HELLO WEEKEND! 

Are you looking for a fun new place to hang out? Or a cool new restaurant to take a friend? Take a look out at our weekend guide and see where the wind takes 'ya! 



FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017 



NORTH PORT FARMERS MARKET 
North Port City Hall
4970 City Hall Blvd, North Port
Open 9am to 2pm



Fresh produce, tons of vendors, live music, and more! 



NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY
JDub's Brewing Company
1215 Mango Ave., Sarasota
From 11am to 11pm



It's National Doughnut Day! Free mini doughnut with everyone's first beer, while supplies last. 



WORLD'S OCEANS DAY GIVE-A-THON
Mote Marine Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
From June 2nd - 4th, noon to noon



The Give-a-thon in honor of World Oceans Day is a 48-hour online fundraising event from noon on Friday, June 2nd through noon on Sunday, June 4th. This year, thanks to the generous support of Gene and Anne Beckstein, your gift will be doubled up to $25,000. Click the photo to find out ways to donate!



MUSIC ON MAIN
Lakewood Ranch Main Street
8100 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch
From 6pm - 9pm

 

Join Music on Main with the Smokey's Session Band! Classic Rock, Pop, County, R&B, Soul, and Swing will be featured. This month's Music on Main will benefit Camelot Community Care.



SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017



NEW PASS CLEAN-UP
Ken Thompson Park
Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota
From 8am - 12pm



Sarasota Bay Watch is partnering with the City of Sarasota and the Sarasota Police Department Dive Team to perform a clean up of the fishing piers at Ken Thompson Park on City Island. This be an above and below water clean up. Click the photo to find out ways you can help volunteer and keep Sarasota waterways beautiful! 



PUNTA GORDA FARMERS MARKET
Downtown Punta Gorda
Taylor St W & Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda
From 8am - 1pm



Fresh produce, live music, food, vendors, artisans, crafts, and more!




SUNCOAST INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Bradenton
From 8am - 5pm



Mixed corporate and community teams will race to the beat of the drum. All proceeds benefit, In the Pink, a non-profit boutique serving women, men, and children with all types of cancer.



WORLD OCEANS DAY
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St W, Palmetto
From 9am to 12pm



Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department will host the first annual World Ocean's Day Festival. This is a free and family friendly event. A variety of ocean themed activities will be available for participants to learn about World Oceans Day. Dip nets into the water and discover the creatures hiding beneath the waves. Learn amazing facts about our large wildlife. Play oyster games and explore the history of fishing in Manatee County while sampling foods from your local estuaries. During the event, take a break from the heat in Emerson's classroom and learn from scientists working in the field.



COMMUNITY ROCK PAINTING GATHERING
Dallas White Park
5959 Greenwood Ave., North Port
From 10am to 12pm



Get creative with your family and explore local parks! The City of North Port is encouraging residents to take part in a national trend to paint, hide, and hunt rocks in local parks and public places. This is a free event for all ages. Rocks and paint will be provided.



WORLD OCEANS DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL 
Mote Marine Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
From 10am - 1pm



Mote Marine Laboratory is pleased to theme this year's World Oceans Day celebration 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This event is free with regular paid admission. 



OPEN HOUSE WINE TASTING
Michael's Wine Cellar
1283 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
From 2pm - 4pm



Join the fun at Michael's Wine Cellar at their monthly open house wine tasting to taste dozens of international wines. Cost is $10 a person. Reserve your space!



FREE YOGA
Circusoul Yoga
4141 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
Class Starts at 2pm & 4pm



Join CircuSoul Yoga teacher training team for some free yoga! Warm Vinyasa Flow is offered in a mildly heated room (max 90 degrees). FREE classes offered at 2pm and 4:30pm. Bring a mat ($2 mat rental fee). No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! Bring a friend. 



SHOWFOLKS LUAU PARTY
Showfolks of Sarasota
5204 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota
From 6pm - 11pm



Hawaiian Luau with a roasted pig! Join the Showfolks of Sarasota for their June social dinner. $12 Member & Members Guest. 




SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017



FREE YOGA
Circusoul Yoga
4141 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
Class Starts at 2pm & 4pm



Join CircuSoul Yoga teacher training team for some free yoga! Warm Vinyasa Flow is offered in a mildly heated room (max 90 degrees). FREE class offered at 8am. Bring a mat ($2 mat rental fee). No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! Bring a friend. 



MUDCUTTERS FIRST DATE RIDE
T. Mabry Carlton Reserve
1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice
Starts at 8:30am



Check out the new mountain bike trails in Sarasota county. Mudcutters are hosting a ride with SCORR. Wheels up at 8:30 from the main parking lot, pedaling down Boldly Go & Beyond. PLan on route to be between 20 & 30 miles. Lunch to follow. 



FREE YOGA AT THE PARK
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota
From 9am to 10am



Free, one hour, all-levels yoga at Nathan Benderson Park. Brought to you by The Yoga Shack. 



GOAT YOGA
Geraldson Community Farm
1401 99th Street NW, Bradenton
From 1:30pm - 4:30pm



Yolkers Wilde and Gerladson Community Farm bring you Goat Yoga! Come stretch out among the goats. Cost is $30 per person.