Holiday Savings: Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025 with Anna Maria Vacations

This holiday season, trade winter coats for flip-flops and discover the charm of Anna Maria Island with Anna Maria Vacations. Our vacation rentals are made for families, couples, and groups who want comfort, convenience, and a true Old Florida feel. Without breaking the budget. And with our Sunshine and Savings Sales Event, your holiday getaway is even easier to plan. 

Book by October 2, 2025, for travel dates through December 26, 2025, and choose your way to save: 

• COASTALCHEER10 – Get 10% off select AMV vacation homes. 

• BONUSCOASTAL10 – Save 10% on eligible 1–4 bedroom homes (7+ nights) plus receive a $100 gift card at check-in. 

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Halloween Events 2025 

• Trail of Treats (Anna Maria Island) – Holmes Beach & AMI Chamber lot, Oct. 31, 2025. A local favorite where kids can trick-or-treat safely at island shops and businesses. 
  Trail of Treats – Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce 

• Goblin Gathering (GT Bray Park, Bradenton) – Oct. 18, 2025. Costumes, candy, games, and family activities in a park setting. 
  Goblin Gathering 

• Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival (Bradenton) – Weekends Oct. 12–27, 2025. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, and seasonal fun. 
  HOME | hunsaderfarms 

• BooFest (Lakewood Ranch) – Oct. 25, 2025. Trick-or-treating, entertainment, and fall festivities on Main Street. 
  BooFest on Main Street – Lakewood Ranch 

• Bradenton Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat – Oct. 26, 2025. A family-friendly evening along the waterfront with decorated booths and candy stops. 

A Relaxed Thanksgiving by the Gulf 

Thanksgiving is all about time together. At Anna Maria Vacations, many of our cottages and condos come with full kitchens, cozy dining areas, and easy beach access—perfect for a low-key family celebration. 

Ideas for Your Island Thanksgiving: 

• Cook a simple meal in your rental or pick up a holiday spread from local favorites. 

• Share pumpkin pie by the pool or on your balcony at sunset. 

• Order a Thanksgiving to go feast from Publix or a local market and enjoy it in your vacation rental, paired with sunset views on the balcony. 

Holiday Fun on Anna Maria Island 2025 

• Bridge Street Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov. 22, 2025 

• Holmes Beach Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting – Dec. 5, 2025 

• Christmas on Bridge Street – Dec. 2025 (date TBD) 

• AMI Privateers Christmas Parade – Mid-Dec. 2025 (date TBD) 

• Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade – Dec. 13, 2025 

Island-Style Traditions 

Make the season special without the stress: 

• Swap snow for sand and decorate seashell ornaments. 

• Walk the island at night to enjoy glowing holiday lights. 

• Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the beach under the stars. 

Spend Your $100 Bonus Gift Card 

Booking with BONUSCOASTAL10? Your gift card can be used for: 

• Casual dinners at Skinny’s Place or Hurricane Hanks. 

• Ice cream treats at Two Scoops or Dips. 

• Browsing boutiques along Pine Avenue for local holiday gifts. 

• Renting bikes or kayaks for affordable island fun. 

Plan Your Holiday Stay with Anna Maria Vacations 

Whether it’s a budget-friendly condo for two or a family-sized cottage steps from the beach, Anna Maria Vacations has the right spot for your holiday getaway. Book now, homes fill quickly, and the Sunshine and Savings promo ends October 2, 2025.