• Dragon Boat Scrimmage

    Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

    The NBP Paddling Program welcomes all paddlers from across the southeast to join us in a friendly scrimmage at Nathan Benderson Park! We’ll set up Champion small boats from the recent 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships for 200m and 500m racing. This is a perfect opportunity to practice on a world-class course, test your times and, of course, have fun! We’ll have food trucks on-site with food and beverages for purchase. You can also bring your own beverages. The registration fee is $120 per crew per division (pre-registration is required; cash-only payment on-site). If interested, please let us know here!

  • Yoga In The Park

    Restrooms at 500m mark along World Championship Drive

    Every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m., join Marina Traub for an all-levels yoga class with plenty of modifications and amplifications to suit your body. Click here for more info.

  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    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. Click the link for more information.

  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    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. Click the link for more information.

  • Water Lantern Festival

    Gates open at 3 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.

  • Water Lantern Festival

    Gates open at 3 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.

  • Ride Together Rise Together

    This event benefits Adventure For All and Inclusion Revolution by bringing a giving community together to show them the power of inclusion.

  • Ride Together Rise Together

    This event benefits Adventure For All and Inclusion Revolution by bringing a giving community together to show them the power of inclusion.

  • NBP Survivors In Sync New Paddler Day

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    If you're a breast-cancer survivor, the paddlers of NBP Survivors In Sync relate — they're fellow survivors who unite for competition, but also as friends, supporters and more. The SISters share a bond beyond their paddles. But once on the water, they're fierce, either recreationally or in competition. Come try dragon boat paddling! There's room for you in the boat!

    FREE
  • NBP Survivors In Sync New Paddler Day

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    If you're a breast-cancer survivor, the paddlers of NBP Survivors In Sync relate — they're fellow survivors who unite for competition, but also as friends, supporters and more. The SISters share a bond beyond their paddles. But once on the water, they're fierce, either recreationally or in competition. Come try dragon boat paddling! There's room for you in the boat!

    FREE
  • Trick Or Treat On The Lake

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Join us for a special evening of trick-or-treating the whole family will enjoy! Get into the spirit by enjoying Halloween favorites for the entire family by the lake on Regatta Island. Come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, star-studded costumes for an evening of trick-or-treating along a candy trail of not-too-spooky themed booths decorated by community organizations. Plus, there will be an area for interactive play, storytelling and live music, and "Hotel Transylvania" will play on our large video screen, The event is free, but parking is $5 per vehicle on Regatta Island. Volunteers can register by clicking here. Sponsors Hess Orthodontics Sponsorships are available. Learn more here.

    FREE
  • Trick Or Treat On The Lake

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Join us for a special evening of trick-or-treating the whole family will enjoy! Get into the spirit by enjoying Halloween favorites for the entire family by the lake on Regatta Island. Come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, star-studded costumes for an evening of trick-or-treating along a candy trail of not-too-spooky themed booths decorated by community organizations. Plus, there will be an area for interactive play, storytelling and live music, and "Hotel Transylvania" will play on our large video screen, The event is free, but parking is $5 per vehicle on Regatta Island. Volunteers can register by clicking here. Sponsors Hess Orthodontics Sponsorships are available. Learn more here.

    FREE