The Venice Monthly City Bicycle Ride is the second Thursday of each month! 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.

Maddie Lin performs at Centennial Park’s Friday Night Concert on Friday, December 12!

The 5th Annual Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday, December 13! According to the City of Venice, attendees will enjoy: a pancake breakfast, ornament and tree decorating, gifts from Santa; all free! Bake sale proceeds will go to the Venice Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

*Reservations are encouraged, but not required.

Wellen Park’s Holiday Festival of the Arts is on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14! Browse and purchase a variety of unique art pieces such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, glasswork, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking, and more!

House of Mercy Church’s A Touch of Christmas is on Saturday, December 13! Experience a mini zoo, live music, food, activities, creative workshops and a Christmas market.

Venice’s Glow Ride is on Saturday, December 13!

Details from the City of Venice:

$50 Registration through Nov. 16; $55 Registration Nov. 17 to Dec. 10; $60 Registration Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 - this year all of the proceeds are being donated to The Haven & Special Olympics for the maintenance and purchase of new bicycles and tricycles for the program and Venice Main Street. For all event information including registration, timelines, raffle details, and more, visit: https://www.bicyclesinternationalfl.com/glow-ride/

The 39th Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade is on Saturday, December 13!

*Admission is free, however registration is required for viewing at Marina Jack.

Wellen Park’s Holiday Festival of the Arts is on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14! Browse and purchase a variety of unique art pieces such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, glasswork, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking, and more!

Wellen Park’s Chanukah Concert is on Sunday, December 14!

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.”

Learn quilling at the Artistic Flip Flop on Tuesday, December 16!

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

Create a Cork Angel Ornament Craft at North Port Library on Friday, December 19!

*Registration required.

Swim with Santa at the North Port Aquatic Center on Saturday, December 20!

*Registration required.

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!

Venice’s Christmas Tuba Concert is on Saturday, December 20!

Venice’s Community Orchestra Holiday Concert is on Saturday, December 20!

The Chabad of Venice & North Port Chanukah Festival is on Sunday, December 21! According to the City of Venice, “Celebrate Chanukah with traditional foods, song and dance, lighting of the 16-foot Menorah, and more!”

The Here Comes Santa Claus concert featuring Shirley St. John is on Monday, December 22!

Karaoke Night at North Port Library is on Tuesday, December 23! The theme is Holiday Favorites!

Ken Wanovich performs at Centennial Park’s Friday Night Concert on Friday, December 26!

Learn Intermediate Origami at North Port Library on Saturday, December 27!

*Registration required.