Calendar - Fun 4 Manasota Kids

January 15

Manatee County Fair 2026

The Manatee County Fair is a showcase for the best of Manatee County - exciting exhibits and vendors, livestock shows ...

All Day Event
Location: 1402 14th Avenue West Palmetto, FL 34221
Cost: Ages 13 and up: $9, Children 6-12: $6, 5 and Under are Free, Parking is $10
Website: www.manateecountyfair.com
Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts, Competitions & Pageants

Pancake Thursday at Oscar Scherer State Park

Come join us next Thursday, January 15th, for a pancake breakfast at the Nature Center!

8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: 1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL, United States, Florida
Cost: $5 kids under 12 | $10 Adult
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes, Free

Stay and Play at Harvest United Methodist Church

Calling all stay-at-home moms, dads, and caregivers! Come out to Stay & Play for a fun and engaging morning of ...

9:30 am - 10:45 am
Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
Cost: $5 per family/per session
Website: www.welcometoharvest.org
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes

Toddler Time at Star Academy of the Performing Arts

This is the perfect way for little ones (& a parent) to get moving, be creative, and connect with new ...

9:45 am - 10:30 am
Location: 308 7th Street W., Palmetto, FL 34221
Cost: $25 drop or $90 for all 4 weeks
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). Parent supervision out ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
Website: www.gtflathletics.com
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes, Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Classes, Free

Acro + Gym at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet Join us for our Acro gymnastics class! For ages 1 - 3 years

10:30 am - 11:00 pm
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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes, Free

Sarasota Tennis and Fitness Youth Homeschool Classes

2026 New Year Winter Session will be 8 weeks: Starting Week of January 5th - February 26th Homeschool (ages 7 and up) ...

10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Location: 2215 59th Street, Sarasota FL 34243
Cost: Drop-in Class Homeschool $50
Website: www.sarasotatennisandfitness.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 ...

11:15 am - 3:30 pm
Location: 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Cost: Included with price of admission
Website: bishopscience.org
Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows & Concerts

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 ...

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
Website: www.skyzone.com
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Little Discovery Center

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

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W., Bradenton
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes, Free

EVO Gymnastics Recess Remix

Looking for a fun, active indoor recess alternative for your homeschooler? Recess Remix is the perfect way to get the ...

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: 7188 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: $15 per student, 10% sibling discount
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Toddler Storytime at Canvas and Clay Art Studio

Toddler Story Time at Canvas & Clay! Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM for a fun ...

1:00 pm
Location: 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Cost: $10
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Sarasota Tennis and Fitness Youth Classes

2026 New Year Winter Session will be 8 weeks: Starting Week of January 5th - February 26th Bambino (ages 4-6) on ...

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: 2215 59th Street, Sarasota FL 34243
Cost: Drop-in Class Bambino $35 | Drop-in Class Junior $50
Website: www.sarasotatennisandfitness.com
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Sarasota Winter Carnival at The Mall at University Town Center

Sarasota Winter Carnival & Street Food Invasion Get ready for an incredible weekend with hundreds of food options, fun for all ...

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free admission, activity prices vary
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun, Free