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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Venice Theatre's Production of Nunsense
Venice Theatre performs Nunsense, a musical comedy, from September 12 - October 5!
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Enjoy a Candlelight Concert featuring hits from Coldplay and the Imagine Dragons on Friday, September 12!
Occasions at British Open Pub
Occasions performs at British Open Pub on Saturday, September 13!
3rd Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival with Craft Marketplace
The 3rd Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival and Craft Marketplace is on Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14!
Envirorace 5k (Venice)
The Envirorace 5k is on Sunday, September 14! There will be a post-race party with a beer garden, food (including vegan options), live music and awards. According to the City of Venice, the majority of the event proceeds will be donated to “The Environmental Conservancy of North Port and surrounding areas whose mission is to acquire neighborhood land parcels and designate them as protected green spaces to preserve and protect natural habitats.”
3rd Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival with Craft Marketplace
The 3rd Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival and Craft Marketplace is on Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14!
Puppy Pilates (Puppies Provided!)
Suncoast Humane Society is hosting Puppy Pilates on Sunday, September 14! According to Suncoast Humane Society, “The class combines elements of yoga, calisthenics, and ballet. It is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels and ages, and can be adapted to meet specific needs and goals.”
*Registration required.
Songs of the Season at Wellen Park
Venice Theater’s Songs of the Season takes place at Wellen Park’s Solis Hall on Monday, September 15! Kristofer Geddie & Michelle Kasanofsky perform the songs of Venice Theater’s upcoming season.
Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club Meeting
The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meets monthly, 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.”
Uncorked (Sarasota Art Museum)
Uncorked, Sarasota Art Museum’s new wine tasting series, takes place on Tuesday, September 16! According to Visit Sarasota, “each event features a new and exciting selection of six wines as well as gourmet cheeses. Learn about the curated selection through a guided presentation led by 99 Bottles Owner Mark Tuchman and enjoy a full glass of wine of your choice following the presentation. Bottles will be available for purchase.”
Drink and Draw Workshop
Participate in a drink and draw workshop at The Fogartyville Bar on Wednesday, September 17! There will be a costumed model, host-artists, music, snacks, and drinks.
Wellen Park Dueling Pianos Night
Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month at Solis Hall from 6pm-10pm.
Eddie Estes at Troll Music
Eddie Estes performs at Troll Music on Thursday, September 18! According to Troll Music, “based out of Virginia Eddie is a champion finger style guitarist specializing in the music of Chet Atkins and more!”
September Sidewalk Sale (Downtown Venice)
The September Sidewalk Sale is on Friday and Saturday, September 19-20! Get great deals and support local businesses!
North Port Concert in the Park
FM Station FLA performs a free concert at City Center Front Green in North Port on Friday, September 19! Enjoy party rock, reggae, new wave, and dance hits.
2025 International Coastal Cleanup
The 2025 International Coastal Cleanup is on Saturday, September 20!
*Pre-registration required.
North Port Community Yard Sale
Visit the North Port Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 20! Browse gently used and handmade items!
Woodmere Bark
Woodmere Bark takes place on Saturday, September 20! This free event promotes local pet care, pet services and pet safety.
Dive Into Fall - North Port Aquatic Center
The North Port Aquatic Center celebrates the beginning of the fall season with extended hours on Saturday, September 20 and Saturday, September 27!
September Sidewalk Sale (Downtown Venice)
The September Sidewalk Sale is on Friday and Saturday, September 19-20! Get great deals and support local businesses!
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!
The Island Bookshop Author Event
The Island Bookshop is holding an author talk and book signing with Judith Pearson on Saturday, September 20!
Jillian Brown at CoolToday Tiki Bar
Singer and guitarist Jillian Brown performs at the CoolToday Park Tiki Bar on Sunday, September 21!
Batik Making Workshop (The Artistic Flip Flop)
Learn the art of batik at the Artistic Flip Flop on Monday, September 22!
*Registration required.
Venice Coin & Currency Club Meeting
The Venice Coin & Currency Club meets the 4th Monday of each month.
