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The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will present a European Holiday Market, an immersive experience featuring artisans selling seasonal treasures, along with European-inspired delicacies, festive beverages, interactive activities and live performances and entertainment.
Christmas in July promotion (July 1-31, 2025)
You can conveniently purchase tickets ahead of time online, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center Box Office, or at the door. Discounted tickets for Veterans and Educators Appreciation Days can also be purchased in advance at the Manatee Performing Arts Center Box Office. Veterans and Educators will need to present their credentials at the on-site Box Office for admission.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Veteran & Educator Appreciation Day
Gulf Islands Center Hall
2pm, 5:30pm: Far Way Home Live Theater Production
1pm, 5pm: Holiday Cards, Ornaments and Wreath Making Workshops
5pm—8pm: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Clause
The Yard, Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
6:30pm—7:30pm: Christmas Joy Concert presented by First Baptist Church Palmetto
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Veteran & Educator Appreciation Day
Gulf Islands Center Hall
12pm, 2pm: Far Way Home Live Theater Production
11am, 1pm: Holiday Cards, Ornaments and Wreath Making Workshops
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Gulf Islands Center Hall
12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6:30pm: Far Way Home Live Theater Production
11am, 1pm, 5pm: Holiday Cards, Ornaments and Wreath Making Workshops
5pm—8pm: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Clause
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
11am—5pm Helicopter Tours for purchase with Santa’s Friends
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Gulf Islands Center Hall
12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6:30pm: Far Way Home Live Theater Production
11am, 1pm, 5pm: Holiday Cards, Ornaments and Wreath Making Workshops
11am—2pm, 5pm—8pm: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Clause
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
11am—5pm Helicopter Tours for purchase with Santa’s Friends
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Gulf Islands Center Hall
12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6:30pm: Far Way Home Live Theater Production
11am, 1pm, 5pm: Holiday Cards, Ornaments and Wreath Making Workshops
11am—2pm, 5pm—8pm: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Clause
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
11am—5pm Helicopter Tours for purchase with Santa’s Friends
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another date if needed. For assistance with discounted tickets, transfers, or any other inquiries, please contact the Manatee Performing Arts Center Box Office at 941-748-5875 or visit in person, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, at 502 Third Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34025.