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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A World Premiere by Jacqueline Goldfinger
Directed by Brendan Ragan
Summary: When a soldier returns from war carrying the ghosts of his tour, he’s faced with a sobering decision: address his alarming PTSD with Virtual Reality therapy, or risk losing access to his family forever. Can...
- 8:00pm
Mote Marine Laboratory's 37th Annual Run for the Turtles will be held on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, and we can't wait to see you on Siesta Key Beach!
You can run, walk or crawl...and help us raise funds for endangered and threatened sea turtles during this year’s annual Run. Whether...
- 7:00am - 10:00am
Embracing Our Differences’ annual outdoor exhibit is at the heart of a year-round program of activities designed to use art as a catalyst to create awareness and promote diversity. Since 2004, Embracing Our Differences has used the power of art and prose to promote diversity. One way we...
- 8:00am - 9:00pm
Join us for an exciting day of cross country action at TerraNova!
Your Saturday CROSS COUNTRY VIP EXPERIENCE (8am-5pm) will include reserved VIP Tent seating for FEI CCI4*-S...
- 8:00am - 5:00pm
Located just south of downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key, Phillippi Estate Park once again welcomes the Sarasota Fine Art Show. Featuring nearly 100 nationally recognized artists, the show also presents live music and great food. The picturesque waterfront setting includes an expansive lawn,...
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From a dragon with a stubborn case...
- 10:00am - 11:00am
A uniquely curated outdoor shopping experience featuring our best local makers + retailers.
75+ vendors
Shop:
Gifts
Boutiques
Bakery fresh sweets
Candles
Jewelry
+ so much more!
Live music & Coffee
Family & dog friendly...
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) is a year-round celebration of the art of filmmaking that culminates in a ten-day spring event. In 2023, SFF celebrates its 25th Anniversary with an exciting lineup of the best films from around the world, parties, celebrity guests, Grammy and Academy Award...
- 12:00pm - 9:30pm
New Weekly Family Program: Saturday Studios
Every Saturday beginning September 10, 2022, 1 - 3 p.m.
Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134
FREE for Members | Included with admission
Saturday Studios are inspired by works of art in Sarasota Art Museum’s special exhibitions. These drop-in...
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
An inspirational journey through American pop music, “Dreamgirls” chronicles the rise of a fictional Motown group—The Dreams—from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R...
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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