Ringling Underground
Live music and art after dark at the museum.
Thu, Nov 5. 7–11 p.m. · The Ringling, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
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November 2026
The Orchid Show 2026
Annual orchid exhibition, this year with artist Christian Sampson.
Through Dec 6. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Dunedin's Premier Art Weekend
Art exhibitions and studio events.
Nov 6 to Nov 8. Various · Dunedin Fine Art Center and downtown, Dunedin Pinellas Co.
Festival of the Skeletons
22nd annual Día de los Muertos celebration with altars, music and vendors. Free.
Nov 6 to Nov 7. Day into evening · Village of the Arts, 1227 12th St W, Bradenton Manatee Co.
Music on Main
First-Friday concert with acoustic folk and bluegrass.
Fri, Nov 6. 6–9 p.m. · Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival
Artists paint new large-scale murals around the city, adding to nearly 200 since 2015.
Nov 6 to Nov 15. Downtown and arts districts, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Art Harvest
The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin hosts the 62nd annual juried outdoor show with 200+ artists.
Nov 7 to Nov 8. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin Pinellas Co.
Dalí: Disruption + Devotion
New special exhibition with the Museum of Fine Arts, plus a ticketed opening party the night before.
Nov 7 to Apr 18. Opening party Nov. 6, 8-10 p.m. · The Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Ferraris on the Circle
Vintage and rare Ferraris on display.
Sat, Nov 7. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Florida Inline Skating Marathon
Florida's largest skate race, with skaters from more than 30 countries and several race distances.
Sat, Nov 7. Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Hungarian Festival
20th annual festival with Hungarian food, rides, games and live concerts.
Nov 7 to Nov 8. Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. · Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Sarasota Medieval Fair
Jousting knights, turkey legs and crafts on select November weekends.
Nov 7 to Nov 29. Weekends, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. · The Woods of Mallaranny, 29847 SR-70 E, Myakka City Manatee Co.
SAVOR St. Pete
Food and wine festival with chefs, restaurants, spirits and live entertainment.
Nov 7 to Nov 8. From noon · Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
St. Pete Reads Lit Fest
Free author talks, storytelling and panels about books.
Sat, Nov 7. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. · Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, 2240 9th Ave S, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
St. Pete Yoga Fest
Ninth annual yoga and wellness festival.
Sat, Nov 7. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. · Spa Beach Park, St. Pete Pier, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
The 38th annual free seafood festival.
Nov 7 to Nov 8. Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. · Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs Pinellas Co.
The Bash at The Bishop
Celestial-themed museum gala with cocktails, dinner and dancing.
Sat, Nov 7. 6–11 p.m. · The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton Manatee Co.
Tribute to Heroes Block Party & Parade
Parade and block party honoring veterans.
Sat, Nov 7. 2–5 p.m. · Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
Heroes Weekend Veterans Parade
Gulfport's Veterans Day weekend parade honoring service members.
Sun, Nov 8. See organizer · Gulfport Waterfront District, Gulfport Pinellas Co.
Salute to Service
Big-band concert honoring service members, veterans and first responders.
Sun, Nov 8. 3–5 p.m. · Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St. Pete Beach Pinellas Co.
Sarasota Living Arts Festival
Performance, visual art and live music.
Nov 8 to Nov 15. Various · Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Palmetto Veterans Day Parade & Service
Parade through downtown Palmetto followed by a Veterans Day service.
Wed, Nov 11. Parade 10:15 a.m., service 11 a.m. · Sutton Park, 1036 6th St W, Palmetto Manatee Co.
Parrish Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Parade from the Fort Hamer roundabout, then a veterans ceremony with food trucks and family activities at Parrish Community Park.
Wed, Nov 11. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Fort Hamer Rd & Parrish Community Park, Parrish Manatee Co.
Sarasota Veterans Day Parade
Parade with district high school bands, JROTC units, Sarasota Military Academy cadets and local veterans groups.
