The 18th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival is on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25!

Occasions performs live at TJ Carney’s on Friday, January 23! Occasions is a talented local rock band that promises vibrant performances and one-of-a-kind set lists!

Kim Jenkins performs classic 60s & 70s hits at Centennial Park on Thursday, January 22!

Occasions performs live at TJ Carney’s on Wednesday, January 21! Occasions is a talented local rock band that promises vibrant performances and one-of-a-kind set lists!

Art in the Afternoon begins its 2026 run on Tuesday, January 20 at Venice Library! Enjoy live music, art, photography, and storytelling at these one-of-a-kind events!

All Dates:

– Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:30pm
– Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30pm
– Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm

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.”

34th Annual Venice-Nokomis Rotary Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is on Friday, January 16th (6-9 p.m.), Saturday, January 17th (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and Sunday, January 18th (10 a.m. to 4 p.m)! According to the City of Veniec, there will be “more than 85 artists, beer & wine, classic cars, food trucks, children's area, live music and more!”

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!

North Port Fire Rescue is holding a hands-only CPR class for North Port residents on Saturday, January 17!

*This is a non-certifying class.

34th Annual Venice-Nokomis Rotary Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is on Friday, January 16th (6-9 p.m.), Saturday, January 17th (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and Sunday, January 18th (10 a.m. to 4 p.m)! According to the City of Veniec, there will be “more than 85 artists, beer & wine, classic cars, food trucks, children's area, live music and more!”

Elemental is playing in Centennial Park on Friday, January 16!

34th Annual Venice-Nokomis Rotary Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is on Friday, January 16th (6-9 p.m.), Saturday, January 17th (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and Sunday, January 18th (10 a.m. to 4 p.m)! According to the City of Veniec, there will be “more than 85 artists, beer & wine, classic cars, food trucks, children's area, live music and more!”

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, The City of North Port's Natural Resources Division is holding a Tree Giveaway on Friday, January 16!

Tree species available: Bald Cypress, Red Maple, American Elm and Dahoon Holly.

*Trees will be offered on a first come, first serve basis, with one tree being given per household. Please bring proof of residency to pick up your tree (driver's license, utility bill, etc.).

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

The Artistic Flip Flop is holding an Underwater Reef Acrylic Painting Art Class on Wednesday, January 14!

*Registration required.

The Artistic Flip Flop is holding a Sea Glass Shadow Box Class on Tuesday, January 13!

*Registration required.

The Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band, All You Need is Love, is playing at the Riverview Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 11 and Monday, January 12!

The Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band, All You Need is Love, is playing at the Riverview Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 11 and Monday, January 12!

Watch Shirley St. John perform at Centennial Park on Sunday, January 11!

Catch Mark Jarjisian and Friends Folk Music Concert at Centennial Park on Saturday, January 10!

North Port Fire Rescue holds its annual Open House at the Training Tower on Saturday, January 10!

Via the City of North Port:

What to expect:

• Free hot dogs

• Food trucks

• Face painting

• Bounce houses

• Safety education

• Training tower tours

• Helicopter demos

• Live rappelling demo

• Vehicle extrication demo

• Side-by-side live burn demo

Have hazardous household waste? Venice’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is on Saturday, January 10 at South Brohard Park.

Details from the City of Venice:

Materials being accepted: adhesives and glues, aerosols, antifreeze, automotive products, cleaners, electronics, fertilizers, fluorescent lamps, gasoline, household fire extinguishers, mercury, motor oil, oil filters, paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane cylinders, rechargeable and lithium batteries, solvents and thinners, vehicle batteries.

Materials not being accepted: containers over 5 gallons, fireworks, flares, medications, radioactive materials, sharps, tires, ammunition.

As a safety precaution, please place materials in your vehicle trunk and remain in your vehicle. Staff will unload materials. No walk-ups accepted.

This collection is for City of Venice and Sarasota County residents only; proof of residency may be requested before any waste is accepted. No commercial waste.

Wellen Park’s Luminescence Festival is on Friday, January 9! Customize your own luminary bag, listen to Eight Note Collective jazz band perform, and enjoy a firework display!

*First come first serve, while supplies last

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 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.

There will be a Blood Drive at Venice City Hall on Wednesday, January 7 and Thursday, January 8 from 10 am to 4 pm.

There will be a Blood Drive at Venice City Hall on Wednesday, January 7 and Thursday, January 8 from 10 am to 4 pm.

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

*Registration required.

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