License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
Fall Family Fishing Tournament
Gear up for day full of fun in the sun - fish with the entire family on Saturday, November 29th ...
- 7:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
- Website: www.sharkysonthepier.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, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 400 Old Main St, Bradenton
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.realizebradenton.com
- Category: Free
Santa and Mrs. Claus Photo Op at Tenth Street Coffee
Come to Tenth Street Coffee for Character Photo Ops! 11/29, 12/06- Santa and Mrs. Claus 12:30-2:30pm
- 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1810 10th Street W, Palmetto, FL
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
Siesta Key Light Up the Village Holiday Parade
Siesta Key invites you to help Light Up the Village at its 2025 Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 29. Santa will be ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Starts at Avenida del Mare and Beach Road
- Cost: Free
- Website: my.siestakeychamber.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
Holiday Market on the Lawn
Open to the public, live music, vendors, food trucks, holiday photos and more!
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4815 17th St E Ellenton, FL 34222
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Grinch Photo Op at Tenth Street Coffee
Come to Tenth Street Coffee for Character Photo Ops! 11/30, 12/07- The Grinch 12:30-2:30pm
- 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1810 10th Street W, Palmetto, FL
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Forward Community Church Kickoff to Christmas
Join us for the greatest kickoff EVER to the festive season! Save your money for your kids presents, because the ENTIRE ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 209 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music
Christmas in the Garden, A Celebration of Lights and Music, is on display at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: amisun.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
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!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 501 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, FL 34228
- Cost: Free
- Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- Category: Free
Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music
Christmas in the Garden, A Celebration of Lights and Music, is on display at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: amisun.com
- Category: Free
Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch
Get into the holiday spirit at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Gather with family and friends for Photos with Santa by ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Cost: Free
- Website: lakewoodranch.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
Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music
Christmas in the Garden, A Celebration of Lights and Music, is on display at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: amisun.com
- 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
Mommy & Me at The Bay: Core & Cradle
This community-rooted Mommy & Me pilates class is created by STOTT-certified Pilates instructor and new mom, Somer Menozzi. Born from ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota, Florida 34236
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.thebaysarasota.org
- Category: Free
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
Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music
Christmas in the Garden, A Celebration of Lights and Music, is on display at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: amisun.com
- Category: Free
Englewood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Once you’ve shopped ‘til you drop, it’s time to celebrate together as a community! The Englewood Chamber’s Annual Christmas Tree ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 601 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
Wellen Wonderland at Wellen Park
Gather the whole family for an unforgettable holiday celebration in downtown Wellen Park. Santa himself will be on hand to ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Free
Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch
Get into the holiday spirit at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Gather with family and friends for Photos with Santa by ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Cost: Free
- Website: lakewoodranch.com
- Category: Free
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
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
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
Village of the Arts- A Holly Jolly Village Christmas
Experience the magic of the season right here in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts! Save the Date: Friday, December 5 – Shops ...
- 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
- Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
- Cost: Free to Attend
- Website: www.facebook.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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: North Port Library 13800 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287
- Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.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
Palmetto's Christmas in the Park
On Friday, December 5th & Saturday, December 6th from 3 – 7:30 PM, shell-ebrate the holiday season at Palmetto’s Christmas ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 515 10th Avenue West Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.manateecountyagmuseum.com
- Category: Free
Christmas in the City in Downtown Arcadia
A joyous Christmas experience for the whole community. Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the city with live music, face ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Arcadia, 22 N Polk Ave Arcadia, FL 34266
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music
Christmas in the Garden, A Celebration of Lights and Music, is on display at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: amisun.com
- Category: Free
City of Holmes Beach Celebrating 75 Years
Celebrating 75 amazing years of Holmes Beach! The City of Holmes Beach is turning 75, and we’re inviting the whole ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
- Cost: Free, Bring a dry food donation to help support local families with the Roser Church Food Pantry.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
St. Armands Circle Holiday Night of Lights
The 47th Annual Holiday Night of Lights will magically transform St. Armands Circle into your favorite Holiday destination on the ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: St. Armands Circle 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL 34236
- 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
The Santa Clause at Sutton Park
Join us Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. for a special showing of Disney’s The Santa Clause at ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Sutton Park, 1036 6th St W., Palmetto, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Wellen Wonderland at Wellen Park
Gather the whole family for an unforgettable holiday celebration in downtown Wellen Park. Santa himself will be on hand to ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Free
Letters to Santa at Antczak Christmas Lights
Stop by and write your letter to Santa!
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 5580 Hayden Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
- 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
Light Up the Night at Selby Five Points Park
Join us in Selby Five Points Park as we Light Up the Night in Downtown Sarasota.
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
