Community theater
Lemon Bay Playhouse
Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL
Englewood’s community theater on West Dearborn Street, staging comedies, dramas and holiday shows in a season of evening and matinee performances.
Englewood, Florida
Things to Do in Englewood, FL
Englewood, FL is an easy drive south of Wellen Park, with Manasota Key beaches, Dearborn Street’s shops and theater, and nature on Lemon Bay. Here’s our guide to things to do in Englewood, FL, plus every upcoming Englewood event we track.
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Beaches on Manasota Key
Englewood, FL sits on Lemon Bay, across from Manasota Key. Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park is the busy, family-friendly choice with a long boardwalk, and Stump Pass Beach State Park at the south tip of the key is quieter, with shelling and shark teeth.
Dearborn Street and Old Englewood Village
Dearborn Street is the heart of Old Englewood Village, lined with boutiques, galleries and places to eat. Pioneer Plaza hosts outdoor events and festivals, and Lemon Bay Playhouse stages community theater just off the main blocks.
Nature on Lemon Bay
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center has trails through mangroves and pine flatwoods, a kayak launch and guided nature programs.
More local guides: things to do in Wellen Park, things to do in Venice, FL, things to do in Sarasota, Sarasota events this weekend, Venice, FL events this weekend, Wellen Park events.
Upcoming in Englewood, FL
29 upcoming events · Updated
Music Comedy Theater Festivals Sports Community Wellen Park
2 events
Drums of Unity (Library Drum Circle)
Tringali Community Center, Englewood
Hands-on drum circle led by presenter Joe Licinski, presented by the Englewood branch of Charlotte County Libraries at the Tringali Community Center; registration required.
Bell, Book, and Candle
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Englewood
Runs through Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Classic romantic comedy about a modern-day witch in Manhattan.
1 event
Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival
Englewood's On Dearborn, Englewood
Miami-born blues singer Kat Riggins and her band, mixing blues with R&B, soul and gospel.
1 event
Igor & The Red Elvises
Englewood's On Dearborn, Englewood
LA cult band blending surf, rockabilly, funk and Russian folk styles.
1 event
Marker 5 Band
Englewood's On Dearborn, Englewood
Free show from a local SWFL cover band playing 80s and 90s favorites.
2 events
Cedar Point Environmental Park Bird Walk (Venice Area Audubon)
Cedar Point Environmental Park, Englewood
Guided field trip of about 2 miles through pine flatwoods and mangroves on Lemon Bay. Free; registration appreciated.
KJB (Karen & Jimmy Band)
Englewood's On Dearborn, Englewood
Halloween-night party mix of classic and southern rock, R&B, blues and dance-pop; free concert.
1 event
Englewood Beach Sunday Drum Circle
Englewood Beach, Englewood
Repeats: Every Sunday, year-round, starting about 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset (weather permitting). Long-running Sunday sunset drum circle at the north end of Englewood Beach on Manasota Key, near the pavilion and playground.
1 event
Lightning & Friends
Englewood's On Dearborn, Englewood
Blues-rock power trio Memphis Lightning with a rotating musical guest.
1 event
Mark Twain Tells All
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Englewood
One-man show portraying Mark Twain.
Showing events through Sat, Nov 7 · 19 more later
Venues
Local stages and gathering places behind the events on this page.
Outdoor event plaza
Pioneer Plaza on Dearborn Street
Old Englewood Village, Englewood, FL
The open-air plaza and stage on Dearborn Street where Englewood holds craft shows, seasonal festivals and the holiday walk.
Top Englewood, FL attractions
Hours and access can change, so check the official site before you go.
Beach
Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park
2100 N. Beach Rd, Englewood, FL
Charlotte County’s beach on Manasota Key, with a 900-foot boardwalk, playgrounds, volleyball and picnic shelters. Beach hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; parking is 75 cents an hour.
Parking spaces are limited since the storms; check the county page for the free park-and-ride shuttle from Tringali Park.
State park beach
Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, FL
A mile of quieter beach at the south end of Manasota Key where shells and shark teeth wash up. Open 8 a.m. to sunset; $3 per vehicle.
Nature park
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
570 Bay Park Blvd, Englewood, FL
A Sarasota County nature park on Lemon Bay with trails, a kayak launch and nature programs. Open 6 a.m. to sunset.
Main street
Dearborn Street
W. Dearborn St, Englewood, FL
Old Englewood Village’s main street: independent shops, galleries, coffee and restaurants, with events at Pioneer Plaza through the year.
Attraction details were checked against each official site in October 2026.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about things to do in Englewood, FL.
Is Englewood Beach free?
The beach is free, but parking at Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park is 75 cents an hour. Stump Pass Beach State Park charges $3 per vehicle.
Where can I find shark teeth near Englewood, FL?
Stump Pass Beach State Park, at the south end of Manasota Key, is known for shells and shark teeth.
What to do in Englewood, FL this weekend?
Check the event list on this page, or see Venice, FL events this weekend, which includes Englewood.
Is Englewood in Sarasota or Charlotte County?
Both. Englewood straddles the county line, so some parks, such as Lemon Bay Park, are Sarasota County parks, and others, such as Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park, are Charlotte County parks.