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14September

It's Fall Y'all Festival at Church of Hope

Are you bummed the calendar says fall is coming but the weather isn’t participating? Well, Fall will be in the ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: churchofhope.com
  • Category: Free

District Days at The Ringling

Join us for District Days at The Ringling! Students, staff, and their families in our local K-12 public schools can enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

North River Community Market Grand Opening

Join us each month and enjoy a relaxing day connecting with neighbors, supporting local businesses, and experiencing the best our ...

Water Day and Family Service at Renewal Church

Renewal Church’s Annual Free Water Day is September 14. Family church for kids and adults at 10 am followed by ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 7221 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, 34241
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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
15September

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 Glasser/Schoenbaum

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: Glasser/Schoenbaum, 1750 17th St, Sarasota, FL. 34234
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • 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

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • 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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  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

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
16September

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 9:45 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Central Library 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers

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: 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® South Manatee Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 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

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library: 923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 ·
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Community Day School Delayed Enrollment Open House

We invite you to our Elementary school focused open house to learn how Community Day's project-based, student-centered curriculum allows students ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.communityday.org
  • Category: Free
17September

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 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® Jacaranda 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: Jacaranda Library: 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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

Bingo Night at Englewood YMCA

Enjoy BINGO with the Englewood YMCA community to win a bunch of great prizes. Bring your own snacks!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free for members, $5 drop-in for community | $3 per card
  • 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
18September

Ima and Me at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join other moms at Chabad of Sarasota for a fantastic opportunity to get out with your little one ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: my.linkpod.site
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 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® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Storytime 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 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

Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park

Enjoy the sight and sounds of Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park on the third Thursday of the month! These ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, 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

UTC Night Market

Join us for UTC Night Market, a monthly outdoor market event featuring live music and a great mix of local ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free
19September

Grand Opening at The Soar Lab

We’re thrilled to unveil our newest interactive space designed especially for our families with early learners! Join us as we launch ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6423 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at Braden River Library

Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet ...

  • 9:45 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Child Safety Day at DOH Sarasota

Join us on Friday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of DOH Sarasota for ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: William L. Little Health and Human Services Center, 2200 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: sarasota.floridahealth.gov
  • 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

Homeschool Friday Tours at The Ringling

Homeschool families, we’ve heard you! If you don’t have a group of 10 or more students, you can still enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

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

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

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

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

Freedom Factory Monster Fest

For the first time ever, we are bringing DIRT into the Freedom Factory for a thrilling MONSTER TRUCK show! Get ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 E. State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20+
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.com
  • Category: Free
20September

2025 International Coastal Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, September 20 at 8 a.m. for this global cleanup effort. Hosted locally by Keep Sarasota County ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 1 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 1, 1445 4th St., 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 ...

Beat the Heat at Coastline Christian Church

Looking for a fun, free way to beat the summer heat with your family? Join us for Beat the Heat ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Coastline Christian Church, 4111 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: coastline.cc
  • Category: Free

Limelight Market at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Every 3rd Saturday we open the courtyard up for guest vendors, doggies looking for homes, live music, and so much ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime: 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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 ...

Shark Tooth Experience at Bradenton YMCA

Come join us for an afternoon of hands-on shark learning, fossil digging, and necklace making fun! This drop-in event is ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bradenton YMCA, 3805 59th Street W. Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ops1.operations.daxko.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

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

Art Center Sarasota Family Saturdays

Family Saturdays are free, drop-in art experiences held every Saturday from 12–3 PM. Designed for kids and grown-ups to enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.artsarasota.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

Freedom Factory Monster Fest

For the first time ever, we are bringing DIRT into the Freedom Factory for a thrilling MONSTER TRUCK show! Get ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 E. State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20+
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.com
  • Category: Free
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