Local Events
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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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Ringling Museum: Conjuring the Spirit World
From March 15 - July 13, The Ringling Museum exhibits Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums
Downtown Venice Christmas in July 2025
Downtown Venice is hosting Christmas in July on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12! Enjoy fun activities, deals at participating shops, and appearances from Santa!
Alcohol Ink Flowers at The Artistic Flip Flop
The Artistic Flip Flop is a Alcohol Ink Flowers art class on Saturday, July 12!
“All supplies included to make this stunning piece. Suitable for all skill levels.”
*Registration required.
CoolToday Summer Movie Nights: Shark Tale
Catch Shark Tale on Sunday, July 13 at CoolToday Park!
Venice Library's Tabletop Gaming Club
Venice Library's Tabletop Gaming Club is on Monday, July 14!
Via Venice Library:
“Join our Tabletop Gaming Club where we paint, play, and discuss tabletop gaming. Our first session was an introduction to putting together and painting Warhammer models. This event will be a continuation of that session as well as an introduction to playing the game.
Some miniatures and painting supplies provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
New members are welcome!
Registration is required for this event.
Registration will close on July 14, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
This event is for registrants age 14 and above.”
FCL Braves vs. FCL Twins at CoolToday Park
Watch the FCL Braves vs. FCL Twins at CoolToday Park for free on Tuesday, July 15!
Venice Library's Creation Station Sewing - Christmas In July
Venice Library's Creation Station Sewing - Christmas In July is on Wednesday, July 16! Learn how to make a No Sew Quilted Ornament!
All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up.
Must Know How to Sew.
Registration is Required and will open on 7/1/2025
Venice Library Silent Disco: Family Session
Venice Library is hosting a Silent Disco on Thursday, July 17! Everyone will receive a headset with two channels to dance to! Glow in the dark accessories welcome.
Family Session: 3:30-5pm
Adult Session: 5-6:30pm
*Limited supply available.
Venice Library Silent Disco: Adult Session
Venice Library is hosting a Silent Disco on Thursday, July 17! Everyone will receive a headset with two channels to dance to! Glow in the dark accessories welcome.
Family Session: 3:30-5pm
Adult Session: 5-6:30pm
*Limited supply available.
Dueling Pianos Night
Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month at Solis Hall from 6pm-10pm.
Occasions live at Motorworks Brewing! Bradenton, FL
Occasions is performing live at Motorworks Brewing on Friday, July 18!
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
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!
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Occasions live at Made in Italy Venice, FL
Occasions is performing live at Made in Italy on Saturday, July 19!
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
CoolToday Summer Movie Nights: Minecraft Movie
Catch Minecraft Movie on Sunday, July 20 at CoolToday Park!
SummerStock & Teen Improv Cabaret
Catch SummerStock & Teen Improv Cabaret at Venice Theatre on Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21!
Driftwood & Airplant Workshop at The Artistic Flip Flop
The Artistic Flip Flop is hosting a Driftwood & Airplant Workshop on Monday, July 21!
*Registration required.
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.”
SummerStock & Teen Improv Cabaret
Catch SummerStock & Teen Improv Cabaret at Venice Theatre on Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21!
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Wellen Park: Jazz Cabaret: Featuring The American Sirens
Wellen Park is hosting a Jazz Cabaret featuring The American Sirens on Friday, July 25!
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Coin & Currency Club Meeting
The Venice Coin & Currency Club meets the 4th Monday of each month.
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Venice Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Venice Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is July 18 - August 3!
Via Venice Theatre:
“Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up – complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters.”
Downtown Venice Christmas in July 2025
Downtown Venice is hosting Christmas in July on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12! Enjoy fun activities, deals at participating shops, and appearances from Santa!
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.
Quilling: Dragonfly at The Artistic Flip Flop
The Artistic Flip Flop is hosting a quilling class on Wednesday, July 9!
*Registration required.
Mote Marine's Virtual Animal Encounter: Sharks
Mote Marine's Virtual Animal Encounter: Sharks is on Tuesday, July 8! Watch a live training and feeding demonstration and learn about bonnetheads, sandbars, nurses, blacknoses and skates and rays.
Osprey Library: The History and Future of Oysters in the Manatee River
Osprey Library’s Lecture: The History and Future of Oysters in the Manatee River is on Monday, July 7!
Registration required by July 6.
Mote Marine’s Animal Encounters: Turtle Time
Mote Marine’s Animal Encounters: Turtle Time is on Sunday, July 6! Learn about and spend time with Mote Marine’s very own turtles and those at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center.
*Registration required.
Suncoast Largest Food Truck Fest 7
The Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival returns for its 7th edition on Saturday, July 5 at The Mall at University Town Center! Enjoy 40+ Food Trucks, Trailers and Pop-Up Tents!
City of Venice July 4 Fireworks Display
Catch the City of Venice’s 4th of July Fireworks Display at North Brohard Beach!
Note from venicegov.com:
“The 9:15 p.m. display can be viewed at beach parks along Harbor Dr.; fireworks will NOT be visible from the South Jetty area.”
Red, White, and BOOM! at The Bishop
Celebrate the 4th of July with Red, White, and BOOM! at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature! Bring blankets or chairs, settle in on the Riverside Plaza, enjoy food trucks, beer, wine, soft drinks, and grab tickets (in advance or the night of the event, if available) to the Laser Light Show!
Adult $20 | Child $15 | Adult Combo $25 | Child Combo $20
Star-Spangled Spectacular at Waterside Place
Celebrate the 4th of July with the Star-Spangled Spectacular at Waterside Place! Enjoy circus acts, carnival games, a kids' zone, local eats, and a special drone show that tops off the night at 9pm!