Quilling: Kitty Trio (The Artistic Flip Flop)
Learn the art of quilling at the Artistic Flip Flop on Tuesday, September 23!
*Registration required.
Sip & Surf Acrylic Painting Art Class (The Artistic Flip Flop)
Learn to paint with acrylics and enjoy some wine at the Artistic Flip Flop on Wednesday, September 24!
*Registration required.
Creation Station - Scarecrow Applique Towel (Venice Library)
Sew a scarecrow appliqué towel at Venice Library on Thursday, September 25!
*Registration required. Must know how to sew and be at least 13 years old.
Movie Matinee: "Thunderbolts*" *(Jacaranda Library)
Watch the movie Thunderbolts at the Jacaranda Library on Friday, September 26!
Dive Into Fall - North Port Aquatic Center
The North Port Aquatic Center celebrates the beginning of the fall season with extended hours on Saturday, September 20 and Saturday, September 27!
Watercolor Zebra (The Artistic Flip Flop)
Paint a watercolor zebra at the Artistic Flip Flop on Saturday, September 27!
*Registration required.
Venice Beach Party
Join the Venice Beach Party on Saturday, September 27! There will be live music, food trucks, and a variety of beverages. Entry and parking are free!
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival
The Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival is on Saturday, September 27! Support the Sarasota Youth Opera and enjoy food samples and wine tastings!
*Tickets required.
Caleb Wayne at CoolToday Park Tiki Bar
Talented rock and country musician Caleb Wayne plays at the CoolToday Park Tiki Bar on Sunday, September 28!
HD at the Opera House: Otello – Royal Opera
Watch the Italian opera Otello at Sarasota Opera on Sunday, September 28!
*Tickets required.
CoolToday Park Facility Tour
Sign up for a CoolToday Park Facility Tour for Tuesday, September 30! According to CoolToday Park, tour highlights may include:
On field access at CoolToday Park
A visit to the Braves dugout
Braves Bullpen
A walk through the Press Box
A look into our luxury suites
Visit the Auditorium inside The Academy
Lunch at the Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill
*Tickets required.
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.
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
The Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Jacaranda Library is on Thursday, September 11! Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners will help you identify plants and teach you how to care for them.
Cocktails + Culture (Sarasota Art Museum)
Cocktails + Culture at Sarasota Art Museum is on Monday, September 8!
Details according to Visit Sarasota:
“Discover the art of craft cocktails at this demonstration and tasting led by Spirits Educator, Mixologist, and Owner of N8 Hospitality, Brad Coburn. Enjoy light bites and two artistically concocted cocktails inspired by SAM's exhibition Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.”
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
The 16th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival is on Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7!
The Island Bookshop Author Event
The Island Bookshop is holding an author talk and book signing with Madeline Martin & Eliza Knight on Saturday, September 6!
Mosaic Art Class (The Artistic Flip Flop)
Create a mosaic art piece at the Artistic Flip Flop on Saturday, September 6!
*Registration required.
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
The 16th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival is on Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7!
Venice Gardens Civic Association - Vendor, Craft & Bake Sale
The Venice Gardens Civic Association Vendor, Craft & Bake Sale is on Saturday, September 6!
Taylor Roberts at Troll Music
Taylor Roberts performs at Troll Music on Friday, September 5! Roberts has played the guitar professionally for three decades, and his talents range from jazz, R&B, classic rock, pop, and more.
Grandparents Day Ice Cream Social
The Morgan Family Community Center is hosting a western-themed Grandparents Day Ice Cream Social on Friday, September 5! Bond over ice cream, crafts, and games and capture the fun of the day with a picture in the Photo Booth - and don’t forget to wear fun western costumes and participate in the costume contest!
*Entry fee required.
Reggae Nights with Brothers Within, Brinson Swann, and Trevor Bystrom
Reggae Nights with Brothers Within, Brinson Swann, and Trevor Bystrom is on Thursday, September 4!
