Food & Drink events in Sarasota

Check out happening food & drink events all around Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at UTC

Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm The Mall at University Town Center Free

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival 8

Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am The Mall at University Town Center Free

LeMarche Parisian-Inspired Outdoor Marketplace

Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Five Points Park

75th Anniversary Diamond Gala

Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34232

The Westin Starfall Ball

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm The Westin Sarasota USD 0 to 516

Health Expo at Town Square University Parkway

Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Rd USD 0 to 7

Fright Night on St. Armands Circle - 17th anniversary!

Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm St. Armands Circle

SOLD OUT: GNOCCHI-MAKING Class in Downtown Sarasota!

Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm 2260 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration

Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm The Bay Park Free

Art Ovation Fall 2025 Exhibition Opening

Wed, 05 Nov at 06:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection Free

Sarasota Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl, by Bar Crawl USA

Sat, 25 Oct at 03:00 pm Sarasota Main Street Bars USD 0 to 25

The Wonder Gala 2025 for The Florida Center

Fri, 05 Dec at 06:30 pm The Ora

COOK & EAT RISOTTO in Downtown Sarasota!

Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm 2260 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

Sarasota Chamber's 105th Annual Meeting

Fri, 24 Oct at 11:30 am Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

White Christmas Dinner & Dance Party!

Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 3888 Central Sarasota Pkwy USD 99

Halloween Party @ Tin Viet & Sushi Bar

Sat, 25 Oct at 08:30 pm Tin, Viet & Sushi Bar

Clasico Day of the Dead and Halloween Block Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm El Melvin Cocina Mexicana

Eat Local Week 2025 Farm to Fork Dinner and Auction

Sun, 09 Nov at 05:00 pm Blumenberry Farms USD 82 to 162

Sarasota Water Lantern Festival

Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Nathan Benderson Park

Top Chef Competition

Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Rd Free

Pique Nique Sur La Baie

Thu, 23 Oct at 11:00 am Sarasota Bayfront

Jazz Thursday featuring The Barker Project Holiday Show

Thu, 18 Dec at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

MUSIC FOR A CAUSE

Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Five Points Park

NIGHTMARE ON BRUNCH ST

Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 pm JOYLAND USD 48 to 696

Cinema at The Bay: The Birds

Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Upper Myakka Preserve Volunteer Event and Picnic

Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Upper Myakka Preserve Free

MOD Weekend Pass with Self-Guided Tour

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm McCulloch Pavilion USD 401 to 502

Very Merry Jerry Day

Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

MOD Weekend: Open House at McCulloch Pavilion

Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 pm McCulloch Pavilion Free

Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals

Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park Free

MOD Weekend Opening Party: Cocktails under the Umbrella

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm Umbrella House USD 172 to 198

Scotchtober Fine Dining & Spirits Dinner

Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm Michael's Wine Cellar USD 225

FemCity Gatsby Night

Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Marina Jack USD 23 to 109

17th Annual Le Marche Bohemian Outdoor Market

Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Five Points Park

Così fan tutte - October 31 at 7:30 PM

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Sarasota Fall Carnival

Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm The Mall at University Town Center, University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, USA

A Taste of Newtown

Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 pm Robert L. Taylor Community Complex Free

Sarasota- Eat Drink & Shop by the Bay

Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am J.D. Hamel Park Free

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Sarasota

Sat, 13 Dec at 04:30 pm Joe's On Main USD 19 to 24

Tatum Ridge Fall Carnival

Fri, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm 4100 Tatum Rd, Sarasota, FL

Halloween Mixed Golf (Member Event)

Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 pm 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Creating with Gratitude!

Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Free

Così fan tutte - November 2, 2025 at 1:30PM

Sun, 02 Nov at 01:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

The Balvenie Tasting Event ft. Christiano Protti - Sarasota

Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm 22 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Sing-Along Trolley

Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Bistro Pop-Up Night: January

Wed, 07 Jan at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

MAKING RAVIOLI - PASTA CLASS IN SARASOTA

Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm 2260 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

Ringling College Galleries + Exhibitions: Art Walk

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm 2700 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34234

S'mores on the Beach

Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm The Ritz Carlton Beach Club

36th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival

Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am St.Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida

3rd Annual Health Expo - Must Attend Event of the Season

Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Road Unit 55, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

