Markets
DECDATES
Lakewood Ranch · Sarasota, FL
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch
You can shop a recurring farmers market at Lakewood Ranch through the end of the year.
Food and wineOutdoors
Local calendar
Events in Sarasota, FL
60 upcoming events near Sarasota. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
Source linked
Upcoming near Sarasota.
Updated regularly
Dance & fitness
DATETBD
10 to 11 a.m.
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Tai Chi with Russ
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can practice gentle Tai Chi to improve balance and flexibility in this senior-friendly class.
Dance and fitness
Music & concerts
JUN8
Jazz Club of Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
Music & concertsHappens regularly
Jazz Jam SRQ
Jazz Club of Sarasota
You can sit in on or listen to a recurring jazz jam session hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota.
Music
Dance & fitness
DATETBD
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Chair Yoga and Mindfulness (Relax with Mindfulness)
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can practice gentle seated stretching, yoga relaxation, and meditation with a chair-yoga specialist.
Dance and fitness
Music & concerts
DATETBD
Sarasota, FL
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Sundays at The Bay
A free Sunday concert series with local performers at The Bay park on the bayfront. You can bring a chair and listen with the water as a backdrop.
MusicOutdoors
Markets
DATETBD
Sarasota, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Sarasota Farmers Market
Every Saturday from 7 AM to 1 PM, downtown between Main Street and Lemon Avenue, rain or shine. It has run since 1979 and brings produce, flowers, baked goods, and breakfast stalls.
Food and wineOutdoors
Pickleball & rec
DATETBD
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Arlington Park Aquatic Complex gym · Sarasota, FL
Pickleball & recHappens regularly
Pickleball at Arlington Park
Arlington Park Aquatic Complex gym
You can bring friends for open pickleball in the gym three mornings a week at Arlington Park.
PickleballOutdoors
Classes & arts
DATETBD
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Downtown Sarasota Campus · Sarasota, FL
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Beginner's Watercolor Painting Class at Selby Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Downtown Sarasota Campus
You can learn watercolor fundamentals surrounded by the gardens in this recurring adult class.
GardeningArts and craftsIndoors
Theater & film
JUN-AUGDATES
5 to 9 p.m.
Sarasota, FL
Theater & filmFreeHappens regularly
Friday Fest at the Van Wezel
The purple bayfront performing arts hall hosts big touring shows and Broadway, plus free outdoor Friday Fest concerts on the lawn out front. It sits at 777 North Tamiami Trail.
Hiking and natureOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
DATETBD
6 to 9 p.m.
Main Street, Lakewood Ranch · Sarasota, FL
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Music on Main (Lakewood Ranch)
Main Street, Lakewood Ranch
You can hear classic rock, blues, and old-time country on Lakewood Ranch Main Street the first Friday of every month, with beer, wine, and food for sale.
MusicFood and wine
Dance & fitness
DATETBD
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Line Dance Class
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can learn synchronized line dances with no partner needed in this energetic senior class.
Dance and fitness
Pickleball & rec
DATETBD
3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly
Indoor Pickleball Free Play
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can play free indoor pickleball in a low-impact, social format built for seniors at the Sarasota Activity Center.
PickleballIndoors
Tastings
DATETBD
1 to 3 p.m.
Michael's Wine Cellar, Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
TastingsHappens regularly
Saturday Open House Wine Tastings at Michael's Wine Cellar
Michael's Wine Cellar, Sarasota
You can sip your way through a festive Saturday wine tasting in the cellar at Michael's On East.
Food and wine
Dance & fitness
DATETBD
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Tap Dancing Class
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can pick up rhythm and footwork in a lively tap dancing class at the Activity Center.
Dance and fitness
Dance & fitness
DATETBD
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Zumba (Latin dance fitness)
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can dance to salsa, merengue, and cumbia rhythms in a joint-friendly Zumba class for all skill levels.
Dance and fitness
Theater & film
JUN-JULDATES
5 p.m.
