Family festival at Mote Aquarium celebrating our world oceans and the wondrous creatures that live there. Attending World Oceans Day is free with admission to Mote Aquarium. Normal ticket prices are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors over 65, $12 for kids ages 4-12 and free for kids ages 3 and younger. Mote Members always get in free. Read Less

Family festival at Mote Aquarium celebrating our world oceans and the wondrous creatures that live there. Attending World Oceans Day is free with adm Read More

Join us for a very special Networking Social at The Broken Egg in Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy LIVE music, fabulous FREE h'orderves, a FULL cash BAR, prizes and many wonderful professionals to socialize with! Come join us....we're going to have a lot of fun! Read Less

Join us for a very special Networking Social at The Broken Egg in Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy LIVE music, fabulous FREE h'orderves, a FULL cash BAR, prizes Read More

Velvet Hammer's blues sound is a mixture between early Motown, Etta James, and Koko Taylor. They will be singing songs from Santana, Eric Clapton, and even original compositions! Join your neighbors in a guaranteed great time! Read Less

Velvet Hammer's blues sound is a mixture between early Motown, Etta James, and Koko Taylor. They will be singing songs from Santana, Eric Clapton, and Read More

This event precludes the popular March Art Classic. Some of the nation’s best crafters will converge along Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s popular downtown streets. Peruse booths filled with paintings, stained glass, photography, personalized products for children and dogs alike, and much more! Stroll our Green Market for plants, handmade soaps, tangy BBQ sauces, and live orchids. Admission is free! Read Less

This event precludes the popular March Art Classic. Some of the nation’s best crafters will converge along Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s popular downt Read More

This event precludes the popular March Art Classic. Some of the nation’s best crafters will converge along Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s popular downtown streets. Peruse booths filled with paintings, stained glass, photography, personalized products for children and dogs alike, and much more! Stroll our Green Market for plants, handmade soaps, tangy BBQ sauces, and live orchids. Admission is free! Read Less

This event precludes the popular March Art Classic. Some of the nation’s best crafters will converge along Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s popular downt Read More

June 22-July 15 Love, Loss, and What I Wore An intimate collection of stories by Norah Ephron and Delia Ephron Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman Directed by Karen Carpenter For every woman who has stood in front of her closet uttering in desperation, ”I have nothing to wear!” -- we have the perfect theater-going experience for you. Written for the stage by sisters Nora and Delia Ephron, this comic gem has been the toast of New York since opening off-Broadway in 2009. Five actresses present 28 hilarious and poignant vignettes about life's journey and the clothes we wore along the way. From purses and prom dresses, to bra fittings, "what was I thinking"” purchases and struggles with our mothers, connections are drawn between what we wear and who we are. With a message that goes straight to the heart of all women (and the men who love them) in Love, Loss, and What I Wore, FUN comes as One Size Fits All. Read Less

June 22-July 15 Love, Loss, and What I Wore An intimate collection of stories by Norah Ephron and Delia Ephron Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman Di Read More

Bandana originated in Venice, Florida in October of 1990. Since that time, they have won the hearts and support of thousands of local fans and tourists visiting Florida through their classic rock music. Appearing as a local band, people are astounded by the professionalism and charisma that pours from the stage as this group of highly talented musicians and vocalists perform. Listen for yourself on June 22nd in Centennial Park! Read Less

Bandana originated in Venice, Florida in October of 1990. Since that time, they have won the hearts and support of thousands of local fans and tourist Read More

The Festival and Super Grand Prix Boat Race will continue to offer plenty of fun and excitement for the entire family, both on and off the water. Read Less

The Festival and Super Grand Prix Boat Race will continue to offer plenty of fun and excitement for the entire family, both on and off the water. Read More

Boat show Read Less

Boat show Read More

Boat show Read Less

Boat show Read More

There is no registration and no rules with the exception of using common sense and courtesy for this annual swim across the Peace River. It’s not meant to be a race but a leisurely swim across 1.5 miles of river. Hundreds of swimmers participate, many donning red, white and blue attire. Participants will swim from the beach at the north end of the southbound U.S. 41 Bridge to Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. Reach the public beach either by traversing the shoreline under the two bridges, or from the west side of the U. S. 41 right of way walk directly onto the beach without trespassing on the private property between the beach and the defunct Sea Horse Marina. Vessels will be required to operate at idle speed in the Peace River Channel from the U.S. 41 Bridge to Marker Number 2 while swimmers are in the Channel. Participants are advised to swim with a buddy. Read Less

There is no registration and no rules with the exception of using common sense and courtesy for this annual swim across the Peace River. It’s not mean Read More

Art on the Circle Read Less

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Join over 55 merchants and restaurants in celebrating the non-season! Enjoy sales, specials, and prizes... that's right, PRIZES! Of course, Summer Santa will be enjoying the holiday with us... and the TROLLEY will be back on Saturday, July 21st for all to enjoy! The trolley will be a free service thanks to all of the participating merchants and restaurants. So make that list and check it twice... even if you're the only one on it! Read Less

