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tonight’s forecast: lightning⚡️
the @tblightning are rolling in today from 5–7 pm! stop by the rink at utc for giveaways and a chance to play in the pop-up ball hockey rink. 🏒⛸️
have a (n)ice day ❄️ the rink at utc presented by @tblightning is back and cooler than ever! lace up your skates and meet us at the real ice rink in the west district at utc, next to ford’s garage. 💙
⛸️glide to bio for more details and to reserve your skate time
what the most wonderful time of the year looks like at utc🎄
come join us for the utc holiday night market this thursday, nov. 20 from 6:30-9:30pm. shop 30+ local vendors for gifts for everyone on your list while enjoying seasonal sips, festive treats, live music by @florawband and more✨
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
season's greetings 💌 the holiday greeting card contest has arrived, featuring over 50 delightful designs by local schools and organizations. explore these festive creations along cattlemen rd. in the west district at utc. vote for your favorites via🔗 in bio before dec. 31✨
'tis the season for sweets🍧 @ritasice grand opening party is this saturday from 12–4pm in the shoppes at utc, near nordstrom rack! enjoy free italian ice, giveaways from @iheartradio and more✨
it’s showtime❄️ our holiday movies under the stars series kicks off this weekend. snuggle up for free showings of your favorite festive films every friday and saturday night at 7pm in the lot adjacent to natuzzi. arrive early for special character visits and concessions starting at 6pm🍿seating is limited, so bring a blanket and chairs.
this weekend’s holiday movie lineup:
🌕11/14: the nightmare before christmas
🎄11/15: arthur christmas
link in stories for more details + full movie lineup✨
it’s the most wonderful time of the year✨ holidays at utc: believe has officially arrived with a sleigh-full of festive fun happening this week🎁
🎄 dazzling light shows
nightly | every 30 minutes from 6:30–9:30 pm
🧘♀️ yoga under the holiday lights with @andrewsantryyoga
wednesday | 6:30–7:30 pm | the green
🐴 horse-drawn carriage rides
thursday–sunday | 6–10 pm | the stable on cattlemen
🎥 holiday movies under the stars
friday & saturday | 7 pm | lot near natuzzi
💪 utc fit yoga with @crunch.university
saturday | 9:30 am | the green
🎆 fireworks
saturday | after 9 pm light show
🎨 paint & sip
sunday | 3–5 pm | the green
🎅 photos with santa
daily | @mallatutc (reservations recommended)
link in bio for all the holly jolly details ❤️
when you realize barks and brews is tomorrow🤩 join us tuesday, nov. 11 from 6-8 pm on the green at utc for tail-wagging fun to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue 🐾
🍻brew samples from @3daughtersbrewing
🎶live music by @stickandditty
🧁treats from @sprinklescupcakes + @ritasice
🛍️pup-friendly vendors
🐶a puppy petting station
🎟️raffles and more!
📍the green, near @roccostacos
📸: @weeniedog_oakley
still glowing from parade night 💫🎅 thank you for believing, cheering and sleighing into the season with us at santa’s grand arrival parade. special thanks to @nikwallenda and @lijanawallenda for lighting up the tree with their sky-high act, our merry parade crews and @wethekings for the perfect ending to the night.
holiday drinks are back at @starbucks and santa arrives tonight at utc 🎅✨it's officially the holiday season!
we may not have bear cups, but we've got plenty of festive fun starting at 4 pm. see stories for parade map + schedule.
the trees are trimmed, the halls are decked, and santa claus is coming to town tomorrow🎅✨ join us for a festive evening starting at 4 pm featuring a pre-party with @nofilterband, crisscross skywalk with siblings @lijanawallenda and @nikwallenda, giant featured balloons, floats, fireworks, and an after-party with @wethekings. all the holly jolly details are in link in bio.
let’s get the party started ✨ to kick off parade weekend, we’re turning up the volume at utc with live on the green featuring @22nrocks 🎶 grab your crew and rock into the season with us thursday, nov. 6 from 6:30–9:30 pm!
📍 the green at utc, near @roccostacos
the holiday magic is unwrapping soon🎁
join us saturday, nov. 8 as we ring in the season with santa’s grand arrival parade — then celebrate all season long at utc with nightly light shows, ice skating, outdoor holiday movies, carriage rides & festive fun for all✨
it’s all part of holidays at utc: believe 💫
plan your visit: utcsarasota.com/holidays
run baby run… right into the holiday season 🎅🎸get ready to rock around the christmas tree with @wethekings at santa’s grand arrival parade this saturday, nov. 8! the Bradenton-founded band is coming home to headline utc’s biggest night of the year. ✨
food trucks + festive fun start at 4pm, and the free after-party concert with We The Kings kicks off around 8pm. link in bio for all the holly jolly details 🎄
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contest closed 🎁 winner @thegirlypearly
ho-ho holly jolly giveaway🎅 join us this saturday, nov. 8 as we unwrap the season with santa’s grand arrival parade, the first lightshow of the season, festive fireworks, after-party with @wethekings and so much more✨ we want to put you (and three friends) in the center of the action with a chance to win a magical experience riding in the parade in a horse-drawn carriage. to enter:
🎁 like this post
🎁 tag the three friends you’re taking to the parade
🎁 follow @utcsarasota
winner announced via DM and on this post on wednesday, nov 5. must be available to participate in the parade starting at 6 pm on saturday, nov. 8. link in bio for parade details.
*cue mariah carey* it's timeeeeee🎶🎄🎁
happy howl-o-ween✨ thanks for celebrating spooky szn with us and for picking pumpkins to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue. together, we raised $16,000 to help save homesless pets in our community. 🎃🧡
📸@badaussremi
* all pumpkins have been claimed
happy haunting🍬 halloween is tomorrow and we’re celebrating with a spooktacular scavenger hunt! we’ve hidden 40 mini pumpkins + 1 extra special grand prize pumpkin around the utc district. if you find one hidden outdoors, scan the QR code and follow the instructions to win an eerie-sistable surprise.✨
one prize per person. link in bio for rules🎃
holiday vibes unlocked 🎁✨we’re officially unwrapping the season on saturday, nov. 8 with santa’s grand arrival parade and after-party concert with @wethekings!
join us for a merry celebration featuring:
❤️ special veterans tribute at 5:45 pm
🎄 crisscross skywalk & tree lighting with nik and lijana wallenda
🧑🎄 parade with 50+ floats, giant balloons, marching bands, dance troops, and santa
🎆 festive fireworks
🎸 after-party concert by we the kings
the festive fun starts at 4 pm with a pre-party performance by @nofilterband, holiday characters, giveaways, food trucks and more fun spread along the parade route. link in bio for event schedule + parade map.
trick or treat yourself to @sprinklescupcakes 🧁 celebrate halloween week with two new cupcake flavors: reese’s peanut butter cup + twix 🍬