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June 28 - July 4

Pre-Independence Day Boat Fest

It’s back! Our 2nd Annual Pre-Independence Day Bash returns Saturday, June 28th, and you’re invited to celebrate freedom, family, food—and ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 5412 E State Rioad 64, Bradenton, FL, 34208, US
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Saturdays at Manatee Village Historical Park

Each month this summer, join us for a Make and Take activity—fun for the whole family! In June, learn about the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1404 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL, United States, Florida 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Saturday Family Art Lab at the Sarasota Art Museum

Weekends are for art and family fun! Bring the kids or grandkids and enjoy making art together every Saturday in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Fiorelli Winery's Red White & Blueberry Celebration

Join us for our 5th annual Red, White and Blueberry Festival! Food trucks, live music by The Music Compound & ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Fiorelli Winery, 4250 Waterbury Road, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend, $10 Parking
  • Website: fiorelliwinery.com
  • Category: Free

Music On The Porch at Florida Maritime Museum

This free music event series is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Florida Maritime Museum. The ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: floridamaritimemuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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

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

Firefighter Obstacle Course at Rocky Bluff Branch Library

The North River Fire Department is coming to Rocky Bluff Library to show off their fire engine and show the ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Rocky Bluff Branch Library, 6750 US-301, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.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

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

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

Touch A Truck at Lakewood Ranch Library

Calling all truck fans! We'll have an EMS vehicle, a trash truck, vehicles from Manatee Utilities Department, a fire truck, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.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 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

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, ...

Kids Playgroup at Palmetto Library

Join Ms. Kaitlynn for an hour of play including crafts, games, and more designed to foster a love of learning ...

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 ...

Red, White and Food Festival at UTC

Red, White and Food Festival! Join us as we tailgate in the parking lot of The Mall at University Town Center ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center. 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: eventbrite.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

Red, White and Cow at Chick-Fil-A Creekwood

Free ice cream for dressing like our cow!

  • 6:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Longboat Keys Freedom Fest and Hot Diggity Dog Parade

Join us for a fun filled celebration including a parade, games, food, butterfly release and more! This family-friendly event has something ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Bicentennial Park: 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Anna Maria Island Privateers July 4th Parade - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

The Island Independence Day parade gets the 4th of July started in a fun and festive way.

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Anna Maria Island from Coquina Beach (North Entrance) to City Pier Park in Anna Maria, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: amiprivateers.wildapricot.org
  • Category: Free

Independence Day with Bradenton Alive

Celebrate Independence Day with Bradenton Alive! Join us in the heart of Bradenton at Rossi Park for one of the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Rossi Park, 606 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Palmetto's 14th Annual Fourth Fest

A Star-Spangled Celebration for the Whole Family! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with: Live Music & Entertainment Delicious Local Food Vendors Kids ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Riverside Park, 801 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL, 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Star-Spangled Spectacular at Waterside Place

Get ready to light up your 4th of July at the Star-Spangled Spectacular at Waterside Place! From 6 to 9 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1560 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34202, US
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Annual Siesta Key Community 4th of July Fireworks at Siesta Beach

The 34th annual Siesta Key Community Fireworks will be held Friday, July 4, 2025 at Siesta Beach. Free and open to ...

4th of July Fireworks on the Manatee River

Join us for a dazzling 4th of July fireworks display over the Manatee River, presented by Zambelli International! Starting at ...

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