Third Anniversary Celebration of The Bay Park will feature 80 free events October 1 to November 2

SARASOTA — The Bay Park Conservancy recently announced“Three Years and Thriving at The Bay,” a month-long celebration featuring more than 80 free events that bring the best of The Bay to life and recognize the park's three-year milestone. Events will take place from October 1 to November 2, 2025.

The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. The first 10-acre phase of the park opened in October 2022, and Phase 2, spanning 14 acres, is scheduled to open in 2026. Since the park's opening, The Bay has become a beloved and sustainable gathering place for the community.

More than 880,000 people have visited this “One Park for All” to enjoy all it has to offer including more than 10 acres of revitalized greenspace, a tree-shaded Mangrove Bayou Walkway, a larger-than-life Ibis Playground, sprawling common ground lawns, restored and preserved mangroves and shorelines, rehabilitated historic buildings, the architecturally stunning Nest Café, The Oval mini-amphitheater with stadium-quality LED screens, an ADA-accessible paddle launch, and spectacular sunset views.

In recognition of the park’s Third Anniversary, this month-long community celebration will feature “the best of The Bay” and provide free, exciting, and diverse programming for the entire community to come together and enjoy. Click here for the full schedule of Anniversary events. For the complete schedule of upcoming free events in the park, visit TheBaySarasota.org/Calendar.

The celebration includes free bayfront festivals and headliner concerts:

Other fan-favorite events include:

This month-long celebration is infused with some of the best free programming at The Bay, including a variety of music, movie, and dance events; guided kayak and architectural tours; yoga, mat pilates, and other fitness classes led by favorite local instructors; and more.

“Over the past three years, nearly a million park guests have discovered The Bay and been delighted by their experiences,” said AG Lafley, Bay Park Conservancy CEO. “This Third Anniversary Community Celebration enables something for everyone and, as always at The Bay, is completely open and accessible, free and welcoming to all. I encourage everyone in the greater Sarasota community to bring family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to enjoy this month-long celebration, which offers a range of experiences sure to surprise and delight, and showcases what this signature public park offers every day.”

For more information and to register for the various events, click here.