
Downtown Venice Art Classic
Stroll the streets of downtown Venice while enjoying fine art displays from dozens of acclaimed artists. This juried art festival offers paintings, sculptures, glass, ceramics, photography, and handcrafted jewelry.
Stroll the streets of downtown Venice while enjoying fine art displays from dozens of acclaimed artists. This juried art festival offers paintings, sculptures, glass, ceramics, photography, and handcrafted jewelry.
A celebration of Venice’s fossil-rich beaches! This popular festival features shark tooth vendors, fossil displays, food trucks, music, and children’s activities.
Meet authors, shop local booksellers, attend writing workshops, and celebrate literature at this charming outdoor fair in downtown Venice.
Enjoy live local music at the gazebo in Centennial Park. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for a relaxing free concert.
Relax in Centennial Park with free live music in the gazebo from talented local performers. Bring chairs or a blanket.
Pay tribute to fallen heroes during this solemn ceremony in Centennial Park, with speakers, a moment of silence, and patriotic music.
Get the kids moving this summer with the Kids Summer Beach Runs at Venice Beach, a weekly 1-mile fun run designed to promote fitness and fun in a beautiful beachfront setting. Open to children of all ages and fitness levels, these non-competitive runs offer a supportive, energetic environment where every participant receives a ribbon, and those who complete four or more runs earn a free t-shirt. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the run starts at 6:30 p.m. It's a great way to build healthy habits, enjoy the Gulf breeze, and make summer memories on the sand.
Let the kids run off some energy this summer at the Kids Summer Beach Runs on Venice Beach, a weekly 1-mile fun run designed to promote health, fitness, and outdoor fun for children of all ages. Set along the scenic shoreline, this non-competitive series allows kids to enjoy exercise in a safe and supportive setting. Each participant receives a ribbon at the finish line, and those who complete four runs throughout the summer earn a free commemorative t-shirt. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., and the run begins at 6:30 p.m. It’s a great way to encourage healthy habits while enjoying beautiful Venice Beach.
Kick off your weekend with great tunes and local vibes at the Free Music Friday Night Concert, a beloved outdoor concert series held in downtown Venice. Each Friday evening, a different local band or solo artist takes the stage to deliver live music spanning genres like rock, jazz, blues, country, and more. Bring a chair or blanket, grab a bite from nearby restaurants, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly evening under the stars. With no admission fee and a welcoming community atmosphere, this weekly event is a perfect way to support local talent and unwind at the end of the week. Centennial Park Gazebo200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
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.
Downtown Venice kicks off July with its monthly First Friday celebration featuring extended shopping hours, live music, and refreshments at participating merchants.
Shop local and enjoy early holiday cheer with downtown merchants offering sales, treats, and festive fun. Santa may even make a summer appearance!