Palmarrish

This weekend

Things to do around Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton and nearby, Sept. 25–27, plus a look at next weekend. "Near you" means about 15 minutes or less from Moccasin Wallow Rd at I-75.

Friday, Sept. 25

  • 12–9 pmEdelweiss Oktoberfest opens. Runs through Oct. 25 with live music and German food. Free entry611 Manatee Ave. E, Bradenton
  • 9 am–2 pmPatched: drop-in clothing repair. Bring something worn out and mend it. Art House Boutique, 1806 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton
  • 7:30 pm"Always A Bridesmaid" at The Island Players. Nightly through Sunday. 10009 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria
  • EveningTim McGraw in concert. MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa

Saturday, Sept. 26

  • 7:30 amVFW Post 10141 charity golf scramble. $125 per player. River Strand Golf & Country Club, Bradenton
  • 8–11 amFelts Audubon Preserve Conservation Day. Help care for the preserve. Near you4600 24th Ave. E, Palmetto
  • 9:30 amKarate Zoo. A short martial-arts class for kids. Bob Gardner Community Park, Lakewood Ranch
  • 1–4 pmAt Home Honor Flight Luncheon. For veterans who can't travel, and their families. RSVP to Janet Orr, 941-773-0177. Bradenton Elks Lodge 1511, 2511 75th St. W
  • 1–4 pmSarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival. $75 in advance. Sarasota Opera House
  • 5–9 pmBomber-Con roller derby. Fans can pay to add old-school rules mid-game. Near youFreeEllenton Ice & Sports Complex, 5309 29th St. E
  • 6–10 pmBradenton Fall Flea. Live music, a food truck and vintage vendors. FreeArt House Boutique, 1806 Manatee Ave. W
  • NightSaturday Night Under the Lights drag racing. Bradenton Motorsports Park

Sunday, Sept. 27

  • 8–9 amYoga in the Park. Weekly. Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
  • 9 am–2 pmMixon Farms Market. Produce, baked goods, crafts, music. Every Sunday through May. 2525 27th St. E, Bradenton
  • 10 am–2 pmFarmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch. 100+ vendors and a kids' zone. Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Dr.
  • 4:05 pmBuccaneers vs. Vikings. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

Coming up next weekend

  • Fri Oct 26 pmImprov Night. With food trucks. Near youFreeParrish Community Park, 7550 Ft. Hamer Rd.
  • Fri Oct 26–9 pmMusic on Main block party. FreeMain Street, Lakewood Ranch
  • Sat Oct 39 am–2 pmFall Charity Market. For the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch. Near you4800 Foxbrook Trail, Parrish
  • Sat Oct 3Noon–8 pmOktoberfest & Craft Market. Near youThe Club at River Wilderness, Parrish
  • Sun Oct 410 am–3 pmFall Plant & Garden Festival. FreePalma Sola Botanical Park, Bradenton

Sources: Tampa Bay Beacons, Escape to Sarasota, Discover Bradenton, Buccaneers, Prked. Confirm times with organizers before you go; plans change. From the edition of thursday, sept. 24, 2026.

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