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February 16 - 22

American Youth Cup I Regatta at Nathan Benderson Park

The first of four AYC regattas, this series is a not-for-profit series of regattas leading up to the USRowing Southeast ...

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 * ...

Spring Sarasota Gem Show at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

Our Spring Sarasota Gem Show featuring dozens of vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Beads, Crystals, Mineral Specimens, Fossils, Metaphysical ...

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival celebrates our fishing heritage with a mix of great live music, nautical arts and crafts, ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 119th St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $5.00 Adults | Free for Children 12 under
  • Website: fishcortez.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

Car Show and Customer Appreciation Day at Big Top Brewers Collective

All Ages - All Car Styles - $5 Beers - No Registration Fees

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

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 ...

Valentine Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School

Join us for a very special free Valentine's Family Swim! We will have toys in the water available for play U.S Coast ...

Sarasota Trinity Church of Nazarene WinterFest

Sarasota parents, looking for something cool for the entire family to do? Join us for WinterFest on Sunday, February 16 ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

President's Day Baseball Camp at The Sports Farm

Presidents Day Camp at The Sports Farm! Hitting Drills Batting Practice with Rapsodo Fielding Skills Throwing Drills Mound Work Sliding Drills Speed and Strength Lunch included! 6-12 years old

  • 9:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 7359 International Place, 201. Sarasota, FL. 34240
  • Cost: $100
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

My Gym Sarasota President's Day Open Gym

Looking for something to do with your kiddos on President's Day?! Stop by for our Open Play and discover why kids- ...

EVO Kids Daytime Open Gym

Exciting News from EVO Gymnastics! We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new program: Kids Daytime Open Gym! Starting January 6th, join us ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7188 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $15 per student, $5 discount for members, 10% sibling discount
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Presidents' Day Treasure Hunt: One-Day Adventure at Mystic Mines

Presidents' Day Treasure Hunt: One-Day Adventure at Mystic Mines! Looking for something fun to do with the kids on their day ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

Valentine's Party at Astro Skate

Valentine's Party at Astro Skate Wear the most red and win 1 year of free skating 2nd place wearing the most red ...

Bricks and Minifigs Free Race Day

Need something to do while school is out on Feb 17th? Zoom in for a FREE race car building event! ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

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: Family Fun, Free

Sarasota City YMCA Homeschool Gym and Swim

Choose from either a single day drop-in or register for the entire season! This program is designed to promote healthy ...

Anime Club at Selby Library

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

Art Club at Theory of Play

The Art Club kids have a love for stretching creative opportunities. This group meets weekly to dig a bit deeper ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members free, Trial Class $35/ includes plenty of time to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Classes

JuniorChefs™ at Young Chefs Academy

JuniorChefs™ (Ages 7+) Where the culinary fun and learning continues! The Young Chefs® Academy JuniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Classes

Fitness Stars Trial Class and Open Play at Theory of Play

First 30 minutes of each session will be led by CERTIFIED instructors – this inclusive class involves continuous, vigorous activity ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free | Visitors: Trial Class $35/ includes 1 additional hour of playtime to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Classes

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sertoma Kids, Inc. Language and Motor Developmental Groups

Join us weekly for Language and Motor group led by a speech language pathologist and occupational therapist. Each week activities will ...

Sprinkles Cupcakes Grand Opening

Sarasota, it’s almost time! Our Sprinkles bakery is opening NEXT WEEK, on February 19th, and we’re celebrating with some sweet ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8519 Cooper Creek Blvd., Bradenton FL 34201
  • Cost: Free cupcake for the first 50 guests
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Family Fun, Free

JuniorChefs™ at Young Chefs Academy

JuniorChefs™ (Ages 7+) Where the culinary fun and learning continues! The Young Chefs® Academy JuniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Classes

Playdate Harmonies LLC presents Music Enrichment Session at Sunflower Village Studio

See you at Sunflower Village in Venice every Wednesday for our baby music enrichment session. No need to register! Just ...

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 ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

Fun with Watercolors at The Artful Giraffe

Learn the art of watercolor In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of watercolor painting! You'll paint on ...

Creative Crafternoon at Party Palace

Join us every Wednesday for Creative Crafternoon, where kids ages 5 to 8 can enjoy a fun-filled crafting session! Each ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Party Palace, 935 N Beneva Road #403, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $35 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Bingo Night at Englewood YMCA

Enjoy BINGO with the Englewood YMCA community to win a bunch of great prizes. Bring your own snacks!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free for members, $5 drop-in for community | $3 per card
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

JuniorChefs™ at Young Chefs Academy

JuniorChefs™ (Ages 7+) Where the culinary fun and learning continues! The Young Chefs® Academy JuniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Classes

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

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 ...

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. ...

Toddler Playdough at Island Branch Library

Bring your child to have fun while learning with hands-on activities!

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 ...

Sarasota City YMCA Homeschool Gym and Swim

Choose from either a single day drop-in or register for the entire season! This program is designed to promote healthy ...

Science Club at Fruitville Library

Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of ...

JuniorChefs™ at Young Chefs Academy

JuniorChefs™ (Ages 7+) Where the culinary fun and learning continues! The Young Chefs® Academy JuniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Classes

Big Hitters at Strike Zone

This 60 minute class is designed to sharpen your baseball fundamentals in preparation for the Spring Season. This is a ...

