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hot take: merry looks good in the middle of the year🎅 utc is turning up the cheer with christmas in july, featuring festive events and 25+ ho-ho-hot deals around the district. ✨ available now-july 20, unwrap the full list of offers at the link in bio.
the new watermelon taffy flavor from @jenisicecreams is 10/10 🤩🍉 #utcsarasota
santa paws is coming to town 🎅 join us for a christmas in july paw-ty tonight from 7–9 pm at barks & brews! grab your pup and jingle all the way to the green for pet pics with santa, live music, bites from @florenceandthespiceboys & @annamariaoysterbar , a puppy petting station, raffles & more to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue ✨
christmas in july is here🎄join us for festive events on the green and exclusive summer savings all month long.
🐾 barks & brews
july 8 | 7–9 pm
a howl-iday party for pups and their parents featuring pet photos with santa, live music, vendors and more to support @nateshonoranimalrescue
🛍️ utc night market
july 17 | 6:30–9:30 pm
a holiday market with local vendors, seasonal sips, snow, photos with santa and live music by keith james
🎵 music bingo
july 21 | 7–9 pm
classic bingo with a festive twist featuring your favorite holiday hits
🎬 movies under the stars: elf
july 25 | 8 pm
a free outdoor screening of elf with character meet and greets, concessions and more
🎁 plus, shop ho-ho-hot deals from select utc shops and restaurants. link in bio for the full list of offers
📸: @girlmom_2
fourth of july weekend plans? we’ve got you covered 🎆
📍 @nathanbendersonpark | july 3
kick off the holiday with fireworks on the lake driven by @lambosarasota! starting at 5:30 pm, enjoy live music, a kids zone, tasty eats, and a dazzling fireworks show around 9 pm
📍 @popstroke | july 3
grab your crew for a rooftop fireworks watch party from 7–10 pm featuring mini golf, light bites, and amazing views. tickets available at the link in bio
📍 west district at utc | july 4
build your own red, white and blooms at @posiesflowertruck from 7–9 pm🌸
📍 @florenceandthespiceboys | july 4
keep the party going with great cocktails, bites and beats by dj gabe from 9:30 pm–12:30 am
📍 @mallatutc | july 5
bring your appetite to suncoast’s largest food truck festival — with 75+ trucks, live music, and a family fun zone from 11 am–8 pm
anyone else wanna a cupcake real bad?✨ discover star-spangled sweets and fireworks-worthy ‘fits around utc. visit our stories for fourth of july weekend inspo.
july is lookin’ bright ✨celebrate summer with fireworks, festive fun, and a sleigh full of christmas in july cheer all month long at #utcsarasota
eat great late✨ @3natives is now open 'til 8 pm (7 pm on sundays). perfect for healthy dinners, sunset stroll snacks or a post-workout treat.
spotted: new summer menu items at @eatnakedfarmer 😎 one year, four delicious seasons at #utcsarasota and every one has been our favorite✨
fridays are for flicks the whole family will love🎬 join us for a free outdoor showing of despicable me 4 at our next movies under the stars this friday, june 27. 🍿
starting at 7 pm, enjoy a summer night out with minion meet & greets, complimentary face painting, and onsite concessions. showtime begins after sunset, around 8 pm. ✨
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
just pulling you in for a chat to share what's coming up this week at utc ✨
🏆utc cornhole tournament
tuesday | 7 pm | the green
cornhole competition for all skill levels with @haolenaut_sports
🪁kids club: gameland
wednesday | 9-10 am | the green
10+ game stations for kids of all ages to explore and experience
🧘sunset yoga
wednesday | 6:30-7:30 pm | the green
outdoor yoga with @andrewsantryyoga
👶 fit4mom stroller strides
friday | 9–10 am | the mall at utc
total-body workout for moms with kids in tow with @fit4mom_lakewoodranch_sarasota
🎥movies under the stars
friday | 8 pm | the green
outdoor showing of despicable me 4 plus face painting, minion meet & greets and onsite concessions
🌼posies flower truck pop-up
friday | 7-9 pm | near @eatnakedfarmer
create your own seasonal flower bouquet with @posiesflowertruck_sarasota
let the countdown begin✨ fireworks on the lake at @nathanbendersonpark driven by @lambosarasota
is coming back with a bang on thursday, july 3.
🎶live music by @twinklerocksoulradio
🤸♂️kids zone presented by @motemarinelab
🍔food trucks
🥳family-friendly activities
🎟️raffle courtesy of @gotohalelaw
📸photo ops by @ohwhatfunpartyco
🎆 fireworks show around 9 pm
✨plus so much more!
free admission, fee to park. to learn more and purchase a parking pass, visit our stories or fireworksonthelake.com 🌟
love loudly, shop locally✨ meet us on the green this thursday, june 19 from 6:30-9:30 pm for the utc night market: pride edition🌈 this month's outdoor market event is held in partnership with @projectpridesrq and will feature live music by @merge_eleven_band, local vendors, drinks from @georgiesutc and more🤩 #utcsarasota
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
your drink order just became your good deed for the day🍸 now through july, $1 from every don fulano cocktail purchased at @florenceandthespiceboys will be donated to @nateshonoranimalrescue 🐶✨ drink up, dog lovers! #utcsarasota
documenting the moment we fell in love with the new fried pickles from @shakeshack ✍️
this is your official reminder that father's day is this sunday, june 15. find the perfect last-minute gifts at @thepaperstore -- because dad doesn't need any more ties 😉 #utcsarasota
reel in some memories with dad this weekend at utc🎣💙
🚘 @carsandcoffee941
📅saturday, june 14 | 8–10 am
📍 the mall at utc
check out hundreds of cool cars while enjoying free coffee from @thebreakfastcompanyfl
🦸 dad’s day block party
📅saturday, june 14 | 10 am–2 pm
📍 the mall at utc
celebrate dad with family fun, games, live music, giveaways, mixology demos & visits from tampa bay sports legends
⛳️father's day at @popstroke
challenge dad to a round of mini golf. dads get a free beer with golf purchase & can enjoy the exclusive “dad bod” menu
🎁 still need a gift for dad? our gift guide has ideas for every kind of dad—check it out. 🔗 in bio
this one’s for the dogs. barks & brews is back this tuesday, june 10 from 7–9 pm! bring your friendly pups to the green for a summer paw-ty benefiting @nateshonoranimalrescue, featuring:
🎶 live music by jenna denné
💦 splash pads
🍹 sips & bites from @florenceandthespiceboys + @annamariaoysterbar
🛍️ pup-friendly vendors
✨ raffles + more!
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
the sweetest day of the year is almost here🍩 national donut day is friday, june 6 and @fiveodonutco is celebrating by giving away a free simple donut with any purchase✨ plus, there will be special deals, giftcard giveaways, and more surprises throughout the day🎉 the shop is open from 7am to 1pm or until sold out--donut wait! #utcsarasota
howdy, y'all 🤠 saddle up for a summer evening of country music with @crossfire_creek_music at utc live on the green this thursday, june 5 from 6:30–9:30 pm! this high-energy five-piece band from tampa will have you boot-stompin’ all evening to today’s hottest country hits.🎶
mav & lulu from @ctqcountry will be joining the fun with a concert ticket giveaway, sponsored by hale law. swing by their booth between 6:30–8 pm for your chance to win tickets to see jelly roll live.🎟️
📍the green at utc, near rocco’s tacos & tequila bar. no registration required.