Wed, Nov 11. 10 a.m. · Main Street, downtown Sarasota, from Orange Avenue west, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Booker Creek Arts Festival
Inaugural festival of juried Florida artists, live murals, glassblowing and performances.
Nov 12 to Nov 15. Daily · EDGE District, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Empty Bowls Luncheon
26th annual soup luncheon with handmade bowls, raising funds to fight hunger.
Fri, Nov 13. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. · 8100 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
Florida Fin Fest
Shark and ray festival with water exhibits and family activities.
Nov 13 to Nov 15. Afternoons to 10 p.m. · St. Pete Pier, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Siesta Key Crystal Classic
Master sand sculptors compete, with lessons and an amateur contest.
Nov 13 to Nov 16. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. · Siesta Key Public Beach, Siesta Key Sarasota Co.
St. Pete Run Fest
Includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a dog walk and kids' races.
Nov 13 to Nov 15. Weekend races · Various, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Creative Arts Association Fall Art Show
Local artists show work in several mediums.
Sat, Nov 14. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
Mullet Smoke-Off
Smoked mullet festival with crafts and music.
Sat, Nov 14. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Seabreeze Park, Terra Ceia Manatee Co.
St. Armands Circle Fall Art Festival
37th annual juried art festival.
Nov 14 to Nov 15. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · St. Armands Circle, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Suncoast Food & Wine Fest
24th annual restaurant samplings and wine tastings.
Sat, Nov 14. 1–4 p.m. · Premier Sports Campus, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
UTC Christmas Parade
Parade to welcome Santa and start the holiday season. Free.
Sat, Nov 14. Evening · University Town Center, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
CycleFest 50th Anniversary
The Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club marks CycleFest's 50th anniversary with rides of 20, 35 and 66 miles from Main Street and lunch after. Registration required.
Sun, Nov 15. 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. · Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
Sanding Ovations Master's Cup
Free sand-sculpting competition with music, vendors and kids' sculpting lessons. There's an encore weekend on Nov 28–29.
Nov 19 to Nov 29. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., later on some nights · 10650 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island Pinellas Co.
St. Pete BikeFest
Motorcycle rally with bike shows, live music and the OCC Invitational Bike Show.
Nov 19 to Nov 22. Various · OCC Road House & Museum, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Enchant Christmas
Walk-through holiday light maze, ice skating trail and holiday market.
Nov 20 to Dec 27. Evenings · Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
St. Pete Country Fest
Country music festival with more than 50 artists, including Riley Green and Bailey Zimmerman.
Nov 20 to Nov 22. Afternoons & evenings · Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Suncoast Jazz Festival
36th annual festival with three indoor stages of early jazz, swing and blues, plus a Friday swing dance.
Nov 20 to Nov 22. All day · Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Pinellas Co.
Christmas on Bridge Street
Free tree lighting, Santa visit, entertainment and shopping on Anna Maria Island.
Sat, Nov 21. 2–8 p.m. · Historic Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach Manatee Co.
Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival
Celtic bands, pipe music and Florida craft beer.
Sat, Nov 21. Daytime · Downtown Dunedin, Dunedin Pinellas Co.
Grilled Cheese Festival
Food trucks and craft beer at the Braves' spring training park.
Sat, Nov 21. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · CoolToday Park, Venice Sarasota Co.
Ponies Under the Palms
34th annual Mustang car show benefiting military veterans.
Sun, Nov 22. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. · Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
Florida Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving-morning 5K and kids' run that draws nearly 4,000 runners.
Thu, Nov 26. Kids 7:15 a.m., 5K 8 a.m. · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
More than a million lights, laser projections and nightly live entertainment.
Nov 27 to Jan 2. Every evening · Florida Botanical Gardens, Largo Pinellas Co.
North Pole Express
45-minute holiday train ride to the 'North Pole' to visit Santa.
Nov 27 to Dec 22. Select dates · Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E, Parrish Manatee Co.
