This Weekend's Upcoming Bradenton Area Events

Bradenton FL

16 December, 2021

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BRADENTON, FL — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Bradenton. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Bradenton: MYP Social & Holiday Party! - December 16, 2021 - Central Cafe When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Manatee Chamber of Commerce Learn More Winter Nights Under the Lights When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Palma Sola Botanical Park What: Palma Sola Botanical Park is holding its annual Winter Nights Under the Lights Thursday, December 16th through Sunday the 19th from 6-9 pm. Admission is Free, although donations are suggested. Join Santa for a photo (bring your own camera!), and purchase a Sweet Treat & hot dr... Learn More Creative Portraiture - Florida Museum of Photographic Arts When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Florida Museum of Photographic Arts What: Event listing from Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: Thursday, December 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMIn this class, and I will share with you some of the fun approaches I use to get families and kids interacting together and laughing for those amazing shots. Half the class will be... Learn More Winter Nights Under the Lights - Palma Sola Botanical Park When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Palma Sola Botanical ParkLearn More NAMI Sarasota County Family Support Group When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Beneva Christian Church What: NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness family support group is a peer-led group for family members and caregivers of adults living with mental illness that meets the third Thursday of the month. You are not alone. All meetings are free and confidential.  For more inform... Learn More Parkinson's Women's Support Group - Manatee Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, December 17th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Manatee Chamber of CommerceLearn More Winter Nights Under the Lights When: Friday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Palma Sola Botanical Park What: Palma Sola Botanical Park is holding its annual Winter Nights Under the Lights Thursday, December 16th through Sunday the 19th from 6-9 pm. Admission is Free, although donations are suggested. Join Santa for a photo (bring your own camera!), purchase a Sweet Treat & hot dr... Learn More Dancing every Friday night- PUBLIC WELCOME! When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Bradenton Woman's Club Learn More Featured Event: Death Cafe - Coffee, Cake and Conversation When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Unity of Sarasota What: Dealing with Death can be overwhelming during the holidays. A lot of us experience a variety of emotional challenges. The unique issues that come with COVID around illness, and loss have raised a lot of feelings and questions as well. It's time we talk. Come. Sit. Have a piece... Learn More Featured Event: Death Cafe - Coffee, Cake and Conversation (Sara Unity) Bradenton Circle Christmas Bird County When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Manatee County Audubon SocietyLearn More Outdoor Fitness Camp - Town of Lakewood Ranch When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Town of Lakewood Ranch Learn More Toy Drive for Families in Need When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Southeast High School What: The Southeast High Athletics Department will be hosting their first annual Toy Drive on Saturday, December 18th at 9:00am. The toy drive is intended to enhance the Manatee County Communities by assisting families with their holiday needs. The drive will be conducted at the hig... Learn More Vintage & Artisan Market When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gypsea Soul Boutique What: Gypsea Soul to host a unique outdoor vintage & artisan market tucked into our front parking lot shared with "Salt & Pepper" Cafe. This vintage market offers all the casual color & tropical fun of a day at the beach, but simultaneously lays out an edgy artsy Bohemia... Learn More Winter Nights Under the Lights When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Palma Sola Botanical Park What: Palma Sola Botanical Park is holding its annual Winter Nights Under the Lights Thursday, December 16th through Sunday the 19th from 6-9 pm. Admission is Free, although donations are suggested. Join Santa for a photo (bring your own camera!), purchase a Sweet Treat & hot dr... Learn More The Nutcracker Ballet When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 902 33rd St Ct W What: The magic of the season returns with Bradenton's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Dance Theatre of Bradenton, led by artistic director Allison Norton, transports you to Clara's dream world filled with marching soldiers, dancing dolls and pirouetting snowflakes. Kid... Learn More The Nutcracker Ballet - Manatee Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Manatee Chamber of Commerce Learn More Beach Market at Coquina Beach When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 2650 Gulf Drive S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 What: Come and shop the "World Famous" Beach Market at Coquina Beach! Market Yearly Schedule: November: Sunday only. December – March: Sunday and Wednesday. April – July: Wednesday and Friday. Closed August, September and October. All markets are 10-4 weather permitting. You wi... Learn More DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg) When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: WTR Grill What: We're Livin' Young, Wild and Free on 12/19 DJ Snoopadelic is invading #wtr for a LEGENDARY pre-party for the Bucs game against the Saints Grab your Day Passes early before prices go up and reserve tables and cabanas today! DAY PASSES - https://bit.ly/wtrSNOOPpasses RESERVAT... Learn More Photoshop Basics - Florida Museum of Photographic Arts When: Sunday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Florida Museum of Photographic ArtsLearn More Photo 101 Express In Person - Florida Museum of Photographic Arts When: Sunday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Florida Museum of Photographic ArtsLearn More The Nutcracker Ballet When: Sunday, December 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 902 33rd St Ct W What: The magic of the season returns with Bradenton's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Dance Theatre of Bradenton, led by artistic director Allison Norton, transports you to Clara's dream world filled with marching soldiers, dancing dolls and pirouetting snowflakes. Kid... Learn More Winter Nights Under the Lights When: Sunday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Palma Sola Botanical Park What: Palma Sola Botanical Park is holding its annual Winter Nights Under the Lights Thursday, December 16th through Sunday the 19th from 6-9 pm. Admission is Free, although donations are suggested. Join Santa for a photo (bring your own camera!), purchase a Sweet Treat & hot dr... Learn More Featured Event: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! When: Monday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Latitude Pediatric & Family Clinic What: Coming directly to Sarasota on Monday, December 20th! Do more in the fight against breast cancer with easy access to ultrasound technology! HerScan delivers safe, non-invasive, easy access to breast ultrasound screening to women. ✔️ Painless ✔️ No Radiation ✔️ Implant Safe - R... Learn More Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (HerScan, Inc.) Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) End First Semester - Braden River High School When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Braden River High SchoolLearn More Bradenton Care Partner Connection & Parkinson's Power Hour When: Tuesday, December 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Manatee Chamber of CommerceLearn More Beach Market at Coquina Beach When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 10:00 a.m. What: Come and shop the "World Famous" Beach Market at Coquina Beach! Market Yearly Schedule: November: Sunday only. December – March: Sunday and Wednesday. April – July: Wednesday and Friday. Closed August, September and October. All markets are 10-4 weather permitting. You wi... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Bradenton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.