Join FIT4MOM for energizing outdoor workout classes at University Town Center’s On the Green. These instructor-led sessions are designed for moms of all fitness levels and combine strength training, cardio, and community in a supportive atmosphere.
This upbeat, women-focused event brings together more than 40 local exhibitors across health, beauty, self-care, fashion, and lifestyle experiences. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, dance performances, and fashion shows featuring UTC retailers, along with fun highlights like a mother-daughter look-alike contest, raffle prizes, giveaways, and interactive photo stops. Attendees can register as free VIPs for added perks including samples and exclusive gifts, with the first 250 receiving a complimentary cosmetic case. It’s a lively, empowering afternoon designed to connect, inspire, and celebrate women of all ages."
Start your Saturday morning at Sarasota Cars and Coffee, a popular monthly gathering at University Town Center that brings together car enthusiasts from across the Sarasota area. This event features an impressive lineup of vehicles, including exotic sports cars, classic models, and custom builds. Visitors can walk through the display, meet owners, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with coffee in hand. The event is ideal for families, photographers, and anyone interested in automotive culture. Conveniently located near shopping and dining, it pairs well with a morning outing or brunch nearby. Whether showcasing a vehicle or simply browsing, Sarasota Cars and Coffee offers a laid-back and engaging way to kick off the weekend.
Kick off the holiday season in unforgettable fashion as UTC’s signature Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade fills North Cattlemen Road with color, music, and pure holiday magic. This beloved annual celebration features giant helium balloons, fantastical floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and a special Veterans Day tribute honoring local heroes.
Taste it all at Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival 8 in Sarasota, Nov 8, 2025! Free entry, 30+ vendors, live music, and family fun at UTC.
Holidays at UTC: Believe transforms the entire University Town Center district into a walkable holiday destination filled with lights, music, and family fun. ✨ Stroll beneath immersive décor and towering animated trees, experience nightly synchronized light shows along Cattlemen Road, and capture memories at photo-ready installations throughout UTC’s shops and restaurants. ???? Guests can build their own holiday itinerary around: Santa’s Flight Academy inside The Mall at UTC The Rink at UTC – outdoor real-ice skating Holiday Movies Under the Stars – free outdoor family films Live music on The Green and fireworks on select nights Carriage rides, themed markets, and pop-up performances ???? Use this listing as your master hub for the season and direct visitors to the official Holidays at UTC page for the latest schedules, maps, parking details, and programming updates. Event elements and times are subject to change. Please verify details directly with the event organizer before attending.
For the most magical photo op of the season, head inside The Mall at University Town Center to meet Santa in person amid an immersive North Pole-themed experience. Known officially as Santa’s Flight Academy, this elaborate holiday installation fills the Grand Court with Santa’s towering sleigh, glittering Christmas trees, animated displays, and interactive touchpoints for kids. Children are invited to “join Santa’s crew,” receive a virtual flight badge, and help prepare his sleigh for Christmas Eve—all leading up to a personal meet-and-greet and professional photo session with Santa himself. Families can pose for keepsake pictures surrounded by festive décor and snow-covered evergreens, while carols and twinkling lights bring the entire UTC atrium to life. ???? Dates: Mid-November through December 24, 2025???? Hours: Vary daily; extended evening hours in December???? Location: Grand Court, The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL????️ Reservations: Strongly recommended. Limited walk-ups may be available depending on line length.???? Details & Booking: Visit utcsarasota.com for photo package options, pricing, and current schedule updates. This cherished Sarasota holiday tradition is free to visit, with professional photos available for purchase. All details are sourced directly from University Town Center Sarasota and may change—please confirm current information on the official event page before your visit.
Experience Sarasota’s signature fall carnival at University Town Center — four days of rides, games, food, and family fun under the lights of autumn.
Calling all goblins and ghouls! Wear your favorite costume and follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail to collect treats from participating stores throughout the mall. Enjoy character meet and greets, a family dance party, bounce houses, games, crafts, and more. Trick-or-treating is mall-wide, while additional activities take place in Grand Court and outside the main east entrance (by Urban Outfitters). Candy is first-come, first-served, so please begin trick-or-treating at the 5:30 PM start. Costume policy: no toy weapons permitted.