2023 July Sarasota Events Calendar

The July Sarasota Events Calendar has the best of the best fun free (or next to nothing) "happenings" in Sarasota, Florida and around the sun coast.

July 1, 2023: The Ringling Museum presents their Summer Circus Spectacular. It's presented in collaboration with The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota. The Summer Circus Spectacular highlights some of the finest circus acts from around the world .Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $20 Adults/ $13 Children 12 and under. Through August 12, 2023. The Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL. 941-360-7399 

July 1 - 3, 2023: Celebrate Independence Day weekend at the Suncoast's Largest Food Truck Festival! Street Food Heaven with dozens and dozens of food vendors, chefs, and restaurants showing off their culinary delights and then FIREWORKS on Monday! Over 70 different food vendors with a huge variety of flavors and tastes. Free admission and parking. Saturday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 12  p.m. - 6 p.m., Monday 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. General Admission: Adults $5 at the gate, under 18 free. (Monday night will  end with the amazing Fireworks on the Lake at Nathan Benderson Park.) The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL.

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July 2, 2023: The First Baptist Church of Venice invites you to a beach service celebration to celebrate July 4th as One Nation Under God. It will take place at North Jetty Park, Nokomis Beach, July 2, 2023. You are invited to attend to join in celebrating God and Country. Please bring a chair. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. North Jetty Park, Nokomis Beach, Nokomis, FL

July 2, 2023: Due to environmental concerns they will not be doing a fireworks display this for 2023. It's fireworks at the beach at the Sandbar. Bring your family and friends to Sandbar Seafood & Spirits on July 2 for a Sparkling Good Time! The Sandbar is offering a special VIP dinner and fireworks show package. Fireworks, food, open bar, and VIP seating included. Ticket covers tax, gratuity, and complimentary valet for parking. Adults $175, kids $75. 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria, FL (941) 778-0444.

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July 4, 2023: Check out the annual Myakka River Kayak Festival with kayaking, live music and craft beers. Canoe & kayaks rentals will be available beginning at 9 a.m. If you have your own canoe or kayak, feel free to bring it along. Participation certificates will be awarded! Snook Haven will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for lunch, dinner and refreshing beverages. This is a FREE EVENT! There is no cover charge for entrance. Please note that Kayak Festival and live entertainment is weather-permitting. Can't forget the live tunes - Gator Creek will be onstage from 1 to 4 PM in our good ole' Florida paradise! Canoe, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the music, food and drinks! Snook Haven, 5000 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL. July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

July 4, 2023: Celebrate the Fourth of July with The Choral Artists of Sarasota as they present American Fanfare with rousing songs celebrating America including perennial favorites. A patriotic concert full of choral fireworks celebrating America, the American Dream - liberty and justice for all - forms the cornerstone of this annual performance. The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble joins Choral Artists in performing. Musical fireworks abound in this annual salute to America! 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 - $50. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 

July 4, 2023: Have a Grand Old Time and Celebrate America’s Independence Day, The Fourth of July! The Sarasota Suncoast puts on as festive an occasion as anywhere else. During the long holiday weekend there are events and fireworks displays up and down the coast, from beach to shining beach! All fireworks displays start around dusk, of course, and all can be viewed by land as well as some by sea. (Please note: schedules may change and weather conditions may force cancellation of events.) Here's my list of free events and fireworks displays around the Sarasota Suncoast!

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July 5, 2023:  Sarasota County is looking for volunteers for the 9th Annual Liberty Litter Cleanup. Volunteers will focuses on area beaches hit hardest by the July 4th celebrations. Cleanup efforts will take place from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. at Siesta Key, Lido Beach, South Lido Beach, Nokomis Beach, North Jetty Park, Venice Beach and Blind Pass Beach & Park. Here's important information about registration:

• All volunteers must register to participate by submitting an individual registration form.
• If you are part of a group, be sure to note the name of your volunteer group on the registration form and encourage all of your volunteers to register at the same time to secure their volunteer spot at the preferred location.
• Walk-up volunteers will not be accepted on the day of the event.