NBP Fireworks on the Lake Driven By Lamborghini Sarasota
Watch Fireworks on the Lake at Nathan Benderson Park on Thursday, July 3! Get in the Independence Day spirit with live music by Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio, a Kids Zone presented by MOTE Marine, food trucks, family-friendly activities, a raffle presented by 92.1 CTQ, Sarasota’s Suncoast Country Station, and a fireworks show around 9 p.m.
Details via Visit Sarasota:
“Those who prefer to watch the show from home can tune in to WWSB ABC 7 on Friday, July 4 for a recorded Independence Day special starting at 8p.m.”
ADMISSION:
VIP Viewing Experience Tickets: $130 per adult, $80 per child (Ages 12 & under)Includes complimentary food and beverages, open bar with beer & wine, premium parking pass, exclusive access to the air-conditioned Finish Tower with indoor and outdoor prime viewing spaces and patriotic one-of-a-kind designs & photo ops, created by Oh What Fun Party Co!
General Admission: Free
Regatta Island Parking: $50
South Lot Parking: $40 cars/$70 RVs
Special Event Lot (next to Homewood Suites): $40
Red White & Food Truck Festival 2025
The Red White & Food Truck Festival 2025 at The Mall at University Town Center is on Thursday, July 3! Watch Nathan Benderson Park’s Firework Show from the parking lot of The Mall at University Town Center and enjoy 20+ Food Trucks, Trailers & Pop-Up Tents!
Shell Shadow Box at The Artistic Flip Flop
The Artistic Flip Flop is hosting a Shell Shadow Box workshop on Wednesday, July 2! Bring a small bag of seashells.
*Registration required.
Bobby Bonilla Day Celebration
99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop’s Bobby Bonilla Day Celebration is on Tuesday, July 1! In honor of Major League Baseball All Star player and Sarasota local Bobby Bonilla - and the legendary Mets contract that pays him $1.19 million on July 1st of each year (from 2011-2035) - 99 Bottles is offering:
$1.19 pints of Captain Lawrence Orange Crusher beginning at 5pm on Tuesday, July 1st, until the keg is gone
Popcorn
Hot pretzels
Dirty water hot dogs
Don’t miss it!
African Paper Bead Art Class at The Artistic Flip Flop
The Artistic Flip Flop is hosting an African Paper Bead Art Class on Tuesday, July 1! All beads, jewelry supplies and materials are provided. Ages 10 and up welcome.
*Registration required.
Genealogy Assistance at Venice Library
Receive genealogy research assistance at Venice Library on Mondays at 1pm this June starting on June 9!
CoolToday Summer Movie Nights: Wild Robot
Catch Wild Robot on Sunday, June 8 at CoolToday Park!
Occasions live at 80s/90s Night- British Open Pub Venice, FL
Occasions is performing live at British Open Pub on Saturday, June 28!
HappyCapys Capybara Yoga
Suncoast Humane Society’s HappyCapys Capybara Yoga is on Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, June 28!
Via Suncoast Humane Society:
“A 1 hour relaxing yoga session conducted in the presence of capybaras, creating a calming and joyful atmosphere. Led by certified yoga instructors and available in small groups to ensure an intimate experience.
Minimum age is 14. Minors have to be accompanied by a paying adult.”
Great Wellen Pie Bake-Off
The Great Wellen Pie Bake-Off is on Saturday, June 28! Register to enter your pie or attend the contest and taste pie samples from local vendors and community partners!
Occasions live at Made in Italy Venice, FL
Occasions is performing live at Made in Italy on Friday, June 27!
World's Largest Swimming Lesson at North Port Aquatic Center
North Port Aquatic Center is holding the World's Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, June 26! The World Waterpark Association first launched the event in 2010 to raise awareness for the vital role swimming lessons play in preventing drownings. Learn about water safety, participate in lifeguard games, and more!
*This is a free event, but registration is required. There is a 8-9am session and a 5-6pm session.
Paws for Play Summer Camp
Suncoast Humane Society’s Paws for Play Summer Camp is June 23-36! Kids going into 1st-6th grade can will receive humane education, participate in animal arts and crafts, meet animal ambassadors, and have hands-on experiences!
*Registration required
World's Largest Swimming Lesson at North Port Aquatic Center
North Port Aquatic Center is holding the World's Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, June 26! The World Waterpark Association first launched the event in 2010 to raise awareness for the vital role swimming lessons play in preventing drownings. Learn about water safety, participate in lifeguard games, and more!
*This is a free event, but registration is required. There is a 8-9am session and a 5-6pm session.
North Port Infrastructure Panel
The City of North Port is holding an Infrastructure Panel at Suncoast Technical College on Wednesday, June 25! Representatives from the North Port Department of Public Works, North Port Utilities and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be present “to discuss current and future infrastructure initiatives in the North Port area.”
Paws for Play Summer Camp
Suncoast Humane Society’s Paws for Play Summer Camp is June 23-36! Kids going into 1st-6th grade can will receive humane education, participate in animal arts and crafts, meet animal ambassadors, and have hands-on experiences!
*Registration required
Venice Art Center: Live Art
Watch local artists paint live and ask questions at Venice Library on Tuesday, June 24!
Paws for Play Summer Camp
Suncoast Humane Society’s Paws for Play Summer Camp is June 23-36! Kids going into 1st-6th grade can will receive humane education, participate in animal arts and crafts, meet animal ambassadors, and have hands-on experiences!
*Registration required
Venice Coin & Currency Club Meeting
The Venice Coin & Currency Club meets the 4th Monday of each month.
Genealogy Assistance at Venice Library
Receive genealogy research assistance at Venice Library on Mondays at 1pm this June starting on June 9!