July Community Happenings
July 1–31 – Sarasota Summer Music Festival
A month-long celebration of classical music featuring concerts, lectures, and workshops. Tickets start at $15, with Flex Pass options offering discounts for multiple performances.
A month-long celebration of classical music featuring concerts, lectures, and workshops. Tickets start at $15, with Flex Pass options offering discounts for multiple performances.
July 1–31 – Jungle Gardens Luminary Night Walk
Stroll through illuminated gardens adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. Admission: $24.99 adults, $14.99 children (4–12), free for ages 3 and under.
Stroll through illuminated gardens adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. Admission: $24.99 adults, $14.99 children (4–12), free for ages 3 and under.
July 5 – 7:00 AM – Liberty Litter Cleanup
Volunteer to clean up area beaches after July 4th celebrations. Locations include Siesta Key and Lido Beach. Free to participate; registration starts in June.
Volunteer to clean up area beaches after July 4th celebrations. Locations include Siesta Key and Lido Beach. Free to participate; registration starts in June.
July 5 – 11:00 AM–8:00 PM – Suncoast's Largest Food Truck Festival
Over 40 food trucks and vendors gather at The Mall at University Town Center. Free admission and parking.
Over 40 food trucks and vendors gather at The Mall at University Town Center. Free admission and parking.
July 5–August 17 – Summer Circus Spectacular
Experience world-class circus acts at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater. Shows Tuesday–Saturday. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children (12 and under). www.Ringling.org
Experience world-class circus acts at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater. Shows Tuesday–Saturday. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children (12 and under). www.Ringling.org
July 8–29 – 5:30 PM – Kids Summer Beach Runs
Weekly 1-mile fun runs for kids at Siesta Beach. Registration at 5:30 PM; race at 6:30 PM. Free for ages 1–17.
Weekly 1-mile fun runs for kids at Siesta Beach. Registration at 5:30 PM; race at 6:30 PM. Free for ages 1–17.
July 10–12 – 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM – Laser Light Nights
Enjoy laser shows set to music from artists like Queen and Pink Floyd at The Bishop Museum.
Enjoy laser shows set to music from artists like Queen and Pink Floyd at The Bishop Museum.
July 11–12 – 10:00 AM–4:00 PM – Christmas in July
Downtown Venice hosts holiday-themed shopping with Santa appearances and trolley rides. Free admission.
Downtown Venice hosts holiday-themed shopping with Santa appearances and trolley rides. Free admission.
July 19 – 10:00 AM–5:00 PM – Sarasota Collectorfest
A gathering for collectors of comics, toys, and pop culture memorabilia at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children under 12.
A gathering for collectors of comics, toys, and pop culture memorabilia at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children under 12.
July 25 – 6:00 PM–9:00 PM – Downtown Sarasota Art Walk
Explore local art galleries and studios during this monthly art walk event. Free admission.
Explore local art galleries and studios during this monthly art walk event. Free admission.
August 1–4 – Florida State Dance Sport Championships
Witness world-class dancers compete at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota. Includes seminars and evening galas. Tickets start at $25.
Witness world-class dancers compete at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota. Includes seminars and evening galas. Tickets start at $25.
August 2 – 6:00 PM–9:00 PM – Music on Main
Live music, food vendors, and family fun at Lakewood Ranch's monthly street party. Free admission: proceeds benefit local non-profits.
Live music, food vendors, and family fun at Lakewood Ranch's monthly street party. Free admission: proceeds benefit local non-profits.