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02November

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: Free

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: Free
03November

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 ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

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

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Gecko's, 4310 FL-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
04November

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!

05November

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free
06November

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

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: Free
07November

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Mixon Farms Community Day

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

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

ROAR at The Ringling

ROAR! is our free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, tickets required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.org
  • Category: Free

Rhea Lana's of Sarasota Pre-Sale Fall and Winter Event

You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Sarasota, we are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local ...

  • 12:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Pre-sale tickets: $10-60+
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free

Creation Station at North Port Library

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 75 Pine St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
08November

Bashaw Elementary Fall Carnival

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

  • 12:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3515 57th St E, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

Rhea Lana's of Sarasota Pre-Sale Fall and Winter Event

You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Sarasota, we are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Pre-sale tickets: $10-60+
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay

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

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 ...

  • 10:15 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Library,100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.visitsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 11149 Cirrus Place, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: northriverranch.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

First Brethren Church of Sarasota Fall Festival

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

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 150 N Shade Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: floridamaritimemuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Rhea Lana's of Sarasota Fall and Winter Event

You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Sarasota, we are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free
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