Buckin' in the New Year

Fri, 02 Jan at 05:00 pm Sarasota Fair Grounds

Sarasota Fall Carnival 2025

Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm University Town Center Mall, Sarasota, FL

Moonlight & Melodies #1 of 2 Under the Stars with Mozart

Fri, 07 Nov at 06:30 pm Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA

New College of Florida CLAMBAKE

Thu, 06 Nov at 05:00 pm New College of Florida

SPARCCle Sunset Soiree

Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Breakfast with Santa on the Bay

Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

Bistro Pop-Up Night: April

Wed, 08 Apr at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

Bistro Pop-Up Night: March

Wed, 04 Mar at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

Bonanza 2025

Sat, 01 Nov at 03:30 pm 3800 27th Parkway, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235

Thanksgiving Buffet at The Westin Sarasota

Thu, 27 Nov at 12:00 pm The Westin Sarasota USD 59 to 93

Sarasota's 1st Ever Professional & Lifestyle Co-Working Space

Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am 1175 N Washington Blvd USD 13 to 230

Together We Bloom, An Evening for Healthy Start

Sat, 14 Feb at 04:30 pm Brown's Grove USD 0 to 15,000

Holiday Festival

Sun, 02 Nov at 03:00 pm Palm Aire Country Club

Jazz Thursday featuring Sarasota Jazz Project

Thu, 13 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

After Hours featuring The Derek Lersch Band

Tue, 28 Oct at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

Around the World series: Italian Wine Dinner

Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm 1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Sunday Funday at The Sarasota Modern!

Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 pm 1290 Boulevard of The Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

3rd Annual Chili Cook Off - Party on the Porch!

Thu, 23 Oct at 05:00 pm 3580 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34239

Food Truck Sunday

Sun, 26 Oct at 11:30 am 3650 17th Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235

Regenerative Seas: Celebrating Regenerative Seafood and Coastal Restoration

Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm Mote Aquaculture Research Park USD 82

Cocktails + Culture

Mon, 03 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

After Hours featuring Strings of the Season

Tue, 30 Dec at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Got Lobstah? @ Ranch Nite Wednesdays

Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm The Lounge by Good Liquid

Celebration of Life Service / All Saints Day

Sun, 02 Nov at 08:30 am 800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34232

Singles Wine Tasting 40+

Wed, 12 Nov at 06:30 pm Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Sarasota, FL USD 48 to 59

Thanksgiving Grand Ballroom Brunch

Thu, 27 Nov at 11:00 am 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

Singles Wine Tasting 21+

Wed, 19 Nov at 06:30 pm Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Sarasota, FL USD 43 to 54

MOD Weekend: Moderns That Matter Boat Tour

Sun, 16 Nov at 10:00 am LeBarge Tropical Cruises USD 140 to 172

Gingerbread House or Dreidel Decorating

Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

Abundance Basket Centerpiece Workshop at Sun King Brewing

Tue, 11 Nov at 06:00 pm Sun King Sarasota USD 76

Bistro Pop-Up Night

Wed, 05 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

Uncorked at SAM

Tue, 18 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

Rufa's New Year's Eve Celebration

Wed, 31 Dec at 05:00 pm 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

After Hours featuring Soul Sensations

Tue, 25 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Winter Celebration

Thu, 11 Dec at 05:00 pm 225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243-4195, United States

Blue Ties & Butterflies

Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

En Plein Air Wine Dinner 2026

Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 429

After Hours featuring The Jazz Phools

Tue, 27 Jan at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Bistro Pop-Up Night: February

Wed, 04 Feb at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

After Hours featuring The Band Trinity

Tue, 24 Feb at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

"LEGACY ON A PLATE" : Speaker Panel with 3 Iconic Sarasota Restaurateurs

Mon, 03 Nov at 05:00 pm Aloft Sarasota USD 25 to 100

SISTERHOOD FOR GOOD "Tropical Escape ~ The Ultimate Luau", Feb. 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Polo Club Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240, United States

Got Lobstah? @ Ranch Nite Wednesdays

Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm The Lounge by Good Liquid

Uncorked

Tue, 10 Feb at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 55 to 66

Cocktails + Culture

Mon, 02 Mar at 05:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum USD 50 to 61

Oktoberfest

Fri, 24 Oct at 03:00 pm The Alloro at University Groves Free

Uncorked

Tue, 13 Jan at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 55 to 66