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02November

Sarasota Medieval Fair 2025

Welcome one and all to weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the Sarasota Medieval Fair! ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Woods of Mallaranny 29847 FL-70 East Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $26.95 for Adults and $16.95 for children. | Other ticket packages available. Visit website for details.
  • Website: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween at Self Defense Emporium

A different kind of Halloween awaits! Join us at Self Defense Emporium for an unforgettable Halloween experience featuring a thrilling ...

Sarasota Fall Festival and Carnival at University Town Center

Join us for the incredible Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at University Town Center presented by Florida Blue ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 150 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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
03November

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

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

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

04November

The Market 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 ...

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 ...

Bishop After Hours and Asolo Rep on Tour Presents Alice in Wonderland

Asolo Rep on Tour presents a modern twist on classic literature. Dive down the rabbit hole with a brand-new 45-minute ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $20/$10 Members/Members child 5-11 | $25/$15 Non-Members/Non-Members child 5-11.
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun
05November

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

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

Sensory Play Date with Mrs. Bench at The Flock SRQ

Join us and the “fidget lady” Mrs. Bench @mrs.bench_fidgettoysplus for a sensory slime, play date! Wednesday November 5th 12:30 PM for ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ:1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25/class or $15 with membership
  • Website: theflocksrq.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

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

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
06November

Stay and Play at Harvest United Methodist Church

Calling all stay-at-home moms, dads, and caregivers! Come out to Stay & Play for a fun and engaging morning of ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: $5 per family/per session
  • Website: www.welcometoharvest.org
  • 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

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
07November

Mixon Farms Community Day

Join us for a "Passing of the Key" event from Mixon Fruit Farms to Manatee County, Friday, November 7, at ...

Festival of the Skeletons (Dia de los Muertos) in the Village of the Arts

Explore an incredible array of shrines and altars featured in the galleries throughout the Village. This year, we will be ...

Homeschool Skate at Astro Skate

1st Friday of the month is homeschool skate!

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate of Bradenton 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $6.00 includes rental
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Critter Connection at Leo&Lucky’s Parrish

Bringing hands-on animal learning directly into the community. Through a renovated shuttle bus turned mobile classroom, Farmhouse Animal & Nature ...

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

Harvest Festival at Calvary Baptist Church

Join us for our Annual Harvest Festival on Friday, November 7, from 5:30–8:30 PM! Bring the whole family for an ...

Manatee Movie Night at Parrish Community Park

New Series! Grab a blanket or chair and join other families for a movie under the stars this November, December ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
08November

Bashaw Elementary Fall Carnival

Past, current, and future Bobcats - Help Bashaw Elementary celebrate four decades of teaching and learning excellence.

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, ...

Traffic Safety and on Road Bike Ride

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled morning, promoting safety and healthy living! Traffic Trivia & Ice Cream Giveaway to test ...

Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay

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

Sarasota Medieval Fair 2025

Welcome one and all to weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the Sarasota Medieval Fair! ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Woods of Mallaranny 29847 FL-70 East Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $26.95 for Adults and $16.95 for children. | Other ticket packages available. Visit website for details.
  • Website: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Day Featuring Ben Clanton at Fruitville Library

Enjoy Family Day fun with author-illustrator Ben Clanton, author of the popular Narwhal and Jelly series. There will also be ...

Fall Carnival at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch

Join us at our Fall Carnival Saturday, November 8th, from 11 AM to 1 PM for a day filled with ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch, 4225 Concept Ct. Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Activities are Free, Food Truck available for Purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Festival of the Skeletons (Dia de los Muertos) in the Village of the Arts

Explore an incredible array of shrines and altars featured in the galleries throughout the Village. This year, we will be ...

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival at UTC

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival is returning to Sarasota, FL for UTC's annual "Santa's Grand Arrival" Parade on November 8th, ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tons of Fun Touch-a-Truck at North River Ranch

This family-friendly day is a chance for kids (of all ages) to climb into, pretend to drive, play with sirens, ...

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 ...

First Brethren Church of Sarasota Fall Festival

Games, inflatables, food, and fun. All free!

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble Veterans' Concert

Join the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble and Ring Sarasota for a powerful musical tribute to the men and women who ...

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 ...

Pages in the Park at Parrish Community Park

Hey Manatee County! Join readers of all ages at Parrish Community Park (7550 Fort Hamer Road) for a joyful celebration ...

Santa's Grand Arrival Parade at UTC Mall

Get ready to ring in the holidays at Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade on Saturday, November 8. The merry celebration along ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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