A Candlelight Concert featuring songs from Coldplay & Imagine Dragons takes place on Friday, March 27 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church!

*Tickets required.

Venice Book Fair & Writer's Festival is on Saturday, March 28!

Jared plays live 1960s-2000s classic rock at Centennial Park on Saturday, March 28!

The 36th Annual AACA Antique Classic Car Show is on Sunday, March 29!

Crystal Stark's Tribute to Whitney is on Monday, March 30!

*Tickets required.

Millennium Physician Group is partnering with the Golden Girls Solutions to present a powerful afternoon of education, connection, and community.

🎟️ FREE Community Event

🗓️ Tuesday, March 31st

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Venice Community Center

🍽️ Lunch Provided

We’ll be joined by:

🦴 Susan Clyne, DO - Osteoporosis & Fall Prevention

❤️ Sheeba Mesghali, MD - Heart Health

🩺 Rebecca Mertz, APRN - The Inflammation Reset: Reclaiming Health & Vitality

If you or someone you love wants to better understand inflammation, heart health, bone strength, and fall prevention - this event is for you. Education empowers families and informed decisions create better outcomes.

📞 RSVP required: (941) 500-4393 or via this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learning-table-doc-talks-featuring-millennium-physician-group-tickets-1984326009511?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Seats will fill quickly - call today to reserve yours!

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.

There will be a Blood Drive at Venice City Hall on Wednesday, April 1 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Art Center Sarasota’s Art, Actually speaker series continues on Wednesday, April 1! Learn about the importance of art in Sarasota.

Sounds of Sinatra and more performs at Centennial Park on Thursday, April 2!

Good Friday at the Sarasota Fairgrounds is on Friday, April 3! Enjoy live music, a one-of-a-kind easter egg hunt, food trucks, face painting, a rock climbing wall, and more!

*This is a free event.

NoFilter comes to Downtown Wellen Park on Friday, April 4.

Schedule:

• 6:00pm-6:50pm: Opener Musician

• 7:00pm-8:15pm: No Filter Performs

• 8:15pm-8:30pm: Break

• 8:30pm-10:00pm: No Filter Performs

No RSVP required.

Venice’s Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday, April 4! Kids can hunt for easter eggs, enjoy live music, and meet the Easter Bunny!

North Port Fire Rescue CPR Classes are on Saturday, April 4! Learn Hands-only CPR, how to use an AED, and how to perform the Heimlich maneuver. This is a free class, but registration is required.

The Venice Fool’s Run 5K is on Saturday, April 4!

*Registration required.

Dance Salsa & Bachata at the Centennial Park Gazebo on Sunday, April 5!

Create Upcycled Paper Earrings at the Artistic Flip Flop on Monday, April 6!

*Registration required.

Make your own beaded necklace at Shannon Staub Library on Tuesday, April 7!

*Registration required.

Conversations with Artists: Panel Talk is on Tuesday, April 7 at Art Ovation Hotel! Connect with artists, watch a live demo, and more!

*Tickets required.

Create a Beachy Resin Tray at the Artistic Flip Flop on Wednesday, April 8!

*Registration required.

Bistro Pop-Up Night at Sarasota Art Museum is on Wednesday, April 8! Catch a tour of the museum and enjoy a 4-course meal!

*Tickets required.

The Monthly City Bicycle Ride is the second Thursday of the month, October through April! The ride follows a 7 mile route and is led by City Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Darlene Culpepper.

*RSVP required.

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.

The North Port Book Swap is on Friday, April 10! From April 6-9, drop off used books, audio books, board games, Blue-Rays, and complete puzzles in good condition to receive credits you can use at the April 10th Book Swap!

Occasions rock band performs live at TJ Carney's on Friday, April 10!

Enjoy a Candlelight Concert tribute to The Beatles on Friday, April 10 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church!

*Tickets required.

The 40th Annual Run for the Turtles is on Saturday, April 11! This race helps support Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program.

