Top 5 Things to Do this Weekend in Sarasota-Manatee: Dec. 11-13
Have fun outdoors at these family-events.
1. Showfolks Holiday Circus Festival
Thanks to Sarasota’s deep circus history, this weekend will feature some amazing shows featuring homegrown talent. Instead of its annual indoor Showfolks Circus, the Showfolks of Sarasota will hold an outdoor, open-air festival featuring dozens of local and international circus artists including Sarasota-based circus superstars Bello and daughter Annaliese Nock. Performances will be scheduled throughout the day along with exhibits, food vendors, arts and crafts, flea market booths, family-friendly activities and Santa Claus. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota; $10, $50 family six-pack; free under 3 years old; 941-870-7444; showfolks.com