Name: Fresh Fridays: April Edition – Season 5
Start: 2026-04-03T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-03T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Main Street Downtown Sarasota

March 2026
Bradenton Area Senior Expo
March 17 @ 11:00 AM - March 24 @ 3:00 PM

Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL
The Bradenton Area Senior Expo brings together local resources, entertainment, and community connections for an engaging afternoon designed specifically for seniors and their families. Attendees can explore a wide range of health and wellness services, connect with local vendors, and enjoy a lively, welcoming atmosphere. The event features live entertainment, food and drink samples, raffles, giveaways, and more than 40 vendors offering valuable products and services. It’s a great opportunity to discover local resources, meet professionals, and enjoy a fun, social experience in the Bradenton area. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to participate in prize drawings throughout the event.
Weekly Food Truck Rally at Sarasota Fairgrounds
March 18 @ 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM 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.
Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show
March 21 @ 10:00 AM - March 22 @ 4:00 PM

Phillippi Estate Park Pavilion 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida
The Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show brings award-winning artists to the Sarasota Art Museum area for a juried weekend of fine art and fine craft. Expect original paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, fiber, wood, jewelry, and more in a high-quality outdoor show with something for every taste and budget. Great food and music add to the atmosphere, while admission is free and parking supports the Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc.
$5
Sarasota Wine Festival
March 21 @ 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Five Points Park 1 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL
Join us for the Sarasota Wine Festival on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Selby Five Points Park in Downtown Sarasota. This is your chance to sample wines from around the world, taste fine spirits, enjoy live music, indulge in food from local food trucks, shop lifestyle vendors, attend expert-led tasting seminars and so much more!
$150 – $275
Suncoast Dance Sport Classic Ballroom Dance Competition
March 22

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st Street South, St Petersburg, FL
The Suncoast Dance Sport Classic, also known as the Sarasota Challenge, takes ballroom competition to a larger stage at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. Spectators can enjoy a polished showcase of dance talent in a scenic downtown setting, while participants compete in a variety of categories. Multiple ticket options are available for those who want to watch the action live.
Several ticket options
Tour de Parks Fun Ride
March 22

Historic Venice Train Depot 303 E Venice Ave., Venice, FL
Tour de Parks is a scenic bicycle ride celebrating The Legacy Trail with route options of 21, 36, and 66 or 74 miles. Riders start and finish at the Historic Venice Train Depot and travel through beautiful Sarasota County parks, trails, and roads. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m., and the event includes breakfast, lunch, and a T-shirt for the first 600 registrants. All rides start and finish at the historic Venice Train Depot, 303 E Venice Ave., Venice, FL Entry Fees: $55 Through February 24 $60 February 25 – March 18 $65 After March 18 No Rain Date / No Refunds
See registration
Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show
March 22 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Ski-A-Ree Stadium 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
Experience one of Sarasota’s most unique and family-friendly traditions with the Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team’s Sunday afternoon performance at Ski-A-Ree Stadium on City Island. Held behind Mote Marine Laboratory, this free show features skilled performers showcasing water ski pyramids, barefoot skiing, jumps, and choreographed routines on Sarasota Bay. Ideal for families, visitors, and locals alike, the event combines athletic skill with entertaining, high-energy routines in a scenic waterfront setting. The spring season runs weekly from February through early May, making it a great addition to any weekend plans in Sarasota. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxed afternoon while watching one of the region’s longest-running performance teams in action.
Free
Sarasota Country Music & Food Festival
March 27 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sarasota Country Music & Food Festival
If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food, and listening to great live music over the weekend sounds like your perfect plan, then join us at the Sarasota Country Music & Food Festival in Sarasota, FL. Dates of the festivities are March 27th-29th, 2026.
Free
BAM!Fest Bradenton Art & Music Festival
March 28 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Bradenton Riverwalk 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL
BAM!Fest transforms the Bradenton Riverwalk into a dynamic celebration of art, music, and interactive experiences from bridge to bridge. Guests can enjoy live performances on multiple stages, artist demonstrations, large-scale visual art, community mural projects, student showcases, food vendors, beverages, and family-friendly activities throughout the waterfront. It is one of the area's most vibrant spring arts events, and admission is free.
Free
Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show
March 29 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Ski-A-Ree Stadium 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
Experience one of Sarasota’s most unique and family-friendly traditions with the Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team’s Sunday afternoon performance at Ski-A-Ree Stadium on City Island. Held behind Mote Marine Laboratory, this free show features skilled performers showcasing water ski pyramids, barefoot skiing, jumps, and choreographed routines on Sarasota Bay. Ideal for families, visitors, and locals alike, the event combines athletic skill with entertaining, high-energy routines in a scenic waterfront setting. The spring season runs weekly from February through early May, making it a great addition to any weekend plans in Sarasota. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxed afternoon while watching one of the region’s longest-running performance teams in action.
Free
April 2026
Music on Main Lakewood Ranch
April 3 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 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.
Fresh Fridays: April Edition – Season 5
April 3 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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

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