Ringling Underground
Live music and art after dark at the museum.
Thu, Nov 5. 7–11 p.m. · The Ringling, Sarasota Sarasota Co.
City of Sarasota & the mainland
Events in Sarasota
What's happening in Sarasota?
18 events on the calendar, including The Orchid Show 2026, Ferraris on the Circle and Florida Inline Skating Marathon. 2 more happen every week.
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.
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 Living Arts Festival
Performance, visual art and live music.
Nov 8 to Nov 15. Various · Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Sarasota 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.
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.
UTC Christmas Parade
Parade to welcome Santa and start the holiday season. Free.
Sat, Nov 14. Evening · University Town Center, Sarasota Sarasota 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.
December 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
The 40th annual parade of decorated, lighted boats.
Sat, Dec 12. Evening · Sarasota Bayfront, Sarasota Sarasota 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
- WednesdaysPhillippi Farmhouse MarketPhillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trl
- Fridays · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Market at Nathan Benderson ParkNathan Benderson Park, near UTC
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Dates come from organizers' calendars. Plans change, so confirm before you go. Every event in the three counties.