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05October

Pumpkins and Pajamas at Arts A Blaze Studio

A family friendly pottery painting party. Join us in your favorite cozy pajamas! Donuts, Pumpkin Baked Goods, Coffee, Juice & Bubbly ...

Oktoberfest by Geier's Sausages at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

Join us for a weekend of authentic German celebration at Oktoberfest 2025, proudly presented by Geier's Sausages! Set against the ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa 600 US Hwy 41, Palmetto, FL, 34221
  • Cost: Free Entry & Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Halloween Mask Magic: A Family Workshop at Sarasota Art Museum - CANCELED

Halloween is just around the corner! Get into the spirit of season with this one-day artmaking workshop for the whole ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $30 (Members save 10%)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

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 ...

Kick Off to Fall at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto

Kick Off to Fall at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto! We’re opening the gates for the official start of ...

06October

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 ...

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 ...

Tummy Time at The Flock SRQ

“Tummy Time” an engaging and nurturing class designed to support your baby’s growth and development during their critical early months.

Brain + Body Builders at The Flock SRQ

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and explore! Sensory Scientists is a hands-on class designed to spark curiosity and support early ...

Kitchen Helpers at The Flock SRQ

Little chefs in the making! Join us for Kitchen Helpers, our new Montessori-style class where toddlers (ages 1-4) get hands-on ...

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, ...

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
07October

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 ...

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 ...

Baby Massage at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Join our Baby Massage Class for a soothing and bonding experience with your ...

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!

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Toddler Dance at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: A delightful and engaging dance class designed specifically for our youngest dancers aged ...

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 ...

Amazing Athletes at The Flock SRQ

Amazing Athletes is coming to The Flock! Amazing Athletes is join The Flock SRQ to provide your littles ones a ...

Art Club at Theory of Play

The Art Club kids have a love for stretching creative opportunities. This group meets weekly to dig a bit deeper ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members free, Trial Class $35/ includes plenty of time to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Classes

Fun to be Fit Kids "Bigs" Halloween at Venice Library

Ages 6-10. Join our “BIGS” class this October for Halloween-themed games and dances! Build strength, grow your confidence, and meet ...

Messy Play at The Flock SRQ

Explore, create, and learn through our engaging Baby & Toddler Messy Play class! Designed for curious minds aged 10m to ...

Parents Night Out at Bricks and Minifigs of Sarasota

Parents, it’s time to trade chaos for calm. Drop the kids off at Bricks & Minifigs Sarasota for an evening ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Bricks & Minifigs of Sarasota, 4047 Clark Rd Sarasota, Florida 34233
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym

Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!

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

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 ...

Cuddle and Song Infant Music Class with Playdate Harmonies

Cuddle and Song – An Infant Music Class Created especially for little ones from newborn to walking, this gentle class is ...

Tot Time Wednesdays Open Gym at Arlington Park

Bring your little ones for a morning of fun, movement, and social play! Tot Time is the perfect opportunity for ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: $5/session
  • Website:
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Homeschool Happy Hours at Distractions on the Island

Homeschool Happy Hours – Every Wednesday! Calling all homeschool families! Join us every Wednesday for Homeschool Happy Hours – a perfect ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Students and their Teacher of Record receive 10% off your total
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Fun to be Fit Kids "littles" Halloween at Venice Library

HALLOWEEN IS HERE—let the spooky celebrations begin! October has arrived and I can't wait for our Halloween-themed classes packed with ...

Mini Music Makers with Playdate Harmonies

"Mini Music Makers" is a Toddler Music Class for children ages 3 and under (older siblings welcome to attend). We ...

LEGO Club at Theory of Play

Calling all Lego Masters! Brick by Brick, this club is for all levels of brick builders, ages 6 -10. Weekly, ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members Free; Drop in $35 includes playtime in all six playscapes for 90 minutes of endless fun.
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

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, Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Theory of Play Homeschool Hangout Days

We encourage you to invite friends, use your buddy pass (if you are a member), share, and build community in ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members Free. Drop in $35 includes playtime in all six playscapes for 90 minutes of endless fun.
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

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 ...

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

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 ...

09October

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 ...

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

Music with Miss Amber at The Flock SRQ

Music with Amber! Amber is a children’s music teacher who focuses on kids and all musical instruments! Class Times: 10 AM: 0- ...

