Discover Sarasota's best festivals, community events, and family-friendly happenings.

Plus the shows worth knowing about.

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Pineapple to Plate Long Table Dinner 📅 Tue, Jan 20 🕐 6-9pm 📍 Selby 5 Points Park 💵 $185
Five local chefs each prepare one course for a communal long table dinner in downtown—think progressive meal meets dinner party with Suncoast's talented kitchen crews.
Dance at The Bay: Dancing with Donald Free 📅 Wed, Jan 21 🕐 6:30pm-7:30pm 📍 The Bay Park
Learn a new line dance each month with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's resident choreographer. No partner or experience needed—just show up and move.
Forks & Corks 📅 Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26 🕐 11am-4pm 📍 The Ringling Museum 💵 $195+
A multi-day food and wine festival featuring 40+ local restaurants, 350+ wines, winemaker dinners, and master classes—capped by a Grand Tasting at The Ringling. Tickets go fast.