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Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Agave Bandido from 12 PM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive lunch with Santa Claus himself, where kids and adults alike can savor delicious dishes while sharing their holiday wishes. This magical afternoon includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activ…
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Join us for a joyful family-friendly event where you can unleash your inner artist in a festive atmosphere! Choose your favorite ornament and let your creativity shine as you paint it, creating a special keepsake to cherish for years to come. Guided by the talented artisans from Arts A Blaze, you'll…
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Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Allswell from 12 PM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive lunch with Santa Claus himself, where kids and adults alike can savor delicious dishes while sharing their holiday wishes. This magical afternoon includes photo opportunities with Santa and a chance to mak…
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Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Allswell from 12 PM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive lunch with Santa Claus himself, where kids and adults alike can savor delicious dishes while sharing their holiday wishes. This magical afternoon includes photo opportunities with Santa and a chance to mak…
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Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Allswell from 12 PM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive lunch with Santa Claus himself, where kids and adults alike can savor delicious dishes while sharing their holiday wishes. This magical afternoon includes photo opportunities with Santa and a chance to mak…
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Join us for the annual ODA Golf Tournament on December 15, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club! This is ODA's biggest fundraiser of the year, and every dollar goes right back into supporting Thunder Athletics. There are plenty of ways to take part, play, sponsor, attend the reception, suppo…
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Join Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch for a Chanukah Celebration featuring World Renowned Israeli Singer and Entertainer Yoel Sharabi. Live Music, Latke Bar, Raffles, Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, Doughnut Decorating, Judah The Maccabee, Dreidel Moonbounce, Fire Juggler, Falafel with …
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🎄 Holiday Tunes with Aloha Ukulele 🎄 Join the Aloha Ukulele Club of Lakewood Ranch as they strum and sing Holiday favorites for the family. Playing traditional and contemporary tunes of the Season, the joyful sound of Aloha Ukes will give the gift of lighter hearts, silly fun and smiling fa…
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“This isn’t the end of the story, it’s your next chapter.” We named this group Free Birds as a gentle nod to the iconic Lynyrd Skynyrd song—an anthem about letting go and embracing the unknown. It captures that tender moment of standing at the threshold: when the house quiets, the routines…
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Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo under the pavilion. Open to all ages! …
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Caymus Family Wines Holiday Sale Tasting Event Fine Wine & Tastings on Main is kicking off its Caymus Family Wines Holiday Sale with a special tasting event designed to help guests explore and select their favorite bottles from the featured collection. Many of the wines included in the sale are…
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Join us for an open, empowering conversation about one of the most transformative—and often misunderstood—phases of a woman’s life. Whether you’re in the early waves of perimenopause or deep in the heart of menopause, this panel discussion is a space to be seen, supported, and better informe…
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Shamangelic Breathwork with Alexis is a transformative journey that blends guided breathwork, intuitive energy work, and heart-centered support to release emotional blockages, access deeper states of consciousness, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. This sacred experience invites you to shed what…
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Why wrap alone when you can join in the fun at the Lakewood Ranch Library wrapping get- together! 🎁 Bring your own paper or choose some of ours & don’t forget to stop and decorate a pre-cut wooden window ornament! 🎄…
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Looking for a fun and simple craft project? 🎨 Want to exercise your creative muscles? 🖌️ Every month at the Lakewood Ranch Library we are doing a different craft, so come drop-in between the times of 6:00pm and 7:00pm for a fun art project! ✨…
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Lakewood Ranch Festival Band – Sights & Sounds Concert Series Led by Music Director & Conductor Joe Martinez, the Lakewood Ranch Festival Band brings the spirit of the season to the Waterside Pavilion as part of the Sights & Sounds concert series. This 22-member ensemble of brass…
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Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Remy's on Main from 9 AM to 11 AM! Enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa Claus himself, where kids and adults alike can savor delicious dishes while sharing their holiday wishes. This magical meal includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activ…
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Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Deep Lagoon from 12 PM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive lunch with Santa Claus himself, where kids and adults alike can savor delicious dishes while sharing their holiday wishes. This magical afternoon includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activit…
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Make a new tradition with your family and friends this year at Christmas on Main, the biggest Christmas party in town. On December 20th from 4-8 pm, Grace Community Church is transforming Lakewood Ranch Main Street into a winter wonderland with free games, rides, and attractions for the whole family…
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📖 A space to gather, reflect, and grow together. Join us for a nourishing blend of inspiration and community as we explore books that awaken the mind, nurture the heart, and support the journey of embodied well-being. Each month, we’ll dive into a thoughtfully selected title, ranging from so…
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December 22nd Family Movie Night: Elf! Come out and join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Family Movie Night! This month’s feature is a Christmas classic, Elf! Show up in your comfy pjs, bring your fuzzy blankets and have a fun time! The movie will start at 5:30 pm and will run for 1 hour a…
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Celebrate Christmas Eve with us! Enjoy our special Holiday Menu starting at 3 PM, and make this festive night unforgettable with delicious food and joyful company.
