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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!

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: 501 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, FL 34228
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
Category: Free

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

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

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

Santa Visits The Roots Health Centers

Santa visits The Roots Health Centers for free family photos! Santa photos 10am-1pm & 3pm-5pm!

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 8209 Natures Way #115, 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

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

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

19December

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

20December

Treats with Santa at Venice YMCA

Join us for a festive morning filled with holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends to enjoy: Pastries, Treats, Coffee & Juice Arts ...

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 701 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34285
Cost: Free, registration required
Website: operations.daxko.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 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

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 ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Cost: Free
Website: manatee.hosted.civiclive.com
Category: Free

Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival

Join us for the Last Stop Christmas Shop at Lakewood Ranch, Saturday December 20th from 10AM-3PM. The Christmas Arts & ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Park, 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. 34211
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Community Supported Art for Kids at Arts A Blaze

Join us for a Free Workshop designed for kids 8-18. We will be painting fall leaves and using them for ...

10:00 am - 1:45 pm
Location: 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Unit 107, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: lakewoodranch.com
Category: Free

Limelight Market at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Every 3rd Saturday we open the courtyard up for guest vendors, doggies looking for homes, live music, and so much ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime: 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Mayor Santa and First Lady Claus at Bradenton Public Market

Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and his wife Gina reprise their roles as Mayor Santa and First Lady Claus! Stop by ...

10:00 am
Location: 400 Old Main St, Bradenton
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 ...

10:45 am - 11:15 am
Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
Cost: Free
Website: member.daysmartrecreation.com
Category: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

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

11:00 am
Location: 4010 S. Tamiami Tr Sarasota, FL 34231
Cost: Free
Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
Category: Free

Palmetto Presbyterian Church Christmas Market

We will be hosting a Christmas Market on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 12pm to 2:30pm! This is a FAMILY ...

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 1115 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
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

Christmas on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street is transforming into the biggest Christmas party in town hosted by Grace Community Church! Come celebrate ...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: gracesarasota.com
Category: Free

Old Manatee Candlelight Walking Tour

Come experience an old fashioned holiday in Old Manatee! FREE family event! Pets welcome in the outdoor areas! Lights, music, food, vendors, ...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 915 Manatee Ave E. Bradenton, FL 34208
Cost: Free
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

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

Antczak Christmas Lights Santa Visit

Santa will arrive at approximately 7pm. Also enjoy Free hot cocoa

7:00 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

21December

Christmas at Legacy Church

We cannot wait to celebrate Christmas with you at Legacy Church! Join us for our 10 AM service, which will ...

10:00 am
Location: 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, 34211
Cost: Free
Website: legacychurchfl.churchcenter.com
Category: Free

Festive Photos with Santa at the Market in Waterside

Get ready for a jolly good time! This holiday season, come spread the cheer at our Farmers’ Market each Sunday ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Waterside Place: 1560 Lakefront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240
Cost: Free
Website: lakewoodranch.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