The first 100 volunteers to register qualify for FIRST OPTION ACCESS to this year's commemorative Liberty Litter Cleanup T-shirt. Supplies (bags and gloves) will be available to all registered volunteers and should be picked up during the week of June 26 - 30 at the Chemical Collection Center/8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota between the hours of 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

July 5 - August 12, 2023: The Ringling Museum presents their Summer Circus Spectacular. It's presented in collaboration with The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota. The Summer Circus Spectacular highlights some of the finest circus acts from around the world .Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $20 Adults/ $13 Children 12 and under. The Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL. 941-360-7399 

July 6 - 8, 2023: Break out the big hair and acid-washed denim, Laser Light Nights are back at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature! Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from May 25 through September 2, we are rocking out to some of your favorite artists in the Planetarium! A variety of food options and drinks are available for purchase onsite with cash or card. Tickets for shows between May 25 and July 15 will go on sale at 12:00 PM EST on May 1, 2023. Tickets for shows between July 20 and September 2 will go on sale at 12:00 PM EST on June 1, 2023. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 20110th Street West, Bradenton, FL.

July 7, 2023: Lakewood Ranch presents Music on Main the first Friday of each month from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Big Night Out will fill the air with Latin, R&B, and Island Dance music and the event will benefit the Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc. Beer, wine and food available. The street is lined with food vendors, beer trucks, and sponsor booths, as well as rides and activities for the kids. Bring your chairs, but leave coolers at home. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a short leash. Overflow parking is available at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Lakewood Ranch is off University Parkway east of I-75. July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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July 8, 2023:. It's the 3rd annual Celtic Summer Jam at the Freckled Fin Irish Pub on Anna Maria Island Florida from noon - 10 p.m.! This year's band lineup: The Muckers from Atlanta Ga., Mac Tier from St Petersburg Fl., and Clover's Revenge from Sarasota Fl. Music starts at noon. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL.

July 8, 2023: It's the Manatee Sunrise Kiwanis club's 4th Annual Cornhole & Cocktails Festival. Cornhole & Cocktails Festival will have a fun indoor cornhole tournament, music, food, drinks and raffles. There will be restaurants with samples of their food and cocktails along with breweries, wineries and distilleries with samples of their selections! Guests are invited to enter the Veterans Hall located in Palmetto, FL and try as many different food and drink items they wish! MVP Sports and Social Club will be hosting the cornhole tournament for the FUNdraising Festival! All you need to do is sign-up with Chris when you arrive at the event. Registration for the cornhole tournament begins right at 3, so get in early to get registered! This event will be for ages 21 and older. Free parking is available on the fairgrounds 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Palmetto's Manatee Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue W Palmetto, FL. 21 and older.

July 9, 2023: A fan favorite returns to CoolToday Park! Summer Movie Nights will be held at the ballpark on most Sundays in June and July  The movie is a showing of the film "Thor- Love & Thunder." The movies will be shown on the scoreboard and will begin at 5 PM each night. So be sure to check out all the fun. Tickets: 3 & under free, 4 - 9 $3, and 10+ & adults $7. Get your tickets by calling: 941-413-5004 or visit their ticket office at CoolToday Park Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  CoolToday Park, 18800 W Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL

July 11 - 12, 2023: One of the Annual Summer Events in Sarasota: The Kids Summer Beach Runs are 1-mile beach runs held every Tuesday (June 6 - July 25, 2023) at Siesta Beach on Siesta Key near the pavilion, and every Wednesday (June  7- July 26, 2023) at Brohard Beach (1600 Harbor Drive) next to the Venice Fishing Pier, near Fins at Sharky's, Venice. This one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together and have fun at the beach! Weekly registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with race time at 6:30 p.m. Kids receive a participation ribbon at each run. Complete four runs and earn a free custom t-shirt. No runs the week of July 4th. The runs are a popular summer event combining exercise and fun. Ages 1 - 17. Free. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. More at 941-861-5000. July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

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July 11 - August 12, 2023: The Ringling Museum presents their Summer Circus Spectacular. It's presented in collaboration with The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota. The Summer Circus Spectacular highlights some of the finest circus acts from around the world .Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $20 Adults/ $13 Children 12 and under. The Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL. 941-360-7399 

July 14, 2023: It's the Free Music Friday Night Concert  with live music at Centennial Park featuring Sara Nelms.  Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets. No alcohol is permitted in Centennial Park. Free. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. Centennial Park, Downtown Venice, FL.

