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 16 - Jan 3 | 6:30PM to 10PM - Holidays at UTC ~ Enjoy Spectacular Nightly Light Shows, The Rink at UTC, Holiday Movies Under the Stars, Fireworks, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Ugly Sweater Avenue Photo Opp, Holiday Greeting Cards, Sand Sculpture and Festive Sweets and Holiday Eats.
Nov 18 - Jan 3 | Mon - Thurs 4PM to 9PM | Fri - Sun 12PM to 9PM - St Armands Circle Winter Spectacular ~ Featuring ice-skating, festive rides, interactive holiday activities, and a fantastic lineup of free local entertainment plus the atmosphere of the park will be illuminated by an incredible display of holiday lights, including the city’s magnificent 60-foot Christmas tree.
Nov 19 | 5PM to 7PM - Christmas Tree Lighting at Bridge Street ~ Join in for caroling and the annual lighting of the Bridge Street Christmas Tree.
Nov 24 - Jan 1 | 5:30PM to 1AM - Cedar Hollow Christmas Display ~ Come see the neighborhood Christmas light display put on in Cedar Hollow. A neighborhood full of lights and a road covered with arches.
Nov 24 - Jan 6 | 6:30PM - Lights of Palmetto ~ Every year, more than 200,000 lights are displayed around a home, yard and more for the community to enjoy. The light display is magnificent and plays to music.
Nov 25 - Jan 1 | 6PM to 10PM - All New, Award Winning, Drive through Christmas Light Show Synchronized to Music ~ Come experience the wonder of Christmas as cutting-edge technology unites with a multitude of lights and dynamic Christmas tunes. Nestled into this journey through light is Santa’s Village where you can enjoy a whole host of festive activities.
Nov 26 | 5:30PM to 8:30PM - Light Up Siesta Key Village Holiday Parade ~ Light Up Siesta Key Annual Village Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting.
Dec 1 | 6PM to 8PM - Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting ~ Enjoy refreshments, music, and photos with Santa! The Christmas Tree will be lit at 7 PM where photos can be taken.
Dec 1, 8, 15 | 5PM to 8PM - Holiday Splendor ~ Celebrate the holiday season and help support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. Enjoy live entertainment, food and beverage and the sights of the season. FREE admission with wrapped toy \ otherwise $15 Adult / $5 Child.
Dec 2 | 6:30PM to 9PM - Tree Lighting at St Armands ~ The evening’s events will offer complimentary, family-friendly activities including the tree lighting and Santa’s arrival. Additional entertainment and ticketed-amenities are also available throughout the day at the Winter Spectacular taking place in the Park.
Dec 2 | 5:30PM to 9PM - Holiday Tree Lighting at LWR Main Street ~ Join us before Music on Main on December 2 at 5:30 PM to light up the Main Street Christmas tree and enjoy a performance by the Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities’ Club Aloha Ukulele.
Dec 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 21-28 - Elwood Park Christmas Lights ~ Enjoy Christmas light displays. Lights will shine from dark until 11PM. Visit Santa on Dec 11 and 18 from 6PM to 8PM. Free!
Dec 4-29 Select Nights | 6PM and 8PM - Holiday Tour of Lights ~ Join Sarasota Trolley as we tour local neighborhoods' lights. This year is bigger and brighter. What a great time for family and friends to spend together. Tickets are $18 each.
Dec 6-9 | Tours at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 2 PM - Historic Holiday Tours ~ Special holiday tour at the Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Reservations required.
Dec 9-30 Select Nights | 7:30PM - Christmas Carol Trolley: Holiday Music and Lights ~ Enjoy a 75-minute holiday tour for the whole family with Christmas Carol sing-along, holiday stories, jokes & trivia, and a charming tour of Sarasota’s downtown neighborhood lights. Special holiday entertainers jump onboard during the tour to sing your favorite songs! Adult ticket $49.99 / Child ticket $29.99.
Dec 9, 17, 18, 22, 23 - Antczak Christmas Lights ~ Enjoy Christmas lights, plus Santa appearances select nights. Hot cocoa and letters to Santa also. All events weather permitting.
Dec 10 - Jan 1 | 6PM to 10PM - Enander's Winter Wonderland ~ Every year we open up our yard to the community and invite anyone to see our Christmas light display. FREE walk through event.
Dec 10-11, 16-18, 22-23 | 6PM to 10PM - Hunsader Farms Country Christmas ~ Admission includes over 300,000 lights, hay rides, train rides, a visit with Santa, a petting zoo, snow tubing, Christmas music and displays, and more. $15 admission | Children 5 and under free | Parking free.
Dec 10 - Jan 5 Select Nights | 6:30PM to 9PM - Selby Gardens Lights in Bloom ~ Features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways. Don’t miss a holiday photo opportunity, activities, and entertainment. General admission tickets: $30 for non-members, $25 for members, $15 for children 5–17, free for children 4 and under.
Dec 11 | 10AM to 3PM - Plantation Christmas ~ Bring the whole family and join us at the Gamble Plantation Historic State Park on December 11th for this favorite annual event that will surely put you in the holiday spirit! Free tours of the Plantation decorated for the holidays.
Dec 15-18 | 6PM to 9PM - Winter Nights Under the Lights ~ Enjoy the holiday light display.
Dec 2-3 | 6PM to 8PM - Drive Through Bethlehem ~ Come visit Bethlehem how it was that first Christmas night. Hosted by Evangel Baptist Church.
Dec 3-4 | 4:30PM to 8:30PM - Walk through Bethlehem ~ Step back in time and feel the hope and joy of that first Christmas over two thousand years ago with this live, dramatic, walk-through Christmas adventure. Continuous tours hosted by Samoset First Baptist Church.
Dec 9-10 | 6:30PM to 8:30PM - Living Nativity in Parrish 2022 ~ Join Parrish United Methodist Church for a walking tour through outdoor scenes with live animals and actors depicting the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Tours begin approximately every ten minutes. Reserve your FREE tickets through Eventbrite.
Dec 9-10 | 6:30PM to 8:30PM - Living Nativity ~ 2nd annual Drive Through Living Nativity. Come experience the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. Live animals, live music from the Diversity Choir and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Hosted by Emmanual Lutheran Church in Venice.
Dec 11 | 6PM to 8PM - Bethlehem Walk ~ We take to the streets of beautiful Anna Maria to re-enact the mystery and joy of that Holy Night! Cookies and hot chocolate provided afterwards.
Dec 15-18 | 7:30PM to 8:15PM - The Living Nativity ~ A 45-minute, outdoor presentation with live animals, flying angels, and a large cast portraying the birth of Jesus. Performed by The Tabernacle Church.
Dec 18 | 5PM to 7PM - Carols, Candle and Living Nativity ~ Enjoy seasonal songs, a living nativity, a festive walk-through and tasty holiday treats.
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