Join the Fun in Sarasota: The Grinch at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime!
The Grinch is coming to Sarasota. On Nov 1, The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime transforms into a Whoville-style holiday pop-up with free photos, 40+ Sarasota makers, food trucks, and Van Wezel ticket giveaways. If you love local vibes with a little Christmas mischief, this event delivers.
The Grinch Shows Up at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime
Holiday season alert. On Saturday, November 1, the usually laid-back block at 821 Apricot Avenue in Sarasota will be dressed up like Whoville and populated by something green and thoroughly mischievous. The Grinch is making a one-hour appearance at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime, and yes, that means free photo ops, retro holiday mischief, and a full complement of local makers to browse.
One Hour of Grinchy Goodness
Plan to be there between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. for The Grinch’s cameo. The Bazaar stays open through 3 p.m., giving plenty of time to explore more than 40 booths from artists, creators, and curators who bring Sarasota flavor to the table. Think handmade goods, original art, and one-of-a-kind finds that beat anything you can swipe online.
Local Partnerships and Perks
This isn’t just photo ops and décor. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will be on site, running a ticket giveaway for How The Grinch Stole Christmas, so you might score a live-theater night out while you shop. And when the browsing works up an appetite, Hamlet’s Eatery has the truck parked on-site, serving a menu built on local tastes and unexpected twists.
Community bazaars are where neighborhoods show what they are. This event folds seasonal spectacle into small-business momentum. For Gen Xers and Millennials who remember holiday markets that felt like discovery rather than a department store checklist, this is exactly that energy amplified: local makers, live moments, and a little theatrical chaos courtesy of a famously cranky Christmas icon.
- Date and time: Saturday, November 1. The Grinch appearance runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Bazaar remains open until 3 p.m.
- Address: The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime, 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota.
- More info: BazaarOnApricotandLime.com.
If you want the holidays with attitude and a local heartbeat, this is the kind of event that checks both boxes. Whoville decorations, live raffle energy from the Van Wezel, and a lineup of independent makers make for a morning that feels festive without being overproduced. Bring a camera, bring appetite, and maybe bring someone who still remembers the original cartoon special. The Grinch may be cheeky, but the community vibes here are for keeps.
