Let the festivities begin! Anna Maria Island has always a lot to offer besides our beautiful beaches, but the holiday season is packed with community events, delicious AMI restaurants, and more!
Holiday Walk of Treasures
Team Duncan is excited to greet you all at the Holiday Walk of Treasures on December 8th along Pine Ave. Stop by our office at 310 Pine Ave to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and their elves! City of Anna Maria, Friday, December 8th, on Pine Ave. The Anna Maria Island Historical Society hosts the annual Holiday Walk of Treasures with the Anna Maira Island Sun Newspaper. The Musem will be open from 5:30 until 8:00 pm on that evening. It will join most of the City of Anna Maira’s businesses and merchants in staying open late and serving light bikes and refreshments.
Bradenton Beach Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 18th, 5:30-7:00 pm at the Post Office on Bridge Street
Holmes Beach Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Friday, December 1st, 5:00-8:00 pm, with tree lighting at 6:00 pm. Businesses and merchants in Holmes Beach will stay open until 8:00 pm and serve light bites and refreshments.
Christmas on Bridge Street
Saturday, December 2nd, 3:00-9:00 pm. Privateers bring in Santa and his slight down by the pier circle. Lots happening in the street, and a family outdoor movie at 7:30 pm at the Post Office.
Bradenton Beach Holiday Faire & Boat Parade
Saturday, December 2nd, 3:00-9:00 pm. Bridge Street will be closed from 12 noon to 12 midnight. (Open alcohol containers permitted) Santa photo opportunities but the tree.
Santa in the Park
City of Anna Maria’s City Pier Park, Friday, December 8th, 4:00-5:30 pm. Santa will have goody bags for the children!
Christmas in Cortez
Florida Maritime Museum, Saturday, December 9th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Free, family-friendly event with crafts, games, a bounce house, a maze, and a Santa meet-and-greet. All activities are free of change! Food is available for purchase. Parking is free and available at the F.I.S.H Preserve on Cortex Rd.
Privateers Christmas Parade and Gifts From Santa
Saturday, December 9th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm on Anna Maria Island from Coquina Beach(North entrance) to City Pier Park in Anna Maria. the after party with Santa directly after at Holmes Beach City Feild. Visit the AMI Privateers website for more info.
Palma Sola Botanical Park’s Winter Night Under the Lights
Bradenton, Wednesday through Sunday, December 13th-17th, 6:00-9:00 pm. Arces of lights, Santa, food trucks, live holiday music, gift market, hot cocoa and cider, hay rides, tree decorating contest, children’s crafts, Toys for Tots, decorated golf cart parade, and more!
Roser Community Chruch Sing Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 17th, 8:30 & 10:30 am. Sing Christmas is a choral experience arranged by Joel Raney and Mary McDonald and features the Roser Cantata Choir and Chamber Orchestra.
