“A Night Before Christmas” is a Family Favorite
Manatee County’s “A Night Before Christmas” event is set for Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Bradenton’s G.T. Bray Park with family-friendly fun and festivities.
Presented by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the annual holiday event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus – on hand for professional pictures with the children which will be available for free download. There also will be a variety of activities for kids of all ages, including a snow slide, foam zone, inflatables, face painting, letters to Santa and petting zoo!
“Shop Local” Vendor Marketplace (sponsored by Children’s Entrepreneur Market) will be set up in the parking lot, along with food and dessert trucks! Event entry is FREE; however, a suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is kindly requested.
G.T. Bray Park is located at 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West in Bradenton. Visitors may access GT Bray Park from 59th St. W. or 51st St. W. Parking will be available in various lots around the park.
For more information about Manatee County Government, visit mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ManateeGov.
