# Event Details - **Event Name**: Storybook Street - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Turn the page to Venice… ELC’s 6th Annual Storybook Street heads to south county! Where stories leap and colors sing, Science sparks and dancers swing. Music, art, and wonder blend, Where every book’s a brand-new friend. The Early Learning Coalition’s FREE, family-friendly, literacy-meets-the-arts extravaganza is back in 2026! Note: This year’s event will use a Pre-Registration system. All families MUST have a (free) ticket to enter. Registration link drops mid-December! Follow our social pages for the latest updates Event Details Saturday, February 7, 2026 State College of Florida- Venice Campus 8000 Tamiami Trail S. Venice, FL 34293 10:00am-12:30pm *Free parking We’re thrilled to return and reunite with our friends at SCF Venice for this joyful celebration! Set outdoors on the college’s lush, park-like campus, the event promises to dazzle once again with a unique blend of imagination, creativity, and discovery—all in one unforgettable morning. Designed for Sarasota County children ages birth to five, Storybook Street collaborates with two dozen organizations to bring books to life with preschool pomp and circumstance. The event features art, dance, drama, music, movement, sensory play and more! Picture your child’s excitement as a book-themed spectacle unfolds right in front of their eyes. Books are distributed at each vendor booth, tangible keepsakes of the magic they just witnessed. Each family will have an opportunity to walk away with 20 books, a swag bag of goodies as well as meaningful, memorable moments to help foster an early love of reading. Children are welcome to dress up as their favorite storybook character. The whimsical event will feature the many creative talents of: Sarasota Orchestra Venice Theatre Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Gulf Coast Music Therapy Nailed It DIY Sarasota Sarasota Children’s Museum Future of Dance All Faiths Food Bank The Sarasota Players Big Cat Habitat State College of Florida Little Medical School Suncoast The Haven Leaders Uplifted Sarasota County Emergency Management And more! For 2026, we’re distributing an all-new collection of books, ensuring fresh titles that have not been shared in previous years. An artistic literary adventure awaits your arrival! Questions? Email Ana McClendon: amcclendon@elcsarasota.org ----------------- Pasa la página hacia Venice… ¡La 6.ª edición anual de Storybook Street del ELC llega al sur del condado! Donde nace un sueño al leer, la magia empieza a florecer. Libros, risas y emoción, te esperan en cada estación. ¡La extravaganza GRATUITA y familiar donde la lectura se encuentra con las artes regresa en 2026! Nota: Este año el evento utilizará un sistema de preinscripción. Todas las familias DEBEN tener un boleto (gratuito) para entrar. ¡El enlace de inscripción se publicará a mediados de diciembre! Detalles del Evento Sábado, 7 de febrero de 2026 State College of Florida – Venice Campus 8000 Tamiami Trail S. Venice, FL 34293 10:00am–12:30pm Estacionamiento gratuito Estamos encantados de regresar y reunirnos con nuestros amigos de SCF Venice para esta celebración llena de alegría. Realizado al aire libre, en el hermoso y verde campus universitario, el evento promete deslumbrar una vez más con una mezcla única de imaginación, creatividad y descubrimiento—todo en una mañana inolvidable. Diseñado para niños del condado de Sarasota desde recién nacidos hasta cinco años, Storybook Street colabora con dos docenas de organizaciones para dar vida a los libros con una auténtica ceremonia preescolar. El evento presenta arte, danza, teatro, música, movimiento, juego sensorial ¡y mucho más! Imagina la emoción de tu hijo mientras un espectáculo inspirado en libros se despliega justo frente a sus ojos. Los libros se distribuyen en cada mesa de los proveedores, recuerdos tangibles de la magia que acaban de vivir. Cada familia tendrá la oportunidad de llevarse 20 libros, una bolsa de regalos y momentos significativos que fomenten el amor temprano por la lectura. Los niños están invitados a venir disfrazados como su personaje literario favorito. El evento contará con el talento creativo de: Sarasota Orchestra Venice Theatre Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Gulf Coast Music Therapy Nailed It DIY Sarasota Sarasota Children’s Museum Future of Dance All Faiths Food Bank The Sarasota Players Big Cat Habitat State College of Florida Little Medical School Suncoast The Haven Leaders Uplifted Sarasota County Emergency Management And more! Para 2026, distribuiremos una nueva colección de libros, asegurando títulos frescos que no se han compartido en años anteriores. ¡Una aventura literaria y artística te espera! ¿Preguntas? Email: Ana McClendon: amcclendon@elcsarasota.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/englewood/storybook-street/200029349260902 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment, music, food-drinks, performances, dance, literary-art, kids, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 88 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Englewood - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: State College of Florida - **lat**: 27.042021221452 - **long**: -82.316909538354 - **full address**: State College of Florida, 8000 Tamiami Trl S,Englewood, Florida, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Storybook Street - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f6ccb1e637ad0cd56f2795d25715c0001f95d7f3521a99de1a1b055c3076ad23-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1765599122 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Storybook Street being held? - **A:** Storybook Street takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm at State College of Florida, 8000 Tamiami Trl S,Englewood, Florida, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Storybook Street? - **A:** Storybook Street is organized by Early Learning Coalition Of Sarasota County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Storybook Street is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Englewood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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