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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Your trip to Germany is confirmed... and you don't even have to travel far!
Enjoy a specially curated Oktoberfest menu with all the classics... Wiener Schnitzel, Schweinshaxe, Kasesspatzle and more!
Cheers with our great selection of German beers to compliment your feast.
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- 4:00pm - 11:00pm
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
WBTT is proud to present an open-air concert series featuring a live band led by Resident Music Director (and bass player) James “Jay” Dodge II, accompanying a variety of popular WBTT artists, in WBTT's newly created safe, outdoor seating area. Joining Dodge in this first concert of the series...
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
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
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
During the month of October, The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be holding a giveathon drive to raise life saving funds for the animals at the shelter.
- Submit your pet’s photo for the costume contest for a $15 registration fee and have the chance to win prizes!
- On October 30...
- 8:00am - 8:00pm
- 9:30am - 11:00am
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
Our festival is a community event with lots of fun for the whole family. The 32nd annual Pumpkin Festival is all weekends of October.
2020 dates: October 3rd...
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
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
