Christmas Holidays in Sarasota
Christmas is coming soon, winter holidays are starting. It’s time to share with you all the events that will take place in Sarasota this year! As usual, the list is not exhaustive!
Carousel, trackless train, snow globe, gingerbread bounce house, selfie elfie station, skating rink, crafts and more.
Open Everyday until January 3, 2023.
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota
Free admission. $10 Winterland activities, $20 Winterland and ice skating.
Selby Gardens’ open-air holiday light show is over 2 million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of Selby Gardens. Activities, shows and entertainment, food available at Michael’s on East grill and cash bar.
Open everyday 6:30-9 p.m until January 5, 2023.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota.
$30-$40, $25-$35 members, $15-$20 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and under.
Bring your children to meet Santa at Laurel Park. Children will be able to take pictures with him and give him letters, participate in story time with Mrs. Claus, and enjoy breakfast and drinks. The event will also take place at Newtown Estates Park, where children can enjoy a Christmas breakfast with Santa and receive a gift.
10 a.m.-noon December 17, 2022
Laurel Park, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis and Newtown Estates Park, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota.
Free.
Pinecraft Christmas Day Parade
The Pinecraft Amish and Mennonite Community Christmas Day Parade is one of the most popular annual winter vacation events in Sarasota-Manatee.
December 25, 2022
Pinecraft neighborhood, Sarasota
This year’s Sailor Circus show will be inspired by Christmas movies and shows, with a giant LED screen serving as a huge vintage TV, and Christmas videos such as “Elf,” “A Christmas Story,” “Home Alone,” “The Polar Express” and “The Nutcracker” transforming into circus acts.
2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 28-30, 1 p.m. December 31, 202
Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota.
$20-$40
Enjoy these good moments with family and friends. Have a good holiday season and see you next year for new projects!
(picture @visitsarasota)