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.
Sun, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 4
Lights in Bloom
Selby Gardens lights up the holiday season for the 16th year with Lights in Bloom. More than two million lights will illuminate the Gardens. The tropical holiday paradise includes nightly visits from ...
Sun, Dec 15 - Sun, Mar 1
SRQ Sundays
Take the plunge and reboot every Sunday at our SRQ (Serenity_Relaxation_Quietude) Sundays! Complimentary Pool Access Rooftop Yoga (10 AM $15) Juice Bar/Smoothie Bar Pool Bar and Restaurant Poolside ...
Mon, Dec 16
Kettle of Fish LeBarge Holiday Party
We've had sooo much on these cruises that we have to do it again!! Tickets are $30 and go on sale September 16th. Tickets will be available online or at Kettle of Fish shows. ...
Fri, Dec 20
2019 The Jingle 5K
One of the largest and most cheerful 5K races in the area, The Jingle 5K is a race that runners and walkers participate in year after year. Last year we had over 1,900 registrations! Runners are ...
Sun, Dec 22
3rd Annual Christmas Jeep Parade
Join us for our 3rd Annual Christmas Jeep Parade sponsored by Gear America! We will meet Santa at St Jude's Catholic Church and Convoy down Main Street, Siesta Village, and UTC Mall area. Food will ...
Tue, Dec 31
2020 EPIC Sarasota New Year's Eve Celebration
2020 is going to be such an EPIC New Year Celebration. NO ONE is going to stay home to watch Time Square on TV again; ) We have already given a tentative commitment to an AWESOME Band that is high ...
Tue, Dec 31
New Years Eve Gala
Selby Gardens is proud to present Sarasota's most sophisticated black tie New Year's Eve experience, with a private tour of Lights In Bloom, an exquisite four course dinner, fireworks, and ...
Fri, Jan 10
Music on Main benefiting Manatee PAL
The Police Athletic League of Manatee County, (aka Manatee PAL) is proud to benefit from the Lakewood Ranch Main Street "Music on Main" event! Join us, it's a free concert series and block party for ...
Sat, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 12
Sarasota Fine Art Festival
Whether you are an art collector, need artwork for your home or office, or merely wish to support the arts, join us in downtown Sarasota on January 11 12, 2020 for the 8th Annual Sarasota Winter Fine ...
Fri, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 20
2nd Annual Kid's Festival & Cicus
HOMETOWN CIRCUS COMING TO PAL... The 2nd Annual Kid's Festival will feature the largest petting zoo in the state sponsored by The Serge Coronas Family ANIMALS, ANIMALS, ANIMALS...Two Giraffes, ...
Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 19
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival
Come share in the festivities of the 5th Annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival on January 17 19, 2020 on Gulf Stream near JD Hamel Park in downtown Sarasota. Bring family and friends to enjoy ...
Thu, Jan 23
Steve Martin and Martin Short
Steve Martin and Martin Short return to the Van Wezel by popular demand! Their celebrated comedy show, The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment: Steve Martin & Martin Short, featuring The First Ladies ...
Sat, Jan 25
Mermaid Faire: New Activities! Free Admission!
Please join us in celebrating the magic and wonder of childhood as well as honoring and learning more about our precious natural habitats and sealife here in Sarasota at our annual Mermaid Faire! ...
Sat, Feb 1
The Palm Ball - Forever Green. Forever Blue.
The 2020 Palm Ball, Forever Green, Forever Blue, pays homage to the greenery of our land and the bluest of our waters, and the intimate connection between the two. This year's gala marks 13 years of ...
Fri, Feb 7
22nd ANNUAL THUNDER BY THE BAY MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL "BORN TO BE WILD"...
"BORN TO BE WILD" KICKOFF PARTY February 7, 2020 White Buffalo Saloon (5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota FL) 6 pm until 10 pm $75 Per Person Open Bar Food Stations Silent Auction 50/50 Raffle Dress: ...
Fri, Feb 14
Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival - Friday, February 14
FESTIVAL PRESENTING SPONSORS: Rossiter's Harley Davidson & S&S Motorsports of Sarasota Friday February 14 Sarasota Fairgrounds (3000 Ringling Blvd.) 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm $5 Admission (12 Under ...
Fri, Feb 14
Thunder By The Bay VIP Ticket - Friday, February 14, 2020
Thunder By The Bay VIP Ticket Friday, February 14 *PLEASE NOTE: $5 DAILY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AND $12 THREE DAY FESTIVAL PASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE* VISIT WWW.THUNDERBYTHEBAY.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS ...
Sat, Feb 15
Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival - Saturday, February 15
FESTIVAL PRESENTING SPONSORS: Rossiter's Harley Davidson & S&S Motorsports of Sarasota Saturday February 15 Sarasota Fairgrounds (3000 Ringling Blvd.) 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm $5 Gate Admission (12 ...
Sat, Feb 15
Thunder By The Bay VIP Ticket - Saturday, February 15, 2020
Thunder By The Bay VIP Ticket Saturday, February 15 *PLEASE NOTE: $5 DAILY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AND $12 THREE DAY FESTIVAL PASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE* VISIT WWW.THUNDERBYTHEBAY.ORG FOR MORE ...
Sun, Feb 16
Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival - Sunday, February 16
FESTIVAL PRESENTING SPONSORS: Rossiter's Harley Davidson & S&S Motorsports of Sarasota Sarasota Fairgrounds (3000 Ringling Blvd.) 10:00 am until 6:00 pm $5 Gate Admission (12 Under Free) *PLEASE ...
Sun, Feb 16
Thunder By The Bay VIP Ticket - Sunday, February 16, 2020
Thunder By The Bay VIP Ticket Sunday, February 16 *PLEASE NOTE: $5 DAILY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AND $12 THREE DAY FESTIVAL PASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE* VISIT WWW.THUNDERBYTHEBAY.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS ...
Fri, Feb 21
2020 Beach Blast
The IMG Academy Beach Blast continues to attract the nation's most elite basketball players to participate in unrivaled competition. Located at the world renowned IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, the ...
Wed, Mar 4
4th Annual Everything Buffalo Party - Sarasota 2020
The 4th Annual Everything Buffalo Party will be held on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th, 2020 5:00pm 10:00pm Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena Early Bird Priced Tickets On Sale for only $47. (until ...
Sat, Mar 7
Asolo Rep's Annual Gala 2020: A Bollywood Ball
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 ...
Wed, Mar 18
Wine & Design: A Surreal Fantasy
Join us for Wine & Design floral design workshops, a hand's on date for you and your friends. Learn how to design gorgeous, custom flower arrangements as we partner with local floral gurus and a ...