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

Baby Sign Language Class at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Join us for our baby sign language class! For 0-2 yrs. Register online

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 ...

Halloween Dance Pop Up Class at The Flock SRQ

Looking for another reason to bring out those Halloween costumes? Here it is! Join Miss Carly from @unityinmotionsrq_ for this fun ...

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 ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

EVO Gymnastics Recess Remix

Looking for a fun, active indoor recess alternative for your homeschooler? Recess Remix is the perfect way to get the ...

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 ...

Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym

Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!

Fit4Mom Strides 360 at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Increase your endurance and speed to sprint through mom life with Strides 360®! Come play with your mom friends, with ...

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, Free
10October

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 ...

Bodybar Mommy and Me Workouts at The Flock SRQ

Where are our pilates mamas at??? Our favorite local pilates studio, Bodybar Sarasota, brings a special Mommy + Me workout to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25/class or included with membership
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

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 ...

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 ...

Babywearing Dance Class at The Flock SRQ

Baby wearing dance class is back and will be more fun than ever! Join Mariah + Eloise on Fridays at ...

Drawing Club at Theory of Play

This popular club is geared towards our children 5 – 10. Secretly working on motor skills, children find the power ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members free; Trial Class $35/ includes plenty of time to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Classes

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

Suncoast Science/Fab Lab Homeschool Workshop

The Fab Lab is excited to launch a pilot series of homeschool drop-off workshops. These project-focused sessions are designed to ...

Motor & Movement Games Club at Theory of Play

Motor & Movement Games Club with Ms. Jazz. Ages: 5 -10

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 ...

Kid's Night Out Paint Jack-o-Lanterns at Arts A Blaze Studio

Each Friday night from 5:30-8PM your child will enjoy pottery painting and themed crafts while you catch a movie or ...

Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA

Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Halloween Doormat Workshop at The Makery SRQ

Step up your front porch game this Halloween! In this fun and festive class, you’ll design and paint your very ...

The Coder School Kid's Night Out - Bopl Battle

Drop off the kids for a fun night of Bopl Battle on our big screen TV's. Don't worry about feeding ...

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 ...

X-Treme Dodgeball Parent's Night Out at Alpha Martial Arts Academy

X-treme dodgeball parents night out! Includes: pizza, games, a movie and fun.

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 6849 Buffalo Road, Palmetto, FL, 34221
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Haunted House at Sun Outdoors Sarasota

A haunted house offers a thrilling experience filled with spooky decorations, eerie sounds, and jump scares that bring your worst ...

11October

FIT4MOM Run Club+ at Nathan Benderson Park

Take your running to the next level with Run Club+, our guided training program for 5K, 10K, or half marathon ...

Flamingo 5k

Get ready to strut your stuff and flamingle at the most fabulous running event of the year! Welcome to the "Flamingo ...

Howl-O-Ween 5k Bradenton

Howl-o-ween 5K is all about Running (or Walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters! Join us on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at ...

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 ...

FIT4MOM DADURDAY Strides 360 at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Increase your endurance and speed to sprint through mom life with Strides 360®! Come play with your mom friends, with ...

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, ...

Sarasota Youth Rugby Camp

Looking for something fun, active, and different for the kids? Bring them out for a morning of rugby, friends, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, Classes

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 ...

Parent Education Session at We Rock The Spectrum

Join us at We Rock the Spectrum on Saturday, October 11th at 10:30AM! Your kids can stay and play for FREE ...

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, ...

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. ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends: ¡Fiesta de Colores! at Braden River Library

Mr. Stevey & Friends is a free community program geared towards pre-school and elementary school aged children and their families ...

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 ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

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!

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 ...

Halloween Themed Ninja NIght at Transform Martial Arts

Halloween Themed Ninja Night Our Ninja Nights are a favorite among our students! We've made some fun Halloween adjustments and cannot ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Transform Martial Arts, 4725 Lena Rd 107 Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: $65
  • Website: sparkpages.io
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics provides supervised, unstructured time for children to practice skills, play on equipment, and enjoy ...

Swamp Creep Venice Original Haunted House

Being the kids the whole family local fun haunted house Dare to enter… if you dare! Bring the kids, bring the ...

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