Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration

Holidays at The Bay

Saturday, December 9

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There’s snow place like The Bay for the holidays!

Spread the season’s cheer by snapping a free family photo with Santa. Join Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Teaching Artists for holiday card making, dancing, and a seasonal story read by Mr. Stevey. Dance to Rockin’ Reindeer music spun by Rick Levine and enjoy family-friendly games, crafts, and more!

Ugly holiday sweaters and festive attire are welcome!

Special Happenings:

4:30-5:00 pm Mr. Stevey reads a seasonal story

5:00-6:00 pm Dance Party with Rick Levine & Monessa Salley

Delicious and festive food and beverage will be available at The Nest Concession.

PS: The first 250 children to stop by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation tent will receive a FREE book.

PSS: Please bring someone else joy by bringing your gently used books to The Bay to be recycled in one of the park’s Lending Libraries.

Another AMAZING Day Begins With Your Gift Today! It takes a little help from many to enable this AMAZING line-up of everyday FREE programs and events at The Bay. Click here to become a Friend of The Bay today. (If you’re already a friend, please renew your friendship today.)

Click here to fill out this one-time Program Registration Form. This information helps the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation continue to provide free books and educational programming for the community!

About Mr. Stevey & Friends

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation presents: Mr. Stevey & Friends — a free community program geared towards pre-school and elementary school aged children and their families to engage in mindfulness activities and create art in all its various forms!

Mr. Stevey Jones is the 2023 Appleton Award Winner and certified mindfulness teaching artist for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.

Tips for an enjoyable visit:

The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236.

Free public parking is located along Blvd of Arts, Van Wezel way, in front of the Van Wezel, and in front of the Blue Pagoda (655 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota). Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas.

Some events attract large crowds: Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient.

Keep pets on a leash.

This event will take place rain or shine.

Location changes or cancellations will be posted on Facebook, Eventbrite and on The Bay website approximately an hour before start time as the weather changes quickly.