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01January

New Year's Day Fun Run at Siesta Key Beach

Join us for our annual New Years day fun run. Run as far (to the Wall) or as little as ...

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Open Skate

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Enjoy some skating, great Christmas music, and check out our snack bar to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
  • Cost: 3 & Under – Free | Regular Admission – $12.00 per person | Senior (55+) Admission – $10.00 per person | Skate Rental – $5.00 per person
  • Website: www.ellentonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Bonus at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

Have Fun All Day For Just $20 ~ Jump All Day For Just One Low Entry Price!

Jumpin Fun Inflata Park School's Out

School Is Out For The Holidays And It's Time For Some Extra Fun! Extended Holiday Park Hours Are In Effect Through ...

First Day of 2025 Family Skate at Astro Skate

$2.25 Snack Bar Items ALL DAY! 1-5pm Open Skate & 6:30-8:30pm Pizza Skate *Some Exclusions apply

  • 1:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate Family Fun Center, 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $2.25 Admission with your own skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1811 72nd Street North West, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota FL 34236
  • Cost: $19+ (children 0-4 free)
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun
02January

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Open Skate

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Enjoy some skating, great Christmas music, and check out our snack bar to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
  • Cost: 3 & Under – Free | Regular Admission – $12.00 per person | Senior (55+) Admission – $10.00 per person | Skate Rental – $5.00 per person
  • Website: www.ellentonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jumpin Fun Inflata Park School's Out

School Is Out For The Holidays And It's Time For Some Extra Fun! Extended Holiday Park Hours Are In Effect Through ...

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35 - $100
  • Website: wonderlandcircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo Night at Parrish Pizzeria

Bingo Night! Get ready to shout BINGO this Thursday at Parrish Pizzeria! Join us for a fun-filled night of games, delicious ...

End of Eras Taylor Swift Impersonator at Playtime Plaza

Calling all SWIFTIES!!! Come start the new year with an End of Eras event.

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1811 72nd Street North West, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
03January

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Open Skate

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Enjoy some skating, great Christmas music, and check out our snack bar to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
  • Cost: 3 & Under – Free | Regular Admission – $12.00 per person | Senior (55+) Admission – $10.00 per person | Skate Rental – $5.00 per person
  • Website: www.ellentonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jumpin Fun Inflata Park School's Out

School Is Out For The Holidays And It's Time For Some Extra Fun! Extended Holiday Park Hours Are In Effect Through ...

Village of the Arts Art Walk and Market Celebrating 25 Years

The Village of the Arts is turning 25 in 2025, and we’re celebrating with a theme that says it all: ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Village of the Arts Square, 9th Ave W - 17th Ave W, Bradenton 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at J.D. Hamel Park

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: J.D. Hamel Park, Sarasota Bayfront at 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota Florida
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Join us on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6 – 9 pm for Music on Main, a free concert series ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: FREE (Items and Food Available for Purchase)
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1811 72nd Street North West, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35 - $100
  • Website: wonderlandcircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a ...

04January

BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo 2025 at Robarts Arena

On January 4th-5th, the BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists from around ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $12.99+ (Children 4 and under get in FREE wtih a paid adult)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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, ...

Bootcamp on the green at Big Top Brewing

Next BOOTCAMP on the green will be on⁣ Saturday Jan 4th @ 9:30am. ⁣Fun for the whole family! Every 1st ...

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Open Skate

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Enjoy some skating, great Christmas music, and check out our snack bar to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
  • Cost: 3 & Under – Free | Regular Admission – $12.00 per person | Senior (55+) Admission – $10.00 per person | Skate Rental – $5.00 per person
  • Website: www.ellentonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theatre

Experience the charm of Aesop’s Fables like never before in this lively two-actor production. Full of humor, hijinks, and timeless ...

Jumpin Fun Inflata Park School's Out

School Is Out For The Holidays And It's Time For Some Extra Fun! Extended Holiday Park Hours Are In Effect Through ...

Theory of Play Open Play Saturdays

At Theory of Play, your child’s adventure begins in our thoughtfully designed Oasis, featuring six unique Playscapes that offer endless ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Village of the Arts Art Walk and Market

The Village of the Arts is turning 25 in 2025, and we’re celebrating with a theme that says it all: ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Village of the Arts Square, 9th Ave W - 17th Ave W, Bradenton 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nibbles in Nature at Selby Gardens

Introducing a new family-friendly event at our Historic Spanish Point campus, Nibbles in Nature! Celebrate the seasons and foods from ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: Children and Member Adults: $15.00 | Non-Member Adults: $30.00
  • Website: selby.org
  • 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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 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

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a ...

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35 - $100
  • Website: wonderlandcircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Luminescence Festival at Wellen Park

Enjoy an evening of illumination and music in Downtown Wellen! Join your community to place hundreds of glowing luminaries in ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Wellen Park, 19725 Wellen Park Boulevard Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1811 72nd Street North West, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun
05January

BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo 2025 at Robarts Arena

On January 4th-5th, the BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists from around ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $12.99+ (Children 4 and under get in FREE wtih a paid adult)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Open Skate

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Enjoy some skating, great Christmas music, and check out our snack bar to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
  • Cost: 3 & Under – Free | Regular Admission – $12.00 per person | Senior (55+) Admission – $10.00 per person | Skate Rental – $5.00 per person
  • Website: www.ellentonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jumpin Fun Inflata Park School's Out

School Is Out For The Holidays And It's Time For Some Extra Fun! Extended Holiday Park Hours Are In Effect Through ...

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marvelous Mani's and Hot Cocoa at Party Palace

Kick off the New Year in style at Party Palace with a cozy and glamorous celebration! Little ones will enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 935 N. Beneva Road, #403, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: $20 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35 - $100
  • Website: wonderlandcircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a ...

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

06January

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a ...

07January

Boppin' Babies Trial Class at Stage Door Studios

Come join us this Tuesday, January 7th for a FREE TRIAL of our sweet Boppin' Babies class!!!! Get to know ...

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