What's Happening Out East,
the Heart of the Suncoast
Looking
for something to do? Here are some events with panache that take
place out east, the heart of the Suncoast.
Ride a Real Train at Parrish
Still haven't ridden the train at the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum
in Parrish? Check out the Florida Gulf Coast Railway Museum - All trains depart from Parrish station, off US 301. Information
and Charter Reservations, toll free: (877) 869-0800 or e-mail
traininfo@frrm.org. Tickets are $10.00-$12.00, Children $6.00.
Rent-a-Locomotive.
You run it after instruction. Available by special request. February is the
month the steam train returns!
Music on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
First Friday of each month, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Free. Food
and drinks available for purchase.
Norman's
Liquors Mini Wine and Liquor Tasting. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-7pm. Free. at 5494 Lena Road
(87th St. & SR 70), 1/4 mile East of I-75. Call 727-8797.
Wednesday, October 1
Kids Helping Kids sponsored by Jungle Gardens to benefit local children’s charities. This program lasts from October 1-30. Kids age 3-12 receive free admission when they bring a new infant or baby item valued at $3 or more. Items will be donated to CYESIS of Sarasota County and TAPP in Manatee County. Call (941) 355-1112 ext. 306.
Friday, October 3
Music On Main, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 6-9 pm.
First Friday Arts Walk on Palm Avenue, every first Friday until 8 pm. Enjoy food, wine and music. All art galleries are open.
Saturday, October 4
Titantic: The Artifact Exhibition. The galleries in this exhibition feature real artifacts recovered from the ocean floor along with room re-creations and personal stories; each highlighting a different chapter in the compelling story of Titanic’s maiden voyage. G.WIZ, The Science Museum. Call (941) 309-4949.
Sunday, October 5
Public Display of Affection, Inc. will hold a Reggae Oktoberfest from 2 – 6 pm at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributor Facility, 7501 Wireless Ct. in Lakewood Ranch. The event will benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County and its Pet Therapy Program. Call (941) 809-6351.
Tuesday, October 7
Serendipity will host the Suncoast Communities Blood Bank Blood Drive from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Donors will receive a complimentary day pass to Serendipity and a health screening. Call (941) 922-1591, ext. 221.
Saturday, October 11
San Marco Plaza will host Festa Italiana, an Italian Festival featuring an Italian market, live music, food and performances from 11 am to 8 pm at 8215 Naures Way in Lakewood Ranch.
Density Bracelets! Become a Density Detective and make your own density bracelet to see what happens. G.WIZ, The Science Museum. Call (941) 309-4949.
Friday, October 17
Empty Bowls Event to Benefit Manatee Food Bank Lakewood Main Street
$15 including soup and original art bowl, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm
Third Friday, Towles Court, 5 pm, enjoy music, food and wine and meet the artists. All studios open.
Saturday, October 18
Meals on Wheels Plus will host Monster Mash Bash from 6 – 11 pm at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. W. in Bradenton. Tickets: $50. Call Tracy Komor at (941) 749-0100.
Sarasota Orchestra at the Sarasota Opera House, 8:00 pm, Beethoven The Angry Revolutionary multimedia concert. Call (941) 953-3434.
Winds A’Blowin’, Make your own windsock to help you determine the direction and speed of wind. G.WIZ, The Science Museum. Call (941) 309-4949.
Sunday, October 19
Isreal@60 Celebration, 11:30 am, Lakewood Ranch Gold & Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd. $25/person and $40/couple. Call (941) 927-6678.
Saturday, October 25
Fishy Skeletons! Activity: Make a fish skeleton to hang up in your room. G.WIZ, The Science Museum. Call (941) 309-4949.
|
