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29June

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

Summer Movie Nights at CoolToday Park

2025 Summer Movie Nights, presented by Sharky’s on the Pier, Fins & Snook Haven. Back by popular demand, Summer Movie Nights ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Pkwy, Venice 34293
  • Cost: Ages 3 and under: Free, Ages 4-9: $3, Ages 10+: $7
  • Website: cooltodaypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30June

Homeschool and Summer Break Picnic By the Pond at Ohana Farm and Gardens

Join us at Ohana Farm and Gardens! Picnic by the Pond – A Light and Peaceful Gathering for Homeschool & Summer ...

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 ...

01July

$1 Movies at Regal Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun
02July

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 ...

  • 9:30 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

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

$1 Movies at Regal Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

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: Family Fun

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • 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

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, ...

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

Movie Night and Pottery Painting at Arts A Blaze

Beat the summer heat and join us every Wednesday night! We will feature new and classic favorites, check out the ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $5 ticket price to hold your reservation
  • Website: app.getoccasion.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Kids' Night at Sharky's

Bring the kids down to Sharky's for an evening full of fun for everyone! On Wednesday nights all summer long, ...

Wellen Wednesday’s Drop-In Cornhole

Join us for Wellen Wednesdays every Wednesday night in Downtown Wellen for drop-in cornhole! Play a game or two with ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: $5 fee
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
03July

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 ...

  • 9:30 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

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 ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Nathan Benderson Park Fireworks on the Lake

Fireworks on the Lake is back with a bang! All are invited to a sparkling celebration at Nathan Benderson Park ...

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: Family Fun

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

PopStroke 4th of July Fireworks Rooftop Watch Party

All members get a treat at the golf counter, and if you’re in Sarasota, the fireworks show is the cherry ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: PopStroke, 195 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult- $55.20+ | Kids (3-12) - $28.52+
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun
04July

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

Free ice cream for dressing like our cow!

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: 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 ...

  • 9:30 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

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.

4th of July at Pop's Sunset Grill

Join us for a lively day filled with fun for the entire family as we celebrate our Nation's Independence Day! ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis,FL 34275
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Swordfish Grill & Tiki

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the Top Dog? Join us on Friday, July 4th at 1 PM ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Swordfish Grill & Tiki, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

4th of July Skate at Astro Skate

4th of July skate! Wear red, white or blue and get $2 off admission for each color you wear or ...

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

All American Cookout at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Don’t miss one of Selby Gardens’ most beloved summer traditions! Celebrate Independence Day at our annual Fourth of July All-American ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Members $25 / Non-Members $35 / Children ages 5-17 $10 / Children 4 and Under FREE
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fourth of July Englewood Fireworks

Free Community Event! Firework Viewing Area at Pioneer Plaza. Bring your own chairs. The Walking Pineapples Band and food trucks ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Pioneer Plaza, 325 W Dearborn St., Englewood, FL, 34223, US
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

Red, White & Boom at The Bishop Museum

Join us for Red, White, & Boom! at The Bishop and celebrate Independence Day in style! Looking for a safe and ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $20 Adult / $15 Children 4 -10yrs
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stars, Stripes, and Rooftop Delights at The Westin Sarasota

Join us at The Westin Sarasota for an evening of Stars, Stripes, and Rooftop Delights. Celebrate Independence Day in style under ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: 100 Marina View Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: General Admission, $170+ |Under 12, $40+
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Teen Night 4th of July Skate at Astro Skate

Teen Night 4th of July 8-11pm with FREE hot dogs the first hour! Get in for $1 wearing any Astro ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate, 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $9+ Rental
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bayfront Fireworks Over Sarasota Bay

Celebrate Independence Day with one of Sarasota’s most dazzling and iconic traditions — the Bayfront Fireworks Over Sarasota Bay! This ...

  • 9:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 3Sarasota Bayfront Park, Island Park, 1 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Venice's Annual July 4th Fireworks Show

Sponsored in part by Visit Sarasota County, the City's annual Fourth of July Fireworks display will be shot from North ...

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 ...

05July

Free Public Turtle Walks at Longboat Key

Join us for a walk led by Mote-trained volunteers participating in Mote's Sea Turtle Patrol via the Longboat Key Turtle ...

  • 6:45 am 
  • Location: Public beach access, 4795 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Sharks at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Weekend already on your mind? Begin it with a splash and join us for Breakfast with the Sharks this Saturday! ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $36 member adults, $40 non-member adults; $27 member youth, $30 non-member youth; 2 and younger are free
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Farmers Market Family Fun Parade - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Join us on the 5th of July at the Sarasota Farmers Market for a festive parade! Let’s celebrate Independence Day ...

Cephalopalooza - With Mote Marine Aquarium at Palmetto Library

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is teaming up with your local library to explore the fascinating world of cephalopods. From ...

Fireworks In A Bottle at The Children's Garden

We're upcycling water bottles to create colorful, glittery, swirling sensory bottles to celebrate Independence Day! Note: The Garden will be closing ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Railroad Museum Weekend Train Rides

Founded in 1982, the Florida Railroad Museum's mission is to acquire, preserve and operate historic examples of Florida's railroad history. ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 12210 83rd Street E, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: $17 - $21 person
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fourth on Fifth Block Party at Palmetto Marriott Resort - SOLD OUT

July 4th on the 5th Block Party a community celebration extending the holiday fun! This family-friendly event that features interactive ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 US-41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: 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 ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Foxes and Fireworks at JJ Fox's Treehouse

Our indoor playground is lighting up with fox-tastic fun and firecracker surprises! Bring the kiddos for a star-spangled celebration full of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 907 57th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

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