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19October

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

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

Sarasota Rocktoberfest

Get ready for the ultimate fall celebration at Rocktoberfest, hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants group! Mark your calendars for ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo

Join us this fall at the Mosaic Arena for the 12th Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo on October 18-19, 2025. Sponsored ...

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

20October

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
21October

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

Tuesdays at Nathan Benderson Park

Eat Drink and Shop with us at this brand new midweek market right in heart of our beloved Nathan Benderson ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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
22October

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

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: 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

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

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

Trick Ear Treat at Ear Research Foundation

Free hearing screenings and hearing tests for any child ages 2-17. Wear your costumes! Games, prizes, raffles, photobooth, and giveaways! No appointment ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1901 Floyd Street, 2nd Floor, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: earrf.org
  • 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
23October

Free Ice Cream Sundaes at Astro Skate

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

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

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

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

24October

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

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

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 - Friday Night Friendzy

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

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

Manatee Pro Rodeo at the Manatee County Fairgrounds

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Manatee Pro Rodeo, presented by Top Shop Truck Accessories. Join us for two action-packed nights ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: See website
  • Website: Manateeprorodeo.com
  • Category: Family Fun
25October

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

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 ...

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, ...

Reptiday Sarasota at Sahib Shrine

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement all rolled ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Sahib Shrine Bar, Restaurant, Auditorium & Event Center, 600 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Available online only: $12 (Adult), $6 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.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!

Boo! at the Bazaar: Free Trick or Treating

Boo! At The Bazaar: A Family-Friendly Trick or Treating Extravaganza! FREE: Trick or treat throughout the entire Bazaar! Plus, meet and ...

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

Halloween Fall Festival at Palmetto Marriott

Halloween festive celebration featuring local vendors, Trunk or Treat, a spooky-fun hay maze, Halloween-themed photo ops, and live entertainment! Enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 US-41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 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

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 ...

WestChurch Fall Fest

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon at WestChurch Fall Fest! Bring the whole family for Trunk-or-Treating, bounce house fun, face ...

Sarasota Water Lantern Festival at Nathan Benderson Park

Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you'll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water. The ...

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

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 ...

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

Manatee Pro Rodeo at the Manatee County Fairgrounds

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Manatee Pro Rodeo, presented by Top Shop Truck Accessories. Join us for two action-packed nights ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: See website
  • Website: Manateeprorodeo.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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