🎉 Your Southwest Florida Weekend Lineup!

In today’s email:

• 🎶 Upcoming Events in Southwest Florida You Won’t …

• Friday, December 6

• Saturday, December 7

• Sunday, December 8

• Ongoing Events

• 🌟 Spread the Love—and the Knowledge!

Hey there! 👋

This weekend is shaping up to be packed with incredible activities for everyone—from early morning farmers markets to blues festivals, holiday classics, and waterfront celebrations. Ready to plan your perfect day? Let’s dive in!

🎶 Upcoming Events in Southwest Florida You Won’t Want to Miss!

Get ready for a weekend bursting with fun, flavor, and festivities! From charming farmers markets and soulful music festivals to dazzling holiday events and waterfront magic, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s map out your perfect plans! 🎉

Friday, December 6

🎶 Music on Main

🎸 Kick off your weekend with Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch! Enjoy live tunes, delicious food trucks, refreshing brews, and family fun—all while supporting local nonprofits.

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch

Kick off your weekend with a lively block party! Expect live music, food trucks, beer vendors, and fun activities for the kiddos. Plus, every purchase helps local nonprofits. 🎸🍔 Cheers to good vibes for a great cause!

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Saturday, December 7

🌾 Venice Farmers Market

🍊 Kickstart your Saturday at the Venice Farmers Market—where Florida’s freshest produce, homemade goodies, and handcrafted treasures await. See you at Venice City Hall!

🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venice City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL

Start your day with fresh Florida flavors and local treasures! Explore:

• Seasonal fruits and veggies straight from area farms.

• Locally caught seafood and shrimp.

• Homemade baked goods, crafts, flowers, plants, and more.

• Unique handcrafted jewelry and art.

It’s a perfect way to enjoy Florida’s great weather. Bonus: free parking! 🚗✨

🎶 Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

🎸 Don’t miss the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival this Saturday—where the music is soulful, the eats are local, and the fun is endless. See you at Waterside Park!

🕗 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Waterside Park at Lakewood Ranch

Get your groove on at the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival! Enjoy top-notch performances, delicious local eats, and unique vendors. 🎶

🎵 Performance Lineup:

• 10:00 AM: Melody Angel

• 11:20 AM: Dylan Triplett

• 12:40 PM: Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s

• 2:05 PM: Kat Riggins

• 3:30 PM: Monster Mike Welch

• 5:00 PM: Vanessa Collier

• 6:30 PM: Danielle Nicole Band

🎨 Holiday of the Arts Festival

✨ Stroll through the Holiday of the Arts Festival this weekend and discover one-of-a-kind treasures, perfect for gifting or keeping! See you on Main Street, Lakewood Ranch!

🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch

Get your hands on unique, handmade treasures at this fine arts and crafts festival. Perfect for snagging last-minute gifts—or treating yourself to something beautiful. 🎨✨

🏛️ Exhibit: Florida Modern—The Sarasota School of Architecture

✨ Explore the Sarasota School of Architecture exhibit and discover how iconic designs shaped Venice’s skyline. A must-see for architecture lovers!

🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venice Museum, 351 Nassau St S, Venice, FL

Architecture enthusiasts, this one’s for you! Discover how Venice’s skyline was shaped by legendary architects like Victor Lundy and Paul Rudolph.

Details:

• Runs through January 15, 2025.

• Free admission.

🍎 Bradenton Public Market

🌞 Spend your Saturday morning at the Bradenton Public Market, where fresh produce, unique crafts, and live entertainment come together on Old Main Street. See you there!

🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Old Main Street, Bradenton

Shop for fresh produce, artisan goods, and one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying live entertainment. A perfect way to start your Saturday.

🎭 A Christmas Carol

🎄 Experience the timeless tale of A Christmas Carol at Venice Theatre. This heartwarming musical will fill you with holiday cheer and a renewed spirit of redemption. Don’t miss it!

🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Venice Theatre (Raymond Center), 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL

Feel the holiday spirit with this musical rendition of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. A heartwarming tale of redemption featuring a talented intergenerational cast.

🎟️ Get tickets online at Venice Theatre Tickets.

🎭 A Night Before Christmas

🎄 Join us at GT Bray Park for A Night Before Christmas! Enjoy holiday-themed activities, crafts, and all the seasonal cheer you need to get into the spirit.

🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 GT Bray Park

Gather the fam for holiday-themed fun! Think festive activities, crafts, and plenty of seasonal cheer to get everyone in the spirit.

🎄 Christmas Boat Bash

Join us for the Christmas Boat Bash in Venice! Enjoy sparkling boats, festive live music by Cryin’ Shames, a delicious Christmas dinner, and drinks—all while soaking in the holiday magic. 🍷🎶

🕠 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venice Area Beautification Inc, 257 N Tamiami Trail N, Venice, FL

Celebrate the season with an evening of food, music, and beautifully lit boats parading on the water. 🎄✨

Tickets:

• $125 per person (includes Christmas dinner, wine, beer, and live music by Cryin’ Shames).

• Purchase in advance at VABI Boat Bash Tickets. 🚤🍷🎶

🎵 Live Music at The Plaza

🌅 Spend your evening at The Plaza by Kingfisher Lake, enjoying waterfront views and the soulful sounds of Frankie Lombardi.

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Plaza by Kingfisher Lake

Enjoy waterfront views and live music.

🎶 Upcoming Performance:

• Frankie Lombardi

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Sunday, December 8

🎨 Holiday of the Arts Festival

✨ Don’t miss day two of the Holiday of the Arts Festival on Main Street, Lakewood Ranch. Discover handmade treasures, unique gifts, and creative inspiration—all in one place!

🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch

Day two of this fine arts and crafts festival! Another chance to find handmade treasures and unique gifts.

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Ongoing Events

🚂 North Pole Express

🎅✨ Experience holiday magic with a festive train ride to the ‘North Pole‘ in Parrish. Perfect for creating unforgettable family memories this season!

🗓️ December 1-22
📍 Parrish

Take a magical train ride to the “North Pole”! 🚂 With festive decor, holiday activities, and so much charm, this is a must for families.

⛸️ Holiday Events at UTC

🎄 All season long, experience the magic at UTC in Sarasota with sparkling light shows, an ice rink, and charming carriage rides. Perfect for creating unforgettable holiday memories!

🗓️ All season long
📍 University Town Center, Sarasota

From sparkling light shows to an ice rink and carriage rides, UTC is basically a winter wonderland. Add this to your list for some holiday magic.

🌟 Spread the Love—and the Knowledge!

Know someone who loves live music, yoga, or trying out new activities? Share this guide and invite them to join the excitement happening right here in Lakewood Ranch!

The best memories are made together—so let’s make this weekend unforgettable.

Cheers to good vibes and great company,
 — The Waves Pest Control Team 🌊

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