Name: Fresh Fridays: New Year Celebration – Season 5
Start: 2026-01-02T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-02T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Street Downtown Sarasota

December 2025
May 3, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - May 3, 2026 @ 8:00 PM Sarasota Art Museum First Fridays
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.
October 4 @ 9:30 AM - December 31 @ 10:30 AM FIT4MOM Workout Classes at UTC
FIT4MOM Workout Classes at UTC

The Mall at University Town Center 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL
Join FIT4MOM Sarasota for energizing Stroller Strides® and Stroller Barre® workouts at The Green at UTC. These full-body fitness classes are designed for moms with little ones in tow and combine strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining your child with songs and activities. Ideal for new moms looking to stay active, meet other parents, and make fitness part of their weekly routine.
November 8, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Holidays at UTC: Believe

The Mall at University Town Center 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL
Holidays at UTC: Believe transforms the entire University Town Center district into a walkable holiday destination filled with lights, music, and family fun. ✨ Stroll beneath immersive décor and towering animated trees, experience nightly synchronized light shows along Cattlemen Road, and capture memories at photo-ready installations throughout UTC’s shops and restaurants. 🎅 Guests can build their own holiday itinerary around: Santa’s Flight Academy inside The Mall at UTC The Rink at UTC – outdoor real-ice skating Holiday Movies Under the Stars – free outdoor family films Live music on The Green and fireworks on select nights Carriage rides, themed markets, and pop-up performances 🎁 Use this listing as your master hub for the season and direct visitors to the official Holidays at UTC page for the latest schedules, maps, parking details, and programming updates. Event elements and times are subject to change. Please verify details directly with the event organizer before attending.
free
December 30, 2025 @ 7:30 AM - January 16, 2026 @ 5:30 PM After Hours at Sarasota Art Museum
After Hours at Sarasota Art Museum

Sarasota Art Museum 1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, United States
Unwind at After Hours—a lively evening of live music and social dancing on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza at Sarasota Art Museum. Most nights kick off with a quick beginner-friendly lesson at 5:30 pm, followed by music and open dancing until 7:30 pm. Galleries, the Bistro, and the SHOP stay open late, so you can make a full night of it.
December 31 @ 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM Weekly Food Truck Rally at Sarasota Fairgrounds
Weekly Food Truck Rally at Sarasota Fairgrounds
Enjoy the weekly gathering of local food trucks offering a variety of cuisines. Check it out. You may discover your new favorite cuisine.
December 31 @ 1:00 PM
New Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop Celebration

Main Street Downtown Sarasota Sarasota, Florida
Ring in the new year with live music, food vendors, fireworks, and the iconic Pineapple Drop in downtown Sarasota.
December 31 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunset Yoga on The Green (UTC FIT – Weekday Edition)
Flow into the evening with a free, all‑levels yoga class on The Green at UTC. Part of the UTC FIT Weekday Edition, this outdoor session meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM across from The Vitamin Shoppe. Bring a mat, towel, and water—no registration needed.
Free · No registration required
December 31 @ 8:00 PM
The Orchid Ball 2025: Here Comes the Moon

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota, FL
This elegant evening celebrated the 2025 Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition: "George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life," highlighting the former Beatle's passion for gardening. The event also included a special toast honoring Jennifer Rominiecki’s 10-year anniversary as President and CEO of Selby Gardens. Proceeds supported Selby Gardens’ community education programs, international research, conservation efforts, and world-class horticulture displays, enabling thousands of underserved children and their families to connect with the bayfront sanctuaries.
Featured December 31 @ 11:59 PM
Bayfront Fireworks Over Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Bayfront Park 1 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL
Celebrate Independence Day with one of Sarasota’s most dazzling and iconic traditions — the Bayfront Fireworks Over Sarasota Bay! This free public event lights up the night sky with a spectacular fireworks display launched over the bay, offering perfect views from Island Park, Bayfront Park, downtown Sarasota rooftops, or even the Ringling Bridge. Arrive early to grab your favorite spot on the lawn, bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from nearby vendors and restaurants, and enjoy the festive atmosphere as locals and visitors gather to celebrate America’s birthday.
January 2026
January 2, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Music on Main Lakewood Ranch
Music on Main Lakewood Ranch
Join the fun at Music on Main, Lakewood Ranch’s signature monthly street party featuring live music, food vendors, beer and wine booths, and family-friendly activities. Held on the first Friday of every month along Main Street, this lively outdoor event draws locals and visitors alike for an evening of entertainment and community connection. Each month features a different band playing everything from rock and country to funk and pop, plus local businesses and nonprofits hosting booths and activities. Bring a chair, leave the cooler at home, and enjoy the vibrant energy of one of Lakewood Ranch’s most popular recurring events.
January 2, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC
Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC
Bring your blankets, your loved ones, and your holiday spirit — Holiday Movies Under the Stars returns to University Town Center with sixteen magical nights of free outdoor cinema beneath Sarasota’s winter sky. Each Friday and Saturday evening at 7 PM, the West District transforms into an open-air movie theater filled with laughter, twinkling lights, and the cozy charm of the season.
January 2, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fresh Fridays: New Year Celebration – Season 5

Main Street Downtown Sarasota Sarasota, Florida
On the first Friday of each month, Downtown Sarasota transforms into a lively outdoor block party for Fresh Fridays. This free community event brings together live music, outdoor dining, and a vibrant Main Street atmosphere under the stars. Each month features a new theme, high-energy entertainment, and the chance to enjoy Sarasota’s best local restaurants and bars with curbside service and plenty of room to mix and mingle.
Free

December 2025

January 2026