*Tickets required. Virtual race registration available - run where you are!

The Venice Sharks Tooth Festival is on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12! Enjoy fun activities, live music, and food!

Wellen Park’s Family Fun Day is on Saturday, April 11! Enjoy carnival games, face painting, fireworks, and more!

Occasions rock band performs live on Family Fun Day at Downtown Wellen Park!

The Venice Area Orchid Society Member Plant Sale is on Saturday, April 11!

The Venice Sharks Tooth Festival is on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12! Enjoy fun activities, live music, and food!

Paint a masterpiece at Shannon Staub Library on Monday, April 13! All skill levels welcome.

*Registration required.

Enjoy a peaceful crystal bowl sound bath at North Port Library on Tuesday, April 14!

*Registration required.

Sarasota Uncorked is on Tuesday, April 14 at the Sarasota Art Museum! Enjoy wine tasting gourmet cheeses.

The Centennial Park Rededication Ceremony is on Wednesday, April 15!

Enjoy an afternoon of coloring for adults at Shannon Staub Library on Wednesday, April 15!

*Supplies provided.

Rip Tide and the Stingrays performs on Thursday, April 16!

Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month at Solis Hall from 6pm-10pm.

Watch a variety of boats on display and enjoy family friendly activities at the Suncoast Boat Show from April 17-19!

*Tickets required.

Enjoy a Pop-up Dance Concert at Centennial Park on Friday, April 17!

The North Port Great American Cleanup is on Saturday, April 18!

*Registration required.

North Port Collector Con is at Suncoast Technical College on Saturday, April 18! Proceeds benefit Suncoast Technical College. 

The North Port 2026 Hurricane Expo is on Saturday, April 18!

Watch a variety of boats on display and enjoy family friendly activities at the Suncoast Boat Show from April 17-19!

*Tickets required.

Venice Fire & Police Public Safety Day is on Saturday, April 18! This is a family-friendly event with fun activities for kids.

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!

Watch a variety of boats on display and enjoy family friendly activities at the Suncoast Boat Show from April 17-19!

*Tickets required.

Top Of The World, Last Chance, and Karen Carpenter perform at Centennial Park on Sunday, April 19!

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.”

Catch 10 Recipes in 10 Minutes with Chef Warren at Jacaranda Library on Tuesday, April 21! All ages are welcome.

*Registration required.

Beginning Yoga for Teens is at Shannon Staub Library on Wednesday, April 22!

*Registration required.

Start your morning off right with Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap at Jacaranda Library on Thursday, April 23! Enjoy coffee, crosswords, coloring, and book swapping!

Enjoy a Watercolor Meditation session at Venice Library on Friday, April 24!

*Registration required.

The 6th Annual Spring Fling Skim Jam is on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26!

North Port National Park RX Day is on Saturday, April 25! Enjoy the health benefits of walking in nature.

*This year National Park RX Day is a fee-free day in U.S. National Parks.

The 6th Annual Sarasota Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl is on Saturday, April 25!

*Tickets required.

Mark Jarison and Friends Folk Music Concert is at Centennial Park on Saturday, April 25!

Sharky's Ride the Beaches is on Sunday, April 26! This event supports three charities: Team Tony, Friends of the Legacy Trail, and The Livestrong Foundation.

The 6th Annual Spring Fling Skim Jam is on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26!

Shirley St. John performs songs from her album Dare to Dream at Centennial Park on Sunday, April 26!

The Venice Coin & Currency Club meets the 4th Monday of each month.

Create felt flowers at The Artistic Flip Flop on Tuesday, April 28!

*Registration required.

Get creative and embroider a hand towel using an embroidery machine at Shannon Staub Library on Wednesday, April 29!

*Registration required.

Watch how ice cream is made using liquid nitrogen in this fun demonstration for all ages at Shannon Staub Library on Thursday, April 30!

*Registration required.