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Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 3 Open House

Save a Saturday! Join Sarasota County Fire Department during one of our free, monthly open house events at fire stations ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Station 3, 47 N. Adams Drive, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of exploration. Walk the grounds ...

Family Art Making at The Ringling

FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village Historical Park

Our annual Christmas event, "An Old Florida Christmas," will be on December 13th! Enjoy a festive day with vendors, food ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee Village Historical Park | 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday! $8+ skate rental or $20 for family of 5 with at least ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $8 (plus skate rental), Family of 5 for $20 (with one adult.)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Saturday Kids Clay Class at The Makery SRQ

Clay days are the best days! Our Saturday Kids Clay Class is designed for young makers who love to get ...

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! at the George Mullen Activity Center

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! Join us for a fun twist to your Tot Time experience. Kick off each session with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: www.northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts

Mark your calendars for the inaugural Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts on December 13th-14th, 2025, located at 19745 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gingerbread House or Dreidel Decorating at The Ritz-Carlton

While donning chef's hats and aprons, decorate a festive gingerbread house or gingerbread dreidel guided by the distinguished Ladies and ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $125++ per party of 4; includes one gingerbread house or dreidel.
  • Website: www.opentable.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft at Sarasota Square

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Square: 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waypoint Artisan Market

Waypoint Artisan Market 2025- 2026 Season (2nd Saturday of the Month) 11:00am-3:00pm Live Music w/ Luke Andrews & Matt Beck! Kids Activities! Fur-Baby Friendly! Restaurant ...

Art Center Sarasota Family Saturdays

Family Saturdays are free, drop-in art experiences held every Saturday from 12–3 PM. Designed for kids and grown-ups to enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.artsarasota.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas in Cortez at The Florida Maritime Museum

This family-centered event is our holiday gift to the community. The event will feature a meet-and-greet with our exceptionally wonderful ...

Cookies with Santa at Crowder Bros Ace Hardware Lakewood Ranch

Meet Santa & Mrs Claus! Join us at our Crowder Bros Ace Hardware store in Lakewood Ranch on Saturday, December ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Music On The Porch at Florida Maritime Museum

This free music event series is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Florida Maritime Museum. The ...

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 Night Before Christmas at GT Bray Park

Presented by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the annual A Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park is sure to get ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend (A suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for a local children's organization is kindly requested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Children's Entrepreneur Market Bradenton

A market run entirely by kids!

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Dr W Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holidays at The Bay

There’s snow place like The Bay for the holidays! Join in the fun of this FREE Fourth Annual Holidays at The ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Festive Family Fun

Mr. Stevey & Friends is a free community program geared towards pre-school and elementary school aged children and their families ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bay Park,1055 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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! ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $25 per car load, up to 8 passengers
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ! ...

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 ...

  • 5:15 pm - 10:55 pm 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Discover Sarasota Tours, 1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Child Under 12 $ 34.99 | Adult 12+ $ 58.99
  • Website: www.discoversarasotatours.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5K at Nathan Benderson Park

​Get ready for a magical and unforgettable holiday experience at the most anticipated family-friendly event of the year in Sarasota, ...

  • 5:45 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, Florida 34235
  • Cost: $46-$60
  • Website: www.runeliteevents.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade

As the county’s largest holiday event of the year, thousands of area residents and traveling spectators flock to the river ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 195 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $35+
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Glo in the Park

Lights, tramps, and action are on deck during Glo in the Park! Load up the crew and come in for ...

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