Venice, Florida
All Towns
Shark Tooth Capital of the World

Venice

A beautifully planned city with a charming Mediterranean Revival downtown, world-famous fossil beaches, a thriving arts scene, and miles of Gulf Coast shoreline. The crown jewel of the 941.

Pop: ~23,000Est. 1925Sarasota County
Loading…

What's Happening in Venice

12 upcoming events this month

Oct3

Venice Farmers Market

Market

Every Saturday morning — fresh produce, local art, live music, and artisan vendors on beautiful Tampa Ave.

8:00 AM – 1:00 PMTampa Ave, VeniceSat, Oct 3
Oct7

Live Music at Sharky's

Music

Live music on the iconic Venice Pier deck. Enjoy fresh seafood and cocktails with Gulf views.

7:00 PMSharky's on the Pier, VeniceWed, Oct 7
Oct10

Venice Farmers Market

Market

Weekly Saturday farmers market with local vendors, fresh produce, and live entertainment.

8:00 AM – 1:00 PMTampa Ave, VeniceSat, Oct 10
Oct10

Gulf Coast Art Festival

Arts

Annual outdoor art festival featuring local and regional artists, live demonstrations, and food vendors.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PMVenice DowntownSat, Oct 10
Oct17

Venice Farmers Market

Market

Weekly Saturday farmers market. One of the best in Sarasota County.

8:00 AM – 1:00 PMTampa Ave, VeniceSat, Oct 17
Oct17

Venice Shark Tooth Festival

Festival

Celebrate Venice's world-famous fossil heritage with vendors, activities, and shark tooth hunting contests.

9:00 AM – 6:00 PMVenice BeachSat, Oct 17
Oct21

Waterfront Wine Walk

Food & Drink

Stroll Venice Avenue sampling wines from local restaurants and shops. Tickets required.

5:00 PM – 8:00 PMVenice AveWed, Oct 21
Oct24

Venice Farmers Market

Market

Weekly Saturday farmers market.

8:00 AM – 1:00 PMTampa Ave, VeniceSat, Oct 24
Oct24

Halloween on the Beach

Festival

Family-friendly Halloween celebration on the beach with costumes, games, and treats.

4:00 PMVenice BeachSat, Oct 24
Oct24

Ghost Tour of Venice

Tours

A spooky walking tour through Venice's historic downtown. Tickets required — sells out fast.

7:30 PMVenice Historic DistrictSat, Oct 24
Oct31

Venice Farmers Market

Market

Halloween edition of the weekly farmers market — costumes welcome!

8:00 AM – 1:00 PMTampa Ave, VeniceSat, Oct 31
Oct31

Venice Halloween Parade

Festival

Annual Halloween parade down Venice Avenue. One of the most beloved community traditions in the city.

6:00 PMVenice AveSat, Oct 31

Explore More of the 941

Discover what's happening in the other Gulf Coast towns