Cinema at the Bay Park
Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars at The Bay Park. Kick off the summer season with an outdoor movie experience under the stars at The Bay Park’s scenic Civic Green. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and loved ones for a free community movie night featuring a family-friendly film perfect for all ages. Enjoy food trucks, popcorn, and refreshments available for purchase starting at 6:30 PM, with the film beginning at sunset (around 7:30 PM). This open-air cinema event marks the beginning of The Bay’s Summer Movie Night Series, continuing on select Fridays throughout the season.
Cinema at The Bay: Generally held on select Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Family Movie Nights: Often scheduled on the last Friday of the month, starting at 8:00 PM during summer months.
Upcoming Screenings:
Family Movie Night: Free Solo
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: The Bay Park
Family Movie Night: The Lorax
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: The Oval at The Bay Park
Event Title: Summer Movie Night at The Bay – Kickoff
Date: Friday, May 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: The Bay Park – Civic Green, 655 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Admission: Free
What to Bring: Lawn chairs or blanket, bug spray, reusable water bottles (no glass containers)
The Ringling Museum – Free Family Day
Join us for a special Free Family Day at The Ringling Museum! This event offers: Free admission to the Museum of Art and the Circus Museum for all registered participants; Family Art Making (FAM) sessions inspired by objects in our collections; A unique opportunity to paint the NOMAD Art Bus, transforming it into a rolling canvas. This event is part of the Suncoast Remake Learning Days initiative, aiming to provide engaging educational experiences for families.
📍 Location:
The Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
📅 Date & Time:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Multiple sessions: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
🔁 Recurrence:
This is a special one-day event and does not recur. However, The Ringling offers other family-friendly programs throughout the year.
🎟️ Admission:
Free, but registration is required.
Tickets will be available online approximately 14 days prior to the event
Drop-ins for families with children under 18 will be accommodated as space allows.