Sarasota, Florida
Upcoming Events in Sarasota Florida
January
| 11 - 15 | 
Sarasota Winter Carnival
- Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food.The 5-day carnival is part of the annual Sarasota Winter Festival, Saturday - Sunday from noon-5 pm, featuring music, more than two dozen food trucks, beer, craft beer samples (10/$10) and vendors. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $35 on site while supplies last or online before 5 pm Jan. 11 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Visit the website for coupon savings. Midway hours: 5-10 pm Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday - Sunday, noon-9 pm Monday (no unaccompanied minors) Please check the website for event updates. More information: 866-666-3247 (carnival) or 727-674-1464 (festival) Address: The Mall at University Town Center,140 University Town Center Drive , Sarasota, Florida |
November
| 15 - 17 |
Sarasota Fall Carnival
- This family-fun annual event features exciting midway rides and games for all ages and tasty carnival eats, plus a weekend festival with live entertainment, Kids Zone activities, food trucks, a business expo, giveaways, free raffles and more. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash) while supplies last or online before 5 pm Nov. 15 for $29, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Visit the website for advance savings on ride tickets and discount coupons. Carnival hours: 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. (Carnival guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.) Festival hours are 11 am - 6 pm Saturday - Sunday. More information: 866-666-3247 (carnival) or 727-674-1464 (festival) Address: The Mall at University Town Center,140 University Town Center Drive , Sarasota, Florida |
December
| 28 - 29 | 
Sarasota Pineapple Drop Carnival
- Celebrate the end of 2023 with thrilling midway rides and games for the whole family and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats.A block party on Sunday from 1 pm - 1 am features DJs, live music including 22N dance band (8 pm) and country artist Chas Collins (9 pm), the annual Pineapple Drop at midnight, and fireworks over Sarasota Bay. Event admission is free. Unlimited ride wristbands (valid all day Saturday and till 6 pm on Sunday) are $30 online before 3 pm Sunday or $35 on site while supplies last. Ride tickets (valid anytime) are available at the carnival for $60/50 tickets (includes 1 free ride) or online before 3 pm Sunday for $50/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Midway hours: 1-10 pm Saturday and 10 am - 1 am Sunday (no unaccompanied guests under age 21) Address: Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Avenue , Sarasota, Florida |