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Manatee’s 4th Annual Taco Fest

Manatee County Fairgrounds 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL

Join thousands of taco enthusiasts for a day filled with over 100 taco and food vendors from the Tri-State Area. Specialty cocktails, margaritas, and craft beers. Live entertainment, including Mariachi bands. Family-friendly activities: free petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and free children's books provided by the Manatee Early Learning Coalition. Games like Sombrero Ring Toss with prizes. Note: Vendors operate on a cash basis.

Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

Experience the thrill of Sarasota’s nationally ranked Ski-A-Rees team performing daring jumps and aquatic stunts.

Event Series Family Saturdays at Selby Gardens

Family Saturdays at Selby Gardens

Family Saturdays at Selby Gardens offer engaging art and nature activities designed for children and families. Held in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden, these events feature multiple activity stations where elementary school-aged children can create nature-inspired art using various materials. Each session provides a unique opportunity for families to connect with nature and art in a beautiful garden setting.

Event Series Free Outdoor Movie – Waterside

Free Outdoor Movie Series – Waterside

Enjoy a magical evening under the stars at the Free Outdoor Movie Night held monthly at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, FL. Hosted on the second Friday of each month, this family-friendly event invites the community to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to watch a movie on a giant inflatable screen in a scenic waterfront setting.

Free Music Friday Night Concert

Enjoy live local music under the stars during Venice's Free Music Friday Night Concert series. Bring a lawn chair and kick off the weekend with music in the park.

Lakewood Ranch Fireworks on the Green

Celebrate Independence Day early at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch with family activities, live music, food trucks, and a grand fireworks display over Kingfisher Lake.

First Friday Venice: July Celebration

Downtown Venice kicks off July with its monthly First Friday celebration featuring extended shopping hours, live music, and refreshments at participating merchants.

Downtown Sarasota 4th of July Parade

Celebrate Independence Day in classic patriotic style at the annual Downtown Sarasota 4th of July Parade! This family-friendly event brings the community together to honor America's birthday with marching bands, festive floats, community groups, dancers, vintage cars, and more. The parade marches down Main Street from Orange Avenue to Bayfront Drive, ending near Island Park and Marina Jack.

Siesta Key Independence Day Fireworks

Celebrate the 4th of July with your toes in the sand and a stunning fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico at the annual Siesta Key Independence Day Fireworks Show. This beloved community tradition takes place on Thursday, July 4, 2025, just north of the Siesta Key Public Beach Pavilion, one of the nation’s most popular beach destinations known for its powdery white quartz sand.

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.