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Living Arts Festival Sarasota

The Living Arts Festival, hosted by local arts organization Sarasota Rising, brings together a vibrant array of local and international ...

Bradenton Runners Club Saturday Group Run

SATURDAY MORNING RUNS - 2 OPTIONS DOWNTOWN BRADENTON - 7 AM Time: 7am start. Various paces and we often have walkers. Location: Downtown ...

Walk to End Alzheimer's at Nathan Benderson Park

Join us at the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Enjoy a wonderful ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Park Circle Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: See registration for more information
  • Website: alz.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks

STEAM Saturdays with Suncoast Science Center

Join us every Saturday for a FUN, hands-on exploration into different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)! ...

Learn to Skate Class at Astro Skate

Come out and learn how to skate! Offered every Saturday morning at 9am.

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, Ongoing Programs

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 4 Open House

Join the Sarasota County Fire Department during our monthly free community events! Open Houses are held on the below listed ...

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

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

Wonder 2026 - Sarasota Children’s Museum

Get ready to explore, create, connect, and celebrate at Wonder 2026—Sarasota Children’s Museum’s signature family event! Join us at our future ...

Karate Zoo

Get your child ready for this high-energy, progression-based martial arts program for ages 3–6! In Karate Zoo, kids will learn ...

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Welcome one and all to the 21st anniversary of the Sarasota Medieval Fair with exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts & pure ...

  • 9:45 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Woods of Mallaranny 29847 FL-70 East Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $26.95 for Adults and $16.95 for children. | Other ticket packages available. Visit website for details.
  • Website: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

**CANCELLED 11/7 & 11/8 Padgett Ranch Family Fest

Join us for quality family time! Fun for all ages! Giant bounce pillow, crop maze, multiple play areas, giant sand ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Padgett Ranch, 5422 NE McIntyre Street , Arcadia, FL
  • Cost: Admission $10 | 2 and Under Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ArtSelf for Generations at The Ringling

ArtSELF for Generations is a Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation program, presented in partnership with The John and Mable Ringling Museum ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Ticket Required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

Family Dip Netting in the Bay

Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mote’s City Island Campus- 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $18 per person for members, $20 per person for non-members
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Junior Ranger Saturdays at Myakka River State Park

Join us on the second Saturday of each summer month for Junior Ranger Saturdays, a fun-filled adventure geared toward kids ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Myakka River State Park, 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
  • Cost: *Regular park admission fees apply ($6 per vehicle, up to 8 people)
  • Website: www.friendsofmyakkariver.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Library Pop-Up and Storytime at The Bay

Celebrate the joy of reading! The Sarasota County Mobile Library Van will be back at The Bay stocked with a ...

Open Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday!

Sarasota BMX Home Roots Training Program

Sarasota BMX Track’s official training program, “Home Roots: Learn How to Race BMX” runs every Saturday. USABMX Certified Trainers and ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sandsculpting Festival is an internationally recognized sand sculpting event held each year on the white ...

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Science Stars! A student-led program that allows our superstars to explore various ...

Total Body Tone Mommy and Me Workouts at The Flock SRQ

Where are our pilates mamas at??? Join certified personal trainer, Kirstin, for this strength training class! This is a mommy + me ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 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

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

Art and Ice Painting Workshop at Coco Joes Italian Ice

ART & ICE IS HERE! Looking for something fun, affordable, and creative to do with the kids on Saturday? Come ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5120 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $5 per artist
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrating the Art of Family Storytelling with Mr. Stevey and Friends

Celebrating The Art of Family Storytelling: Join Us on November 14th! At Stevey Studios, our heartbeat is rooted in a simple, ...

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 ...

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am for fun stories and activities!

Touch-a-Truck North River Ranch

This family-friendly day is a chance for kids (of all ages) to climb into, pretend to drive, play with sirens, ...

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 ...

Giggles and Grooves at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Discover the joy of music with your little one in our Giggles & ...

Art Center Sarasota Family Saturdays

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

Hotrods on the Ranch at Muscle Car Ranch

Rev up your engines for an unforgettable afternoon where horsepower meets country fun! Hotrods on the Ranch rolls into Bradenton ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3521 222nd Street East Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 per carload
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hansel and Gretel at the Sarasota Opera

Looking for a magical family outing? Introduce your children to the enchantment of live opera with Hansel and Gretel! This beloved ...

Tales Under the Tree at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm for a unique storytime experience at The Bishop. Tales Under ...

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 ...

Santa's Grand Arrival Parade at UTC Mall

Get ready to ring in the holidays at Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade on Saturday, November 14th. The merry celebration along ...

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: ...

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics provides supervised, unstructured time for children to practice skills, play on equipment, and enjoy ...

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 ...

Venice Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday

An overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies with just one day to switch back before mom’s wedding. ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Adult/Seniors $40 College Students and Current Educators $30 Youth (Child-High School) $19
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
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