Events on the islands

What's happening on the islands?

7 events on the calendar, including Siesta Key Crystal Classic, Christmas on Bridge Street and Light Up Siesta Key & Village Holiday Parade.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dates come from organizers' calendars. Plans change, so confirm before you go. Every event in the three counties.