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21September

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 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

FUMC Festival Brass

First United Methodist Church of Sarasota is kicking off the first concert of the season with FUMC Festival Brass. Admission is ...

4:00 pm
Location: 104 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.firstsrq.com
Category: Free

22September

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

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

National Ice Cream Day at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Receive a free ice cream with the purchase of one entree!

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: See Description
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

It's Bingo Night!! Bring the family or friends and come join in the Monday night fun!

7:00 pm
Location: Gecko's, 4310 FL-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

23September

Boppin' Babies Trial Class at Stage Door Studios

Come try it out at our FREE Trial Day on Tuesday, September 23rd at 9:15AM before our new session begins ...

9:15 am - 9:45 am
Location: 4001 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Cost: Free trial
Website: link.enrollio.ai
Category: Free

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

Stroller Tours and Messy Art for Babies at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a 40-minute tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free, ticket required
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

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

Teen Programming with Girls Inc. Sarasota

Hey teens! Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Morgan Family Community Center from 2:30-5 p.m. for a fun ...

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd.
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Soar Lab

Soar in 4 Events teach families how to use the FREE materials and books that are distributed to support classroom ...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 6423 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: Free
Website: soarin4.org
Category: Free

24September

UTC Kids Club: Gameland at The Green

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. It’s all fun and games ...

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: 125 N Cattleman Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: utcsarasota.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

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

Toddler Support Group at Mothers Helping Mothers

Parents with toddlers ages 12 months to 3 years old. Free snacks, drinks, and onsite childcare & self-care treat Free diapers* with ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.mhmsarasota.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

25September

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" at Elsie Quirk Library

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes ...

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, FL 34223
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Fruitville Library,100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
Category: Free

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

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Family Night, buy 1 adult meal, get 1 kid's meal free! (Creekwood location only)

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.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

26September

Johnson Preserve Guided Walk

Join us for a naturalist-guided walk at Johnson Preserve at Braden River as we look for local wildlife and learn ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Johnson Preserve at Braden River, 9906 Clubhouse Drive Bradenton, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Mom Walk SWFL at Wellen Park

Mom Walk SWFL Join us for a Mom Walk and play time at the splash pad.

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Meet outside of Foxtail Coffee/Oak&Stone, 19795 Wellen Pk Blvd Bldg 4, Suite A, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free, RSVP
Website: momwalkswfl.wixsite.com
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

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

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

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

Fun To Be Fit Kids "Littles" at Gulf Gate Library

Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. ...

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Location: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.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

Movies Under The Stars at the Green at UTC

der the Stars is held the fourth Friday of every month on The Green at UTC, directly in front of ...

7:00 pm
Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: utcsarasota.com
Category: Free

27September

National Public Lands Day and Take A Child Outside Week

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer event to improve and enhance America’s public lands. • Help improve ...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5500 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.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 ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Cost: Free
Website: manatee.hosted.civiclive.com
Category: Free

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Creative Liberties, 927 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
Cost: Free
Website: www.creativeliberties.net
Category: Free

Children's Entrepreneur Market Sarasota

Entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 can participate in a market run entirely by kids! Step into the world of wonder ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free to attend
Website: kidsmarkets.com
Category: Free

Fall Kick-off at PJ's Sandwich Shop

Fall Kick-Off Craft and food vendors, produce, raffles and more! Small pumpkins free for kids to decorate!

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: PJ's Sandwich Shop, 12342 US-301, Parrish, FL 34219
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Family Art Making at 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: The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota 34243
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Family Fest: Alice in Wonderland at The Van Wezel

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to announce our very first Family Fest! Inspired by our wildly popular ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.vanwezel.org
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 ...

10:45 am - 11:15 am
Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
Cost: Free
Website: member.daysmartrecreation.com
Category: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

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

11:00 am
Location: 4010 S. Tamiami Tr Sarasota, FL 34231
Cost: Free
Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
Category: Free

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

Oktoberfest at Backporch Brewing Co.

Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest at Back Porch! With German food and authentic German beer. We will have Petra and Teresa playing ...

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 3469 Precision Drive, Venice, 34275
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Fall into Tringali at Tringali Park

Join us for Fall into Tringali, an Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 1–4 p.m. at Tringali Park! Bring ...

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Tringali Park Recreation Center, 3460 N. Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224
Cost: Free
Website: tinyurl.com
Category: Free