July 14 - 15, 2023: Once again Historic downtown Venice brings back Christmas in July. While basically a sales promotion, you can catch Santa Claus, see Christmas themed windows, ride the trolley and get some great deals and discounts. Register to win one of several gift baskets. Ride the trolley  from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days and bring on the holiday cheer! 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Downtown Venice, FL. July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

July 15 - 16, 2023: It's the Rockstar Beach Christmas in July Volley Ball Tournament on Lido Key Beach. Divisions: Men's Open; Men's AA; Men's A; Men's BB; Women's Open; Women's AA; Women's A; Women's BB; Coed 2's Open; Coed 2's AA; Coed 2's A; Coed 2's BB; Boys 18 & Under; Boys 16 & Under; Boys 14 & Under; Girls 18 & Under; Girls 16 & Under; Girls 14 & Under; Girls 12 & Under. Payout - $500 1st place, $200 2nd place, $100 3rd place. Players party after at Daquiri Deck with Free Drinks. Rules, fees, and schedules on their site. Lido Key Beach, 400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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July 15 - 16, 2023: Meow! Check out the Sarasota-Bradenton Cat Extravaganza and Rescue Awareness Event with a shopping village, charities and rescue and you can enter your cat in the competition or just watch the fun on the catwalk. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15. ages 12 - 17 $12. Bradenton Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL

July 15 - 16, 2023: It's the 12th Annual Mystic Faire featuring everything metaphysical. Billed as the largest psychic fair in southwest Florida it will feature over 75 exhibitors and more than 25 psychics. Hear free lecturers and see psychics, healers and vendors of many kinds. Admission: $7 for one day or $10 for both days. 12 & under are free. Saturday 10:30 a.m. -  6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL.  July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

July 16, 2023: A fan favorite returns to CoolToday Park! Summer Movie Nights will be held at the ballpark on most Sundays in June and July  The movie is a showing of the film "Jaws." The movies will be shown on the scoreboard and will begin at 5 PM each night. So be sure to check out all the fun. Tickets: 3 & under free, 4 - 9 $3, and 10+ & adults $7. Get your tickets by calling: 941-413-5004 or visit their ticket office at CoolToday Park Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  CoolToday Park, 18800 W Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL

July 18 - 19, 2023: One of the Annual Summer Events in Sarasota: The Kids Summer Beach Runs are 1-mile beach runs held every Tuesday (June 6 - July 25, 2023) at Siesta Beach on Siesta Key near the pavilion, and every Wednesday (June  7- July 26, 2023) at Brohard Beach (1600 Harbor Drive) next to the Venice Fishing Pier, near Fins at Sharky's, Venice. This one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together and have fun at the beach! Weekly registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with race time at 6:30 p.m. Kids receive a participation ribbon at each run. Complete four runs and earn a free custom t-shirt. No runs the week of July 4th. The runs are a popular summer event combining exercise and fun. Ages 1 - 17. Free. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. More at 941-861-5000 .July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

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July 20 - 22, 2023: The Florida Studio Theater presents the return of the Sarasota Improv Festival after a few year break due to COVID. The 3 night fest will feature headliner British Comedian MC Hamersmith plus the British Improv Troupe "2 Man No Show." The premier festival of its kind in the southeastern United States, the Sarasota Improv Festival brings together top improvisers from across the country and around the world for one whirlwind weekend of spontaneous comedy. The 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival features more than 20 troupes, 80 artists, and 29 performances. Tickets $20 - $79. Florida Studio Theater, 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL.

July 21, 2023: It's back! The Van Wezel's Friday Fest has returned this summer! This Friday Fest will feature "One Night Rodeo," an American contemporary country band. Thirteen years and over 2,000 performances in their career has prepared One Night Rodeo for their own launch into Country music stardom. Opening for superstars such as Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and Montgomery Gentry is nothing new to this group of seasoned musicians who worked long and hard to get here. Free admission. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverage from local vendors. Friday Fest takes place in “rain or shine.” In the event of inclement weather, the festival will move indoors to our grand foyer or main stage of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Bringing in food, beverages and coolers from outside Friday Fest is prohibited. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall lawn, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL.

