Local Events
There’s More To Do!
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Venice Tours
Whether you’re traveling by foot, bicycle, golf cart, or trolley, there’s so much to explore in the city on the gulf!
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Sarasota Tours
Learn about the city’s history, take in the sights, and enjoy time with family and friends!
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Happy Capys
Suncoast Humane Society hosts Capybara Snacks and Snuggles Tuesdays - Sundays at 10am and 3pm!
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Head Over Heels at Venice Theatre
Venice Theatre performs Head Over Heels July 24-Aug. 8
Jazz Cabaret Night
Listen to live jazz while enjoying appetizers and a complementary drink.
*Tickets required
Back to School Youth Activity Fair
Visit the Back to School Youth Activity Fair at Venice Community Center on Saturday, August 1!
Summer Meet & Greet with Clyde and Niki Butcher
Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher on Sunday, August 2!
*Free event, but RSVP to be entered into a raffle!
OneBlood Blood Drive
OneBlood Blood Drive will be at Venice Library on Monday, August 3!
The Many Origins of Sarasota
Discover “The Many Origins of Sarasota” at Jacaranda Library on Tuesday, August 4!
*Registration required.
CoolToday Trivia Night
Come to Trivia Night at the CoolToday Tiki Bar on Wednesday, August 5!
*Registration required.
Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour 2026
Derek Hough’s Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour 2026 comes to Sarasota on Thursday, August 6!
Wet Felting: Eyeglass Case at The Artistic Flip Flop
Decorate an eyeglass case at The Artistic Flip Flop on Friday, August 7!
*Registration required.
Discover Warm Mineral Springs Park Day
Discover Warm Mineral Springs Park Day is on Saturday, August 8! North Port residents are invited to visit the Springs for free from 9am to 5pm.
Dawg Days of Summer
CoolToday Park’s Dawg Days of Summer is on Saturday, August 8! Enjoy food, drinks, activities, music and more with the whole family (including the dog)!
Five and Dime Boys at CoolToday
Five and Dime Boys perform live at CoolToday Park’s Tiki Bar on Sunday, August 9!
Fall Classical Concert Series: Americana
Fall Classical Concert Series: Americana takes place at Venice Library on Monday, August 10!
Clubs and Groups Night Open House at Solis Hall
Find out how to start a club or join an existing one at Solis Hall on Tuesday, August 11!
CoolToday Trivia Night
Come to Trivia Night at the CoolToday Tiki Bar on Wednesday, August 5!
*Registration required.
Wellen Park Night Market and Dueling Pianos
Wellen Park Night Market and Dueling Pianos are both on Thursday, August 13!
VMS Friday Night Concert: Courtney Amber
Watch Courtney Amber perform at Centennial Park on Friday, August 14!
Classic Movies at the Opera House: The Truman Show (1998)
Watch The Truman Show at the Sarasota Opera House on Friday, August 14!
Dive into Fall
Dive into Fall at North Port Aquatic Center on Saturday, August 15! Enjoy longer hours and festive activities.
Suncoast Humane Society at Ace Hardware
Suncoast Humane Society is doing a meet and greet with their friendly dogs and puppies at Ace Hardware in Wellen Park the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11am to 2pm!
HD at the Opera House: Samson and Delila
Sarasota Opera House performs Samson and Delila on Sunday, August 16!
*Tickets required.
Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club Meeting
The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meets the third Monday of each month, and everyone is welcome! The goal of the club is to: “promote, educate, and instruct in the many fields of earth sciences, fossil and mineral specimen collecting, and jewelry design.”
Small Beach Glass Tree at The Artistic Flip Flop
Create a small beach glass tree at The Artistic Flip Flop on Tuesday, August 18!
*Registration required.
CoolToday Trivia Night
Come to Trivia Night at the CoolToday Tiki Bar on Wednesday, August 5!
*Registration required.
North Port Town Hall: Infrastructure
North Port’s Town Hall meeting on infrastructure is on Wednesday, August 19!
Acrylic Bracelet & Earring Workshop at The Artistic Flip Flop
Create acrylic an bracelet and earrings at The Artistic Flip Flop on Thursday, August 20!
*Registration required.
Movie Matinee: "Project Hail Mary"
Watch "Project Hail Mary" at Jacaranda Library on Friday, August 21!
Incredible 6
The Moms Incredible “Incredible 6” 6-mile race is on Saturday, August 22! Paddleboard, prone paddle, surf ski, kayak, canoe, or row boat.
Venice Nokomis Rotary Barstool Open
The Venice Nokomis Rotary Barstool Open is on Saturday, August 22!
Venice Coin & Currency Club Meeting
The Venice Coin & Currency Club meets the 4th Monday of each month.
CoolToday Park Facility Tour
Enjoy a CoolToday Park Facility Tour on Tuesday, August 25!
*Tickets required.
You Are Not Alone: Protecting Our Children
North Port’s “You Are Not Alone: Protecting Our Children” event is on Tuesday, August 25! According to the City of North Port, the event covers:
Preventing child abuse and neglect
Online safety and digital awareness
Recognizing warning signs
How to report suspected abuse or exploitation
CoolToday Trivia Night
Come to Trivia Night at the CoolToday Tiki Bar on Wednesday, August 5!
