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06October

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Afterschool Art Adventures at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Give your child the creative outlet they crave with our weekly Afterschool Art Program! Designed for ages 7 to 15, ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee Avenue W, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $30 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stompin' Out Breast Cancer at Texas Roadhouse

Tonight’s the night! Please come dine to donate in honor of American Cancer Society’s annual ‘Men Wear Pink’ campaign. Our ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd. Bradenton, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

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

07October

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Calling all little explorers ages 1-5! Tot Time returns on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the George ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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!

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Sensory Play Day

Same high-flying fun in a lower noise setting. Experience smaller crowds, softer music, and zero strobe lights in a sensory-friendly ...

Theory of Play Open Play - Tuesdays

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

Bradenton National Night Out

BPD is hosting a #NationalNightOut get-together - and you're all invited! This **FREE** family-friendly event is scheduled for Tuesday, October ...

08October

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play (Ages 3-5)

Open Play with Ms. Jazmyn & Team for ages 3-5 on Wednesdays

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Theory of Play, 2970 University Pkwy #202, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas and Clay Art Studio

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: 10% off for homeschool groups
  • 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

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

Glow Zone Wednesdays at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 3:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: 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

Free Pizza Skate at Astro Skate

Every Wed. in August 6:30-8:30pm Free Pizza Served 1st Hour *$3 for Adult food band

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
09October

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Calling all little explorers ages 1-5! Tot Time returns on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the George ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • 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

Thur-Slay Thrills at Arts A Blaze Studio

Join us Thursday evenings for lowkey spooky nights featuring a family friendly Halloween film and freshly popped popcorn!

Build and Bond: A Parent and Kid Workshop at Grace Community Church

Join kids@grace x Facilities as we partner and host a parent-and-kid craft event! Stop by our Events Room anytime between 5:30PM ...

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
10October

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church

Open house, open play, y’all come with your littles anytime and enjoy a safe indoor play space with free coffee ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gracesarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:30 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

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids We’re celebrating the season with Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids, the perfect way to kick ...

Fall Festival at Bradenton YMCA

Food trucks, Kona ice, crafts, photobooth and truck o' treat! Costumes are encouraged!

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Little Lonely Ghost Family Day at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Time for all ages to spend time together on Family Day! Let mom ADD on a Candle! They smell so good! Please ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee Avenue W, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $30-$47 per person based on project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetheart Ball at George Mullen Activity Center

The George Mullen Activity Center will be transformed for a night of carnival-themed fun with classic games, colorful crafts, a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL, 34286
  • Cost: $25 per couple and $10 for each additional person
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Friday Night Friendzy

Friday nights are made for friends. Tag your peeps and come take flight while you kick off the weekend with ...

Sarasota Orchestra Free Family Concert: Orchestra Games

Warm up for the winter Olympics with Sarasota Orchestra’s FREE performance of The Orchestra Games by Gregory Smith. After a ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: sarasotaorchestra.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Teen Night Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Teen Night Skate every Friday! Recommended for ages 11 & up. *No skate trainers

11October

Sprout Squad: Dinosaur Salad at the Sarasota Farmer's Market

Triceratops and Stegosaurus loved their leafy greens! Visit the Sarasota Farmer’s Market to color your dinosaur fan and plant lettuce ...

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The 34rd Annual Pumpkin Festival will be here before we know it! Craft Show • Live Music • Live Shows • ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 5500 CR 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Admission $15 | Parking $5, Children 5-9 $5, Children under 5 Free | CASH ONLY
  • Website: www.hunsaderfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

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 ...

Annual Dakin Dairy Farms Harvest Festival

Come out for some good ole farm fun! Free parking, food trucks, vendors, live music! Included with admission: Corn maze Kid Zone/ Playground Lawn Mower ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $20 per person | Kids 5 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum

History Comes to Life with the Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum located in Parrish FL! Come early to ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Arts and Crafts Fest at CoolToday Park

Join us Saturday, October 11th for the Fall Arts & Crafts Fest 10am-3pm at CoolToday Park- Spring Training Home of ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: CoolToday Park 17974 SW Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fossil Day at The Bishop

National Fossil Day is officially October 15—but The Bishop is celebrating early! Join us on Saturday, October 11, for Fossil Day, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Open Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday! $8+ skate rental or $20 for family of 5 with at least ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $8 (plus skate rental), Family of 5 for $20 (with one adult.)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Rock Your Bod Pumpkin Pump Up at The Flock SRQ

