Two Terrific Years at the Bay

Over the past week, the community has experienced the unimaginable. Thoughts, care, and support are the priority. In time, recovery, rebuilding and resilience will prevail.

Providing an open and welcoming, free and accessible gathering place for the community to come together is as important as ever.

One Park for All.

Thankfully (and, as intentionally designed for resiliency), the park suffered minor damages, like fallen trees and some debris. Despite the effects of Hurricane Milton, the park is back in action and ready for your next visit.

Here are just a few of the many FREE events and activities available at The Bay.

A Blue-and-Green Oasis Awaits
If you, your family, a friend or neighbor need a break, The Bay is your blue-and-green oasis. Take a stroll along the winding walkways, kick a ball across the spacious lawns and enjoy a spectacular sunset overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Attend a Terrific FREE Event in the Park
Gather up those who matter most and bring them to one of these Signature Events that are part of the “Two Terrific Years at The Bay” Second Anniversary Community Celebration.

Headliner Concert: Average White Band, with opener Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe “Sistas in the Name of Soul” Friday, October 18 | 7:00- 9:30pm

Enjoy an all-out evening of funk and soul as world-renowned AWB includes The Bay on their 2024 Farewell Tour. WBTT’s most popular and talented females will open performing soulful favorites.

• Headliner Concert: The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty Saturday, October 19 | 8:00-9:30pm Enjoy a night of nostalgia by singing along to your favorite Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers songs performed by the country’s revered premier tribute band.
• Boo! at The Bay Friday, October 25 | 6:00-9:30pm Join the fun of this Halloween Family-Favorite. A not-so-scary evening filled with trick-or-treating, free pumpkin pickings, a movie showing of Despicable Me 4, and more! Note: Sensory-Friendly Boo! 5:00-6:00pm for those who prefer a less stimulating environment.
• The Bay also offers everyday FREE events like weekly movies, Sunday concerts, yoga, fitness classes, dance and more. Go to TwoTerrificYears.org to see the full schedule of events.

Friends Needed Now… More Than Ever
In times like these, a little help from friends makes a real difference. Become a Friend of The Bay to help ensure this blue-and-green oasis continues to provide joy for so many. Every dollar of your gift before the end of this year will be matched by Gulf Coast Community Foundation -- DOUBLING the impact of your gift! Go to TwoTerrificYears.org