Tis the reason for the season ~ check out a local living nativity. Plus, who doesn't love all of the beautiful light displays? We've got the list below!
Nov 21 - Dec 31 - Lights of Palmetto - Enjoy Christmas light displays set to music. Every weekday from 5:30PM to 10PM and every weekend from 5:30PM to 11PM through January 6, 2020.
Nov 22 - Jan 6 - UTC Holidays on the Green - Holiday Light Tram Tour (available after 6PM) for $5 per person. Also includes carousel ride, horse-drawn carriage ride and/or bike rides. * Based on availability.
Nov 28 - Dec 31 - Cedar Hollow Christmas Display - Welcome to neighborhood of lights! Enjoy the light display and you may even see Santa some nights! The show will be held every night from 7PM until 1AM.
Dec 4 - Ritz Carlton Holiday Open House - See the lights and meet a very special guest. (5:30PM to 7PM).
Dec 5 -29 - Siesta Trolley and Transportation Holiday Lights Tour - Tour Sarasota's finest neighborhoods of holiday lights. Select nights from 7PM to 8:30PM. $15 per seat.
Dec 6-7 - Drive/Walk through Bethlehem - See Bethlehem on that Christmas night, plus enjoy crafts, popcorn, hot chocolate and more. Hosted by Evangel Baptist Church. (6PM to 8PM - free admission).
Dec 6-7 - Living Nativity in Parrish 2019 - See the night when Jesus was born featuring live actors and animals. Tours begin approximately every 10 minutes. (6:30PM to 8:30PM).
Dec 6-31 - SRQ Trolley Annual Holiday Tour of Lights - Book your trolley to see the best lights in town. Tours are at 6:30PM and 8:30PM.
Dec 7-8 - 14th Annual Walk through Bethlehem - Step back into the night when Jesus was born. Hosted by Samoset First Baptist Church. Continuous tours from 4:30PM to 8:30PM.
Dec 12-13 - Night of Wonder - Hosted by Bayside Community Church. See the Christmas story through immersive sets, actors, and live animals, plus enjoy Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, a light show and a free photo with Santa. (6:30PM to 9:30PM).
Dec 12-14 - Walk through the Christmas Story - Witness the overview of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Hosted by Liberty Baptist Church. (6PM to 9PM).
Dec 12-15 - The Living Nativity - Join Tabernacle Church for their annual live performance, featuring a free petting zoo and refreshments. (7:30PM to 9PM).
Dec 13 - Jan 6 - Enander's Winter Wonderland - The lights will be on every night from 6PM to 10PM from 12/13 to 1/1. Free!
Dec 14 - Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration - See the lighting of the tree, Santa, crafts, entertainment, refreshments and more. (5PM to 7PM).
Dec 14 - Jan 4 - Lights in Bloom - Hosted by Selby Gardens. Enjoy the spectacle of more than two million lights will illuminating the Gardens, plus nightly visits from Santa (through Dec 23), children's arts and crafts activities, games and special entertainment. Included in price of admission. (6PM to 9PM).
Dec 21-22 - Suncoast Baptist Church Living Nativity - Experience the first Christmas (6PM to 8PM).
Dec 21-23 - Winter Nights Under the Lights - NEW this year - enjoy the Palma Sola Botanical Parks Holiday Light Display event! (6PM to 9PM).
Dec 23-30 - 3rd Annual Forbes Family Christmas Light Show - Lights will be on every night from 6PM to 9PM (and 10PM on Dec 27). FREE, donations accepted.
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Thank you to A&S Painting Studio for sponsoring this Guide!
A&S Painting Studio is thrilled to announce our Grand Opening on Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m.! Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, just north of SR70 4124 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, (941) 254-4823 we are your painting and crafting destination! Not only do we have the absolute largest collection of bisque in the area with over 1800 square feet of space, we also offer wood palette and canvas painting! Check out our website at www.aspaintingstudio.com for upcoming events like birthday parties, Creativity Nights for Kids, Preschool Mini Masterpiece Hour, Christmas Holiday Painting Events, Paint with Santa event and so much more! With over 10 years of experience in the business, we will not disappoint! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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