Programs at The Bay - The Bay Sarasota
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What will you do at The Bay today?

There’s so much to enjoy at The Bay every day!

Take a walk to be with nature or watch a movie under the stars. Enjoy a free concert in the park or explore Sarasota Bay in a kayak. Get your heart pumping at a fitness class or get your feet moving at a dance party.

Regardless of what interests you… every program, event and activity at The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcoming to all.

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Nature & Discovery

Welcome to a restored, preserved and transformed blue and green oasis! Lose yourself in the natural beauty of The Bay and you'll forget you're in downtown Sarasota.

Ride & Paddle Kayak Tours

Free Tours & Rentals

Nature Walking Tours

Free, Guided Nature Walks

Astronomy at The Bay

A Night to Gaze at the Stars and Planets

Environmental Features

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Spectacular Sunsets

Almost Every Evening!

Family Fun

Every day is a play day at The Bay! 8 acres of inviting lawns await you to kick a ball, fly a kite, or sit and enjoy a good book. Sara & Zota, the larger-than-life Ibises, await to hear the laughter of young ones. And, of course, Family Movie night is always a hit.

Ibis Playground

Meet Sara and Zota

Family Movie Nights

Family-Friendly Movies Under the Stars

Astronomy at The Bay

A Night to Gaze at the Stars and Planets

Family Fun Guide

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Biodiversity Bingo

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Biodiversity Bingo

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Mote Marine Bay Field Guide

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Visit Sarasota County Activity Pages

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Park Tours

Join experienced guides on a curated and informative park tour - hosted from land or from water - to learn about the revitalized flora and fauna, as well as the remarkable stories of The Bay.

Ride & Paddle Kayak Tours

Free Tours & Rentals

Nature Walking Tours

Free, Guided Nature Walks

Moderns that Matter

The Bay Architecture Tour
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