Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
This annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society returns to NBP, bringing thousands of supporters for a 5K walk around the park and related ceremonies and activities. Learn more and sign up today!
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Events
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Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States
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Water Lantern Festival
While they're called many things such as lantern festivals, lights festivals, floating lanterns, water fest, or Chinese lanterns - only Water Lantern Festival allows you to Light The Water in a way you'll never forget. Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water. Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with launch at 6:30-7 p.m. Design your own lantern, and send your own well wishes aglow across the lake. Food trucks will be on-site, along with music and fun. For more details, visit Water Lantern Festival Info
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Walk To End Alzheimers
Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United StatesAcross the nation, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Event begins at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m.
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Florida Inline Skating Marathon
Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FLFlorida Inline Skating Marathon: Whether you consider yourself a pro or just enjoy skating in your free time, the Florida Inline Skating Marathon welcomes skaters of all ages and skill levels! For more information and to register, visit Florida Inline Skating Marathon NOTE: There will be traffic changes around the park for this event.
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Camp Gladiator
Adult outdoor group fitness, led by certified personal trainers to provide a dynamic & challenging workout for all levels. Offered on M, W, F. Classes at: Mondays:Â 5:15am, 9:30am, 6:15pm Wednesdays: 5:15am, 9:30am, 6:15pm Fridays: 5:15am, 9:30am
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Tidewell Foundation Remembrance Walk 2023
Tidewell Foundation is excited to announce the inaugural Tidewell Remembrance Walk, a fund-raiser to support Tidewell Hospice and other Empath Health affiliates. This non-competitive event, presented by Alltrust Insurance, will allow everyone to come together in memory of loved ones. It replaces the annual Tidewell Trot run/walk event. Registration is at 8am, walk begins at 9am. The Remembrance Walk will feature opening ceremonies, turnarounds at any point along the 3-mile route for those who prefer a shorter distance, an awards ceremony for top fundraisers, food trucks and refreshments, and a Full Life Fair where participants can learn about Tidewell Hospice and Empath Health’s wide range of services. Participants can purchase a tribute sign to honor a loved one; the sign will be placed along the route and will be yours to take home afterward.
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Get Out & Play & Enjoy Pops in the Park!
Playground and Event PavilionThe first Saturday of every month is National Get out & Play Day! We encourage all families to get out and active! Bradenton King of Pops will be at our playground today from 9am-12pm selling refreshing ice pops.
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Toy Collection for the Holidays
Help to make this holiday seasonspecial for all children! Nathan Benderson Park is pleased to be a collection site for toy donations. Please consider donating an unwrapped toy for children ages 12 & under. Donations will be collected now through December 11, to be distributed at Breakfast with Santa events at Laurel and Newtown Estate parks on Dec. 16. Donation bin is located inside our administrative offices trailer near the Finish Tower. Trailer is open during office hours, M-F from 9am-4pm. Thank you for being a holiday hero to someone in need!
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Zumba
Finish TowerJoin Yael Campbell for a total workout set to Latin rhythms, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome. Located at the base of the finish tower. Pre-registration is required.
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Santa’s 7th annual Grand Arrival Parade at UTC
The holiday season will officially kick off at University Town Center on Saturday, November 11th with our annual Santa's Grand Arrival parade down N Cattlemen Rd. Local schools, clubs and businesses are invited to join Santa Claus for a merry celebration that will feature a spectacular light show, a dazzling fireworks display, live entertainment and more! Nathan Benderson Park will be participating. Join us for the all the holiday magic! Stop by to check out the parade and see our float.
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New Paddler Day for Breast Cancer & All Cancer Survivors
New Paddler Day for Breast Cancer Survivors and All Cancer Survivors. It’s FREE! Try out paddling with no strings attached — if you're ages 14 and older, there’s a seat in the boat for you!  The NBP Paddling Program uses dragon boats, outrigger canoes and more. Whether you’re interested in recreational paddling or you want to be competitive, we have a place for you — and we want to continue building our breast cancer survivors, all-cancer-survivors and our NBP Veterans dragon boat teams. We provide the life jackets and paddles, so bring your sense of adventure and teamwork! You’ll start with on-land training, proper fit of a personal flotation device and paddle, and then get an on-the-water orientation. Tickets aren't needed, but we prefer you RSVP!
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NBP Volunteer Appreciation Party
Nathan Benderson Park's annual recognition for exceptional volunteer service and commitment to the park. Invitation only. View invitation and RSVP