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13December

Venice Fire Rescue Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast

The Venice Fire Rescue annual Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast returns to Fire Station 51 from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Station 51, 112 S. Harbor Drive, Venice FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Chick-fil-A Creekwood Kids – Come See Santa Cow! Join us for Breakfast with Santa Cow from 8:30–10:30 AM! Bring the whole ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Creekwood, 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Smiley Face Cafe Officially Official

We’re officially official! Ribbon Cutting with Mayor of Palmetto on Dec 13 at 8:30AM, and we’re celebrating ALL. DAY. LONG. Special drinks, ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: 923 10th st e, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Englewood Fire Department Pancake Breakfast with Santa

The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its Firehouse Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 9 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Station 71, 599 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.englewood-fire.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, ...

Santa Visit at The Soar Lab

Santa is visiting the Soar Lab! Santa is a tinkerer! Come visit the Soar Lab and ask him all about his ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6423 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 3 Open House

Save a Saturday! Join Sarasota County Fire Department during one of our free, monthly open house events at fire stations ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Station 3, 47 N. Adams Drive, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Free

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of exploration. Walk the grounds ...

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Creative Liberties, 927 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.creativeliberties.net
  • Category: Free

Family Art Making at The Ringling

FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village Historical Park

Our annual Christmas event, "An Old Florida Christmas," will be on December 13th! Enjoy a festive day with vendors, food ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee Village Historical Park | 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pirate Invasion at De Soto National Memorial

Join us December 13th for a pirate invasion! This is a free, family-friendly event.

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: De Soto National Memorial, 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • 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!

Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts

Mark your calendars for the inaugural Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts on December 13th-14th, 2025, located at 19745 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Winter Healthy Harvest Festival at Gamble Creek Farms

Join us at the Winter Healthy Harvest-Fest on Saturday, December 13, 10AM - 2PM at Gamble Creek Farms! (14950 Golf ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gamble Creek Farms, 14950 Golf Course Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

Holiday Spectacular at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch

Join us on Saturday, December 13th from 11am-1pm for our Winter Spectacular Event. Enjoy festive games, hands-on activities, special guests, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch, 4225 Concept Ct. Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft at Sarasota Square

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Square: 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am for fun stories and activities!

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 ...

Agave Bandido Festive Lunch with Santa

Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Agave Bandido from 12 PM to 2 PM! Enjoy a festive lunch ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1550 Lakefront Drive , Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Anna Maria Island Privateers Children's Party with Santa

The privateers will be hosting a children's party with Santa at noon at City Field in Holmes Beach featuring Santa ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Coquina Beach to City Pier Park - Anna Maria Island, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Art Center Sarasota Family Saturdays

Family Saturdays are free, drop-in art experiences held every Saturday from 12–3 PM. Designed for kids and grown-ups to enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.artsarasota.org
  • Category: Free

Christmas in Cortez at The Florida Maritime Museum

This family-centered event is our holiday gift to the community. The event will feature a meet-and-greet with our exceptionally wonderful ...

Cookies with Santa at Crowder Bros Ace Hardware Lakewood Ranch

Meet Santa & Mrs Claus! Join us at our Crowder Bros Ace Hardware store in Lakewood Ranch on Saturday, December ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Winterfest at North River Ranch

Winterfest is back at North River Ranch! Enjoy snow, ice skating, carriage rides, Santa, winter sips, and festive artisan market ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 11645 Camp Creek Trl Parrish, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

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

House of Mercy Church Hosting A Touch of Christmas

House of Mercy Church will be hosting A Touch of Christmas, a family community event celebration, Dec. 13 from 3-7 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Wesley Ln North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

A Night Before Christmas at GT Bray Park

Presented by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the annual A Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park is sure to get ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend (A suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for a local children's organization is kindly requested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Children's Entrepreneur Market Bradenton

A market run entirely by kids!

