# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Nights Under the Lights!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Bring the entire family out for an evening of holiday spirit!  The park will be magically lit up while sounds of holiday music will abound.  Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here, as well as his nemesis The Grinch.  Come hungry as we'll have a variety of food trucks on hand with seating, as well as hot cider, cocoa, and adult beverages.  You can shop for holiday gifts inside our Galleria building and vote on your favorite Christmas tree decorated by elementary school students.  With the community in mind, admission is free; however we ask for donations to support the park and future events like this, if you can.  We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.

FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
Bradentrucky-fried chicken sandwiches/sliders, wings, burgers, fries, sides, & sweet tea
Gumbozilla-seafood gumbo, grouper tacos, grouper sandwiches, shrimp, chicken tenders, & steak & cheese sandwiches
Mixon Swirl-orange swirl ice cream, Cubans, BLTs, grilled cheese, hot ham & cheese, & sweet pecans
Dad's Kettle Corn-variety of flavored popcorns 
Sweet Treats-hot cider & home baked desserts
Pelican's Snoballs-fluffy ice with flavors & toppings
Rise n' Grind -hot & iced coffee, lattes, teas, & lemonade
Gold Coast Eagle-beer, wine, seltzers, & holiday martinis

GIFT MARKET VENDORS
Valley Fudge-variety of fresh fudges
The Licorice Guy-old fashioned licorice
Little Miss Sourdough-breads, cookies, cinnamon roles, & scones
Jeanie Brantley-hand forged sterling silver jewelry
Picofsky Hoffman Studios-original art, prints, cards, etc.
Beach Lizard Candles-hand poured soy candles
Lady Lotus-jewelry, handbags, hair accessories, & vintage items
Art by Diana-polymer clay jewelry, ornaments, & nail files
Two Chubby Seacows-handmade glass resin art & leather items

HOLIDAY MUSIC
Thurs.-1st Baptist Church Joyful Sound Choir
Fri.-6pm Trinity Church Handbells
Fri.-7pm St. Peter & Paul Holiday Sing-a-long
Sat.-Manatee High Alumni Orchestra

SANTA, MRS. CLAUS, & THE GRINCH
Surfer Santa (Fri. & Sat.)
Traditional Santa (Thurs. & Sun.) Mayor Gene Brown

DOGS
We love pets and are normally a dog friendly park; however, please leave your fur babies at home for this event because there will be lots of small children.

PARKING
Parking is available along 17th Ave. and 99th St., as well as the Robinson Preserve lot.  There is handicap parking available next to the 17th Ave. gate.

Reminder - We are not accepting any more vendors and will never ask for vendor payment online, so please do not fall for fraud!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palma-sola/winter-nights-under-the-lights/200029088388232
- **Event Categories**: holiday, art, dog, music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit, christmas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palma Sola
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL, United States, Florida 34209
- **lat**: 27.51387
- **long**: -82.65972
- **full address**: 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL, United States, Florida 34209, 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209-8153, United States, Palma Sola

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Nights Under the Lights! being held?
  - **A:** Winter Nights Under the Lights! takes place on Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm at 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL, United States, Florida 34209, 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209-8153, United States, Palma Sola.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Nights Under the Lights!?
  - **A:** Winter Nights Under the Lights! is organized by Palma Sola Botanical Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winter Nights Under the Lights! 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 Palma Sola, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Winter Nights Under the Lights! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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