Fun Fall Happenings in Southwest Florida

Fall is here. While our temperatures don't normally 'fall' here in Southwest Florida, our events heat up.


11/1/2011 Penguin Island Exhibit at Mote Aquarium, 10:00 a.m.
Repeats daily until February 29, 2012
Location: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
For more information: www.mote.org

Huey Lewis and the News Soulsville Tour, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
For more information: www.vanwezel.org

11/2/2011
Free Yoga On Siesta Key Public Beach, 9:00 a.m.
Repeats weekly on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat until December 31, 2011
Location: Siesta Key Public Beach

11/03/2011
Seussical, 8:00 p.m.
Repeats daily until November 6, 2011
Location: The Players Theatre

11/4/2011
Music On Main, Lakewood Ranch, 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Main St. Lakewood Ranch FL

11/5/2011
Madama Butterfly, Sarasota Opera, 8 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sarasota Opera House
Host: Sarasota Opera

24th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival, 10 a.m.
Location: Downtown Venice

21st Annual Sarasota Bluesfest, 11 a.m.
Location: Ed Smith Stadium Complex

Sunnyside Village's 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Sunnyside Village Community Center

11/6/2011
SECA Car Show at Southside Village, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Southside Village at Hillview Street
Host: Southside Village Business Association

11/7/2011
Live From Downtown - It's Friday Night, 6:00 p.m.
Repeats until December 2, 2011
Location: Downtown Sarasota
Host: Downtown Sarasota Alliance

11/10/2011
Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sandsculpting Competition
Nov. 10-14, various hours
Repeats daily until Mon Nov 14 2011 .
Location: Siesta Public Beach Pavilion

Bleus, Brews and Schmooze- Gulf Coast Cheese Fest, 6 p.m.
Location: Polo Grill and Bar

11/11/2011
11-11-11 Marathon of Sarasota, 11 a.m.
Location: Whitaker Gateway Park

11/12/2011
23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival, 10 a.m.
November 12 - 13, 2011
Location: St Armand's Circle

Sarasota Medieval Fair, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Sarasota County Fair Grounds

11/19/2011
Harvest Festival and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.
Repeats daily until November 20, 2011
Location: Mixon Fruit Farms
Host: Mixon's Fruit Farms

Hispanic Latino Festival 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Sarasota

3rd Annual St. Andrews Scottish Festival11, 6:00 p.m.
Location: MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

14th Annual Great Teddy Bear Run, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Twin Lakes Park

11/20/2011
The Wedding Village, A Bridal Show, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

11/26/2011
Light Up Siesta Village, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Siesta Key Village

11/30/2011
Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees, 11:00 a.m.
Repeats daily until December 7, 2011
Location: Powel Crosley Estate