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Dr W Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Free

Holidays at The Bay

There’s snow place like The Bay for the holidays! Join in the fun of this FREE Fourth Annual Holidays at The ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Festive Family Fun

Mr. Stevey & Friends is a free community program geared towards pre-school and elementary school aged children and their families ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bay Park,1055 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas Town Celebration at Southside Baptist Church

Get ready to experience the ultimate Christmas wonderland at Southside Christmas Town 2025! Welcome to Southside Christmas Town 2025 ! ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2035 Magnolia Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Old Englewood Village Association’s Christmas Festival

FAMILY FUN for all ages… Guest Appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Claus Featuring: Food Vendors, Photo Booth, Music, Special Performances, Bicycles Raffle ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Pioneer Plaza, Dearborn Street, Englewood
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: oldeenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Family Movie Night at The Bay - Lilo & Stitch

Enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars at The Bay! A mischievous alien crash-lands in paradise and learns the true ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Sarasota Bay

On Saturday, December 13, enjoy a parade of boats beautifully decorated for the holidays on Sarasota Bay. This annual ...

Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade

As the county’s largest holiday event of the year, thousands of area residents and traveling spectators flock to the river ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Bradenton Yacht Club 4307 13th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: holidayboatparade.org
  • Category: Free

Parkside Movie Nights at Tringali Park - The Grinch

Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. for a magical evening under the stars at Tringali Park Recreation ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Tringali Park Recreation Center, 3460 N. Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

The Living Nativity at The Tabernacle Church

The Tabernacle Church of Sarasota presents, "The Living Nativity, a Sarasota Christmas tradition, on December 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th ...

  • 7:30 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.tabsarasota.org
  • Category: Free
14December

Santa Visits Popi's Palmetto

Santa is coming to town!! Bring the family, and stop by Popi’s in Palmetto this Sunday, December 14 between 9 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 815 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Suncoast Science Center Lego Roborumble Competition

Mark your calendars for the inaugural #LEGO RoboRumble competition. Students will be battling their robots on a rumble field made ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fab Lab, 4452 S Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL34233
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.suncoastscience.org
  • Category: Free

Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts

Mark your calendars for the inaugural Wellen Park Holiday Festival of the Arts on December 13th-14th, 2025, located at 19745 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

First Baptist Church of Venice Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight. Featuring Venice Voices & Orchestra Sunday, December 14th at 11am & 3pm. Tickets now available (required and complimentary). Tickets available ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church, 312 Miami Ave W, Venice FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum

From 11 am – 4 pm every Second Sunday, The Studios@SAM is open for exploring and hands-on art-ful activities! For ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Sarah F. Huisking Classroom)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • 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

Sunday Fundays at The Artful Giraffe

Join us the 2nd Sunday every month for Sunday Funday! IT'S GOING TO BE AN ARTFUL GOOD TIME! • Outdoor ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Free

Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals

Come explore your creativity, Sundays in the Bat City classroom! We will have collage art supplies, coloring sheets, comic panel ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa Claus Visits Learning Express of University Park

Join us at Learning Express of University Park on Sunday, December 14th, as we welcome Santa Claus from 1pm to ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 8451 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

East Manatee Fire Rescue Presents Santa's Enchanted Fire Station

East Manatee Fire Rescue presents Santa's Enchanted Fire Station Bring an unwrapped toy on Dec 14th from 3-5pm and get free ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

We Three Spies- A Christmas Musical at Renewal Church

Our annual Christmas Musical in the CLC! Funny and family friendly!

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee County Free Tennis Clinic

Join us for a free tennis clinic at Lakewood Ranch Park, located at 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, on December 14th ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parrish Hometown Christmas Event

Join us for an evening of hometown cheer, holiday lights, and community spirit - Parrish Style! Making memories celebrating the traditions ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bethlehem Walk on Anna Maria Island

We assemble in front of the Roser Church Sanctuary to begin the journey. At 6:00 PM we take to the ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 511 Pine Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Chanukah Concert in Wellen Park

Gather in Downtown Wellen Park for the first night of Hannukah with some festive music. All are welcome Featuring Dr.Laz world ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park 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

The Living Nativity at The Tabernacle Church

The Tabernacle Church of Sarasota presents, "The Living Nativity, a Sarasota Christmas tradition, on December 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th ...

