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February 25 - March 3

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

MLB Orioles Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium

Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles

Spring Training at CoolToday Park - Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Every February, Braves Country heads south to North Port, Florida as they prepare for the start of a new baseball ...

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 ...

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

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

Pre-College Emerging Tech Workshops at SCF Bradenton

Pre-College Emerging Tech Workshop Come join us at the State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center at SCF, Building 8 for ...

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 ...

Tune Time with Tots at Harvest United Methodist Church

If you are a stay-at-home mom, dad, or caregivers, join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month ...

Green Explorers: All Leaves Great and Small at Conservatory Park

Delve into the world of our photosynthesizing leaves and explore the shapes and colors of the foliage. Using hands-on discovery, ...

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 ...

MLB Orioles Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium

Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles

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 ...

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 ...

School Tour and Information Session at Dreamers Academy

Bring the whole family to meet our Dreamers Academy family, now offering our dual language immersion program from Kindergarten to ...

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 ...

Nature Tales: Wild Wetlands at Conservatory Park

Does your kiddo enjoy stories and nature? Join us at Conservatory Park in Nature Tales. Meet monthly at Conservatory Park ...

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

Incredible Insects at Conservatory Park

In this interactive program, we will learn about insect body parts and adaptations, how humans have used insects throughout history, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Conservatory Park, 8027 Conservatory Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: A $5 dollar donation per child is suggested for this program. Your gift will help us save wild places and continue to engage people in nature. We greatly appreciate your support!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours

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

Homeschool STEAM presents: Parent's Night Out - Movie Night for Kids at Unity of Sarasota

Take the Night Off with Confidence! Drop your kids off for a fun-filled evening in a safe environment at our ...

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 ...

STEAM Kids of the Future LLC presents Kids' Night Out at Braden River Middle School

Join us from 6-9 pm for an unforgettable Kids' Night Out filled with exciting activities! A night where parents get ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Braden River Middle School (Technology Lab, room 605), 6215 River Club Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $40 includes all activities and pizza
  • Website: www.steamkidsofthefuture.org
  • Category: Other, Classes

The Coder School Kid's Night Out - Mario Kart Party

Drop off the kids for a fun night of Mario Kart on our big screen TV's. Don't worry about feeding ...

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 The Bay: Beauty and The Beast

Enjoy a free, outdoor family-friendly movie under the stars at The Bay! Bring your blankets, chairs, family, and friends to add ...

Megalodon Weekend Shark Fin 5K at Venice Municipal Airport

The Megalodon Challenge is Back! Do both the Shark's Tooth 10K on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and the Shark Fin 5K ...

  • 7:15 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 610 Airport Ave East, Venice, FL US 34285
  • Cost: $35-$90
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

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 ...

DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

Families Unpuggled at Sarasota City YMCA - Let's Get Crafty

Families Unplugged at the Sarasota City YMCA! Unplug with us once per month for a new, free family fun activity at ...

Saturday Family Fun Fishing Clinic at Cedar Point Environmental Park

Fishing in Florida is one of the most sought out recreational activities. Bring your family to a 3 hours Saturday ...

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 ...

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 ...

Read to Dogs at Island Branch Library

Do you love dogs? Come join us as we read to puppies-in-training from Dogs, Inc. These puppies are training to ...

Story Trails in the Reading Garden at North Sarasota Library

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first ...

Toddler Monthly Storytime and Ceramic Painting at Distractions Art Studio

Join Distractions on the Island for Monthly Storytime and Ceramic Painting the first Saturdays of each month. This March 1st at ...

Summer Kick-Off Youth Activity Fair at Phillippi Estate Park

Gather all of the resources you need to plan for your family's summer! Youth participants will have the opportunity to obtain ...

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

KidsServe Felid Fest at Big Cat Habitat

On March 1 at Big Cat Habitat, this FAMILY FRIENDLY event will be my "Birthday party" for 2025. If you cannot ...

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 at 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 ...

LEGO Club at Selby Library

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide ...

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

Evie's at Spanish Point March Luau

March Luau at Evie’s on the Bay! Aloha! Join us for a tropical night at Evie’s on the Bay Tiki ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Evie's at Spanish Point Restaurant & Tiki, 135 Bayview Dr, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

The Family Church at Christian Retreat Big Screen and Bonfire

We are so excited to invite you and your family to our TFC Kids Easter Eggstravaganza this coming Sunday, April ...

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 ...

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 ...

Megalodon Weekend Shark Fin 5K at Venice Municipal Airport

The Megalodon Challenge is Back! Do both the Shark's Tooth 10K on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and the Shark Fin 5K ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 610 Airport Ave East, Venice, FL US 34285
  • Cost: $35-$90
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Driftheory Resin Beach Workshops at South Lido Key Beach

Experience the luxury of beautiful Sarasota with a one of a kind beach and Resin jewelry making workshop on South ...

  • 7:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: South Lido Key Beach
  • Cost: Adult $60 | Child 10 - 12 $52
  • Website: www.airbnb.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

Nurture in Nature Class at Rye Preserve

Join us for our Monday class at Rye Preserve near Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton! Tinkergarten and Reggio inspired nature classes. ...

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

MLB Orioles Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium

Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles

Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to ...

February 25 - March 3
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