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Calendar of Events

If you "Switch to Calendar View" below, events are color-coded.  The following colors represent the type of event:  purple for the VAHS Traveling Exhibitions, tan for Events, red for Depot Campus schedule, teal for The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series and the Venice Centennial Lecture Series, and pink for Discover Sarasota Tours - The Venice Circus Tours.

Upcoming events

  • Depot & Circus Car Tours - closes at 1:00 pm

    • April 11, 2026
    • April 29, 2026
    • 9 sessions
    • 303 East Venice Avenue Venice, FL 34285

    PLEASE NOTE:  Tours are given between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.


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  • Discover Sarasota Tours - The Venice Circus Tour

    • April 21, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Area Chamber of Commerce 597 S Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34285


    Discover Sarasota Tours is pleased to announce the return of the beloved Venice Trolley Tours in 2026.  The Venice Circus Tour led by Bob Collins will run January through April.  This tour runs every other Tuesday starting at 1:00 pm.  It leaves from the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce which provides ample free parking.  It includes a stop at the 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot and the Circus Car Museum.

    Tour tickets and information are available online at

    DiscoverSarasotaTours.com

    or by calling 941-260-9818

    For Groups of up to thirty, email

    info@DiscoverSarasotaTours.com

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  • The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series - Chuck Sidlow

    • April 21, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 1971 Pinebrook Rd, Venice, FL 34292

    The World of ChuckO

    Please be advised, due to unforeseen circumstances, Les Standiford will not be available to speak on Tuesday, April 21st.  Chuck Sidlow has agreed to step in and present, The World of ChuckO!

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