SeniorChefs™ at Young Chefs Academy

SeniorChefs™ (Ages 12+) Where the culinary fun and learning continues! The Young Chefs® Academy SeniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to build ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Classes

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

American Vintage Markets at Robarts Arena

American Vintage Markets brings an exciting and fun shopping extravaganza to the Sarasota area. Expect to find vintage delights from ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
  • Cost: $8 (group discounts available: 2 for $12 | 4 for $20 | Children under 16 free)
  • Website: www.americanvintagemarkets.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

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, Other

Owen's Fish Camp Campfire Fridays

Introducing, Campfire Fridays! 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the backyard with drink specials and half priced appetizers for family ...

All Ages Pottery Workshop at Arts A Blaze Studio

Schedule some downtime or family time at our studio and enjoy an evening of creativity! Our instructor led class will guide ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: bookwhen.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Bingo Night at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Bingo Night is Back! Join us at The Center starting this January for our monthly Bingo Nights! Details: • Bingo cards ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Bingo cards are just $1 each (sold in packs of 10)
  • Website: centerami.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Premier Club Football Clinics

Florida Premier FC is hosting free community clinics around Tampa Bay! This is open to the public ages U7-U18, Boys ...

Rude Dog Boxing Grand Opening

Rude Dog Boxing has classes for ALL ages and ALL skill levels. Whether you’re a child adult or an older ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

Get Your Mutt Movin' 5k Race & Fun Walk at Payne Park

Join us for Get Your Mutt Movin’ 5K Fun Run, Walk and Festival featuring a beautiful 5K course through Payne ...

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 ...

Youth Skateboarding Camp at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Sharpen your skateboarding skills at this exciting camp led by experienced instructors, including Team USA Olympian Jake Ilardi! Learn the ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Island Skate Park, 5901 Marina Dr, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
  • Cost: Per two hour session: Drop-in $70 | Pre-registered $50 (Members), $60 (Non-Members)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

American Vintage Markets at Robarts Arena

American Vintage Markets brings an exciting and fun shopping extravaganza to the Sarasota area. Expect to find vintage delights from ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
  • Cost: $8 (group discounts available: 2 for $12 | 4 for $20 | Children under 16 free)
  • Website: www.americanvintagemarkets.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Buffalo Creek Little League Spring Opening Day!

Save the date for Opening Day! Time for Food, Family and FUN! More information to come. Don't forget to have your player ...

Toothpick Bridge Challenge at UTC Mall

The Toothpick Bridge Challenge is a fun, annual event for students in the Sarasota & Manatee County area. Sponsored by ...

Young Eagles Rally Free Airplane Rides at Venice Municipal Airport

Young Eagles will spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the air and experience the awesome feeling of flight that ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice Municipal Airport, 220 Airport Ave E, Venice, Florida, United States
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: eaachapters.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Kid's Morning Out at The Venice Art Center

Kids, paint a masterpiece with acrylic paints and step-by-step instruction. Paint a new creation each week, so sign up for ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave South, Venice FL 34285
  • Cost: $43.75 ($35 for members)
  • Website: veniceartcenter.com
  • Category: Classes

KinderCooks® Mommy and Me Time at Young Chefs Academy

It's Mommy and Me time! If you’re searching for a meaningful, enriching way to engage your little ones (ages 4-7), look ...

Strike Zone Drop-In Baseball Saturdays

Work on your skills at Strike Zone! Saturdays in February: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 & 2/22 Ages 4 - 7 9:30am to 10:30am Ages ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 6207 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: $25 Per Player/Per Day or $80 Per Player for all 4 weeks
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

Author Read-Aloud for Kids at Island Branch Library

Children's author, Kristen Hogan, joins us to read her newly released book, Creepy Crawlies. This special author read-aloud is for ...

FIRST® LEGO® | Robotics Expo Powered by FUNducation at University Town Center

Celebrating the FIRST DIVE Robotics season teams for Engineers Week at The Mall at University Town Center. Join FIRST program ...

John Marble Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Family Fun Day

Join us for the reopening of the John Marble Park Recreation Center on Saturday, February 22! The newly renovated 27,000-square-foot ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3675 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food & Drinks Available for Purchase.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

JuniorChefs™ at Young Chefs Academy

JuniorChefs™ (Ages 7+) Where the culinary fun and learning continues! The Young Chefs® Academy JuniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Classes

Open Mat at Ninja Squad Athletics

Open mat every Saturday! All ages.

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4422 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, 34233
  • Cost: Call for info
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Open Gym at Flip Zone Gymnastics

Come visit us for an Open Gym! Limited to 35 students. For ages 5-18

MLB Orioles Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

Family Movie Night at Island Branch Library

Enjoy a fun evening watching a movie with drinks and snacks provided. Bring your family and friends to join in ...

Drama Kids of Manasota Studio Parents Night Out

Drop off your kids as early as 6pm and pickup as late as 10pm at the Drama Kids Studio! Tuition ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Drama Kids of Manasota Studio, 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $45 per child
  • Website: dramakids.com
  • Category: Other

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

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