Sarasota, Florida
Upcoming Events in Sarasota Florida
January
| 11 - 15 | 
Sarasota Winter Carnival
- Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food.The 5-day carnival is part of the annual Sarasota Winter Festival, Saturday - Sunday from noon-5 pm, featuring music, more than two dozen food trucks, beer, craft beer samples (10/$10) and vendors. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $35 on site while supplies last or online before 5 pm Jan. 11 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Visit the website for coupon savings. Midway hours: 5-10 pm Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday - Sunday, noon-9 pm Monday (no unaccompanied minors) Please check the website for event updates. More information: 866-666-3247 (carnival) or 727-674-1464 (festival) Address: The Mall at University Town Center,140 University Town Center Drive , Sarasota, Florida |
October
| 19 - 20 | 
Fall Festival at University Town Center
- The Fall Festival will feature live music and entertainment, a pumpkin patch, crafters, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and Sunday activities including the Little Miss & Mister Pumpkin Pageant (11am), Pet Costume Contest (3pm) and Trunk or Treat (4pm). See the "Fall Festival at University Town Center" event page at Facebook.com for details.Address: The Mall at University Town Center,
140 University Town Center Drive , Sarasota, Florida |
December
| 28 - 29 | 
Sarasota Pineapple Drop Carnival
- Celebrate the end of 2023 with thrilling midway rides and games for the whole family and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats.A block party on Sunday from 1 pm - 1 am features DJs, live music including 22N dance band (8 pm) and country artist Chas Collins (9 pm), the annual Pineapple Drop at midnight, and fireworks over Sarasota Bay. Event admission is free. Unlimited ride wristbands (valid all day Saturday and till 6 pm on Sunday) are $30 online before 3 pm Sunday or $35 on site while supplies last. Ride tickets (valid anytime) are available at the carnival for $60/50 tickets (includes 1 free ride) or online before 3 pm Sunday for $50/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Midway hours: 1-10 pm Saturday and 10 am - 1 am Sunday (no unaccompanied guests under age 21) Address: Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Avenue , Sarasota, Florida |