Who says February can’t be full of fun? Sarasota and the surrounding areas are stepping up with events that’ll get you outside! There’s going to be delicious eats, incredible art, and even quirky experiences you didn’t know you needed. Whatever your vibe, there’s something here to make your month a whole lot more exciting!

February 1, 2025: Ringling Museum Presents Free Family Day

The Ringling Museum offers free admission for families and art-making in the MakerSpace.

5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota FL. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

February 1, 2025: 2nd Annual Suncoast Scots Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Enjoy bagpipes, athletic competitions, food, and music.

Sarasota Fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets: $15 - $30. 3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL.

February 1, 2025: Sidewalk Astronomy

Telescopes will be available for public viewing from 6:25 p.m. - 10 p.m. (weather permitting).

Celery Fields, 6893 Palmer Boulevard, Sarasota, FL.

February 1 - 2, 2025: 5th Annual Englewood Seafood & Music Festival

Enjoy delicious foods, live music, and shopping.

Dearborn Street Plaza, 348 W. Green Street., Englewood, FL. Friday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

February 1 - 8, 2025: The 23rd Annual Lemon Bay Fest

Celebrate Englewood's culture at Elsie Quirk Library through author talks, educational programming, and open houses.

February 1 - 9, 2025: 36th Annual Charlotte County Fair

Enjoy live entertainment, family fun, and fair food.

The Charlotte County Fair, 2333 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL.

February 1 - April 13, 2025: Embracing Our Differences

View the colorful, larger-than-life canvases celebrating diversity at Bayfront Park.

Park entrance is located at the corner of Ringling Boulevard and Bayfront Drive/US Route 41).

February 2, 2025: Sarasota's Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team

Enjoy the first Sunday afternoon show of the new season at 2 p.m.

Ski-A-Ree Stadium. 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway. 2 p.m.

February 3, 2025: “Taste Of Thunder” Tasting Experience

Enjoy wine, whiskey, and food tastings, and a cigar. Dress is business casual.

The Founders Golf Club, 3800 Golf Hall Dr. Sarasota, FL. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets Are $150 per person.

February 5, 2025: Gentlemen of Jazz

Enjoy a free concert with live music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit around the Gazebo.

Centennial Park's Gazebo in downtown Venice, FL. 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

February 6 - 17, 2025: Florida State Fair

The fairgrounds are at 4800 U.S. 301N. Tampa.

February 6 - March 27, 2025: Brown Bag Concert Series

Bring your lawn chair and lunch, relax and enjoy wonderful music.

Phillippi Estate Park, Park Gazebo area, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. Noon - 1 p.m.

February 7, 2025: Music on Main at Lakewood Ranch

Enjoy live music, beer, wine, and food. Bring your chairs. Dogs are welcome.

Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

February 7, 2025: Movies in the Park

Enjoy a free family movie, Hook. Bring your chairs and blankets.

Centennial Park Gazebo, 200 West Venice Avenue, downtown, Venice, FL. 6:30 p.m.

February 7 - 8, 2025: 5th Annual Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival

A celebration of cigar box guitars and music.

Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen and satellite stages in Village of the Arts. Friday 7 p.m. Cover: $10. Saturday: Various times and locations.

February 8, 2025: 14th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run

A Foster Care Awareness Event with in-person and virtual racing options.

Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL. Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. 5K starts at 9 - 9:10 a.m.

February 8, 2025: The Orchid Ball 2025: Here Comes the Moon

Celebrate the Jean & Alfred Goldstein exhibition and the 10th Anniversary of Selby Gardens’ President and CEO.

Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL. 6 p.m.

February 8 - 9, 2025: 37th Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Enjoy life-size sculptures, paintings, jewels, photography and more.

Main Street in downtown Sarasota, FL. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

February 9, 2025: Sarasota Suncoast Concert Band

Enjoy a concert by the Sarasota Suncoast Concert Band.

Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3131 61st Street, Sarasota. 3 p.m. Admission is $5.

February 10, 2025: Food Truck Rally

Enjoy entertainment, food trucks, and games.

Maxine Barritt Park, 1800 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, FL. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

February 13, 2025: Wine and Chocolate Walk

Enjoy chocolate treats, drinks, and wine tastings.

Downtown Venice, FL. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ticket Cost: $10 per person.