Let the Fall group workouts commence! Sarasota moms, families, ladies, gents, kiddos, anyone - Come join me at The Flock ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25 per family $20 for members
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Oktoberfest at Nathan Benderson Park

Come one, come all for a BREW-tiful fall day at Nathan Benderson Park. Enjoy cold beer & drinks, food trucks, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Admission is free. Parking is $20 per car
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play- Saturdays

At Theory of Play, your child’s adventure begins in our thoughtfully designed Oasis, featuring six unique Playscapes that offer endless ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! at the George Mullen Activity Center

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! Join us for a fun twist to your Tot Time experience. Kick off each session with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: www.northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Celtoberfest 2025 at Motorworks Brewing

Join the New World Celts Sarasota Chapter in Motorworks Brewing’s beautiful Biergarten Saturday October 11th for our 10th annual Celtoberfest, ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St. W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $10 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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: Family Fun

Waypoint Artisan Market

Waypoint Artisan Market 2025- 2026 Season (2nd Saturday of the Month) 11:00am-3:00pm Live Music w/ Luke Andrews & Matt Beck! Kids Activities! Fur-Baby Friendly! Restaurant ...

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: 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 ...

Splatter Paint Boo Family Day at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Splatter Paint Boo Splatter or drip! This event is all ages, family day!

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee Avenue W, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $29 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sundown Get Down on Bridge Street Bradenton Beach

On October 11, 2024, Bradenton Beach reopened after the storms, thanks to the courage and commitment of our tireless volunteers ...

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Not So Scary Family Movie Night at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto

Not-So-Scary Family Movie Night Bring the whole family out for a cozy fall evening under the stars at The Great ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Glo in the Park

Lights, tramps, and action are on deck during Glo in the Park! Load up the crew and come in for ...

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Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The 34rd Annual Pumpkin Festival will be here before we know it! Craft Show • Live Music • Live Shows • ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 5500 CR 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Admission $15 | Parking $5, Children 5-9 $5, Children under 5 Free | CASH ONLY
  • Website: www.hunsaderfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Sunday Family Jump

Heads up to all Bradenton families! It's time to bond, laugh, and jump together at Altitude Trampoline Park's Sunday Family ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: $18 for 120 Min Jump Pass
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Dakin Dairy Farms Harvest Festival

Come out for some good ole farm fun! Free parking, food trucks, vendors, live music! Included with admission: Corn maze Kid Zone/ Playground Lawn Mower ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $20 per person | Kids 5 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum

History Comes to Life with the Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum located in Parrish FL! Come early to ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre

Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland – where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and ...

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Gentle Yoga with the Manatees at The Bishop Museum

Join us at The Bishop for Gentle Yoga with Manatees! Enjoy tranquil views of the manatees being cared for in ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St W Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $15 for members, $20 for all others
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Trunk or Treat- Sunday Funday at The Artful Giraffe

Calling all kiddos! Costume TRUNK or TREAT! FREE EVENT! FREE PARKING! A special thanks to our featured guests - Gillespie Park Neighborhood ...

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

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

We will have 6 shows this fall from September 28th - November 2nd. 2pm, but arrive a little early to ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 (Located behind old Mote Marine Aquarium on City Island)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Dr. Pineapple's Spooky Laboratory Family Mystery Dinner

Dr. Pineapple’s Spooky Laboratory Family Mystery Dinner Show (Ages 3+) Fun for the whole Family! Note: This show is for children ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Pineapple Kitchen Culinary Theater, 4914 Lean Road, Unit 104, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Adults & Children 3 and Up, $62/per person plus tax
  • Website: pineapplekitchenmysteries.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parrish United Methodist Church Community Fall Festival

An event for the whole family! Games, Music, Treats, Animals, Pumpkin Decorating, Bounce House, Food Trucks and much more!

Park-toberfest at The Bay

Celebrate Oktoberfest – The Bay style! Kick off October with a hoppy twist! No Deutsch required. The DeLeon Family Band returns ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

TMWC Parrish X Family Pumpkin Festival

Parrish United Methodist Church is hosting a free community Fall Festival. There will be inflatables, face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Parrish United Methodist Church, 12180 US-301, Parrish, FL, 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

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