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Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration

December 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration

Saturday, December 14

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

Join in the fun of this FREE Third Annual Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration.

Spread the season’s cheer by snapping a FREE family photo with Santa. Join Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Teaching Artists for a make-and-take holiday craft project, dancing, and a “Sounds of The Season” story read by Mr. Stevey. Dance to Rockin’ Reindeer music spun by DJ Rick Levine, catch glimpse of a few Van Wezel Nutcrackers in the park, enjoy a family movie showing of Toy Story 4, and more!

Ugly holiday sweaters and festive attire are welcome!

Schedule of Special Happenings

  • 4:00-6:00pm: Pictures with Santa, holiday make-and-take crafts led by SPAF Teaching Artists, and more holiday fun!
  • 4:45-5:15 pm: Mr. Stevey reads a seasonal story
  • 5:15-6:00 pm: Merry Movin’ & Groovin’ Dance Party with DJ Rick Levine and friends
  • 6:00-7:30pm: Showing of movie Toy Story 4

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For those planning to attend the 4:45pm Mr. Stevey Storytime Event: Please click here and fill out this short form before attending this event.

Come hungry and thirsty! Delicious and festive food and beverage will be available at The Nest Café and on-site food trucks: Simply Greek, Nacos Tacos, and King of Pops.

PS: The first 300 children to stop by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation tent will receive a FREE book to help each child build their at-home library.

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.

About Toy Story 4

(G) – When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

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.

About Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation’s mission is to create and sustain a vibrant performing arts center, advance education, and enrich communities by inspiring minds through the power of the arts. The Foundation has partnered with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall since 1987 to support arts education throughout our region, serving more than 35,000 students and their families annually with enriching arts-based education opportunities and professional development for more than 400 teachers across five counties.

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation is leading the vision to build the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center as a public-private partnership with the city and in collaboration with the Bay Park Conservancy and Van Wezel Hall. For more information about Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, please visit: PerformingArtsFoundation.org.

About DJ Rick Levine

DJ Rick has rhythm in his soul. He is a dancer as well as a beatboxer. He joins in the fun to make sure you’re out there dancing and grooving with his DJ skills.

Details

Date:
December 14
Time:
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Venue

Common Ground
1055 Blvd of the Arts
Sarasota, Florida 34236
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