July 21 - 23, 2023: It's Jurassic Quest ROARING into Tampa! It's the largest & most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America! See the largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour, featuring true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60 foot long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, our 80 foot long Apatosaurus, and our gigantic LIFESIZE T.rex. Play with adorable baby Dinos, excavate fossils, or even train a raptor while being surrounding by behemoths. And much more. Jurassic Quest is a go-at-your-own-pace, self-guided experience. Tickets: $19 - $36. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL

July 22, 2023: It's their annual Christmas in July fundraiser for the Anna Maria Island Privateers' Mission of Helping Kids & Community. Come out 'n celebrate Christmas in July by Eat'n, Drink'n, 'n be'n Merry wit' Santa 'n his Privateer Helpers. Thar will be a Lotto Board, Raffle Basket, $10 Island Buffet. Money raised will go to support our mission of Kids and Community. The Privateers are a 501 c3 Non-Profit Krewe. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. The Drift Inn, 120 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL. (941) 896-0797. July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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July 23, 2023: A fan favorite returns to CoolToday Park! Summer Movie Nights will be held at the ballpark on most Sundays in June and July  The movie is a showing of the film "Christmas in July- Elf." The movies will be shown on the scoreboard and will begin at 5 PM each night. So be sure to check out all the fun. Tickets: 3 & under free, 4 - 9 $3, and 10+ & adults $7. Get your tickets by calling: 941-413-5004 or visit their ticket office at CoolToday Park Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  CoolToday Park, 18800 W Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL

July 25 - August 12, 2023: The Ringling Museum presents their Summer Circus Spectacular. It's presented in collaboration with The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota. The Summer Circus Spectacular highlights some of the finest circus acts from around the world .Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $20 Adults/ $13 Children 12 and under. The Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL. 941-360-7399  July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

July 25 - 26, 2023: One of the Annual Summer Events in Sarasota: The Kids Summer Beach Runs are 1-mile beach runs held every Tuesday (June 6 - July 25, 2023) at Siesta Beach on Siesta Key near the pavilion, and every Wednesday (June  7- July 26, 2023) at Brohard Beach (1600 Harbor Drive) next to the Venice Fishing Pier, near Fins at Sharky's, Venice. This one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together and have fun at the beach! Weekly registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with race time at 6:30 p.m. Kids receive a participation ribbon at each run. Complete four runs and earn a free custom t-shirt. No runs the week of July 4th. The runs are a popular summer event combining exercise and fun. Ages 1 - 17. Free. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. More at 941-861-5000  July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

July 26, 2023: Mark your calendars - Robert L. Taylor Community Complex is hosting a "K.O.P.S. (Kids & Officers Promoting Solidarity) Summer Fun Night." Kids ages 8 - 15 will have the opportunity to interact with and play games with Sarasota Police Department Officers. Dinner and refreshments are included for this FREE event. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. ( ages 5 - 11 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. - ages 12 - 15 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St, Sarasota, FL

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July 28, 2023: It's the Free Music Friday Night Concert with live music at Centennial Park featuring Rocky Rick. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets. No alcohol is permitted in Centennial Park. Free. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. Centennial Park, Downtown Venice, FL.July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

July 28 - 30, 2023: It's the Tampa Bay Comic Con, a huge event for fans and aficionados of everything comic books! The weekend will be filled with celebrity guests and appearances. Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets range from $60 - $295. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL.  July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

July 29, 2023: You're invited to Family Fun Day at the Venice Art Center. They'll have Arts & Crafts, Food & Drinks, Family Photo Booth, Live Princesses and Super Heroes. Wear your favorite costume if you like. All Free. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Avenue S, Venice, FL.

July 30, 2023: A fan favorite returns to CoolToday Park! Summer Movie Nights will be held at the ballpark on most Sundays in June and July  The movie is a showing of the film "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off." The movies will be shown on the scoreboard and will begin at 5 PM each night. So be sure to check out all the fun. Tickets: 3 & under free, 4 - 9 $3, and 10+ & adults $7. Get your tickets by calling: 941-413-5004 or visit their ticket office at CoolToday Park Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  CoolToday Park, 18800 W Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL July Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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