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24July

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 ...

Kid's Wellness and Resource Day

We are excited to be bring back our Kid's Wellness and Resource Day! Come out to Lincoln Park/Coach Eddie Shannon ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 501 17th St E Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime and a Craft at The Children's Garden

We are reading a Garden favorite, Dragons Love Tacos, then making our own tacos out of nature finds in the ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Children's Garden, 1670 10th Way FL, Sarasota,, FL, 34236
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: facebook.com
  • 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

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 ...

25July

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

Art in Nature Workshop at Emerson Point Preserve

Art in Nature Workshop an interactive half-day program that aims to teach kids, 5-10 years old, local plant identification and ...

Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette

Come enjoy a water day with your little kids at FBC Gillette. We will have water slides, a splash pad, ...

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

Elizabeth Mission of Dance Open Houses

We’re officially moved in… and you’re invited to celebrate with us! ✨

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1740 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas In July Bash at We Rock The Spectrum

CHRISTMAS IN JULY BASH! Join us at We Rock The Spectrum Bradenton for an afternoon of holiday fun in the ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: We Rock The Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd. W Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: $20 per child
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer-ween Movie Night and Pottery Painting at Arts A Blaze

We love the spooky season at Arts A Blaze Studio! Do you too? Join us ghouls while we paint the best ...

  • 5:00 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

Christmas In July at JJ Fox's Treehouse

Join JJ’s Crew for a Festive Fox-tastic Night!

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 907 57th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: $20 per child
  • 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 ...

26July

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

A Step Beyond Cleaning Back to School Giveaway

A Step Beyond Cleaning is hosting our very first backpack drive to give back to the community. We have 100 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Lincoln Park, 501 17th Street East, Palmetto, FL, 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bubbles Under the Banyans at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Bubble artist Blaise Ryndes will blow guests away with his immersive Spheres Bubble Show under the banyans. Join us every ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus) ,922 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Included in admission – free for Selby Gardens members!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Backpack Bonanza

This is kid friendly event. We will be giving out backpacks, while kids enjoy other kid friendly events and vendors. Food, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bayshore Crossing, 6043 26th ST W Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • 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

Sewista Studio Open Studio

You’re Invited to Our Open Studio! Come explore Sewista Studio, try your hand at a small sewing project, and see what ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends at The Historic Leonard Reid House

We’re at the Leonard Reid House in Sarasota’s Newtown for a powerful celebration of local Black heroes—plus art, dance, lunch, ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Historic Leonard Reid House, 2529 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Elizabeth Mission of Dance Open Houses

We’re officially moved in… and you’re invited to celebrate with us! ✨

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1740 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

Freedom Fun USA SRQ Grand Opening

Join us as we open the newest franchise of Freedom Fun USA!!!! Bring your kids, grandkids, and friends to enjoy ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Oasis Church, 5215 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • 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 ...

27July

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
28July

Cow Bingo at Chick-fil-A Fruitville Road

Join us for a fun filled morning with the chance to win exclusive Chick-fil-A prizes. You might even catch a ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Fruitville Road, 5384 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Junior Chef Night at Oak & Stone - Clark Road

Join us for Junior Chef Night at Oak & Stone - Clark Rd. Junior Chefs can experience the process of creating ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 4067 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Junior Chef Night at Oak & Stone - Wellen Park

Join us for Junior Chef Night at Oak & Stone - Wellen Park. Junior Chefs can experience the process of creating ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 19795 Wellen Park Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
29July

MomCo Playdate at The Flock SRQ

MomCo Kids is a preschool-style experience your kiddos will love - complete with stories, songs and fun activities. Playdate at The ...

$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

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30July

Make It Take It Manatee County Agricultural Museum

On Wednesdays in July, the Ag Museum will be exploring the theme "By Golly, It's By-Products!" This FREE programming series ...

  • 9:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 1025 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • 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

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

FMM On The Move at Palmetto Historical Park

Looking for some maritime fun this summer? Florida Maritime Museum will be on the move, bringing educational activities to our ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Friendship Necklaces Craft at The Children's Garden

Celebrate International Day of Friendship by making a matching necklace set—one for you, and one for a friend! This program is ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Children's Garden, 1670 10th Way FL, Sarasota,, FL, 34236
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: facebook.com
  • 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

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
  • 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

All About Sharks with The Mote at Lakewood Ranch Library

All About Sharks with the Mote Aquarium Set sail on an adventure to uncover the hidden super senses of sharks—nature’s clever ...

Kids Glass Art Class at Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota

We’re excited to announce that our kids workshops heating up, be careful they will get addicted to this studio. We ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Shattered Glass DIY Sarasota, 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota,Fl 34231
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: shatteredglassdiy.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

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

Pay What You Will Night at Asolo Theatre

Pay What You Will Night! Join us for a special performance of A Year with Frog and Toad on Wednesday, ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Pay what you will
  • Category: Family Fun
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