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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
09November

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 ...

  • 9:30 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free

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

Tribute to Heroes Block Party and Parade Lakewood Ranch

Join us tomorrow for the Tribute to Heroes Parade & Block Party — presented by Veteran Air! This Lakewood Ranch ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8102 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free
10November

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 ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: events.humanitix.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
11November

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 ...

  • 9:30 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Veterans Day Parade

Join us Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. on Main Street for the annual Veterans Day Parade! The parade will begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Main Street Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee County Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

The Manatee County Veterans' Council and the City of Palmetto are proud to co-host this year’s Veterans Day Parade and ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sutton Park,1036 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Veterans Day Parade on Anna Maria Island

The City of Anna Maria will host its annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Island, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
12November

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 ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free

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
13November

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

THANKSGIVING "littles" CLASSES | November is here and we’re bringing the gratitude—and the giggles! Dance like a turkey, wobble like ...

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
14November

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: 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

Fun to be Fit Kids "littles" Thanksgiving at Elsie Quirk Library

THANKSGIVING "littles" CLASSES | November is here and we’re bringing the gratitude—and the giggles! Dance like a turkey, wobble like ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Gulf Gate Villages 2nd Friday Event

Come join us in a family friendly block party! Vendors, Food, drinks, music, shops & fun.

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 6582 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

"Wizard of Oz" Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Park: 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: watersideplace.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee Movie Night at Mixon Fruit Farms

New Series! Grab a blanket or chair and join other families for a movie under the stars at Mixon Fruit ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars – free outdoor showings of your favorite holiday films every ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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