# Events & Things To Do In The Meadows This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: The Meadows is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in The Meadows this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in The Meadows

- **Event Name**: “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?”
  - **Description**: 🚨 ALMOST SOLD OUT – NEXT SATURDAY 🚨

Sarasota… don’t wait on this one.

There are only a few seats left for
🕵️‍♂️ Who Killed the Cabana Boy? 🍸

Join us for our award-winning
Interactive Mystery Dinner Comedy Show
📍 Courtyard by Marriott – UTC Sarasota

🎟️
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/who-killed-the-cabana-boy/200030012055351
  - **Venue**: Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Murder at the Pineapple Resort; “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?”
  - **Description**: A new interactive mystery show written by the award-winning team Mike & Jenny Schenk 
Presented by Pineapple Kitchen Mysteries.

$79/Seat (plus 7% tax and 20% service gratuity)
Reservation includes 3-course meal plus 2 complimentary beverages per gues
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/murder-at-the-pineapple-resort;-who-killed-the-cabana-boy/200029973894059
  - **Venue**: Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, parties, workshops, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser Arabian Nights Gala!
  - **Description**: Join Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser, Arabian Nights, for an enchanting weekend of magic and wonder. Mingle with celebrities, indulge in a mimosa buffet brunch, and enjoy entertainment, auctions, pictures, and autographs much more. All proceeds bene
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/samanthas-friends-charity-fundraiser-arabian-nights-gala/200029045021042
  - **Venue**: Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, brunch
- **Event Name**: Plants & Prosecco: A Social Planting Party
  - **Description**: Gather your friends for a relaxed morning of Plants & Prosecco on the GROVE West Terrace. We've once again partnered with Wally's Plant Shop for a guided, hands-on workshop where you'll create your own beautiful succulent planter in a stylish containe
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/plants-and-prosecco-a-social-planting-party/200029967779132
  - **Venue**: GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom
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  - **Categories**: workshops, parties, entertainment, brunch
- **Event Name**: Intro to Pickleball
  - **Description**: Curious about pickleball but not sure where to start? Join the LWR Pickleball Club for Intro to Pickleball!

Learn the basics, swing a paddle, and see why this fast-growing sport is so much fun! Whether you’re a total beginner or just need a refresher, th
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/intro-to-pickleball/200029923382422
  - **Venue**: 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211, United States
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Party
  - **Description**: Saddle up and trot over to GROVE for the ultimate Derby Day Party! 
Join us for an evening of excitement and fun starting at 4 pm. 

We're rolling out the red carpet with a lineup of fabulous festivities:

Indulge in Mint Juleps, Happy Hour Specials, Give
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/kentucky-derby-party/200029967774818
  - **Venue**: GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Youth & Teen Fishing Seminar 🎣
  - **Description**: 🐠 FREE to attend, our annual Fishing Seminar is where kids and teens 5-19 years will learn the fundamentals of fishing, preparing you for our annual Fishing Tournament (happening in October)!

Join us for an engaging and educational experience that will t
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/2026-youth-and-teen-fishing-seminar/200029896186503
  - **Venue**: 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202, United States
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  - **Categories**: workshops, sports, kids, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Bradenton Open - The River Club
  - **Description**: $52 greens fee
Room for 40 players.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/bradenton-open-the-river-club/200029903132853
  - **Venue**: The River Club
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- **Event Name**: Lakewood Ranch Big Band Concert
  - **Description**: Come join us for a concert of jazz standards and pop tunes! We will be in Parish Hall on the church campus - corner of SR 70 and White Eagle. The performance is free but we welcome donations.
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-meadows/lakewood-ranch-big-band-concert/200029923393517
  - **Venue**: Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Church
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, nonprofit, pop

## Trending Events in The Meadows

- **Event Name**: Movies Under the Stars: Zootopia 2
  - **Description**: Get ready for a wildly fun night! Join us on Friday, May 22 for a free showing of Zootopia 2 at Movies Under the Stars. Arrive early for pre-show fun at 7 pm, including face painting, on-site concessions, and special character visits from Nick Wilde and L
  - **Venue**: The Green at UTC
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- **Event Name**: Movies Under the Stars: Wonka
  - **Description**: Step into a world of pure imagination on Friday, June 26 with a free showing of Wonka at Movies Under the Stars. Arrive early for pre-show fun at 7 pm, including on-site concessions and special character visits from Wonka and an Oompa Loompa. Showtime beg
  - **Venue**: The Green at UTC
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- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
  - **Description**: Celebrate Mother's Day at GROVE with a vibrant brunch experience designed for gathering with the ones who matter most.

