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March 30 - April 5

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 ...

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

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

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines! Looking for something fun to do with the kids during Spring Break? ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1017 12th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $35 for bucket
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Soft Play Toddler Time at Bob Gardner Community Park

Lakewood Ranch parents! Join us for Soft Play Toddler Time brought to you by Star Kids Event! Meet us at ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Bob Gardner Community Park East Picnic Pavilion, 2710 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $12.50 Resident / $22.50 Non-Resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play for Ages 3-5

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 3 to ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free, Drop-In Play $35/ 90 min& $25/ siblings
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Sunflower Village Studio, 1229 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, Florida 34283
  • Cost: $15 per family, ages 2 and under (siblings welcome).
  • Website: playdateharmonies.my.canva.site
  • 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

Preschool Storytime at Parrish Community Park

Gather in an outdoor setting for an engaging session of interactive storytelling, exciting activities, and creative crafts. Enjoy enchanting tales ...

  • 1:00 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park | 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $55
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Sarasota Polo Club Sunset Happy Hour Thursdays

Thursday Sunset Polo Happy Hour matches are open to the public on select Thursdays. During the 2025 season, Sunset Polo ...

SHREK The Musical at PCHS Bulls Theater Company

Tickets are now on sale for Parrish Community High School’s Shrek the Musical. Get tickets early! The musicals always sell ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community High School Auditorium, 7505 Fort Hamer Rd., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Adults: $10.00 Students/SDMC Staff: $8.00
  • Website: www.onthestage.tickets
  • 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

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 ...

SHREK The Musical at PCHS Bulls Theater Company

Tickets are now on sale for Parrish Community High School’s Shrek the Musical. Get tickets early! The musicals always sell ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community High School Auditorium, 7505 Fort Hamer Rd., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Adults: $10.00 Students/SDMC Staff: $8.00
  • Website: www.onthestage.tickets
  • Category: Family Fun

The Freedom 500 Presented by Summit Racing Equipment and Burnout Rivals

Friday April 4th, get ready for the Freedom 500 Presented by Summit Racing Equipment! Watch as Cleetus, along with your ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 21050 E. State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Varies, see description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: Alice in Wonderland

Alice’s rabbit-hole adventures into a fantasy world of unusual creatures and riddles comes to life in this Family Friendly production ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $26 Adult/Sr. | $22 College/Educator | $15 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

All About Horses at Little Manatee River State Park

FREE Event Entrance! (Follow signs to the event field) Enjoy a fun and educational day filled with: Parade of Horses at 1:00 ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Little Manatee River State Park; 215 Lightfoot Road, Wimauma, FL 33598
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ymcaswfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • 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: Family Fun

Adopt a Bunny Easter Party at Party Palace

Join us for a magical Easter celebration at Party Palace! Your little one will get to choose and stuff their very ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Party Palace, 935 North Beneva Road, #403, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: $50 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Gulf Gate Library 10th Anniversary Celebration Pages in Paradise

Pages in Paradise! Join us as we celebrate a decade of stories, learning, and community at Gulf Gate Library! What’s Happening? Get ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library (Meeting room AB), 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

Easter Egg Hunt at Sarasota Lodge No. 147 F&AM

Please come out and support the kids of our community as we host our second Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Lodge No. 147 F&AM, 2160 Main St, Sarasota 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sailor Circus Gold Troupe Showcase Presents: Jukebox Hero at the Sailor Circus Arena

Our Sailor Circus Academy students are back for their spring production that will wow you with their amazing artistry and ...

The Freedom 500 Presented by Summit Racing Equipment and Burnout Rivals

Friday April 4th, get ready for the Freedom 500 Presented by Summit Racing Equipment! Watch as Cleetus, along with your ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 21050 E. State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Varies, see description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SHREK The Musical at PCHS Bulls Theater Company

Tickets are now on sale for Parrish Community High School’s Shrek the Musical. Get tickets early! The musicals always sell ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community High School Auditorium, 7505 Fort Hamer Rd., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Adults: $10.00 Students/SDMC Staff: $8.00
  • Website: www.onthestage.tickets
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: Alice in Wonderland

Alice’s rabbit-hole adventures into a fantasy world of unusual creatures and riddles comes to life in this Family Friendly production ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $26 Adult/Sr. | $22 College/Educator | $15 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun
March 30 - April 5
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