasota Experience - Film Screening & Panel Discussion | WEDU PBS

WEDU PBS and TriForce Pictures have partnered to produce "The Sarasota Experience," a documentary exploring the area's diverse and transformative history through the present day while focusing on ...

The Sarasota Experience -  Film Screening & Panel Discussion | WEDU PBS

Sat, Apr 15

3rd Saturday Limelight Pop-Up Market: Support Local!

Pop Up Market with guest vendors, live music, food, and adoptable doggies! Support Local! Live Music with Sabrina Mcclenithan ...

3rd Saturday Limelight Pop-Up Market: Support Local!

Sat, Apr 15

Food Trucks, Tunes, & Brews 5

An Event By: Smokin' Momma Lora BBQ Untamed Kitchen DJ Spidey *******FOOD TRUCKS******* Smokin Momma Lora's (host) Untamed Kitchen (host) Grace's Taste of Poland Uncle Frank's Hot Dogs Maggie on the ...

Food Trucks, Tunes, & Brews 5

Thu, Apr 20

Ashland Craft

Big Loud Records' Ashland Craft introduced her brand of country music with debut album, TRAVELIN' KIND, available everywhere now. Among CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2021 and Pandora's Country ...

Ashland Craft

Sat, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 23

Earth Day at the Venice Shark Tooth Festival

Come visit the H2O Adventures & More and Arty Girl Designs booth at the festival. Since it's Earth Day, please consider volunteering to pitch in to help clean up at the event. We will have trash ...

Earth Day at the Venice Shark Tooth Festival

Fri, Apr 28 - Sun, Apr 30

Sarasota Tattoo Expo

Come out and join us for the Sarasota Tattoo Expo hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show! Live tattooing all weekend by over 100 award winning tattoo artists from around the country! Custom jewelry, ...

Sarasota Tattoo Expo

Sat, May 6

Corvettes on the Circle

Join us in beautiful St. Armand's Circle Park, where you can spend the day viewing over 150 models of American automotive classics. Enjoy Corvette models from the classic 1953 C1 to the newest ...

Corvettes on the Circle

Sat, May 13

The Old Salty Dog

Come join us for dinner, drinks and sunset on the water! Take a peek at their menu: https://theoldsaltydog.com/city-island/ (This is the Old Salty Dog at Ken Thompson Park next to Mote Marine) ...

The Old Salty Dog

Sat, May 20

Red, White & Brew

Denis V. Cooper Foundation - Wishes for Heroes, is an official 501c3 non-profit organization. We founded this non-profit as a way to honor my Father. USMC - Helicopter Crew Chief & Vietnam Veteran, ...

Red, White & Brew

Sat, May 27

Veg Head, Music & Wine Festival

!!!Weather Update!!! (as of March 15th at 10:00am) Due to the harsh weather on the forecast for our opening weekend of March 18th, we must postpone the Veg Head Music Festival until May 27th at ...

Veg Head, Music & Wine Festival

Sun, May 28

AquaPalooza 2023 Memorial Day Weekend!

AquaPalooza returns Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend 2023! Anchor up in New Pass Sandbar on May 28th from 10am - 4pm for the biggest sandbar party of the year and enjoy live music of all genres playing ...

AquaPalooza 2023 Memorial Day Weekend!

Sat, Jun 3

Season the Bay - Spice, Sauce & BBQ Show

SAMPLE SPICES, SAUCES AND FLAVORFUL FOODS FROM AWESOME LOCAL VENDORS. PURCHASE LOCAL FLAVOR FOR THE HOLIDAYS. ARTS & CRAFTS, GAMES, CONTESTS AND MORE! LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE PLAIN.

Season the Bay - Spice, Sauce & BBQ Show