Events & Festivals
There's always something happening on Florida's Gulf Coast. Find out what events will be going on during your stay, or take a look at some of our favorite annual festivals!
Note: Due to COVID-19 regulations from Federal, State or County governments, events may be postponed or cancelled. Please refer to the event and/or the event host's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding each event.
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Explore Sarasota County’s only Butterfly House through an artistic lens. Students will receive a brief natural history lecture introducing Florida’s native butterflies: why they are unique, their role in the ecosystem, and conservation strategies. After, students will learn painting techniques...
- 10:30am - 4:00pm
Explore Sarasota County’s only Butterfly House through a camera lens. Students will have a behind-the-scenes look to photograph the dozens of native Florida species, and a brief lecture discussing both creative and technical workflows to capture compelling images of one of nature’s most...
- 10:30am - 1:30pm
Explore Sarasota County’s only Butterfly House through an artistic lens. Students will receive a brief natural history lecture introducing Florida’s native butterflies: why they are unique, their role in the ecosystem, and conservation strategies. After, students will learn painting techniques...
- 10:30am - 4:00pm
Let’s get festive with air plants! Deck the halls and get into the spirit while crafting a living epiphyte wreath of your very own. This course will satisfy both left and right hemispheres with part art, part science, and all fun. You will create a masterpiece for your holiday decor, or a...
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Sarasota Orchid Society (SOS)* will present its 64th annual show and sale at
the Municipal Auditorium in beautiful downtown Sarasota, FL on January 8-9th, 2022.
Considered one of the finest orchid shows in the country, the theme is “Orchids in Paradise”. Over 20 vendors will exhibit...
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica exhibit showcases artists from the Borucan Indian tribe of Costa Rica. Join us and experience the vibrant, hand-carved and painted balsa wood masks showcased in the Museum of Botany...
- 10:00am - 4:30pm
The Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica exhibit showcases artists from the Borucan Indian tribe of Costa Rica. Join us and experience the vibrant, hand-carved and painted balsa wood masks showcased in the Museum of Botany...
- 10:00am - 4:30pm
The Sarasota Orchid Society (SOS)* will present its 64th annual show and sale at
the Municipal Auditorium in beautiful downtown Sarasota, FL on January 8-9th, 2022.
Considered one of the finest orchid shows in the country, the theme is “Orchids in Paradise”. Over 20 vendors will exhibit...
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
Museum Free Day is the Second Sunday of every month.
Join us for Museum Free Day!
Bring your friends and family to explore new art and thought-provoking exhibitions, and participate in our fun activities.
Musical Interludes – 12 pm to 1:30 pm
Join us for music on the Marcy...
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
The Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica exhibit showcases artists from the Borucan Indian tribe of Costa Rica. Join us and experience the vibrant, hand-carved and painted balsa wood masks showcased in the Museum of Botany...
- 10:00am - 4:30pm