Light Up Siesta Key & Village Holiday Parade
41st annual free holiday parade, with Santa visits and gift bags beforehand.
Sat, Nov 28. Santa 3–5 p.m., parade 5:30 p.m. · Siesta Key Village, Siesta Key Sarasota Co.
Shopapalooza Festival
Small Business Saturday weekend with more than 350 local makers, food and kids' activities. Free.
Nov 28 to Nov 29. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. · Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Venice Holiday Parade
50th annual parade with the theme "Golden Traditions."
Sat, Nov 28. 6:30 p.m. · Historic Downtown Venice, Venice Sarasota Co.
December 2026
European Holiday Market
Handmade crafts, European-style food and a visit from Old Saint Nicholas.
Dec 2 to Dec 6. From 10 a.m. · Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto Manatee Co.
Holiday Night of Lights
48th annual holiday kickoff with a 60-foot tree lighting, carols and Santa photos.
Fri, Dec 4. 5:30–8 p.m. · St. Armands Circle, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Tarpon Springs Holiday Boat Parade
Decorated boats leave Tarpon Landing Marina and cruise the Anclote River. Free shore viewing at Spring Bayou and Whitcomb Bayou.
Fri, Dec 4. 6–9 p.m. · Anclote River to Craig Park / Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs Pinellas Co.
UTC Festival of Trees
Trees decorated by local charities, lit each night, with voting and an auction for the charities that closes Dec. 17.
Dec 4 to Dec 17. Nightly 6:30–9 p.m. · West District at University Town Center, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Deck the Halls Holiday Market
Free holiday market with local artisans, carolers and photos with Santa, hosted by the GFWC St. Petersburg Junior Woman's Club.
Sat, Dec 5. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. · St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Holiday of the Arts Festival
Free outdoor fine art and craft festival.
Dec 5 to Dec 6. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
Lights in Bloom
Bayfront holiday light display with Santa photos and entertainment.
Dec 5 to Jan 2. 6:30–9 p.m. nightly · Selby Gardens Downtown, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
North Port Poinsettia Parade & Festival
North Port's holiday festival, with a parade on Sumter Boulevard at 5 p.m. and a tree lighting after it.
Sat, Dec 5. 3–7 p.m., parade 5 p.m. · City Center Front Green, North Port Sarasota Co.
Sarasota Holiday Parade
Volunteer-run holiday parade with floats, marching bands and Santa. This year's theme is "America 250."
Sat, Dec 5. 7 p.m. · Main Street, downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Venice Christmas Boat Parade
Lighted boats cruise south from Nokomis to Venice. Free viewing from the jetties, downtown and the waterfront.
Sat, Dec 5. 6–9 p.m. · Intracoastal Waterway, Albee Road Bridge to Circus Bridge, Venice Sarasota Co.
Winter Wonderland on Old Main
Holiday street festival with falling snow, a snow slide, three stages and local vendors. Free.
Sat, Dec 5. 5 p.m. · Old Main Street, Bradenton Manatee Co.
Chanukah on Main Street
Free Chanukah celebration with live music and kids' activities.
Mon, Dec 7. 6–8 p.m. · Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
MarineMax St. Petersburg and the City of South Pasadena bring back the lighted boat parade, with a shoreside viewing party.
Fri, Dec 11. 6–9 p.m. · Barbara Gilberg Park, 1600 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena Pinellas Co.
Christmas in Cortez
A free holiday afternoon on the museum grounds, with Santa in the Cortez Cultural Center, games and crafts. Parking is at the F.I.S.H. Preserve on Cortez Road.
Sat, Dec 12. Noon–3 p.m. · Florida Maritime Museum, Cortez Manatee Co.
Downtown St. Pete Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
Lighted boats parade past the St. Pete Pier, the Vinoy basin and North Shore Park. Free viewing along the downtown waterfront.
Sat, Dec 12. 6:30 p.m. · St. Pete Municipal Marina to North Shore Park, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
Jingle Jam
A free holiday evening at the Braves' spring training park, with a golf cart Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. and a Jesse Daniels Band concert at 7.
