This Year’s 21st Anniversary Scenario - Scottish vs. English. Step into the year 1333, where thundering hooves and clashing steel echo across the Scottish borders! This season, the Sarasota Medieval Fair brings history to life with the legendary Battle of Halidon Hill. Amidst royal rivalries and fierce ambitions, two powerful kings command their forces in a dramatic showdown, one seeking to defend his homeland, the other determined to claim a throne. But worry not, this isn’t your dusty old history class. Our battlefield becomes a living chessboard, where bold champions move to the command of their kings in a grand human combat match.Strategy, spectacle, and swordplay await, all in good fun and with a few surprises for the whole family. Whose tactics will triumph? Whose bravery will shine? The outcome lies in the game... so choose your side, cheer your champions.
So many fun things to do! Plenty of old historic oak trees with lots of shade and seating. Come enjoy the day with us.
The history so presented is a play on actual accounts of the stories and legends of the characters involved during this time period.
The festival is an outdoor event, held in a natural park-like setting. Wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs are welcome. Guests are welcome to wear medieval costumes! No outside food or beverages may be brought into the festival.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE
Nestled along Florida's west coast, right next to the Gulf of Mexico, Palm Harbor is a vibrant community known for its small-town charm. Often referred to as the jewel of Tampa Bay, this city lies just north of Dunedin and showcases a nostalgic architectural landscape that reflects Florida's history. Numerous restaurants and retail shops are housed in historic buildings and residences. Come explore vendor booths featuring painting, sculpting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glass, digital art, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking and more.
Experience the exceptional craftsmanship of the nation’s finest crafters at this event, taking place on Florida Avenue, Palm Harbor’s main thoroughfare.
Written by Ira Levin in 1978, Deathtrap takes us into the world of Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful writer of stage thrillers. Sidney is in the grip of chronic writer’s block when young playwright Clifford Anderson sends him a brilliant new whodunit he has written, entitled Deathtrap, a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Desperate to set Broadway alight once more, should Sidney kill the newcomer and pass the play off as his own? Deathtrap provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment. Deathtrap holds the record for the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play.
DINNER (OYO) stop after the show at Bahama Breeze.
PLEASE NOTE ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE WILL NOTBE A NORTH PICK UP - WE WILL DEPART FROM THE COMMUNITY HALL - 1910 S PEBBLE BEACH BLVD.
The Park at St. Armands Circle will be illuminated by an incredible display of holiday lights, including the city’s magnificent 60-foot Christmas tree. Enjoy holiday entertainment, special store promotions and gracious hospitality provided by our many shops and restaurants. Visit the Live Nativity Scene at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.
We do recommend making your dinner (OYO) Reservations in advance. List of restaurants and phone #’s in office & on website.
Nights of Lights festival turns the city of St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display! Selected by National Geographic as one of the ten BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTING DISPLAYS IN THE WORLD!
DAY ONE
• As we travel to St. Augustine, we will make appropriate stops along the way including a lunch stop (OYO).
• Upon arrival in St Augustine, we will visit The Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. A large Spanish stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It is a National Monument, more than 327 years old, and is the oldest structure in St. Augustine. Experience a little piece of history at the Castillo de San Marcos. Reenactors in period dress, and living historians, perform weapons demonstrations and fire the cannons at the Castillo. See what it was like for the Spanish colonial settlers who used to live there. Under times of siege or other emergencies, all people in the settlement were ordered inside the fort for protection, and the cannons were aimed and fired if needed. This will be a self-guided tour, park rangers and living historians give you a detailed history of the fort and its previous residents. Look for the marks and drawings that British and Spanish soldiers left on the soft coquina walls.
• We will check in to Hampton Inn St. Augustine Hotel - Hilton
• Dinner this evening will be at Hurricane Patty’s (Included)
• Narrated Trolley Tour of The Lights of St Augustine. Get into the holiday spirit on a trolley tour of St. Augustine’s annual Nights of Lights Festival. Hop on the trolley, sit back, and enjoy the dazzling illuminated views, from more than 3 million lights, along the city’s Historic District. Dinner on own St. George Street after our Narrated Trolley Tour of The Lights of St Augustine.
