Holiday Whodunit: “Murder Under the Mistletoe” Dinner Show Set for December 5

The Parrish Playworks, in partnership with the Parrish Area Business Alliance and the Parrish Civic Association, will present a festive and mysterious evening with “Murder Under the Mistletoe” on December 5, 2025. The interactive dinner theater event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Worthington, located at 4815 17th St. E. in Ellenton.

Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of suspense and entertainment centered on a holiday banquet, featuring six suspects and one puzzling crime to solve. Tickets are $75 per person and include the show, dinner, dessert, and one drink. Tables of eight are available for $750, which include recognition on social media and event flyers.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and community members looking to support the event. A Dessert Sponsor package, priced at $1,000, includes two dinner tickets, signage at the dessert area, and social media recognition. The Main Event Sponsor package, at $2,500, offers full-page ad placement in playbills, recognition during the event, signage inside and outside the venue, and a spotlight feature in the Parrish Village Newspaper.

Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at parrishcivicassociation.com. The event promises a night of intrigue, laughter, and holiday cheer—where attendees will help uncover the truth behind the “Murder Under the Mistletoe.”