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09August

Farmer's Market Sprout Squad at The Sarasota Farmers Market

We’re back at the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market to color in fans, plant tomato seeds today, and grow our own ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Farmers Market,1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: 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 ...

Back to School Workshop at Arts A Blaze Studio

Calling all crafty kids! Stop by on Saturday, August 9th for a FREE drop in workshop. We will be making bookmarks ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Arts A Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Island Kids Child Care Center Grand Opening

Come tour Island Kids Child Care Center, Preschool and Pre-K of Lakewood Ranch and enjoy a morning of fun, food, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 230 Lake Osprey Drive , Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: islandkidsfl.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Sarasota's Big Latch On Event at The Flock

We're teaming up with @healthystartsarasota to host a beautiful morning celebrating, supporting, and uniting our breastfeeding families Saturday, August 9 10:00 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft at Sarasota Square

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Square: 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

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

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
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 321 Vistera Blvd, Venice, FL 34275
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.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

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1306 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
10August

Legacy Church Back to School Bash

We’re celebrating the start of a new school year with a water slide, inflatables, and shaved ice (available for purchase) ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Harvest UMC Back to School Party

We’re excited to invite you to a special worship service on August 10 starting at 10:30 am. Athletes, students, teachers ...

Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum

From 11 am – 4 pm every Second Sunday, The Studios@SAM is open for exploring and hands-on art-ful activities! For ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Sarah F. Huisking Classroom)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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

Sunday Fundays at The Artful Giraffe

Join us the 2nd Sunday every month for Sunday Funday! IT'S GOING TO BE AN ARTFUL GOOD TIME! • Outdoor ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Free

Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals

Come explore your creativity, Sundays in the Bat City classroom! We will have collage art supplies, coloring sheets, comic panel ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
11August

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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church

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: Oneco Hope Methodist Church, 2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. 34203
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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

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

Back to School Bash at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Free drink with the purchase of an entree in our drive through!

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
12August

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

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: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • 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

Back to School Bash at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Free drink with the purchase of an entree in our drive through!

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Magic of Girl Scouts at South Manatee Library

Join us to learn more about Girl Scouts and find a troop that is right for you.

  • 5:45 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gsgcf.org
  • Category: Free

Chick-Fil-A Creekwood Cow Bingo

Cow Bingo Join us 6:00pm-7:30pm for our Cow Bingo! There will be some awesome prizes, food samplings of our new seasonal ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
13August

The Mom Walk Collective Strollerblading Meet Up at Buffalo Creek Park

We will meet at the Buffalo Creek Playground and go strollerblading. After, we will go for a stroll we can ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Buffalo Creek Park 7550 69th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • 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

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

Summertime UTC Storytime with Barnes and Noble

Join us for Storytime with Barnes & Noble – summertime edition! To beat the heat, we’re moving the fun inside ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Barnes & Noble UTC, 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.utcsarasota.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

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 ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Back to School Bash at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Free drink with the purchase of an entree in our drive through!

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Magic of Girl Scouts at Braden River Library

Join us to learn more about Girl Scouts and find a troop that is right for you.

  • 5:45 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gsgcf.org
  • 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
14August

Cow Bingo at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Join us for monthly Cow Bingo! There will be awesome prizes, food samplings, and a fun community atmosphere. Bring your family and ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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 ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Little Discovery Center

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

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W., Bradenton
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Back to School Bash at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Free drink with the purchase of an entree in our drive through!

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Wellen Park Night Market

The Wellen Park Night Market will bring together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 12275 Mercado Drive Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.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
15August

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Rocky Bluff Library

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: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301, Ellenton, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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

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
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