DAY TWO
• Enjoy a hot breakfast at our hotel then spend the remainder of your day aboard the Trolley Tour at your own pace with on/off privileges. Visit the world-famous spring that Ponce de Leon deemed the Fountain of Youth. Explore the site of the first Mass in America at the Mission of Nombre de Dios. Experience early St. Augustine as you tour old St. Augustine Village, featuring houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Old Town Trolley Tours makes stops at the Old Jail, St. Augustine History Museum, (Free admission with Trolley ticket), Potter’s Wax Museum, the Spanish Military Hospital. Visit the San Sebastian Winery; Explore Flagler College, built by Henry Morrison Flagler, and industrialist, railroad pioneer and oil magnate, who originally used the building as a hotel then known as Ponce de Leon hotel.
• Explore over 500 years of history and over 100 points of interest. You will receive a detailed map of the trolley route and the attractions found at each stop. The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum offers an exciting and educational museum that features over 800 authentic artifacts celebrating the history of piracy, both factual and fictional, from the 1600’s through present day
• The 21 stops make it convenient for guests to disembark for shopping, dining, visiting attractions and exploring the historic city on their own. End your Trolly Tour at St. George Street with many restaurants and unique shops for some shopping and a bite to eat before heading for home.
Double - $315pp Single $395pp Sign up deadline – Nov 1, 2025. MUST HAVE 35 PEOPLE FOR TRIP TO GO NON-REFUNDABLE (UNLESS CANCELED BY TRAVEL CLUB)
**PLEASE NOTE** - THREE DOG NIGHT IS A NORTH PICK UP SCC & KP MEMBERS
Activity Level: 2
Classic Rock icons Three Dog Night with Special Guest Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone return to Ruth Eckerd Hall! THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly 6 decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.
THREE DOG NIGHT hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures -- songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.
Recently, THREE DOG NIGHT began adding new songs to its arsenal by releasing its first double-A sided single in nearly 25 years. The blistering performance of "Heart Of Blues" and the timely, beautiful a-cappella ballad "Prayer of the Children” are available online at iTunes, Amazon.com and other digital retailers as well as through the official band website.
THREE DOG NIGHT also pushed boundaries by recording with the London Symphony Orchestra, giving fans new and old a chance to experience its dynamic performances of the hits as well as several new songs.
Herman's Hermits a rock and pop group formed in 1964 in Manchester, they gained immense popularity during the British Invasion, scoring eleven Top Ten hits in the U.S. from 1964 to 1967 and selling over 40 million records worldwide. “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.” “I’m Into Something Good,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” and “Listen People.”
The band is best known for their lead singer, Peter Noone, and remains a beloved act from that era.
***PLEASE NOTE*** SARASOTA HOLIDAY TROLLEY TOUR OF LIGHTS - DEC 8TH -NORTH PICK-UP SCC & KP MEMBERS
Activity Level: 2
We will see some of the Best Holiday Light displays in Sarasota. See the Arch Lighted Streets, The Gingerbread House, and much more! Sit back, relax, and listen to your favorite holiday music in ac/heated & cushioned seats while riding the enclosed trolleys. Enjoy what Sarasota's residents have created.
DINNER stop before our trolley tour at Cracker Barrel (OYO). Please note - restaurant has been changed.
We will see some of the Best Holiday Light displays in Sarasota. See the Arch Lighted Streets, The Gingerbread House, and much more! Sit back, relax, and listen to your favorite holiday music in ac/heated & cushioned seats while riding the enclosed trolleys. Enjoy what Sarasota's residents have created.
DINNERstop before our trolley tour atCRACKER BARREL (OYO).
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Composed by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon is an old-style musical with a modern sensibility. This blockbuster show features several big song-and-dance numbers accompanied by some old-fashioned Broadway belting. Contains explicit language.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Rock out this holiday season with TSO as we bring back ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More’!
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Elevate your concert attendance with luxury accommodations, providing premium seating and buffet.
· The loft features complimentary food, beer, wine, and soft drinks
· Leather, theatre-style seats are available directly in front of the loft
Trans-Siberian Orchestra have been a holiday touring staple since 1999, beloved for their skill at bringing electric rock ‘n’ roll energy to traditional festive music.