*Registration required.
Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap
Enjoy a Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap at Jacaranda Library on Thursday, August 27!
Disco Night in Solis Hall
Disco Night in Solis Hall is on Friday, August 28! Enjoy a disco costume contest, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a photo booth!
*Tickets required.
VMS Friday Night Concert: Junction 41
Watch Junction 41 perform at Centennial Park on Friday, August 28!
Kid's Origami Workshop
North Port Library hosts a Kid’s Origami Workshop on Saturday, August 29!
*Registration required.
Teen Improv Troupe 2026
Venice Theatre’s Teen Improv Troupe 2026 performs on Sunday, August 30!
Team Trivia at British Open Pub
British Open Pub’s Team Trivia Night is on Monday, August 31!
Yak and Yarn
Socialize and work on your current knitting, crocheting or sewing projects at North Port Library’s Yak and Yarn on Thursday, July 30!
Creation Station Craft: Cricut Hat Press (Session 2)
Design your own vinyl baseball hat embellishments with the Cricut at North Port Library on Wednesday, July 29!
*Registration required.
Line Dancing at Downtown Wellen Park
Everyone who enjoys line dancing (or wants to give it a try) is welcome to join in Downtown Wellen Park’s Line Dancing event every last Tuesday of the month! You can reserve a spot or get in on the fun as a walk-in.
Creation Station Craft: Cricut Hat Press (Session 1)
Design your own vinyl baseball hat embellishments with the Cricut at North Port Library on Tuesday, July 28!
*Registration required.
Venice Coin & Currency Club Meeting
The Venice Coin & Currency Club meets the 4th Monday of each month.
Summer Movie Nights: Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Watch the Super Mario Galaxy Movie at CoolToday Park on Sunday, July 26!
*Tickets required.
Batik Making Workshop at The Artistic Flip Flop
Make a batik at The Artistic Flip Flop on Saturday, July 25!
*Registration required.
VMS Friday Night Concert: Ken Wanovich
Ken Wanovich performs at Centennial Park on Friday, July 24!
FCL Braves vs. FCL Pirates
Watch the FCL Braves vs. FCL Pirates for free at CoolToday Park on Thursday, July 23!
Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
Make a Macrame Plant Hanger at Jacaranda Library on Wednesday, July 22!
*Registration required.
Decoupage Cross-Over Bag at The Artistic Flip Flop
Decoupage a Cross-Over Bag at The Artistic Flip Flop on Tuesday, July 21!
*Registration required.
Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club Meeting
The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meets the third Monday of each month, and everyone is welcome! The goal of the club is to: “promote, educate, and instruct in the many fields of earth sciences, fossil and mineral specimen collecting, and jewelry design.”
Summer Movie Nights: Superman
Watch Superman at CoolToday Park on Sunday, July 19!
*Tickets required.
Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Show
Get an early start on Christmas shopping at the Venice Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, July 18!
FCL Braves vs. FCL Rays
Watch the FCL Braves vs. FCL Rays for free at CoolToday Park on Saturday, July 18!
Suncoast Humane Society at Ace Hardware
Suncoast Humane Society is doing a meet and greet with their friendly dogs and puppies at Ace Hardware in Wellen Park the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11am to 2pm!
DANCELAND - Pop-up Dance Concert
Enjoy a Pop-up Dance Concert at Centennial Park on Friday, July 17!
Wellen Park Dueling Pianos Night
Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month at Solis Hall from 6pm-9pm.
FCL Braves vs. FCL Red Sox
Watch the FCL Braves vs. FCL Red Sox for free at CoolToday Park on Thursday, July 16!
Meditation and Guided Imagery
Enjoy Meditation and Guided Imagery at North Port Library on Wednesday, July 15!
Barks & Brews: Christmas in July
Barks & Brews: Christmas in July takes place at The Green at UTC on Tuesday, July 14! Get pet photos with Santa and enjoy live music, drinks, raffles, and more!
*This event supports Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue Center
FCL Braves vs. FCL Twins
Watch the FCL Braves vs. FCL Twins for free at CoolToday Park on Monday, July 13!
Summer Movie Nights: Lilo & Stitch
Watch Lilo & Stitch at CoolToday Park on Sunday, July 12!
*Tickets required.
Family Fun Day
Enjoy a day of family fun at the Venice Art Center! At this free event, kids are invited to meet their favorite superheroes and wear their best superhero costumes. Activities include arts and crafts, food and drinks, and a family photo booth!
VMS Friday Night Concert: Sunny Jim
Sunny Jim performs at Centennial Park on Friday, July 10!
FCL Braves vs. FCL Rays
Watch the FCL Braves vs. FCL Rays for free at CoolToday Park on Friday, July 10!
Wellen Park Night Market
Visit the Wellen Park Night Market and browse goods such as home decor, fashion, art, and food made by local artists!
2nd Thursday of each month from 6-9pm in Downtown Wellen Park.
Off the Shelf Book Club
Off the Shelf Book Club meets Wednesday, July 8! Attendees will discuss Universe of Two by Stephen P. Kierman.
FCL Braves vs. FCL Orioles
Watch the FCL Braves vs. FCL Orioles for free at CoolToday Park on Tuesday, July 7!
