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June 29 - July 5

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

The Mom Walk Collective Meet Up at Parrish Community Park

We will meet at Parrish Community Park for a walk, picnic and playdate. Please bring a snack to share and ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • 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

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

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

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 Port 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: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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

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

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

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

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, ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 Live on the Green

Join us for UTC Live on The Green every first Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. ...

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

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

Anna Maria Island Privateers July 4th Parade

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

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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.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

Creation Station at North Port Library

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with ...

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

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

North Port Freedom Festival

Join the City of North Port for our annual Freedom Festival, presented by American Irrigation. This family-friendly signature event includes ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: CoolToday Park, 17974 SW Villages Pkwy, Venice, 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • 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

Palmetto Movie in the Park at Sutton Park

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family members to this super fun family event. Admission is free, and complimentary snacks ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sutton Park, 1036 6th St W., Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmettofl.org
  • Category: Free

Cars and Caffeine at Wellen Park

Rev up your engines! Wellen Park and Co-Sponsors, Foxtail Coffee, and Antique Automobile Club of America-Venice Region, are excited to ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Home Depot locations - register online and select your preferred store
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

Fourth on Fifth Block Party at Palmetto Marriott Resort

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: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am for fun stories and activities!

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival at UTC

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival is returning to Sarasota, FL for its seventh edition! Featuring 40+ Food Trucks, Trailers & Pop-Up ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.org
  • 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
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