G.T. Bray's A Night Before Christmas Returns Saturday

MANATEE COUNTY — It’s back and better than ever – Manatee County’s “A Night Before Christmas” event is set for this Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Bradenton’s G.T. Bray Park. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the park and take pictures with the children. A wide variety of activities will also be FREE for attendees, including Christmas Carolers, inflatables, face painting, crafts, a petting zoo, a foam zone, and a snow slide.

A “Shop Local” Vendor Marketplace and food and dessert trucks will be set up in the parking lot. There is no cost to attend. However, a suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is kindly requested.