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03August

Annual End of Summer Luau at The Point

6th Annual Luau & Pig Roast at Evie’s on the Bay Let’s send summer off in style! Join us for ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Evie's at Spanish Point Restaurant and Tiki Bar, 131 Bayview Dr., Osprey
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: facebook.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

Loomis Bros Circus at Robarts Arena

Aug 1, 2 & 3 it's the new 2025 Edition of the four-time award-winning Loomis Bros Circus and its coming ...

  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $30.00 admits one adult plus up to 2 children ages 2-12, $8 for additional child
  • Website: lbctix.com
  • Category: Family Fun
04August

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

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: 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

Pizza With Police at Oak and Stone Wellen Park

The event will be held at the Oak and Stone restaurant with North Port Police Department.

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 19795 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
05August

Toddler Music at Lakewood Ranch Music Academy

Hey mamas! Looking for a cool (literally!) activity for your little one? Join us for Toddler Music Class at Lakewood ...

"Grass Buddies" Craft at The Children's Garden

We are making silly “Grass Head Buddies” with upcycled water bottles to plant, bring home, and watch grow - A ...

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

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

Star Academy of the Performing Arts Open House

Join us NEXT Tuesday any time between 4:30-7:30 for our Open House!! We have so many exciting things planned - ...

06August

The Mom Walk Collective at Brightwood Pavillion Playground Parrish

We will meet at Ryan's Coffee shop food truck at the playground. Coffee is 25% off and we will be ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Brightwood Pavillion Playground, 11510 Little River Way, Parrish FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Splash Pad Fun at Parrish Community Park

Grab your swimsuits, sunscreen, and smiles — it’s time to beat the heat with some splash-tastic fun! Join us at ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play - Wednesdays

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

Singing With Sara Summer Send Off Demo Class

Singing with Sara is having a special end of summer event and demo class for new and returning families! Register ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Ryan Langley Music School, 7324 Delainey Ct. Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34340
  • Cost: $15, registration required
  • Website: www.singingwithsara.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

Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.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

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

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

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

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
07August

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at The Roots Health Centers

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

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers, 8209 Natures Way, Unit 115, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: facebook.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 ...

Music Class at Apex Athletics

Where does music live? With us! Vocals, piano. Early musical development. Songs, rhythms and movements - we develop hearing, speech, imagination and musical ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Apex Athletics, 1236 Central Ave Sarasota FL 34236
  • Cost: Free Trial Class
  • Website: www.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

Theory of Play Open Play - Thursdays

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 1:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

MOD Pizza Back to School Bash

Come out to MOD Pizza before or after your schools open house. Enjoy games and crafts for everyone. Kids get ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: MOD Pizza, 13220 State Rd 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Free
  • 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 ...

08August

StoryWalk at Pride Park

Join Manatee County Public Library System for the launch of StoryWalk® at Pride Park! StoryWalk® is a fun, family-friendly way to ...

Theory of Play Open Play - Fridays

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:00 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

Open House and Back to Home School Bash at Bethel Church

Open House & Back to HOME School Bash Free Entry – ALL HOMESCHOOLERS WELCOME! Activities & Fun for the Whole Family Scavenger Hunt ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bethel Baptist Church, 1805 30th Ave W, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.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

The Happiest Flower at The Children's Garden

Learn all about the fastest growing flower, and plant some seeds of your own, with a reading of a “Winnie ...

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

Back to School Bash at Wellen Park

Ready to hit start on an unforgettable school year? Join us for an action-packed Back-to-School Bash like no other! We’re ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parent Night Out with Soccer Stars at Bob Gardner Park

Join us for a fun-filled Parent Night Out at Bob Gardner Community Park, hosted in partnership with Soccer Stars! Drop ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Soccer Field-Bob Gardner Park, 2710 White Eagle Blvd Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Park: 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: watersideplace.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 ...

09August

Sarasota Cars and Coffee at UTC

Rev up your summer with Sarasota Cars & Coffee Presented by OMNI Energy on Saturday, August 9 from 8-10 a.m. ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Mall at UTC- Lot 5 (east side of Dillard’s near PopStroke) 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 3424
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Mom Walk Collective Meet Up at Parrish Community Park

We will meet at the small Pavillion and go for a walk, and then play on the playground or splash ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Discover Warm Mineral Springs Park Day

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong fan, this is your chance as a North Port resident to enjoy ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Warm Mineral Springs Park, 12200 San Servando Ave., North Port, FL, 34287
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House

Save a Saturday! Join Sarasota County Fire Department during one of our free, monthly open house events at fire stations ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Station 5, 400 N. Beneva Road Sarasota.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Family Fun

MCR Health Back to School Bash at The Ringling Museum

Free backpacks with supplies* Free Juice provided by Tropicana* Free Fun Activities Free Literacy Materials & FREE Books* (provided by Soar in 4) Free ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ringling Museum 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open House at Apex Athletics

Join us for a fun-filled Open House at Apex Athletics! We’re inviting kids and families to explore our center and enjoy: – ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Apex Athletics, 1236 Central Ave Sarasota FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer Saturdays at Manatee Village Historical Park

Saddle up and step back in time for Cow Hunter Day! Join us this month for Summer Saturdays as we celebrate ...

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

Mote Member-Only Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Attention Mote Members This Saturday, August 9th, Mote is hosting a FREE Shark Pups and Grown Ups event exclusive to ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Back To School Bash at We Rock the Spectrum

Join us at We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym Bradenton for an afternoon of food, fun, and celebration as we ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4744 Cortez Rd. W, Bradenton, FL, 34210, US
  • 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

Back to School Event at Second Chance Last Opportunity

For families seeking to pre-register with Second Chance Last Opportunity, this presents a wonderful opportunity, complete with complimentary backpacks and ...

  • 12:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1933 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Back to School Bash: Under the Big Top at Vistera of Venice

For parents, kids, and fun-seekers of all ages – join us for a Back to School Bash: Under the Big ...

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

Back to School Party at First Bradenton

Let’s kick off the school year with FUN! Join us for a Back to School Party full of: Yummy Food Games & Bounce ...

Bradentucky Bombers vs. Swan City Roller Derby

Join us Saturday, August 9th at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex as the Bradentucky Bombers take on Swan City Roller ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, 5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: $10 online, $15 at the door, kids 5 and under are free
  • Website: www.bradentuckybombers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Not-Back-to-School Tween Dance

While the rest of the world heads back to class, we’re turning up the music and dancing the day away ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: www.zeffy.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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