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February 4 - 10

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm 
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Free

Preschool Music with Mr. Dave at Fruitville Library

Come join Mr. Dave Moran as he reads stories, plays his guitar and sings songs that will make your little ...

Anime Club at Selby Library

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Community Day School Open Houses - Middle School

Imagine a school that ignites your child's curiosity and creativity! Join us at an upcoming open house to discover how ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.communityday.org
  • Category: Free

UTC Kids Club Dance Days with Miss Jodi at The Green

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm 
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Free

Books and Bubbles at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Welcome to "Books and Bubbles," a captivating and joy-filled class designed to spark ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

Teen Workshop Wednesday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Teens, are you artistic? Crafty? Or simply enjoy DIY? Join us for this month’s workshop activity. Drop-in any time between ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Prospective Student Open House at SKY Academy

It's our 19th Annual Englewood Back to School Bash! This event reaches school-age children living in the Englewood community, to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 871 South River Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.skyatthey.com
  • Category: Free

Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum

Join Soar in 4 at The Bishop Museum for an evening of family learning and fun. Soar in 4 events ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join us for a Thursday morning social for moms and their little ones (ages 0-2) with a ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota - 7700 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, Fl 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

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.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Lakewood Ranch Mom's Meet-Up Weekly Playdate at Tom Bennett Park

A casual day at the park for all ages! This is the weekly Tom Bennett Park meet-up for the Lakewood Ranch ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pedicab Rides on the Legacy Trail

Enjoy a fun and relaxing ride on the pedicab. Sign up for a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy Trail. ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm 
  • Location: Osprey Junction Trailhead, 939 E. Bay Street, Osprey
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

Brown Bag Concert Series at Phillippi Estate Park

Bring your lunch and lawn chair and enjoy some live music at the Phillippi Estate Park gazebo, Thursdays noon to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5500 S. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Weekly Free Fun Run at Fleet Feet

Everyone is welcome to join our Fun Run Group! We have walkers, runners and everyone in between! Meet at Fleet Feet ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 711 South Osprey Avenue #1, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Southwest Florida Scouting America Open House

Discover the exciting adventures, learning opportunities, and leadership-building programs offered by (10) different Scout Troops from all over Manatee County. ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Salvation Army (Meeting Space) at 5328 24th St. E, Bradenton
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots Lactation Loop

Join us at Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding we are here to support you! ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market

A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Palmetto Movie in the Park at Sutton Park

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family members to this super fun family event. Admission is free, and complimentary snacks ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sutton Park, 1036 6th St W., Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmettofl.org
  • Category: Free

Lunar New Year Celebration at The Green at UTC

Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrate the Year of the Snake at UTC on Friday, February 7 from 7–9 pm. Enjoy ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ninja Squad Athletics Saturday Morning Run at Nathan Benderson Park

Running isn’t just a thing we do on Saturday anymore! It’s part of who we are! Join us for a ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa and Fit2Run Heart and Sole Fun Run/Walk

Join Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa and Fit2Run, The Runner's Superstore for a free community fun run/walk! Celebrate the season ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 U.S. 41 Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Chick-Fil-A Creekwood Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Breakfast

Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Breakfast Please join us on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from 8:30 am - 10:00 am at Chick-fil-A Creekwood location ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Exploration Day at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to join us for a free, public 'Exploration Day'. The Preserve is an 80-acre former ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

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 ...

Storybook Street at Ed Smith Stadium

Home Run for Reading! ELC’s 5th Annual Storybook Street Returns to Sarasota At Sarasota’s iconic ballpark, tales take flight, Where books and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Valentine's Flamingo Craft at Toodle Treasures

Bring your kiddos in for a fun filled morning of crafting!!! Come and go...Make it and take it...Fancy Flamingo for ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Toodle Treasures, 5649 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton, Florida 34222 (located in the Ellenton Premium Outlets)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

History Day in the Park at Phillippi Estate Park

Join us at Phillippi Estate Park for a journey back in time! Experience a celebration of Sarasota’s rich history with ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee County Habitat for Humanity's 30th Anniversary 90's Celebration

Celebrate 30 years of community impact with Manatee County Habitat for Humanity! Join us for a FREE 90s-themed anniversary bash ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 401 7th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Remember Your Roots at Central Manatee Library

FREE BOOKS. FREE LUNCH. FREE ADMISSION. This event will feature art activities, music making, and read-aloud featuring a mindful moment. Mr. Stevey ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Central Manatee Library 1301 Barcarrota Avenue Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market

A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.org
  • Category: Free

Manasota ASALH Freedom School Saturday Program

Join Freedom School on Saturdays for an enriching, empowering, and joyful experience where we dive into truthful Black History. Free ...

  • 11:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: GIRLS INC | 201 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: asalh-manasotafl.org
  • Category: Free

Macaroni Madness at Robert L.Taylor Community Complex

Join us for an afternoon of delicious food, fun, and community as we raise funds for SCLO's SMILES Program, providing ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: RLTCC, 1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Open House Swim at Goldfish Swim School

You’re invited to a splash-tacular day of fun at the Goldfish Swim School- Lakewood Ranch Open house! This event is ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8205 Natures Way, Suite 111 Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Movie Night at Phoenix Lodge No. 346 - The Wild Robot

Come early and get a good spot! Weather permitting, this movie will be held outdoors. Bring a blanket and chairs! - ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 240 S Tuttle, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Practical Parenting Class at Suncoast Community Church

The Practical Parenting class starts this Sunday! This Free Parenting Class taught by Lisa Zimmerman includes: * Teaching Children to Listen * ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: 8000 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Meadows Farmers Market Yoga Flow

Yoga will be happening during the Meadows Farmers Market Once a month every 2nd Sunday until April at 9:30. DON'T MISS ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Meadows Farmers Market, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free - donations appreciated
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sunday Fundays at The Artful Giraffe

Join us the 2nd Sunday every month for Sunday Funday! IT'S GOING TO BE AN ARTFUL GOOD TIME! • Outdoor ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 12:15 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Teen Video Game Night at Fruitville Library

Virtual reality, Wii and more!

February 4 - 10
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