Cinema at The Bay – 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
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)
Sarasota Earth Day Festival at The Bay Park
Celebrate Earth Day at The Bay with a family-friendly, hands-on event that honors the wonders of nature, art, and science. As part of the Suncoast Remake Learning Days and The Bay’s “Good to Be Green” initiative, this free event offers interactive experiences for kids of all ages.
Venue: Common Ground at The Bay Park
Address: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
Activities Include:
Nature-inspired art projects
Environmental science experiments
Butterfly lifecycle demonstrations
Tai Chi sessions
Eco-friendly crafts
Educational exhibits on sustainability
Participating Organizations:
Architecture Sarasota
Art Center Sarasota
Chinese Academy Sarasota
First 1000 Days Suncoast
Sarasota Butterfly Club
Sidewalk Science
Sister Cities Association of Sarasota
Southface Institute
Stocking Savvy
Suncoast Waterkeeper
WEDU PBS
World Tai Chi practitioners
Additionally, the City of Sarasota will host an Earth Day Celebration Tabling Event during the same hours, featuring interactive exhibits focused on environmental initiatives and sustainability efforts.
Cost: Free