The concerts are a seasonal tradition for many spreading joy via what feel like large-scale arena rock shows complete with elaborate video, pyrotechnic and lighting production. “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features such enduring fan favorites as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," "O’ Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep," and "This Christmas Day."
Trans-Siberian Orchestra has pushed the boundaries (of the genre) further than any group before... Way, way further."
LIGHT EFFECTS WILL BE USED DURING PERFORMANCE
BAG POLICY
Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited at Benchmark International Arena. Large bags (not including small clutches) are required to go through an x-ray scanner prior to entry. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.
SIGN UP - SCC MEMBERS 9/8 KP MEMBERS 9/15 GUESTS 9/22
ICE! Is back at Gaylord Palms with an all-new theme featuring your favorite scenes from the beloved story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ™. Expect very shiny noses, secret slides and a larger-than-life Bumble brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than two million pounds of ice.
ICE! Is an indoor winter wonderland kept at a chilly 9 degrees featuring:
Colorful, life -sized ice sculptures and five two-story ice slides.
The Frostbite Factory – a live ice carving zone with artisans from Harbin, China
The Making of ICE from an incredible land of ice and snow halfway around the world, a remarkably talented team of artisans travels to Kissimmee, Florida to create the amazing ICE! There is a separate area dedicated to the majestic Nativity in crystal-clear ice. Bring your gloves and hat- Insulated coats will be provided.
Cirque Spirit of Christmas Stage Show This Cirque-styled Christmas show features dazzling acrobatics, feats of flexibility, and high-flying stunts. This Broadway-style spectacle centers around Noel, a child dismayed and distressed by the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Trying to recapture her lost love of the season, she is visited by spirits who bring back the true meaning of the season in energetic, dreamlike chapters. After ICE! we will head over to Disney Springs for Dinner OYO at one of the many restaurants located in Disney Springs. Approximate arrival 3:30PM.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Unique & varied shops and dinning along with free entertainment all wrapped up in a sparkly Disney holiday atmosphere. Call Disney Dining at (407) 939-5277. You can book a reservation 60 days in advance. List of restaurants available on our website and in the office.
More than 2 million lights enhance the gardens’ natural beauty and are sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Enjoy displays like lighted flamingos, tropical butterflies and the ever-popular Caterpillar Tunnel and Wishing Tree. In 2019 and 2021, “Lights in Bloom” was ranked by USA Today as one of the 10 best botanical garden holiday light displays in the country. Guests can also enjoy food and beverages provided by Michael’s on East as well as a variety of vendors while strolling the illuminated grounds. Selby’s on-site restaurant The Green Orchid is also open from. for attendees interested in a sit-down experience.
***PLEASE NOTE*** - WINTER WONDERETTES HAS BEEN MOVED TO A NORTH PICK UP FOR BOTH SCC & KP MEMBERS - 1207 N PEBBLE BEACH BLVD.
Activity Level: 2
Winter Wonderettes is everything you want in a holiday musical. Favorite Christmas tunes, heartwarming themes, and four best friends sharing a memorable, and often hilarious, holiday together in the year 1968.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s award-winning buffet included prior to the performance.
Enjoy Tampa’s largest Lighted Boat Parade along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa on board the Yacht Starship. During this 2.5-hour cruise guests will enjoy a holiday buffet dinner, excellent water views of the annual Downtown Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (weather permitting), DJ entertainment, and dancing on the top deck. While en route, passengers view decorated homes in Bayshore Drive, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, and downtown Tampa as the area transforms into a winter wonderland. Highlights include a 35-foot-tall LED lighted Christmas tree that floats in the harbor, a floating gingerbread lighted display, and a lighted pine tree forest. Hotels, restaurants, and bars along the Riverwalk will also have their own festive lighted displays, contributing to the atmosphere of magic.
The greatest holiday tradition in Tampa Bay! There’s no place like The Florida Orchestra for all your classic favorites, including music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Polar Express, Handel’s Messiah, Sleigh Ride and more, performed by your world-class TFO musicians. It’s a jolly good time for the whole family.
