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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On this air-conditioned City Sightseeing Trolley Tour, you may visit the historic downtown neighborhoods of Gillespie Park, Burns Court, Laurel Park, St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, and the Rosemary Design District.
You also see our world-class artistic and cultural organizations: The...
- 10:00am - 11:30am
- 10:15am
Cecile Moran, Art Uptown’s July featured artist, presents a rich series of paintings entitled “Arboreal Conversations”, teeming with color, form and mystery. They prompt viewers to think about the trees themselves and their interconnectedness to each other, us, and forests of the world. The...
- 11:00am - 3:00pm
On Florida's west coast shores you'll find a wealth of art and architecture. On this culture-filled Sarasota scavenger hunt, we explore the epic sculptures, iconic buildings and Sarasota Bay.
Who's stealing the show on Island Park? Which world-famous performer left his mark on the city?...
- 12:00pm
Discover Sarasota Tours offers a fun new way to explore the city’s colorful history on Friday nights: “Infamous Sarasota” — The Throwback Happy Hour City Tour.
Relive the glory days of Sarasota’s sunny and scandalous 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s with tour guide Jonny Mac! Hear stories of...
- 5:30pm - 7:15pm
NO July 4, 2020 SHOW
Paul is fast becoming a prominent force in the world of comedy! Frankie has a unique knack for taking a typically unnoticeable situation to new levels of hysterics.
Frankie Paul hits on a vast array of today's topics as well as everyday craziness like marriage,...
- 7:00pm
FST Improv is serving up the laughter every Friday and Saturday night! Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, FST Improvisers spin scenes, games, and songs…completely on the spot. With all-new rules, FST’s team of three socially-distanced funny people are back to bring you an all-new...
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hop on board our haunted trolley tour for a spellbinding, interactive, narrated adventure! Hear stories about famous murders, visit spirited buildings, and explore unsolved crimes during this 90-minute nighttime tour.
Sit back and listen as Lady Melody, our passionate, informative, and...
- 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Sarasota Laps For Life goes Virtual!
This has been a challenging year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Knights of Columbus knows that the health and safety of our participants is a priority and this is why we have decided to go Virtual!
You can do your 5K (3.1 miles) in your...
- 8:30pm
Let’s Roam is putting a new spin on the old bar crawl. Prepare for a night out like never before with a Sarasota Bar Hunt! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start your bar hunt tonight! Tourist, local, or new to town, Bar Hunts are a great way to liven up the night for you and your...
- 9:15pm