  • 7:30 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.tabsarasota.org
  • Category: Free
15December

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Baby Storytime! This program is designed for our youngest library visitors—babies from ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Glasser/Schoenbaum

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: Glasser/Schoenbaum, 1750 17th St, Sarasota, FL. 34234
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church

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: Oneco Hope Methodist Church, 2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. 34203
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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

Chanukah on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Join Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch for a Chanukah Celebration featuring World Renowned Israeli Singer and Entertainer Yoel Sharabi. Live ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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

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
16December

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

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: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:45 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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!

Santa Visit at The Soar Lab

Santa is visiting the Soar Lab! Santa is a tinkerer! Come visit the Soar Lab and ask him all about his ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 6423 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

Holiday Bingo Night at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Join us for monthly night of Holiday Bingo! There will be awesome prizes, food samplings, and a fun community atmosphere. Bring your ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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
17December

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

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 ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Winter Wonderland at Robert L.Taylor Community Complex

Join us for free festive family fun on Wednesday, December 17, from 5:30pm-7:30pm! This community event has something for everyone: Arts ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Hanukkah Under the Big Top at UTC

Celebrate the Festival of Lights on Wednesday, December 17 from 6:30–8:30 pm under the Big Top at UTC! Enjoy a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Team Ohana 10U and 12U Baseball Tryouts

We will be holding tryouts for the Ohana baseball program at Buffalo Creek Park (Field 3) 12/17 at 7:30-9pm or ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7550 69th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free to tryout
  • Category: Free
18December

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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Little Discovery Center

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

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W., Bradenton
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

D-Fy Holiday Bash

You're invited to the D-Fy Holiday Bash! All active D-Fy members in good standing are invited to a festive holiday hangout ...

  • 4:45 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd. North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Free

Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park

Enjoy the sight and sounds of Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park on the third Thursday of the month! These ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.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

Palma Sola Botanical Park's “Winter Nights Under the Lights”

Bring the entire family out for an evening of holiday spirit! The park will be magically lit up while sounds ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 9800 17th Avenue N.W. Bradenton, Florida
  • Cost: Free, Donations Appreciated to Support the Park
  • Website: www.facebook.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

UTC Night Market

Join us for UTC Night Market, a monthly outdoor market event featuring live music and a great mix of local ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free
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Story Time and Craft with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Children aged 2 to 10, along with their parents, are welcome to join us for a story time with Santa ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Rocky Bluff Library

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: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301, Ellenton, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette

Come meet other moms while your littles play! Themed playgroup every first and third Friday of the month. Snacks and ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 7550 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219
  • 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

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

Family Night at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening at The Center! Enjoy games, free-play areas, and time with friends while ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Palma Sola Botanical Park's “Winter Nights Under the Lights”

Bring the entire family out for an evening of holiday spirit! The park will be magically lit up while sounds ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 9800 17th Avenue N.W. Bradenton, Florida
  • Cost: Free, Donations Appreciated to Support the Park
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place: Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Lakewood Ranch Festival Band – Sights & Sounds Concert Series Led by Music Director & Conductor Joe Martinez, the Lakewood Ranch ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Place: 1560 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Team Ohana 10U and 12U Baseball Tryouts

We will be holding tryouts for the Ohana baseball program at Buffalo Creek Park (Field 3) 12/17 at 7:30-9pm or ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Blackstone Park, 2112 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free to tryout
  • Category: Free

Smores at Antczak Christmas Lights

Come enjoy Free Smores at Antczak Christmas Lights!

  • 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
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