Join us on Mother's Day from 10 AM to 3 PM for a thoughtfully curated buffet featuring seasonal favorites, breakfast classics, and chef
  - **Venue**: GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: UTC Live on The Green with NoFilter Band
  - **Description**: Join us for UTC Live on The Green every first Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Join us Thursday, May 7 for a live concert by NoFilter! Bring your friends and get ready to dance the night away to a variety of hits from various decades and mult
  - **Venue**: The Green at UTC
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- **Event Name**: UTC Night Market
  - **Description**: Join us for UTC Night Market, a monthly outdoor market event featuring live music and a great mix of local makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, gifts and more. 

Shop, sip, and stroll under the stars every third Thursday of the month from 6:30-9:3
  - **Venue**: The Green at UTC
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- **Event Name**: UTC Live on The Green with Sugar Vibe Band
  - **Description**: Join us for UTC Live on The Green, our free outdoor concert series held the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This month, we’ll be rockin’ the night away with Sugar Vibe Band on Thursday, June 4.

The free outdoor concert takes place on
  - **Venue**: The Green at UTC
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- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Designer Purse Bingo
  - **Description**: We’re LIVE! Designer Purse Bingo 2026 is officially happening! 🎉

Get ready for a night of glam, laughter, and gorgeous designer bags — all supporting Manatee County FCA.
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and stay tuned for ticket info, purse reve
  - **Venue**: Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
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- **Event Name**: Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser Arabian Nights Gala!
  - **Description**: Join Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser, Arabian Nights, for an enchanting weekend of magic and wonder. Mingle with celebrities, indulge in a mimosa buffet brunch, and enjoy entertainment, auctions, pictures, and autographs much more. All proceeds bene
  - **Venue**: Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
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- **Event Name**: Crewe Capture: Cinco de Mayo at Anna Maria Oyster Bar UTC
  - **Description**: Join the Crewe of De Soto for a festive Cinco de Mayo Crewe Capture! 🍹

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Crewe will make their way to Anna Maria Oyster Bar UTC for a fun and playful “capture” in honor of Cinco de Mayo.

Enjoy a quick, lighthearted skirmish wi
  - **Venue**: Anna Maria Oyster Bar (UTC)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in The Meadows?
  - **A:** “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?” (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center), Murder at the Pineapple Resort; “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?” (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center), Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser Arabian Nights Gala! (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club), Plants & Prosecco: A Social Planting Party (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom), Intro to Pickleball (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am at 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211, United States).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in The Meadows today May 03, 2026?
  - **A:** Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser Arabian Nights Gala! (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club), Plants & Prosecco: A Social Planting Party (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom), Lakewood Ranch Big Band Concert (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Church).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in The Meadows this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?” (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center), Murder at the Pineapple Resort; “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?” (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center), Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser Arabian Nights Gala! (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club), Plants & Prosecco: A Social Planting Party (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom), Intro to Pickleball (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am at 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211, United States).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in The Meadows in May 2026?
  - **A:** “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?” (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center), Murder at the Pineapple Resort; “Who Killed the Cabana Boy?” (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center), Samantha's Friends Charity Fundraiser Arabian Nights Gala! (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club), Plants & Prosecco: A Social Planting Party (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom), Intro to Pickleball (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am at 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in The Meadows?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in The Meadows on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in The Meadows?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in The Meadows?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in The Meadows include Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center, Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in The Meadows?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in The Meadows include Pineapple Kitchen Mysteries, Pineapple Kitchen, Sammy Lee.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in The Meadows?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in The Meadows.

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