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
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
Fun To Be Fit Kids at North Port 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: North Port Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287
- Cost: Free
- Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.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
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
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
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
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
Siesta Key Scarecrow Stroll
A family-friendly (and maybe a little spooky) seasonal event where homemade scarecrows created by local businesses will line the walkways ...
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 6745 Avenue C, Sarasota, FL 34231
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
Ranch Nite Wednesdays are BACK starting October 1st! Get ready for another unforgettable season at Waterside Place — where Wednesdays ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
- Cost: Free
- Website: lakewoodranch.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
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fruitville Library,100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL
- 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
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 Live on the Green
Join us for UTC Live on The Green every first Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: Free
- Website: utcsarasota.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
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
Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market
A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
- Cost: Free to Attend
- Website: villageofthearts.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
Creation Station at North Port Library
Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: North Port Library 13800 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287
- Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.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
Children's Entrepreneur Market Lakewood Ranch
A market run entirely by kids!
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8100 Lakewood Main Street Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: kidsmarkets.com
- Category: Free
Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch
Join us on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6 – 9 pm for Music on Main, a free concert series ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: FREE (Items and Food Available for Purchase)
- Website: lakewoodranch.com
- Category: Free
National Night Out With North Port Police Department
Mark your calendars! National Night Out is back on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6–8:30 p.m. Join us at City ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: City Hall Center Green. 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port, FL 34286
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cars and Caffeine at Wellen Park
Rev up your engines! Wellen Park and Co-Sponsors, Foxtail Coffee, and Antique Automobile Club of America-Venice Region, are excited to ...
- 7:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Free
DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Home Depot locations - register online and select your preferred store
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Free
Rock the Block at Ace Hardware with Kiddie Academy of Sarasota
Join Kiddie Academy of Sarasota for a colorful community celebration at our Rock the Block rock painting event! What to Expect Each ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ace Hardware, 7220 University Pkwy. Sarasota, Fl
- 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
Fourth Birthday at Fancy Leaf Plant Co.
Your favorite little plant shop is turning FOUR! Celebrate with us on Saturday, October 4th. All day long we will ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Fancy Leaf Plant Co., 8267 US-301, Parrish, FL 34219
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
It's that exciting time of the year again. Our 37th annual Pumpkin Festival is right around the corner! Mark your calendars ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
- Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
- Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
- Category: Free
Story Trails in the Reading Garden at North Sarasota Library
Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first ...
- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234
- Cost: Free
- Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- Category: Free
Taste of North Port Food and Fall Fest
Join us for the 5th Annual Taste of North Port Food & Fall Fest on Saturday, October 4th from 10am-3pm ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: City Hall Center Green. 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port, FL 34286
- 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 ...
- 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
Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market
A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
- Cost: Free to Attend
- Website: villageofthearts.org
- 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
Cardboard Challenge at Palmetto Historical Park
his year's Cardboard Challenge will be Saturday, October 4th! Families can drop by from 1 to 3:30 PM to design ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Ag Museum & Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.manateecountyagmuseum.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
Family Game Night: Trivia at The Green at UTC
It’s all fun and games at UTC! Join us for Family Game Night on The Green the first Saturday of ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34243
- Cost: Free
- Website: utcsarasota.com
- Category: Free