CoolToday Park, Venice · Sarasota, FL
Theater & filmHappens regularly
Summer Movie Nights at CoolToday Park
CoolToday Park, Venice
You can watch a movie on the ballpark scoreboard from the seating bowl on most summer Sundays for a few dollars.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
DATETBD
5 to 8 p.m.
Sun King Brewery, Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Live Music: Bill Vinhage at Sun King Brewery
Sun King Brewery, Sarasota
You can hear live music from Bill Vinhage every Friday evening at Sun King Brewery.
MusicFood and wine
Theater & film
DATETBD
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Theater & filmFreeHappens regularly
Library Matinee: Father of the Bride (1950)
Sarasota County Libraries
You can settle in for a free classic film on the library big screen at this monthly matinee.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
DATETBD
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Painting with Retsy
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can work on a new instructor-led watercolor or oil project each week in this long-running senior art class.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Outdoors & nature
JUN-JULDATES
Registration 5:30 p.m., race 6:30 p.m.
Siesta Beach and Brohard Beach · Sarasota, FL
Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly
Kids Summer Beach Runs
Siesta Beach and Brohard Beach
You can bring the grandkids to free one-mile beach fun runs twice a week all summer near the pavilion and fishing pier.
FishingOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
MAY-SEPDATES
7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton · Sarasota, FL
Music & concertsHappens regularly
Laser Light Nights at The Bishop Museum
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton
You can sit inside a dome for laser shows set to Queen, The Beatles, Elton John, and more, three nights a week all summer for 15 dollars.
MusicIndoors
Senior programs
DATETBD
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers · Sarasota, FL
Senior programsHappens regularly
Bingo Club
Sarasota Activity Center, Senior Friendship Centers
You can play several variations of bingo for small prizes twice a week for a 5 dollar fee.
Community & civic
DATETBD
Sun King Brewery, Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
Weekly Trivia Night at Sun King Brewery
Sun King Brewery, Sarasota
You can test your knowledge of music, sports, and travel at this free weekly trivia night hosted by B Trivial.
Food and wineBring the grandkids
Markets
OCT-APRDATES
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail · Sarasota, FL
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Phillippi Farmhouse Market
Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail
You can enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, live music, and food trucks at this free midweek waterfront market.
MusicHiking and natureOutdoors
Markets
DATETBD
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lemon Avenue and Main Street, downtown Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Sarasota Farmers Market
Lemon Avenue and Main Street, downtown Sarasota
You can shop local produce, food, and crafts across several downtown blocks every Saturday morning, rain or shine.
Food and wineOutdoors
Markets
DATETBD
4748 S Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 · Sarasota, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Central Sarasota Farmers Market
4748 S Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Markets
DATETBD
4748 S Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 · Port Charlotte, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Central Sarasota Farmers Market
4748 S Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Community & civic
OCT16
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
Adult Arts & Crafts: Spooky News!
Sarasota County Libraries
Get ready to spook someone special with their own embroidered Halloween card. All materials are provided. First come, first seated. Tickets are available at the reference desk one hour prior to the event.
HolidayBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT16
scgovlibrary · Venice, FL
Community & civic
Adult Arts & Crafts: Spooky News!
scgovlibrary
Get ready to spook someone special with their own embroidered Halloween card. All materials are provided. First come, first seated. Tickets are available at the reference desk one hour prior to the event.
HolidayBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT19
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
Adult Arts & Crafts: Anxious Adult Resin Projects
Sarasota County Libraries
Create resin products for yourself or gifts for someone special. All materials provided. Registration is required for this event, space is limited. Registration will open at 10:00 AM EST on Friday, October 9th. Please note: we will not be registering people prior to this date and time.
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT19
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Adult Coloring Group
Sarasota County Libraries
Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays! (Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.) All materials provided.
WeeklyBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT19
scgovlibrary · Venice, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Adult Coloring Group
scgovlibrary
Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays! (Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.) All materials provided.
WeeklyBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT19
scgovlibrary · Venice, FL
Community & civic
Adult Arts & Crafts: Anxious Adult Resin Projects
scgovlibrary
Create resin products for yourself or gifts for someone special. All materials provided. Registration is required for this event, space is limited. Registration will open at 10:00 AM EST on Friday, October 9th. Please note: we will not be registering people prior to this date and time.
Bring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
OCT20
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Monthly Book Club | The Correspondent
Sarasota County Libraries
Join us to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Told through letters and emails, The Correspondent is about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. "A portrait of a small life expanding." No registration required. First come, first seated. Contact adult services librarian Lucy with any feedback or input: lmaddox@scgov.net. See you at Gulf Gate!
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Community & civic
OCT20
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
Adult Arts & Crafts: Impractical Potions
Sarasota County Libraries
Create unusual decorations for your home this spooky eve. Please note: Please bring your own potion bottle (hot/soy sauce sized bottle). First come, first seated. Tickets are available at the reference desk one hour before the event.
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT20
scgovlibrary · Venice, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
scgovlibrary
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT20
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT21
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
French Conversation and Culture Group
Sarasota County Libraries
French Conversation and Culture Group. All are welcome to come and practice your French. Discussions in French are very expansive and include culture, language, cuisine, travel and local events. There are often special presentations in French announced just prior to the meeting. Celebrating 15+ years at Gulf Gate Library.
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT21
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
Creation Station Appointments
Sarasota County Libraries
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into reality. Book an appointment with us to learn various equipment such as our Cricut, 3D printers, and more with help from our trained staff! 🐝 These sessions are by appointment only. Please request a...
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT21
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
Creation Station Appointment
Sarasota County Libraries
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into reality. Book an appointment with us to learn various equipment such as our Cricut, 3D printers, and more with help from our trained staff! 🐝 These sessions are by appointment only. Please request a...
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT21
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT22
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
Cookbook Club | Good and Cheap by Leanne Brown
Sarasota County Libraries
Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers. October Theme: Frugal Flavors October Cookbook: "Good and Cheap" by Leanne Brown Cook the book! We'll discuss how to save money while eating well, and share what we made, what we learned, and what we loved from Leanne Brown's guide to budget-friendly meals. Come prepared to share your thoughts & experiences. Pictures encouraged!
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT22
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT22
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civic
Adult Arts & Crafts: Impractical Potions
Sarasota County Libraries
Create unusual decorations for your home this spooky eve. Please note: bring your own potion bottle (hot/soy sauce sized bottle). First come, first seated. Tickets are available at the reference desk one hour before the event.
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT23
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT24
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT25
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT26
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT26
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Adult Coloring Group
Sarasota County Libraries
Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays! (Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.) All materials provided.
WeeklyBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT27
Sarasota County Libraries · Sarasota, FL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Early Voting for 2026 General Election
Sarasota County Libraries
The deadline for registering to vote in the General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more by visiting our Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages. Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' Election Day Voting page for a list of accepted forms of ID and other useful information. The library will be open for in-person early voting (no ballot drop-off) for the General Election between Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Please note that thes...
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Markets
DATETBD
Lemon Avenue and Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236 · Port Charlotte, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market
Lemon Avenue and Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Markets
DATETBD
Lemon Avenue and Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236 · Sarasota, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market
Lemon Avenue and Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Music & concerts
OCT17
7 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Sarasota, FL
Music & concerts
OCT17
7 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Venice, FL
Music & concerts
OCT18
7 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Venice, FL
Music & concerts
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Music
Music & concerts
OCT18
7 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Sarasota, FL
Music & concerts
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Music
Theater & film
OCT25
6 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Sarasota, FL
Theater & film
The Vampire Circus
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Arts and craftsIndoors
Theater & film
OCT25
6 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Venice, FL
Theater & film
The Vampire Circus
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Arts and craftsIndoors
Theater & film
OCT31
1:30 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Venice, FL
Theater & film
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue - Ages 18+
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Arts and craftsIndoors
Theater & film
OCT31
1:30 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Sarasota, FL
Theater & film
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue - Ages 18+
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Arts and craftsIndoors