Join us at Sun Outdoors Sarasota for a special week of remembrance, reflection, and celebration as we honor the brave men and women who served our country. In recognition of Memorial Day, we invite you to take part in a variety of patriotic-themed activities and family-friendly events designed to bring our community together in gratitude.

Schedule of Events:

10:00 AM
Daily Free Crafts
Come to the Activities Center to craft a beautiful paper cone wreath, perfect for adding a festive touch to your home with vibrant colors. You can also create a fun submarine suncatcher that will brighten up any window with its cheerful design and colorful details!

Location: Activities Center

10:00 AM
Patriotic Star Wand
Join us at the Activities Center to make a sparkling patriotic star wand, a fun craft that lets you show off your red, white, and blue pride. With a few simple materials, you'll create a magical wand that's perfect for celebrating the season!

Location: Activities Center

10:30 AM
Popsicle Stick American Flag
Come to the Activities Center and create your own Popsicle stick American flag, a fun and crafty way to display your patriotic spirit. With just a few sticks and some paint, you'll have a unique and colorful flag to take home!

Location: Activities Center

11:00 AM
Design Your Own Hat
Get ready to show off your style! Customize your own hat using a variety of fun patches. Mix and match designs to create a one-of-a-kind look that's uniquely yours. Perfect for all ages—let your creativity shine!

Location: Activities Center

11:30 AM
Sand Art
In the Activities Center, kids can enjoy the colorful world of Sand Art by layering vibrant sands into bottles or jars to create stunning, personalized designs. This creative activity not only sparks imagination but also results in a beautiful, tangible piece of art to showcase and treasure.

Location: Activities Center

12:00 PM
Patriotic Wind Catcher
Come to the Activities Center and craft your very own patriotic wind catcher, designed to flutter in the breeze with vibrant red, white, and blue colors. It's a fun, hands-on activity that will add a festive touch to your outdoor space!

Location: Activities Center

12:30 PM
Poolside Games
Take your pool day to the next level with poolside games for all ages! Challenge your friends to a towering round of Jumbo Jenga or test your strategy with a game of Giant Chess. Whether you're in the mood for brainpower or balance, there's something for everyone to enjoy while soaking up the sun. Drop in and join the fun!

Location: Poolside

01:00 PM
Suncatcher Painting
Shine with creativity in Suncatcher Painting at the Activity Center! Choose from our wide selection of plastic suncatchers and let your artistic side flourish as you paint them with suncatcher paint. Watch your artwork turn into stained glass as the sun gleams through - it's a sun-soaked adventure in creativity!

Location: Activities Center

01:30 PM
Duck Hunt
Quack, quack—let the hunt begin! Rubber ducks are hiding all around the common areas of the resort, and it's your mission to find them. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the property—ducks could be anywhere! Turn in your finds at the Activity Center for a fun prize. All ages welcome—happy hunting!

Location: Resort Wide

02:00 PM
Belly Flop Contest
Get ready to make a splash—literally! Show off your biggest, boldest, and most outrageous belly flops in our poolside Belly Flop Contest. Whether you're going for style, sound, or sheer splash size, it's all about fun and laughs. Prizes for the best flops and loudest cheers. All ages welcome—audience participation encouraged!

Location: Poolside

02:30 PM
Patriotic Pinwheel
Join us at the Activities Center to create a vibrant patriotic pinwheel that spins with pride in red, white, and blue. It's a fun and easy craft that's perfect for celebrating the season while adding a bit of flair to your space!

Location: Activities Center

03:00 PM
Tie Dye/Reverse Dye
Transform white shirts, bold black tees, vibrant greens, radiant reds, and navy blues with an array of colors into colorful canvases with Tie Dye/Reverse Dye at our Activity Center—choose from a variety of sizes, and explore the magic of vibrant dyes and creative techniques, either by rubber banding and coloring indoors or crafting unique bleach patterns outdoors!

Location: Activities Center

04:00 PM
Build-A-Friend
Bring your imagination to life with Build-A-Friend at our Activity Center—choose your perfect stuffed animal from our selection, stuff it to huggable perfection with stuffing and a star, seal it up with the help of our friendly staff, and fill out a new birth certificate for your new addition.

Location: Activities Center

06:00 PM
Golf Cart Parade
Join us for a patriotic parade like no other! Decorate your golf cart with red, white, and blue, and cruise through the resort in style during our Memorial Day Weekend Golf Cart Parade. It's a fun and festive way to celebrate, show your creative flair, and honor those who've served. All are welcome to participate or cheer on the parade—let's make it a weekend to remember!

Location: Mailroom Parking Lot

06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Poolside Party w/ Activity Team
Join the fun as our Activity Team hosts an unforgettable poolside party! Dive into games, music, and good vibes while enjoying the sun and water. From poolside competitions to dance-offs, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your swimsuit and your best party spirit—let's make a splash together!

Location: Poolside