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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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: app.getoccasion.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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

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

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
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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sun Outdoors Sarasota, 7125 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, Florida 34240
  • Cost: Included with day pass
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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 ...

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, ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Dorchester Dr, Venice, FL
  • Cost: Free admission, donations welcome
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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