Team Renick · The Explorer’s Door
The Coast Calendar, curated.
What’s actually worth leaving the lanai for — festivals, markets, family days, and the coast’s best free fun. Hand-picked daily, never a paid listing.
UPDATED TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 · Sources: Visit Sarasota County, Venice MainStreet, Bradenton Area CVB + official venue sites
Mike’s Pick · Family
Summer Circus Spectacular
“The circus is literally this town’s heritage. An hour, air-conditioned, and the kids talk about it all week.”
Mike’s Pick · Market
Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch
“Sunday mornings at Waterside are how half my buyers fell for Lakewood Ranch. Go hungry.”
Mike’s Pick · Free · This Weekend
Christmas in July
“Santa in board shorts, snow in 90 degrees, and the whole of downtown Venice out on the avenues. Bring the kids.”
This week on the coast · 13 events curated from 900+ listings
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FestivalsMarketsArts & Shows
Food & DrinkSarasotaLakewood RanchVenicePalmetto
Weekly staples
Jul
12
Sundays
Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch · Sundays 10am–2pm through Dec 27 · 100+ vendors, Kids’ Zone
Thru
8/8
Tue–Sat
Summer Circus Spectacular
The Ringling, Historic Asolo Theater · Tue–Fri 11am & 2pm, Sat 2pm & 5pm · $20 adults / $15 kids 12 & under · add the Circus Museum for $5
Jul
11
Weekends
SKYLINE Pool Parties
Art Ovation Hotel, Downtown Sarasota · through Sep 12
Monday · July 6
Jul
6
Mondays
Gecko’s 24th Annual Trivia Tournament
Gecko’s Grill & Pub · July 6 – August 17
Tuesday · July 7
Jul
7
Opens
Songbirds of the Seventies
Florida Studio Theatre · opens 7:30pm · runs to Sep 6 · Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt
Jul
7
Tuesdays
Taste of Masō Tuesdays
Masō & Swift Lounge · through Sep 29
Wednesday · July 8
Jul
8
Wine Cellar Social Club
Michael’s Wine Cellar, Sarasota
Friday · July 10
Jul
10
+ Sat 11
Christmas in July
Downtown Venice District (Miami, Tampa & West Venice avenues) · Fri & Sat 10am–4pm · snow, Santa, and the whole downtown out on the avenues
Jul
10
2nd & 4th Fri
Friday Night Concert: Tony Leodora
Gazebo in Centennial Park, Venice · 7–9pm · free · bring your own chairs
Jul
10
2nd Fridays
Kombucha Tasting at the Gulf Gate Second Friday Festival
Flobucha, Gulf Gate district, Sarasota · part of the neighborhood’s Second Friday night
Running all week
Thru
26
July
Dog Mom
Florida Studio Theatre · through July 26
Thru
12
Final week
Leaving on a Jet Plane: A Folk Journey
Florida Studio Theatre · closes July 12
Coming up · worth planning
Aug
2
1st Sundays
North River Community Market
The Yard at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 US-41, Palmetto · first Sundays 10am–2pm · 70+ vendors, Kids’ Zone, food trucks, leashed pets welcome
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Events curated from Visit Sarasota County, the Bradenton Area CVB, and official venue sites; details change — confirm with the official source (linked on each event) before you go. Curation is editorial; no venue pays for placement. Team Renick · Mangrove Realty Associates Inc. · Michael Renick, Senior Broker · Equal Housing Opportunity.
