Upcoming Local & Regional Events

Planning your next beach vacation starts here with AMI Locals. Anna Maria Island hosts a full calendar of events through the year.  From local farmer's markets, music & foodie festivals, and art installations, Anna Maria Island can entertain all of her visitors. Located a short distance away from top area sporting venues, theme parks, aquariums, and museums attending regional events is easy to do on your next Anna Maria Island beach vacation. Please check our event page for seasonal updates or contact us with any questions.

  • Ringling Underground

    The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art-5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 | Starts: 8:00pm | Ends: 11:00pm
    Enhance your Anna Maria Island vacation with live music, art and atmosphere in the Museum of Art Courtyard during Ringling Underground. In the daytime, take a guided tour through the Museum of Art, Ca'D'Zan' and Gardens and learn about Sarasota's bel...
  • Shark Pups & Grownups at Anna Maria City Pier

    Anna Maria Island City Pier -100 N Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216 | Starts: 8:30am | Ends: 9:30am
    Looking for an educational activity to do while on vacation? Look no further! The Marine Laboratory and Aquarium (MOTE) offers preschoolers and their favorite adult, an early childhood STEM program that encourages families to learn about the ocean to...
  • Christmas Town - Busch Gardens

    Busch Gardens - 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
    Enjoy countless thrills at Busch Gardens this holiday season. See Santa, dazzling fireworks, festive shows, and plenty more! Busch Gardens is just an hour and a half away from Anna Maria Island and is a great activity to keep your younger travelers e...
  • Santa Stops Here

    Pine Avenue and City Pier Park -103 N Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216 | Starts: 4:00pm | Ends: 5:30pm
    Visit Santa at Anna Maria City Pier Park, 101 North Bay Blvd, enjoy refreshments and sign along Christmas Carols from 4-5:30pm. Stroll through the City of Anna Maria enjoying merchant supplied lite bites, refreshments and holiday cheer. Learn more h...
  • Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade

    Public viewing areas include the Green Bridge and the Palmetto Pier. | Starts: Sundown
    Experience the magic of a fleet of decked out vessels and get into the holiday spirit with the Manatee Holiday boat parade!  Estimated Viewing Timeline: 6:00pm - Staging begins at Shaw Point 6:30 -7:30pm - Bradenton Yacht Club (Private Member...
  • Winter Nights Under the Lights

    Palma Sola Botanical Park's-9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209 | Starts: 6:00pm | Ends: 9:00PM
    Experience Winter Nights Under the Lights at Palma Sola Botanical Park, less than 10 miles from Anna Maria Island and close to our Bradenton homes! The park will be illuminated by holiday lights to be enjoyed by all, along with a Holiday Gi...
  • Bradenton Alive New Year’s Eve Celebration!

    Old Main St Bradenton, FL 34205 | Starts: 8:30 p.m. | Ends: 12:30am
    We invite you to ring in the New Year with Bradenton Alive New Year’s Eve Celebration! Old Main Street in Downtown Bradenton will come alive and include live music, food trucks, merchandise vendors, activities for kids such as face pa...
  • Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show

    City Field -6001 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
    Join us for the 3rd annual Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show! Check out the handmade American creations made by painters, sculptors, glassblowers, woodworkers, jewelers and so many other unique artisans. Bring back home an amazing souvenir&...
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