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Siesta Key Rum Tasting Tours

Tour the award-winning Siesta Key Rum distillery and sample locally made rums. Free guided tours available several days a week with insights into small-batch production and local flavor.

Sarasota Art Museum First Fridays

Celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant creative community at First Fridays at Sarasota Art Museum. Held on the museum’s beautiful plaza, this monthly evening gathering offers live music, art, food, and drink in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy gallery access, curated performances, pop-up art activities, and a specialty menu from the on-site Bistro. Whether you're an art lover or just looking to unwind, it's a perfect Friday night out for friends, couples, and families alike.

Sarasota Art Museum First Fridays

Celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant creative community at First Fridays at Sarasota Art Museum. Held on the museum’s beautiful plaza, this monthly evening gathering offers live music, art, food, and drink in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy gallery access, curated performances, pop-up art activities, and a specialty menu from the on-site Bistro. Whether you're an art lover or just looking to unwind, it's a perfect Friday night out for friends, couples, and families alike.

Sarasota Art Museum First Fridays

Celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant creative community at First Fridays at Sarasota Art Museum. Held on the museum’s beautiful plaza, this monthly evening gathering offers live music, art, food, and drink in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy gallery access, curated performances, pop-up art activities, and a specialty menu from the on-site Bistro. Whether you're an art lover or just looking to unwind, it's a perfect Friday night out for friends, couples, and families alike.

Sarasota Art Museum First Fridays

Celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant creative community at First Fridays at Sarasota Art Museum. Held on the museum’s beautiful plaza, this monthly evening gathering offers live music, art, food, and drink in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy gallery access, curated performances, pop-up art activities, and a specialty menu from the on-site Bistro. Whether you're an art lover or just looking to unwind, it's a perfect Friday night out for friends, couples, and families alike.

Selby Gardens Orchid Show: Fall Blooms

Immerse yourself in the stunning world of orchids during the Selby Gardens Orchid Show: Fall Blooms, hosted at the Downtown Sarasota campus of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. This annual fall exhibition celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of orchids through breathtaking horticultural displays, vibrant art installations, and interpretive exhibits exploring the science and history behind these exotic blooms.

37th Annual Venice Art Fest

Venice West Venice Avenue, Venice

Discover one of Florida's favorite open-air art shows as the Venice Art Fest returns to Historic Downtown Venice. Stroll West Venice Avenue and browse original works from more than 150 artists across painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, mixed media, glass, ceramics, wood, metalwork, and wearable art. Meet the makers, learn about their process, and find a piece to take home. Good to know: Free admission. Outdoor, family-friendly setting from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Arrive early for the best street and lot parking around downtown; consider rideshare during peak hours. Event is weather-permitting—check the organizer website for any updates.

Free admission

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Step back in time and experience the magic of the Middle Ages at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, one of Florida’s most immersive and beloved annual festivals. This outdoor event brings history to life with thrilling jousting tournaments, live armored combat, themed entertainment, and a bustling marketplace filled with artisans, blacksmiths, glass blowers, and unique handmade goods.

Downtown Venice Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

Browse a charming collection of handmade arts and crafts in the heart of downtown Venice. This free festival is perfect for early holiday shopping and discovering local talent.

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Step back in time and experience the magic of the Middle Ages at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, one of Florida’s most immersive and beloved annual festivals. This outdoor event brings history to life with thrilling jousting tournaments, live armored combat, themed entertainment, and a bustling marketplace filled with artisans, blacksmiths, glass blowers, and unique handmade goods.

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Step back in time and experience the magic of the Middle Ages at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, one of Florida’s most immersive and beloved annual festivals. This outdoor event brings history to life with thrilling jousting tournaments, live armored combat, themed entertainment, and a bustling marketplace filled with artisans, blacksmiths, glass blowers, and unique handmade goods.

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Step back in time and experience the magic of the Middle Ages at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, one of Florida’s most immersive and beloved annual festivals. This outdoor event brings history to life with thrilling jousting tournaments, live armored combat, themed entertainment, and a bustling marketplace filled with artisans, blacksmiths, glass blowers, and unique handmade goods.

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Step back in time and experience the magic of the Middle Ages at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, one of Florida’s most immersive and beloved annual festivals. This outdoor event brings history to life with thrilling jousting tournaments, live armored combat, themed entertainment, and a bustling marketplace filled with artisans, blacksmiths, glass blowers, and unique handmade goods.