April Community Happenings

Your guide to local gatherings, social events, and neighborhood fun!

April 10-11: 6:30 pm - Present Laughter by Noël Coward National Theatre
at The Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets $10-$20. Visit Ringling.org.
 
April 11-13: 10am-7pm (Fri & Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun) - Sarasota Bradenton Home Show
Explore vendors featuring kitchens, baths, landscaping, pools, solar, and more. Free admission online registration or $10 at the door. Free parking. Located at Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds. https://www.homeshowflorida.com/
 
April 12-13: 9am-5pm - Hunsader Farms Flower Festival
Enjoy live music, hayrides, pony rides, food vendors, face painting, magic shows, petting zoo, and more. Admission is $15 (cash only). Kids 10 & under free. Free parking. Located at Hunsader Farms. Event details: https://www.hunsaderfarms.com/
 
April 13: 8am-10am - Great American Cleanup
Join the community in a county-wide cleanup effort. Registration required. No walk-up volunteers accepted. https://www.escape-to-sarasota.com/april-sarasota-events.html
 
April 18: 12pm-2pm - Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Enjoy bounce houses, live entertainment, and an Easter egg hunt. The first 500 kids (12 & under) receive a free egg hunt tote bag. Free entry. Located at The Mall at UTC. https://mallatutc.com/events/
 
April 18-19: 7:30pm - Lívia Mattos Trio
at The Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $40-$50. Visit Ringling.org.
 
April 19: 10am-5pm - World Circus Day
Celebrate at the Circus Museum with free admission to the museum and Bayfront Gardens. Explore circus history, John Ringling’s Club Cars, and the world’s largest miniature circus. Located at The Ringling. https://www.escape-to-sarasota.com/april-sarasota-events.html
 
April 19: 9:30 am arrive, sharp start at 10 am – Stroll’s 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Southside elementary. Neighbors and business partner. Sponsorship opportunities available. RSVP at http://EasterEggHunt25.eventbrite.com
 
April 20: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm - Easter Brunch at Selby Gardens
Enjoy a brunch buffet and dessert bar by Michael’s on East, plus an Easter egg hunt and balloon twisting. Ticket purchase includes full garden access. Located at Selby Gardens. https://selby.org/events/
 
April 23: 10 am - Viewpoint Lecture: Victorian Wonder Shows
at The Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets $5-$10. Visit Ringling.org.
  
May 1: 5pm - 2025 Annual Heritage Awards
Save the date for the annual heritage awards, hosted by the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation. This event will spotlight individuals, projects, and organizations. Free admission. Located at the Sarasota Art Museum, Tamiami Trl. https://www.escape-to-sarasota.com/may-sarasota-events.html
 
May 3: 8am - 10th Annual SUP & RUN 5K
Enjoy three different race options, custom finisher medals, awards, and a post-race celebration with a be: https://www.escape-to-sarasota.com/may-sarasota-events.html