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15June

Flock Field Trip to Big Top Car Show

Bring Dad to a car show this Fathers Day at Big Top Brewery! This is a free event hosted by ...

12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL, 34209, US
Cost: Free
Website: facebook.com
Category: Free

RealRail Father's Day Open House

Celebrate 50 Years with Us at Our Father's Day Open House! The Railroad Education and Learning Center of Florida (RealRail), formerly ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 4908 Lena Road Unit 101, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center

Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know ...

11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free, $5 Suggested Donation
Website: meditationinsarasota.org
Category: Free

Car Show at Big Top Brewers Collective

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

11:45 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Father's Day at Pop's Sunset Grill

Bring your dad's in to take a shot on our putting green. Make a hole for a chance to win ...

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 112 Circuit Dr, Nokomis, FL 34275
Cost: Free
Website: facebook.com
Category: Free

Sundays at the Bay

Experience a talented local performer at The Bay each week. Enjoy a range of music genres. Don’t be surprised if ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

16June

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

9:00 am
Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Cost: $3.11
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Turtle Tracks & Shorebird Facts at Holmes Beach City Hall

Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts Anna Maria Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring and Holmes Beach are hosting a fun and educational ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Elsie Quirk Library:100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: soarin4.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

A Free Group for Parents and Infants | 0 to 7 Months Bringing a baby into the world can fill our ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Cost: Free, No preregistration required
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

11:30 am
Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: theflocksrq.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Central Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: 1301 Barcarrota Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

17June

Family Storytime at Island Branch Library

Calling all families for creative play and interactive fun.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Forza Child

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 7006 122nd Ave E, Parrish, FL 34219
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

10:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 11:15 am
Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® South Manatee Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: South Manatee Library: 6081 26th Street West Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Palmetto Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Palmetto Library: 923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 ·
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at Siesta Beach

The annual FREE Kids' Summer Beach Runs, presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and New Balance of ...

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Siesta Beach: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

18June

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 for simple open art project. Helps fine motor as well as creative skills!

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Family Storytime at Palmetto Branch Library

Develop a love of reading with Ms. Kaitlynn during an hour-long learning experience filled with interactive stories, songs, and play! ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Palmetto Branch Library, 923 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Preschool Storytime at South Manatee Branch Library

Come join the Youth Services staff for song, stories, and age-appropriate interactive fun.

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th Street W, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Toddler Time at Little Discovery Center

Join us for interactive story-times with age-appropriate themes and activities.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Wagon Wheel Wednesdays at the Palmetto Historical Park

Join us this June for Wagon Wheel Wednesdays, a FREE summer program series full of fun for kids of all ...

10:00 am
Location: Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Gulf Gate Library: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Shannon Staub Library: 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Fam Open Studio at The Ringling

Open Studio is an opportunity for visitors to engage with various artistic mediums in open-ended exploration. Mediums change each week. This ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free, reserve tickets in advance
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

A Free Group for Parents and Infants | 0 to 7 Months Bringing a baby into the world can fill our ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Cost: Free, No preregistration required
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at North Brohard Park

The annual FREE Kids' Summer Beach Runs, presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and New Balance of ...

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: North Brohard Park 1400 S. Harbor Drive Venice, Florida 34285
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 1765 S. Tamiami trl. Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: facebook.com
Category: Free

19June

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

Baby Storytime at Rocky Bluff Library

Join the Youth Services Staff for an interactive story time that explores the wonders of a baby’s mind through stories, ...

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US301, Ellenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Selby Library: 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. This class includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Space ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Fruitville Library,100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.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 ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Fruitville Library,100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
Category: Free

Homeschool Third Thursday at The Ringling

On the third Thursday of the month, join The Ringling for a FREE hands-on learning program, designed for homeschooling families ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Waves & Wonders Mindful Little Thursdays

Mindful Little Thursdays! Free class For ages 3-8 yrs but we could ALL use mindful reminders, and ALL are welcome.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Waves & Wonder Boutique and Retreat: 1724 4th Street, Sarasota FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Free

Family Night at The Ringling

Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 2025 Summer Kickoff Join us for our first annual Summer Kickoff event, highlighting the awe of ...

5:00 pm
Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park

Enjoy the sight and sounds of Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park on the third Thursday of the month! These ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza de Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: 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

UTC Night Market

Join us for UTC Night Market, a monthly outdoor market event featuring live music and a great mix of local ...

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: utcsarasota.com
Category: Free

Cinema at the Bay

Join us for our weekly movie series Cinema at the Bay! we will have a different movie each week. Please ...

7:30 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

20June

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Braden River Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Location: Braden River Library 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Anna Maria Island Library: 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette

Come meet other moms while your littles play! Themed playgroup every first and third Friday of the month. Snacks and ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 7550 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Fruitville Library: 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 ·
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

ROAR at The Ringling

ROAR! is our free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and ...

10:15 am - 12:30 pm
Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free, tickets required
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Lakewood Ranch Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Rocky Bluff Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Rocky Bluff Library 6750 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Summer Kick Off Party at Harvest United Methodist Church

We’re excited to invite you to our 2025 Summer Kick-Off Party on June 20, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM! Join ...

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Harvest UMC, 14305 Covenant Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: welcometoharvest.org
Category: Free

Hawaiian Luau at The Learning Experience

Join us for our Hawaiian Themed Start of Summer Bash Event! We're hosting a vibrant Hawaiian Luau to celebrate the sunny ...

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: The Learning Experience, 14425 Arbor Green Trail, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: facebook.com
Category: Free

21June

Beach Clean Up With Kenzie's Kritter Scouts

Join Kritter Scouts for our first beach clean up! This is a monthly gathering we will have to get out ...

9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Cost: Free
Website: facebook.com
Category: Free

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 ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Cost: Free
Website: manatee.hosted.civiclive.com
Category: Free

FAM (Family Art Making) with The Ringling

FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free, tickets required
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Limelight Market at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Every 3rd Saturday we open the courtyard up for guest vendors, doggies looking for homes, live music, and so much ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime: 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free