February 14, 2025: Manatee County Clerk's Valentine's Day Group Wedding

Celebrate your love with a group wedding ceremony.

Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 1115 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL. 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. RSVP by February 7, 2025

February 14, 2025: Jazz at Two

The Jazz Club presents a special Valentine's Day concert featuring Anne and Mark Burnell.

Unitarian Universalist Church 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jazz Club members $15 - Guests $20

February 14, 2025: Say "I Do Again!"

Renew your wedding vows at sunset on Siesta Beach. Includes a commemorative certificate, gift, flower, music, and light refreshments. Register by February 9th.

Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL. Check-in 4:30 p.m., activities 5 p.m., service 6 p.m.

February 14, 2025: Free Music Friday Night Concert Series

Enjoy live music by The Swinging Bridge at Centennial Park. Bring chairs and blankets. No alcohol permitted.

Centennial Park, Downtown Venice, FL. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

February 14-16, 2025: Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show

Dealers from around the country sell gems, jewelry, beads, crystals, and more.

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults $5

February 15, 2025: Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest

Family-friendly activities, player interactions, games, mascots, stage show, and VIP experiences.

St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission

February 15, 2025: Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party

Spring Training celebration with vendors, player autographs, and family fun.

Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton, FL. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

February 15-16, 2025: 22nd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale

Venice Art Center showcases diverse artwork and includes an outdoor café.

Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $4/$5

February 15-16, 2025: Real Rails 46th Annual Huge Model Train Show

Model trains, railroad antiques, collectibles, and a children's layout.

Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL. Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults: $15, Kids 12 & under: Free

February 15-22, 2025: Annual Florida Cracker Trail Ride

Week-long historical reenactment horseback ride from Manatee Village Historic Park to Fort Pierce.

Manatee Village Historic Park to Fort Pierce, FL. Begins February 15th, ends February 22nd.

February 15 - March 9, 2025: Circus Sarasota

26th season of Big Top Performances.

Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL. Various times and prices.

February 21, 2025: Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training Game

First Spring Training game against the Yankees.

George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL. 1:05 p.m.

February 21-22, 2025: "Hollywood in Venice"

Venice Symphony performs movie music classics.

Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice, FL. Times vary by performance.

February 22, 2025: Bradenton Area River Regatta

Powerboat racing, live music, food, and family fun.

Downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk and Palmetto, FL. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free admission

February 22, 2025: LECOM 5K & 1 Mile Run the Riverwalk

Run or walk to benefit the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund.

Downtown Riverwalk, Bradenton, FL. 8:30 a.m.

February 22, 2025: Baltimore Orioles Home Spring Training Opener

First home Spring Training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota, FL. 1:05 p.m.

February 22, 2025: Atlanta Braves Spring Training Opener

Spring Training opener on the road, home opener on February 23rd.

CoolToday Park, 18800 W Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL. 1:05 p.m. (Home Opener on February 23rd)

February 22, 2025: Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Opener

Spring Training opener on the road, home opener on February 23rd.

LECOM Park, 1611 9th Street W, Bradenton, FL. 1:05 p.m. (Home Opener on February 23rd)

February 22-23, 2025: Sarasota Florida Antiques Show

Antiques, jewelry, art, and more.

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $8

February 22-23, 2025: 4th Annual Longboat Key Festival of the Arts

Showcases local and national artists.

Longboat Key Town Center Green, 600 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key, FL. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission

February 28, 2025: Free Music Friday Night Concert Series

Live music by Patchouli & Terra Guitarra at Centennial Park. Bring chairs and blankets. No alcohol permitted.

Centennial Park, Downtown Venice, FL. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

February 28 - March 1, 2025: 2025 Quilts in Paradise

Friendship Knot Quilt Guild presents over 200 quilts, a Quilter's Market, and vendors.

Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL. Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $10

February 28 - March 2, 2025: 19th Annual Firestone Grand Prix

IndyCar-style racing and festival events.

Streets of St. Petersburg, FL. Times and ticket prices vary.

There you have it—plenty of ways to make February unforgettable! Whether you’re soaking in the arts, enjoying live music, or exploring local festivals, these events are sure to keep your calendar full and exciting. Be sure to follow us on our socials for more local updates and tips—we’d love to help you make the most of the month!