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Join Grove in savoring the spirit of the season as they extend their warmest wishes and an invitation to make merry memories with them. They will be open on Christmas Day from 11 am to 8 pm, serving their chef-created Holiday Menu.…
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Celebrate New Year's Eve with us! Enjoy our special Holiday Menu and make this festive night unforgettable with delicious food and joyful company. Restaurant Hours: 3 pm - Midnight
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✨ Get ready to GLOW! ✨ Ring in the New Year at Waterside Place with an electrifying block-party celebration that shines brighter than ever. Dance the night away with live music from #NoFilter, fuel up with delicious bites from food trucks and sweet treat vendors, and rack up point…
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Step into whimsy and welcome 2026 in spectacular style at our Mad Hatter NYE Party! Enjoy a vibrant evening filled with playful elegance, delicious bites, and high-energy entertainment. Guests will indulge in a lavish spread of heavy hors d'oeuvres and late-night desserts, while our live DJ keep…
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Join us for a creative afternoon at GROVE as we partner with Shattered Glass DIY for a hands-on glass and resin art experience. Guests will design their own 12" x 12" framed art piece, choosing from two beautiful designs, Floral or Wave, while unwinding with wine and good company. Each ticket i…
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The Tampa Bay Lightning will host a Youth Ball Hockey Tournament on January 10th from 3 pm – 6 pm. Come watch youth teams play hockey on Main Street. Stay to watch a LIVE broadcast of the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. Youth Hockey Ball Tournament begins at 3 pm. Tampa Bay …
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Join us as we partner with the Suncoast Stargazers Astronomy Club and view the winter skies in their very advanced telescopes. Some highlights of the evening are the planets Jupiter and Saturn as well as some of the more interesting “deep sky” objects such as the Great Orion Nebula.…
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Ring in the new year with creativity, color, and a little sparkle! Join us for a festive edition of Pinot & Pottery as we toast to 2026 and paint your choice of a stemmed or stemless wine glass. Our friends at Arts A Blaze will be on hand to offer guidance as you design a one-of-a-kind keeps…
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Join us for the Lakewood Ranch Mindful Triathlon - a community-wide event with a healthy twist, presented by the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and the ER at Fruitville. Unlike a traditional triathlon, this one focuses on mindfulness, movement, and connection. The LWR Mindful Tri features three …
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Beginner Crochet Class – Learn the Basics with Amanda Parlin Ready to learn how to crochet? Join our Beginner Crochet Class led by Amanda Parlin, a fiber artist with over 15 years of experience in the world of crochet and fiber arts. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basic crochet sti…
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Rooted and Free is so excited to welcome local resin artist, Amber of Making Waves, for a special in-store trunk show! Amber’s stunning coastal-inspired resin artwork will be available to shop, giving you the perfect chance to discover unique, handcrafted pieces that bring beauty and creativit…
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Get ready to laugh, relax, and do some yoga with a twist! Join us for Baby Goat Yoga at Good Liquid Brewing Company. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for all ages and experience levels (must be 9 years or older). You goat this! 🐐 Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring an old towel or …
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Join us at Rooted and Free for a special one-day event you won’t want to miss! We're hosting a Permanent Jewelry Trunk Show with Linked By Grace, featuring timeless pieces that are custom-fit and welded on for effortless, everyday wear. Whether you are celebrating friendship, marking a mileston…
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Little artists will turn their handprints into the cutest pizzas, ice cream cones, and strawberries—perfect keepsakes for someone they love!
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Roses are red, succulents are green... Grab your best girls for the cutest wreath making class! In this hands-on workshop at Rooted and Free, you'll learn all about succulents and turn them into a beautiful living wreath of your own design. This beginner friendly class is great for anyone ages…
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Join the Exotic Car Show and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring display of over 100 exotic cars. The show will have rare gems such as Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Lotuses, Rolls Royce's, McLarens, and more. This spectacular event not only promises a visual feast for car enthusiasts but al…
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Join us for a lucky little craft! Children will make happy clouds with rainbow cereal strands—because every leprechaun loves a bright rainbow!
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Join us at the Pavillion at Waterside Place to kick off the weekend with some fun line dancing, no experience needed! Just bring your best moves and a great attitude, and we’ll take care of the rest. This high-energy session is hosted by Arthur Murray Dance Studio Lakewood Ranch.…
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A celebration of dance with The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company Showcasing a mix of traditional ballet and contemporary dance, this unique performance is a must for dance lovers. This is a special opportunity to see the talented dancers from The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company and students fro…
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Ready to craft a candle that’s truly your own? Join Rooted and Free's hands-on Candle Pour Workshop, led by Lit AF Candle Co., where you’ll learn the art of fragrance blending and hand-pouring your very own custom candle from start to finish. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone wa…
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Hop into Easter fun! Kids will create a colorful paper-plate Easter basket filled with bright, painted eggs and lots of springtime charm.
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Experience the thrill of Bike MS: Suncoast Challenge, a one-day cycling adventure just an hour from Tampa. Pedal through the scenic landscapes of Sarasota County, with coastal views along Casey Key, breathtaking bridges, and the renowned 5-star Legacy Cycling Trail — you may even encounter a pirat…
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Sip & Savor with WellHouse – Trunk Show Join us at Rooted and Free for a special WellHouse Trunk Show and experience the luxury of natural spring water, locally sourced right here in Florida! WellHouse is a female-owned company based in Sarasota, offering sustainable, ethically sourced water …
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Have you ever wanted to try the art of resin? Do you love the ocean and want a fun night out with your friends? Join us for an in-store class at Rooted and Free featuring Amber's Making Waves! A Making Waves class with your instructor, Amber of Ambers Making Waves, is the perfect introduction …
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✨Join us on Lakewood Ranch Main Street as we celebrate life on the Ranch at our annual Block Party, in partnership with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance. This free event features live music, beer trucks, activities, and the chance to meet with local business…
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👻 Presented by Veteran Air, join us for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Children are invited to trick-or-treat along a festive street filled with local vendor booths and merchants handing out sweet treats, don’t forget your costume and trick-or-treat tote! 🍬 🧪 …
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🥣 26th Annual Empty BowlsFriday, November 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PMLakewood Ranch Main Street Join Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee for the 26th Annual Empty Bowls, benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee. For 40 years, The Food Bank has fed neighbors in need and this community tradition helps ensure…
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