There is always something exciting going on in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Lido Key and the surrounding communities. Everything from festivals, arts & crafts to fireworks extravaganza all around the Sarasota area.
Every First Friday. 6-9pm. Live music. Beer, wine and food available. Bring chairs. Leashed dogs welcome. Main St., Lakewood Ranch.
www.escape-to-sarasota.com
Palm Avenue's First Friday Gallery Walk
On-Going Event: 11/2/2018 - 4/5/2019
Every First Friday. 6-9pm. Palm Ave., Downtown Sarasota.
www.palmavenue.org
Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market
On-Going Event: 11/3/2018 - 4/27/2019
Every Saturday. 7am-1pm. Rain or shine. More than 70 area vendors on display. Lemon and Main St. 941-225-9256
www.sarasotafarmersmarket.org
Gulf Coast's Wild About Nature Festival
On-Going Event: 11/3/2018 - 12/31/2018
11am-3pm. Animal interaction, discovery zone, face painting, kayaking, crafts, live music and more. Bay Preserve, Osprey. 941-918-2100
www.escape-to-sarasota.com
Every Wednesday. 7-9:30pm. Bayfront Community Center, Sarasota. 941-923-3302
ifdsarasota.webs.com
Nokomis Beach Drum Circle
On-Going Event: 11/7/2018 - 4/24/2019
Every Wednesday & Saturday. Join the zany fun 1 hour before sunset. Bring a drum or tamborine, beach chair & cooler. Nokomis Beach.
www.escape-to-sarasota.com
Every Saturday. 9am-2pm. Local produce, plants, flowers and entertainment. Check website for monthly activities. Old Main St., Bradenton.
www.realizebradenton.com/farmers_market
Jazz at Two
On-Going Event: 11/16/2018 - 4/12/2019
Every Friday. 2-4pm. Enjoy a different performance each week. Admission. Unitarian Universalist Church, Sarasota. 941-366-1552
www.jazzclubsarasota.org