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jingle bell rock🎸grab your friends and join us for utc live on the green with @nofilterband thursday, dec. 7 from 6:30-9:30 pm. enjoy epic rock songs and holiday classics performed under the holiday lights, plus @georgiesutc will be making spirits bright with drinks available for purchase🥂#utcsarasota
deck the halls ✨ we’re all spruced up for today’s grand opening of the 4th annual festival of trees in partnership with @nathanbendersonpark and the 15th annual gingerbread festival presented by @girlscoutsgulfcoast. have a very merry time at utc as you discover nearly 40 trees decorated by local charities and over 150 gingerbread houses crafted by local schools & organizations.
🎄festival of trees
dec. 1-17 | open during mall hours
📍the mall at utc, upper level
🍭gingerbread festival
dec. 1-10 | 6:30-9:30 pm
📍the west district at utc, near ulta beauty
link in bio for all the merry details ❤️ #utcsarasota
baby, it’s cold outside ❄️ warm up with a cup of hot cocoa from our friends at @foxtailcoffeeco at our new pop-up holiday drink station by the ice rink ☕️
thirsty for more? @foxtailcoffeeco officially opens at utc next wednesday, dec 6 at 6 am 🎉
merry fitmas 🌟de-stress from the holiday hustle and bustle at our free and fun outdoor workouts every wednesday and saturday on the green at utc. this week's #utcfit lineup includes:
🧘♀️weds. 11/29 at 6:30 pm: yoga for all skill levels with @andrewsantryyoga
💪sat., 12/2 at 9:30 am: a cardio bodyweight HIIT workout led by fitness influencer @mackenziemckee featuring a live dj and goodies from @vitaminshoppe_utc
classes are always free and no registration is required. just bring a mat and water. #utcsarasota
celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at a place brimming with holiday cheer ✨join us for festive fun this holiday weekend including:
🎄light shows every 30 min. from 6:30-9:30 pm
⛸️ ice skating at the rink presented by @tblightning
🐴horse-drawn carriage rides from 6-10 pm
🎥outdoor holiday movies friday & saturday starting at 7 pm
🧘utc fit yoga on the green saturday at 9:30 am
🎅 santa's frosty follies performance on the green saturday at 6 pm
🎆 fireworks saturday at 9 pm
🎪 a brave new wonderland, a holiday spectacular by @nikwallenda and @circusartssrq (showtimes vary, tickets available now)
link in bio for all the holly jolly details ❤️ #utcsarasota
guess what’s back and cooler than ever? the rink at utc, presented by @tblightning, opens this friday, nov. 24. get ready to lace up your skates and meet us at this real ice skating rink in the west district at utc, right next to ford’s garage.⛸️💙
visit the link in our bio for more information on hours, ticket prices and to reserve your spot online.
let's talk turkey🦃 we've cooked up the perfect list of places open this thanksgiving at utc. feast your eyes on our latest blog to learn more and book your reservations today -- link in bio🧡
📸 @fiveodonutco
season's greetings 💌 the 2023 holiday greeting card contest has arrived, featuring over 50 delightful designs created by local schools and organizations. explore these festive creations along the east side of the cattlemen rd. corridor, from buff city soaps to natuzzi italia, and visit the link in our bio to vote for your favorites before december 31. ✨ #utcsarasota
merry + bright ✨ celebrate the holiday season with a sleigh-full of festive fun happening this weekend at utc.
🎄light shows every 30 min. from 6:30-9:30 pm
🐴horse-drawn carriage rides from 6-10 pm
🎥outdoor holiday movies friday & saturday starting at 7 pm
🎆 firework show saturday at 9 pm
🎻@theperlmanmusicprogram holiday performance by the tobias quartet on the green saturday at 5 pm
🎪 a brave new wonderland, a holiday spectacular by @nikwallenda and @circusartssrq opens saturday (showtimes vary, tickets available now)
link in bio for all the holly jolly details. #utcsarasota
run, run as fast as you can because limited-time seasonal treats are back at @fiveodonutco🍩 stop by the donut shop for festive flavors, or catch them at the holiday night market tonight from 6:30-9:30 pm and holiday movies under the stars this friday and saturday starting at 6pm ✨ #utcsarasota
oh what fun❄️ our holiday movies under the stars series, presented by TD Bank, kicks off this weekend. cozy up and catch free showings of your favorite holiday flicks every friday and saturday night at 7pm in the lot near ford's garage. 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👇
🧙11/17: harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone
🌙11/18: the nightmare before christmas
link in bio for complete movie schedule. #utcsarasota
‘tis the season✨ join us for the night market this thursday, nov. 16 from 6:30-9:30pm. get a headstart on your holiday shopping with 30+ local vendors offering handcrafted goods, jewelry and more while enjoying seasonal delights + live music by @mixedsignalband. we’ll be rockin’ around the christmas tree on the green and enjoying the lightshow that starts at 6:30pm🎄link in bio for more details.#utcsarasota
let’s keep the paw-ty going🐾 join us tomorrow, nov. 14 from 7-9 pm for our monthly barks & brews event. meet us on the green for craft brews, live music, pup-friendly vendors & a raffle to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue ✨ #utcsarasota
📸@dogfriendly_flrealtor
about last night🎅 we had the best time sleighing our way into the season with you at santa’s grand arrival parade! special thanks to @nikwallenda for lighting our tree in the way only he can and to @wethekings for absolutely rocking around the christmas tree at the after-party. ✨ #utcsarasota
adventure awaits 🥾 popular specialty outdoor retailer @rei is now open in the west district at utc! stop by this weekend for the grand opening and enjoy free coffee, music, giveaways and more 🎉 the store opens at 9 am on saturday and 10 am sunday. see you there! #utcsarasota
pit stop 🍔 @fordsgarageusa is giving us all the fuel we need to gear up for our holiday kickoff event on nov.11. visit our stories for a full list of festivities happening this saturday at #utcsarasota ✨
*closed* ho-ho holiday giveaway 🎅 join us this saturday, nov.11 as we ring in 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 ride 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 on thursday, nov. 9. must be available to participate in the parade starting at 6 pm on saturday, nov. 11. link in bio for parade details.
pumpkin spice was so last week. hop in your sleigh and head to @starbucks because all of your fav holiday drinks are back!🎁 #utcsarasota
save the date✨ seasonal fun kicks off nov. 11 at utc. join us for a merry celebration starting at 6 pm as n. cattlemen comes alive with the sights and sounds of the season for santa’s grand arrival parade and after-party with we the kings 🎅
delightful holiday highlights:
❤️ special veterans day tribute
🎄thrilling high-wire act by @nikwallenda
🎉grand parade with special appearance by santa claus
🎆 festive fireworks show
🎸after-party performance by @wethekings
🎁live DJs, holiday characters, giveaways, food trucks and more!
link in bio for event schedule + parade map. #utcsarasota
cue mariah carey🎄we can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you on saturday, nov.11🎅 link in bio for all the holly jolly details. #utcsarasota