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Circus Arts Conservatory presents its Circus Sarasota 2025 show. See award-winning international artists perform under an iconic red and white Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Tickets are $32-$75; parking is $10.Visit CircusArts.org.
Join Meals on Wheels Plus for its annual Tropical Nights fundraiser, this year themed “Under Paris Lights.” Guests will enjoy live and silent auctions, gourmet cuisine, cocktails and dancing. The fun starts at 6 p.m. at The Grove Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Ticket information to come. Visit MealsOnWheelsPlus.org.
Far from the typical farmers market, The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch is a curated gathering of the best flavors in the region, cooking demonstrations and more. Visitors can purchase produce, meat, poultry, seafood, breads, pasta and other prepared foods from more than 60 vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota. Event runs every Sunday. Visit TheMarketLWR.com.
Come out to enjoy an afternoon of tailgating and polo. Gates open at 10 a.m., and matches start at 1 p.m. at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch. General admission tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite; children 12 and under are free. Polo matches will be held every Sunday through April 10. Visit SarasotaPolo.com.
Come to Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 5-8 p.m. for a car show celebrating the “classics.” All are welcome to participate for just $10 per vehicle, and there are no restrictions on year, make or model. Visit CollectorCarsTV.com.
This mid-week community Ranch Nite event features food trucks, cornhole, live music and a mobile bar by Cornerstone and Co. The event is 6-9 p.m. at Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota, every Wednesday through May 28. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
This monthly event returns on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a free concert by MonkeyFinger, food vendors, beer trucks and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Shop an outdoor gallery of handmade fine arts and crafts including paintings, glasswork, woodworking and more. Admission is free. Visit ParagonFestivals.com.
Come out to enjoy an evening of tailgating and polo at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the match begins at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite; children 12 and under are free. Runs Thursdays through April 10. Visit SarasotaPolo.com.
Celebrate Purim with Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch at a masquerade party starting at 8 p.m. at the Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy Megillah readings, drinks, music and a masquerade. Admission is free. Visit ChabadOfBradenton.com.
The family-friendly free movie night runs the second Friday of each month at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch. The movie will begin approximately at 8 p.m. and is sponsored by Grace Community Church, which will provide a free popsicle from Siesta Pops to the first 300 attendees. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available from We B'Poppin Popcorn and Kettle Corn. Face painting and inflatables will be available for the kids. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
For those of Irish Celtic descent or those who just want to be Irish for the day, this event features the luck of the Irish with traditional food, craft beers, hard ciders, live music and dance performances from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13010 Adventure Place, Bradenton. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Hermitage Artist Retreat gives audiences a sneak peek at works, such as plays and operas, that often eventually appear on renowned stages with its Hermitage Sunsets program. The final event of the program’s debut season begins at 6:30 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Park Circle, Sarasota. Folding chairs are put out, but guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. Registration is $5 and required. Visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
University Town Center’s monthly night market is 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the West District at UTC, 125 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Enjoy live music and more than 35 local vendors selling gifts, jewelry, art, handmade goods and more. Visit UTCSarasota.com.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, more than 70 small and local businesses will be out with gifts, candles, baked goods, hand-crafted jewelry and more at the boutique market, hosted by Main Street Market LWR. Visit MainStreetMarketLWR.com.
Advocate for additional MS research, funding and other steps toward a cure with National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s fundraising walk. The program starts at 8:45 a.m., and the walk kicks off at 9 a.m. from the Nathan Benderson Park pavilion, 700 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. A 1-mile route and a 3-mile route are available. Participants who raise at least $100 will receive a T-shirt. Visit NathanBendersonPark.org.
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch presents its annual Spring Art Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Browse art from a variety of mediums including acrylics, jewelry, ceramic and mixed media. Admission and parking are free. Visit CAALR.com.
This regional food and craft beer sampling event at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, features food, beer, children’s activities, vendor booths, exhibits and live music. Gates are open from noon to 5 p.m. Admission including food, craft beer and spirits samples is $40; admission with food only is $30; kids 12 and under are free. Parking is $10. Proceeds benefit Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and Sertoma Kids. Visit MyHometownFest.com.
Come to Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 5-8 p.m. for a car show celebrating the “classics.” All are welcome to participate for just $10 per vehicle, and there are no restrictions on year, make or model. Visit CollectorCarsTV.com.
This monthly event returns on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a free concert by Sweet Fleet, food vendors, beer trucks and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit MVP Feel Good Fund. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
The family-friendly free movie night runs the second Friday of each month at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch. The movie will begin approximately at 8 p.m. and is sponsored by Grace Community Church, which will provide a free popsicle from Siesta Pops to the first 300 attendees. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available from We B'Poppin Popcorn and Kettle Corn. Face painting and inflatables will be available for the kids. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Bring your baskets and kids to Lakewood Ranch’s longest-running egg hunt from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch. More than 25,000 eggs will be spread across the field and separated by age to maximize the excitement. Participant tickets are $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents; parents free. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Begins at 8 a.m. each day at Lakewood National Golf Club, 17605 Lakewood National Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. The Korn Ferry Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic offers golf fans an opportunity to see future PGA Tour stars. Enjoy Lakewood National Golf Club's views and watch some of the world's best golfers compete for a $1 million purse. Activities, food trucks and vendors will be on site throughout the weekend. Single-day tickets are $20; weekly tickets are $60; children 17 and younger, military, first responders and teachers are free. Visit LECOMSuncoastClassic.com.
Build your own small-scale watershed while learning about water conservation and how you can help protect watersheds in the area. Begins at 4 p.m. on the back lawn at the Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. Registration is required. Visit ManateeLibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
Children can learn the basics of fishing with the help of the Lakewood Ranch Angler’s Club in preparation for the Youth Fishing Tournament in October. The seminar will be held at Summerfield Park, 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Hourlong sessions are at 10 a.m. or noon. Visit MyLWR.com.
Hear archaeological insights into Florida history at Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. The Friends of Braden River Library hosts a presentation on the dynamics of heritage at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room 205 in the West Wing. Registration is required. Visit ManateeLibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
This monthly event returns on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a free concert by Bluestar, food vendors, beer trucks and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Dine and drink rum in a libation lounge after this SUP and Run 5K event benefiting veterans group Operation Second Chance and RUCK9. Admission is $50; ages 14 and younger are $28. Paddleboards are available for a $55 rental fee. The handcycle and wheelchair division is free admission. All races start at 8 a.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Visit PaddleSignup.com.
Come to Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 5-8 p.m. for a car show celebrating the “classics.” All are welcome to participate for just $10 per vehicle, and there are no restrictions on year, make or model. Visit CollectorCarsTV.com.
The family-friendly free movie night runs the second Friday of each month at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch. The movie will begin approximately at 8 p.m. and is sponsored by Grace Community Church, which will provide a free popsicle from Siesta Pops to the first 300 attendees. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available from We B'Poppin Popcorn and Kettle Corn. Face painting and inflatables will be available for the kids. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Celebrate the special moms in your life with the Peter Rabbits Garden Tea Party at Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. From 11 a.m. to noon, enjoy tea, snacks and crafts in Meeting Room 102. Registration is required. Visit ManateeLibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
Manatee County residents are invited to join at-large Commissioner George Kruse in a Q&A on county-related topics at 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. Visit ManateeLibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