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Seashell Tree (The Artistic Flip Flop)
Create a seashell tree at the Artistic Flip Flop on Thursday, September 4!
*Registration required.
Blood Drive at Venice City Hall
There will be a Blood Drive at Venice City Hall on Wednesday, August 6 from 10 am to 4 pm.
According to Venice City Hall:
“For every successful blood donation during Go Gold Day, a $10 donation will be made to the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovative Pediatric Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, which creates new options for children at the highest risk.”
Family Game Night (North Port Library)
Drop in on North Port Library’s Family Game Night on Tuesday, September 2! A variety of games are available, such as Monopoly, Guess Who, Clue, Jenga, Mancala, Chess, Checkers, Dominos, Candyland, and Mahjong.
The Marvel Superhero in Real-Time! presented by Artist Jerry DeCaire
Jerry DeCaire, the artist who worked on comics like Thor, X-Men, Wolverine, and more, will perform and art demonstration on Tuesday, September 2! According to Sarasota Libraries, “this 1.5 hour presentation includes details such as how comic books are made, and a live drawing demonstration that displays the connections between math and art. Stay till the end for a Q & A session along with a giveaway of his demonstration drawings and 2 color prints!”
Knights of Columbus Labor Day Pig Roast
Knights of Columbus is hosting a Labor Day Pig Roast on Monday, September 1! Enjoy roast pig, plantains, BBQ beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Ice Cream Sunday Bar, Ice Tea, Lemonade, water, beer, and wine.
*Tickets required.
Labor Day Pool Party
Venice Gardens Civic Association is hosting a Labor Day Pool Party on Monday, September 1! Food is served between 12-1:30pm.
*Tickets required.
HD at the Opera House: Starstruck – Gene Kelly’s Love Letter to Ballet – Scottish Ballet
Starstruck - Gene Kelly’s Love Letter to Ballet is playing at the Sarasota Opera on Sunday, August 31! Gene Kelly’s original work for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1960 is performed with “a new twist.”
Music By Generation Gap at CoolToday Tiki Bar
Catch Music By Generation Gap at the CoolToday Park Tiki Bar on Sunday, August 31!
Shirley St. John at BellaVino
Shirley St. John performs a tribute to Connie Francis at BellaVino on Sunday, August 31! BellaVino offers a “a romantic afternoon of music, wine, and nostalgia under the wisteria” including an $18 charcuterie box, wine by the glass or bottle (purchase separately), and a chance to don your best 50’s & 60’s outfits.
*RSVP required.
Occasions live at Made in Italy (Venice)
Occasions is performing live at Made in Italy on Saturday, August 30! Occasions is a talented local rock band that promises vibrant performances and one-of-a-kind set lists!
Courtney Amber at BellaVino
Courtney Amber performs at BellaVino on Saturday, August 30! Enjoy soulful, country music. Requests welcome!
Sound Waves at CoolToday Tiki Bar
Watch Sound Waves perform at the CoolToday Park Tiki Bar on Saturday, August 30!
Rescheduled Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park
The rescheduled Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park takes place on Saturday, August 30! Enjoy family friendly activities, vendors, an array of food options, and a firework show!
Dive into Fall at North Port Aquatic Center
Dive into Fall at North Port Aquatic Center is on Saturday, August 30! Enjoy extended hours to celebrate the start of the fall season!
Wellen Park Jazz Cabaret: Featuring the American Sirens
Wellen Park’s Jazz Cabaret featuring The American Sirens is on Friday, August 29!
*Tickets required.
Jillian Brown at CoolToday Tiki Bar
Watch Jillian Brown perform at the CoolToday Park Tiki Bar on Friday, August 29!
Suncoast DJ Bingo at CoolToday Tiki Bar
Participate in Suncoast DJ Bingo at the CoolToday Park Tiki Bar on Thursday, August 28!
Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Jacaranda Library
The Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Jacaranda Library takes place on Thursday, August 28! Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners will help identify plants, flowers, and more as well as provide information on how to care for them.