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 Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Sources: Visit Sarasota County, Bradenton Area CVB, Venice MainStreet + official venue sites
This page was last updated on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Mike’s Pick · Markets
Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch
“My Sunday move all summer: coffee, live music, and enough produce and baked goods that I skip the grocery store. The Kids’ Zone buys you twenty quiet minutes.”
Mike’s Pick · Markets
Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village
“Once a month the Village of the Arts turns into a real art walk — working studios, local makers, easy to fold into a Bradenton day.”
Mike’s Pick · Family
Stelliferous Launch to Legacy – Shuttle
“Been meaning to get to one of the Bishop’s evening programs all summer — short enough to swing by after work without eating the whole night.”
This week on the coast · 26 events curated from 450+ listings
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Runs & residencies · playing now
Thru
8/23
Runs
Into the Woods
Rise Above Performing Arts, Sarasota · through Aug 23
Thru
10/4
Runs
Legacy: Motown & More!
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota · through Oct 4
Thru
9/6
Runs
Songbirds of the Seventies
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota · through Sep 6
Thru
8/29
Runs
Sarasota Art Colony Cultural Heritage Exhibit
Arts Advocates Gallery, Sarasota · through Aug 29
Thru
9/12
Runs
SKYLINE Pool Parties
Art Ovation Hotel, Sarasota · through Sep 12
Thru
8/29
Runs
Live Music at The Plaza
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch · through Aug 29
Thru
8/31
Runs
Taste of Summer Specials
Sarasota County · through Aug 31
Thru
12/31
Runs
Creative Liberties’ Family Art Day
Creative Liberties Creative Academy, Sarasota · through Dec 31
Sun
23
Weekly
North River Community Market
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto · Sundays 10am–2pm
Sun
23
Weekly
Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch · Sundays 10am–2pm
Sat
22
Weekly
Live music at Floridays
Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar, Bradenton · Thu & Sat, 6–9pm
August · worth planning
Aug
22
Sat
Capybara Cheers & Charcuterie
Happy Capys, Sarasota
Aug
22
Sat
Part II 0-99 The Art of a Rainbow Life
925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center, Sarasota
Aug
22
Sat
SouL in Motion
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota
Aug
22
Sat
Incredible 6 Paddle Event
Venice Fishing Pier, Venice
Aug
26
Wed
Stelliferous Launch to Legacy – Shuttle
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton · 7–8pm
September & beyond · on the horizon
Sep
3
Thu
Arsenic and Old Lace
Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton · Sep 3–13
Sep
5
Sat
THE CHARGERS LABOR DAY – 2026
Premier Sports Campus, Lakewood Ranch · Sep 5–7
Sep
19
Monthly
Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village
Village of the Arts, Bradenton · 11am–4pm, every third Saturday
Sep
26
Sat
FLORIDA EXTREME CUP – 2026
Premier Sports Campus, Lakewood Ranch · Sep 26–27
Fri
2
Weekly
Coquina Beach Market
Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach · Wed/Fri/Sun 10am–2pm, starting Oct 2
Sat
3
Weekly
Bradenton Public Market
Old Main Street, Bradenton · Saturdays 9am–2pm, starting Oct 3
Sat
10
Weekly
Main Street Market Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Lakewood Ranch · Saturdays 10am–2pm, starting Oct 10
Oct
15
Thu
Carrie The Musical
Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton · Oct 15–Nov 1
Oct
17
Sat
25th Annual BayFest
City of Anna Maria · 10am–9pm
Oct
17
Sat
Almighty Queen – A Tribute to Queen
Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton
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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.
