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Manatee County Holiday Gift Fair and Carols in the Courtyard

Looking for that unique gift for the holidays? Manatee County’s very own employees will be hosting the Annual Holiday Gift ...

  • 8:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Admin Building, 1112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Bodybar Mommy and Me Workouts at The Flock SRQ

Where are our pilates mamas at??? Our favorite local pilates studio, Bodybar Sarasota, brings a special Mommy + Me workout to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25/class or included with membership
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Jingle and Jam Music Together Class at Gulf Coast Music Therapy

Join us for a 45 minute Christmas themed music together class where we will sing, move, play instruments and jingle ...

Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church

Open house, open play, y’all come with your littles anytime and enjoy a safe indoor play space with free coffee ...

ROAR at The Ringling

ROAR! is our free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and ...

Kids Wood Slice Ornament Workshop at The Makery SRQ

Get creative this season with our Wood Slice Ornament Workshop! You’ll paint and personalize your own set of wooden ornaments, ...

Babywearing Dance Class at The Flock SRQ

Baby wearing dance class is back and will be more fun than ever! Join Mariah + Eloise on Fridays at ...

Drawing Club at Theory of Play

This popular club is geared towards our children 5 – 10. Secretly working on motor skills, children find the power ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members free; Trial Class $35/ includes plenty of time to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Classes

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

Anna Maria Holiday Walk

Holiday Walk on Pine Avenue Pine Avenue will be closed to traffic as local businesses fill the streets with holiday cheer. Enjoy ...

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the return of The Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival, December 5th - December 27th! ...

Christmas Town Celebration at Southside Baptist Church

Get ready to experience the ultimate Christmas wonderland at Southside Christmas Town 2025! Welcome to Southside Christmas Town 2025 ! ...

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden, A Celebration of Lights and Music, is on display at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf ...

Holiday Sip & Paint at We Rock The Spectrum Bradenton

Holiday Sip & Paint for Kids! Get ready for some merry making! Join us at We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton for ...

Kids Night Out at the George Mullen Activity Center

Parents, need a night off? We’ve got just the thing! Sign your child up for Kids Night Out on Friday, Dec. ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Other

Winter STEM Holiday Makers Market

Kids, get ready to create, code, and craft your own STEM holiday gifts this season! Grades 1–5 are invited to join ...

North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum

Join us this December for a 35-minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. Upon arrival, everyone will detrain ...

Christmas in The Park - Risen Savior Lutheran Church

Food trucks, Christmas moments, family photo ops, and performances from local community groups! Come enjoy a beautiful Florida December evening at ...

Discover Sarasota Tours Christmas Carol Trolley

Christmas Carol Trolley is a holiday tour of music and lights! This holiday favorite is a 75-minute family-friendly show filled ...

Kid's Night Out at Arts A Blaze Studio

Each Friday night from 5:30-8PM your child will enjoy pottery painting and themed crafts while you catch a movie or ...

Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA

Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

S'mores on the Beach at The Ritz Carlton Sarasota

Savor golden hour and enjoy an evening of fireside indulgence with gourmet s’mores. $225++ per party of 4, $50++ per additional ...

Manatee Movie Night at Mixon Fruit Farms

New Series! Grab a blanket or chair and join other families for a movie under the stars at Mixon Fruit ...

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at ...

Parents Night Out at We Rock the Spectrum

Parents, this one’s for YOU! Need a night off? We’ve got you covered! Drop the kiddos off for our Pajama Party & ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: We Rock the Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd. W, Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: $35 per child | 10% sibling discount
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Walling Tree Farm

Thank you all for the amazing turnout! So many people asked us to do another weekend… so we’re doing it! ...

Baseball Workshop at Strike Zone

This program will teach proper technique and conditioning that will help take your game to the next level. Ages 6 to ...

Letters to Santa at Antczak Christmas Lights

Stop by and write your letter to Santa!

Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. Step into ...

Grinch Parents Night Out at Alpha Martial Arts Academy

Mark your calendars! The Grinch is coming and he wants to play games and eat pizza with YOUR child! Registration ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Alpha Martial Arts Academy, 6849 Buffalo Road, Palmetto, FL, United States, Florida 34221
  • Cost: $50 per kid
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars – free outdoor showings of your favorite holiday films every ...

The Jingle 5K Run/Walk at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The Publix Jingle 5K is a festive, family favorite holiday event! The 3.1 mile evening course is fun and festive with ...

The Nutcracker by The Sarasota Ballet at Venice Performing Arts Center

We are thrilled to announce the return of the production of The Nutcracker in an exciting partnership between The Sarasota ...

The Players Studio "Into the Woods Jr."

Presented by The Players Studio JTF Performance Group Fairy tales collide in this magical and witty musical where familiar characters ...

Wonderland Believe - Under the Big Top at UTC

Wonderland is back with a brand new, breathtaking production: BELIEVE! This isn't just a show, it's a heartwarming and visually ...

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas by Dingbat Theatre Project

Dingbat Theatre Project's brand new adaptation of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A. Milne. An immersive, musical, holiday-themed story perfect for ...

Disney's Frozen at Manatee Performing Arts Center

Be part of the area premiere of this dazzling Disney favorite, running December 4–14. Get ready to “Let It Go,” ...

The Living Nativity at The Tabernacle Church

The Tabernacle Church of Sarasota presents, "The Living Nativity, a Sarasota Christmas tradition, on December 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th ...

Venice Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol

We are counting our blessings as Venice Theatre’s musical version of A Christmas Carol returns with the joyous spirit of ...

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