Creedence Revived performs at the Venice Community Center on Monday, February 2!

North Port’s Public Works is hosting a family-friendly Road-E-O event on Saturday, January 31!

According to the City of North Port, the event includes:

A "Big Truck" display and demonstration, kids Road-E-O course, food trucks, Operations Division skills competition, games, bounce houses, crafts, "Solid Waste Experience," local vendors and so much more.

The Hero Dash 5k Run and Fun Walk takes place on Saturday, January 31 in Legacy Park. This run supports first responders and features fire trucks, a kids fun zone, music, beer, food trucks, raffles, and more.

*Registration required.

Enjoy an outdoor showing of Mufasa: The Lion King at the George Mullen Activity Center in North Port on Friday, January 30!

Shannon Staub Library welcomes fans of knitting, crocheting, and sewing to work on current projects and meet new friends on Thursday, January 29!

Looking for a fun craft? Personalize a tote bag using the Cricut and EasyPress at Shannon Staub Library in North Port on Wednesday, January 28!

*Registration required.

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.

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

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

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