Name: UTC Night Market
Start: 2025-02-15T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-15T21:00:00+00:00

January 2025
January 17 @ 4:00 PM - January 19 @ 10:00 PM
Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival
Enjoy a weekend of delicious food and vibrant live music at the annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival, held at scenic JD Hamel Park along Sarasota’s Bayfront. This free outdoor event combines freshly prepared seafood, meat, vegetarian dishes, and desserts with performances from regional and national music acts spanning rock, jazz, funk, reggae, and more. Browse local arts & crafts booths, sip craft beer, wine, or cocktails, and take in the waterfront breeze as you explore the culinary and cultural flavors of the Gulf Coast. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a day (or all weekend!) of family-friendly fun, food, and rhythm. 🎉 Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival📍 Location: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236📅 Dates: January 17–19, 2025🕒 Times: Friday, January 17: 4 PM – 10 PM Saturday, January 18: 11 AM – 10 PM Sunday, January 19: 11 AM – 6 PM Admission: FreePet-Friendly: Yes (on a leash)
January 25 @ 10:00 AM - January 26 @ 4:00 PM
Englewood Fine Arts Festival
Held annually in historic Dearborn Street, this juried fine arts festival features original paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, and ceramics. A favorite winter event in southern Sarasota County.
January 25 @ 12:00 PM - January 27 @ 5:00 PM
Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival
Presented by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals, this event pairs fine wines with food from top local restaurants. The Grand Tasting at The Ringling is a highlight of the culinary season.
February 2025
February 1 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sarasota Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Celebrate Scottish heritage with traditional Highland athletics, live Celtic music, pipe bands, clan gatherings, and authentic food. A full day of cultural pride and festivities.
February 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Suncoast Scots Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Celebrate Celtic heritage with live music, food, vendors, and highland games at this family-friendly fest. This annual event celebrates Scottish and Celtic heritage with activities such as bagpiping competitions, Highland athletic events, Scottish dancing, live Celtic music, and various food and merchandise vendors. Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
February 8 @ 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Superhero 5K & Fun Run
Support foster care awareness by participating in the 14th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run at Nathan Benderson Park. The event features a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race, with in-person and virtual options available.
February 9 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Shows
Kick off the season with Sarasota’s iconic Ski-A-Rees! These free water ski shows feature jumps, pyramids, barefooting and more — all with beautiful Sarasota Bay as the backdrop.
February 11 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life Exhibition
Celebrate the opening of the George Harrison: A Gardener's Life exhibition with a luncheon and conversation featuring Olivia Harrison and Robin Lane Fox at Selby Gardens' Downtown Sarasota campus.
February 14 @ 11:00 AM - February 16 @ 9:00 PM
Italian Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
Celebrate Italian culture with delicious food, wine, dancing, and live entertainment. This family-friendly festival also features a kids' zone, cooking demos, and artisan vendors.
February 14 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday Night Concert Series: Swinging Bridge
Enjoy a free live performance by Swinging Bridge at the Gazebo in Centennial Park as part of the Friday Night Concert Series.
February 15 @ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Bradenton Public Market
Bradenton Public Market

Old Main Street Downtown Bradenton Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL
Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, music, and free family activities on Old Main Street.Since 1979, the Bradenton Public Market has been a cherished weekly tradition, transforming Old Main Street into a vibrant, open-air marketplace. Each Saturday from October through May, locals and visitors alike gather to explore over 80 vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal goods, local art, and delicious prepared foods. The market also features live music, chef demonstrations, and family-friendly activities, making it a delightful outing for all ages.
February 15 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC Night Market
UTC Night Market
The UTC Night Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event that takes place on select evenings at The Mall at University Town Center, located at 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243. Hosted on the Green at UTC (adjacent to the mall near The Vitamin Shoppe), this outdoor market is a celebration of local artisans, food trucks, live music, and community connection.

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