Join over 55 merchants and restaurants in celebrating the non-season! Enjoy sales, specials, and prizes... that's right, PRIZES! Of course, Summer San Read More

Join over 55 merchants and restaurants in celebrating the non-season! Enjoy sales, specials, and prizes... that's right, PRIZES! Of course, Summer Santa will be enjoying the holiday with us... and the TROLLEY will be back on Saturday, July 21st for all to enjoy! The trolley will be a free service thanks to all of the participating merchants and restaurants. So make that list and check it twice... even if you're the only one on it! Read Less

Join over 55 merchants and restaurants in celebrating the non-season! Enjoy sales, specials, and prizes... that's right, PRIZES! Of course, Summer San Read More

Art on the Circle Read Less

Art on the Circle Read More

Celebration of Englewood's history with a recognition of beards in Englewood, watermelon eating contest, fish-a-thon, cardboard boat races, parade, carnival, entertainment, crafts and vendors. Pioneer Days takes place at Pioneer Park located on West Dearborn Street between Orange and Mango Streets in Englewood. Read Less

Celebration of Englewood's history with a recognition of beards in Englewood, watermelon eating contest, fish-a-thon, cardboard boat races, parade, ca Read More

Art on the Circle Read Less

Art on the Circle Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Oct.-Dec. ONLY - CORN MAZE Open Saturday’s until 9pm (bring a flashlight) - featuring Sunset Picnics on the Farm, Karaoke, Camp Fires & Cow Train Rides under the stars. Groups over 20 call to schedule. Florida's only “on farm” producer & bottler of fresh milk open for Farm Tours. Watch milk flow from the cow to the bottle & learn about innovative sustainable practices. Hayride, pig races, feeding calves & making butter are all part of the guided tour. Then enjoy our oak hammock courtyard filled with farm fun activities. Concession, Gifts & More. Make memories every Oct.-April down on the farm. M-F 12pm. Saturday’s 10, 12 & 3pm. Visit www.DakinDairyFarms.com to learn about group tours, Birthday Parties and MORE! Read Less

Oct.-Dec. ONLY - CORN MAZE Open Saturday’s until 9pm (bring a flashlight) - featuring Sunset Picnics on the Farm, Karaoke, Camp Fires & Cow Train Rid Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Oct.-Dec. ONLY - CORN MAZE Open Saturday’s until 9pm (bring a flashlight) - featuring Sunset Picnics on the Farm, Karaoke, Camp Fires & Cow Train Rides under the stars. Groups over 20 call to schedule. Florida's only “on farm” producer & bottler of fresh milk open for Farm Tours. Watch milk flow from the cow to the bottle & learn about innovative sustainable practices. Hayride, pig races, feeding calves & making butter are all part of the guided tour. Then enjoy our oak hammock courtyard filled with farm fun activities. Concession, Gifts & More. Make memories every Oct.-April down on the farm. M-F 12pm. Saturday’s 10, 12 & 3pm. Visit www.DakinDairyFarms.com to learn about group tours, Birthday Parties and MORE! Read Less

Oct.-Dec. ONLY - CORN MAZE Open Saturday’s until 9pm (bring a flashlight) - featuring Sunset Picnics on the Farm, Karaoke, Camp Fires & Cow Train Rid Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Buoys and ghouls of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright at Mote Aquarium. Sail the spooky seas and discover sea creatures from the deep in a safe and fun trick-or-treating zone and explore our haunted house, “Shipwreck on City Island.” Unearth shark teeth in “Coffin Creek” and enjoy deep sea delights in the “Diner of the Dead.” And don’t miss our signature underwater pumpkin carving in our spooktacular shark tank! Read Less

Buoys and ghouls of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright at Mote Aquarium. Sail the spooky seas and discove Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Food Tasting Read Less

Food Tasting Read More

Oct.-Dec. ONLY - CORN MAZE Open Saturday’s until 9pm (bring a flashlight) - featuring Sunset Picnics on the Farm, Karaoke, Camp Fires & Cow Train Rides under the stars. Groups over 20 call to schedule. Florida's only “on farm” producer & bottler of fresh milk open for Farm Tours. Watch milk flow from the cow to the bottle & learn about innovative sustainable practices. Hayride, pig races, feeding calves & making butter are all part of the guided tour. Then enjoy our oak hammock courtyard filled with farm fun activities. Concession, Gifts & More. Make memories every Oct.-April down on the farm. M-F 12pm. Saturday’s 10, 12 & 3pm. Visit www.DakinDairyFarms.com to learn about group tours, Birthday Parties and MORE! Read Less

Oct.-Dec. ONLY - CORN MAZE Open Saturday’s until 9pm (bring a flashlight) - featuring Sunset Picnics on the Farm, Karaoke, Camp Fires & Cow Train Rid Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark makes special appearances on Saturdays throughout the month. Read Less

Children in costume on Saturdays and Sundays receive free Mote Aquarium admission (with purchase of an adult ticket). Mote mascot Gilly the Shark mak Read More