Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration

Join in the fun of this FREE Fourth Annual Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration with the theme of "Holiday Hula!"

Spread the season's cheer by snapping a FREE family photo with Santa. Join Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation (SPAF) Teaching Artists for a make-and-take holiday craft project and enjoy a special story of the season read by Mr. Stevey. A family movie showing of "Lilo & Stitch" brings smiles and the Hawaiian theme to life.

Ugly holiday sweaters, hula skirts and festive attire are welcome!

Schedule of Special Holiday Happenings

• 4:00-6:00PM: Pictures with Santa, holiday make-and-take crafts led by SPAF Teaching Artists, and more holiday fun!
• 5:00-5:30PM: Mr. Stevey reads a festive seasonal story
• 6:00-7:45PM: Showing of movie Lilo & Stitch (2025)

For those planning to attend the 5:00PM Mr. Stevey Storytime Event: Please click here and fill out this short form before attending.

Come hungry and thirsty! Delicious and festive food and beverages will be available at The Nest Café and on-site food trucks.

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

PSS: Please bring a child joy by bringing your gently used books to The Bay to be recycled in one of the park's Lending Libraries.

About Lilo & Stitch (2025)

(PG) A mischievous alien crash-lands in paradise and learns the true meaning of family ('ohana) in Disney's vibrant, heartfelt 2025 remake of Lilo & Stitch.

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 a 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.

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