FX Toy Shows
From 9/27/2025 - 11/14/2026
Collectors and enthusiasts can bring all their cherished playtime possessions to life, getting them appraised by expert doll and toy buyers on-site. Moreover, visitors can also access minor doll repair and stringing services to revive their precious toys on the spot.
Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
From 11/15/2025 - 11/14/2026
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making a triumphant return, brought back by popular demand and organized by the original event production team.
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
From 11/15/2025 - 8/30/2026
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the renowned Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. The event features photographs of pages from a vintage edition of the book, Stevenson's poetry paired with illustrations by notable American artist Alexander Dobkin, simple interactives inspired by the poems, and an audio recording of the poems read by the Artist-in-Residence, Patti Smith.
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
From 1/4/2026 - 12/27/2026
The acclaimed Farmers' Market - dubbed Florida's best - attracts many with its bounty of farm-to-table produce, delicious ready-to-eat food, and other unique products. With live music, children's entertainment, and an ever-expanding roster of vendors, there's a delightful surprise waiting each week.
ReptiDay
From 1/24/2026 - 10/31/2026
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to visit the USARK FL website for more information on their rights to keep Iguanas, Tegus, and other reptiles within the state.