Sat, Dec 12. From 4 p.m., parade 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m. · CoolToday Park, Venice Sarasota Co.
Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Boat Parade
60th annual lighted holiday boat parade along the Intracoastal.
Sat, Dec 12. 6:30 p.m. · American Legion Post 273 to John's Pass, Madeira Beach Pinellas Co.
Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade
Lighted boats on the Manatee River. You can watch from the Bradenton and Palmetto shores.
Sat, Dec 12. Sundown · Manatee River, Bradenton Manatee Co.
Porsches in the Park
The 22nd annual Porsche show around St. Armands Circle. Free to attend.
Sat, Dec 12. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Sandy Claws Beach Run
The 50th annual holiday run on Siesta Beach: a 1-mile fun run and walk, and a 5K on the sand. Registration required.
Sat, Dec 12. Fun run 8 a.m., 5K 8:20 a.m. · Siesta Beach Park, Siesta Key Sarasota Co.
Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
The 40th annual parade of decorated, lighted boats.
Sat, Dec 12. Evening · Sarasota Bayfront, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade
The City of Tarpon Springs and the Chamber host the annual parade.
Sat, Dec 12. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. · Downtown Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Springs Pinellas Co.
The Florida Orchestra: Holiday Pops
The orchestra's annual holiday pops concerts.
Dec 12 to Dec 13. Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m. (Mahaffey), Sun 2 & 7:30 p.m. (Ruth Eckerd Hall) · Mahaffey Theater / Ruth Eckerd Hall, St. Petersburg / Clearwater Pinellas Co.
Parrish Hometown Christmas
Parrish's free community holiday evening, run by the Parrish Civic Association.
Sun, Dec 13. 4–8 p.m. · Parrish Community Park, Parrish Manatee Co.
Winter Nights Under the Lights
Holiday lights throughout the park, plus Santa, food trucks and a gift market. Free, donations welcome.
Dec 17 to Dec 20. 6-9 p.m. · Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. NW, Bradenton Manatee Co.
Christmas on Main
Free games, rides and Santa, hosted by Grace Community Church, with a candlelight service at 7 p.m.
Dec 19 to Dec 20. 4–8 p.m. both days · Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch Manatee Co.
St. Pete Holiday Festival (Indie Flea)
Free waterfront holiday market with handmade goods, vintage finds, plants, food and music.
Sun, Dec 20. Noon–4 p.m. · Albert Whitted Park, St. Petersburg Pinellas Co.
The Nutcracker
The Sarasota Ballet's Studio Company and more than 100 of its students dance the holiday classic, with live music from the Sarasota Music Conservatory.
Dec 20 to Dec 22. Times vary · Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Sailor Circus Holiday Show
More than 100 performers ages 6 to 18 present aerial and acrobatic acts in "Stars, Stripes & Snowflakes." Tickets are about $20–$40.
Dec 26 to Dec 29. Various show times · Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota Sarasota Co.
Every week
- Sundays · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Farmers' Market at Lakewood RanchWaterside Place
- Saturdays from Oct 3St. Pete Saturday Morning MarketAl Lang Stadium, downtown St. Pete
- Wednesdays · 6–9 p.m. (from Oct 7)Ranch Nite WednesdaysGateway Park, Waterside Place
- Fri & Sat · 6–9 p.m.Live Music at The PlazaWaterside Place
- WednesdaysPhillippi Farmhouse MarketPhillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trl
- Sundays · 9–10 a.m.Yoga in the ParkWaterside Park
- Tuesdays · from 9 a.m.Gulfport Tuesday Fresh MarketGulfport Waterfront District, 3101 Beach Blvd
- Saturdays · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.Bradenton Public MarketOld Main Street, downtown Bradenton
- Fridays · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Market at Nathan Benderson ParkNathan Benderson Park, near UTC
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