What’s On Suncoast? 9.12 – 9.19
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for things to do in the area from September 12 – 19, 2025.
New Tampa Performing Arts Center Annual Arts Festival
New Tampa Performing Arts Center Annual Arts Festival
8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL, 33647
The New Tampa Performing Arts Center’s Annual Arts Festival is a vibrant, free-weekend celebration that brings together music, dance, theater, comedy, and visual arts from local Tampa Bay talent. Throughout the festival, attendees can enjoy everything from professional and student stage performances to interactive experiences like an instrument petting zoo and backstage tours that reveal how shows are produced. It also features family-friendly elements like children’s crafts, movie screenings, and food trucks, making it a multidimensional event meant to introduce the community to the upcoming season of the arts center.
Hours: See the Festival Schedule HERE.
The Grill At 1951
The Grill At 1951
1951 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33948
The Grill at 1951 in Port Charlotte is an upscale dining destination that combines fine cuisine with live entertainment, making it more than just a place to eat. The restaurant presents a sleek, elegant atmosphere well-suited for special occasions, business dinners, or intimate evenings. Their menu is broad, offering fresh seafood, rich Italian-style dishes, premium steaks and chops, along with vegetarian options. Overall, it’s a place where you go here on the Suncoast not just for a meal but for ambiance, flavor, and a memorable evening.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Closed Sunday/Monday
Bradenton Area Collectorfest
Bradenton Area Collectorfest
600 US Highway 41, Palmetto, FL 34221
Bradenton Area Collectorfest is a one-day pop culture extravaganza packed with goodies for collectors and fans. It brings together a massive selection of vintage and modern toys, die-cast models, comics, artwork, retro video games (think old school Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more), Hot Wheels, Funko collectibles, and even “girls’ toys” like Barbie and American Girl Dolls. There’s also something special for kids under 12, who get free Hot Wheels or Pokémon cards. With dozens of vendors, artists, and exhibitors, it’s really a full experience for anyone who loves nostalgia, fandoms, or just browsing rare and fun collectibles.
Hours: Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Peachey’s Baking Co
Peachey’s Baking Co
4800 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231
Peachey’s Baking Co. is a family-run bakery known for its freshly made, Amish-style doughnuts and soft pretzels, the kinds of treats that often draw long lines—and for good reason. Regulars rave about the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the doughnuts, especially the vanilla-glazed ones, saying they’re pillowy and just sweet enough. The pretzels also get a lot of love, particularly when served with the bakery’s standout mustard. Many reviews compliment not only the flavor, but the warmth and friendliness of the staff. It feels like a spot made with love, where quality really shows.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Reptiday Port Charlotte
Reptiday Port Charlotte
Charlotte County Fairgrounds
2333 El Jobean Rd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
ReptiDay Port Charlotte is a one-day reptile and exotic animal expo here on the Suncoast that brings together vendors, breeders, and educators for a hands-on experience with creatures many people don’t often see in local pet stores. Attendees can browse and purchase among hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids, and small exotic animals, and also find everything needed for their care — cages, supplies, feeders, etc. The event emphasizes education as well: experts are on hand to share knowledge about proper herpetology care, exotic species, and responsible ownership. Kids and families are a big part of the show, making it a full-day experience of exploring, learning, and maybe taking home a new exotic pet.
Hours: Saturday, September 13, 2025 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.