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08June

World Ocean Day at Siesta Beach

Celebrate World Ocean Day with purpose at Siesta Beach! Sunday, June 8 8-10 a.m. Siesta Beach (Sea Turtle pavilion), 948 Beach Road, Sarasota Come ...

8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Siesta Beach: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
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

Sundays at the Bay

Experience a talented local performer at The Bay each week. Enjoy a range of music genres. Don’t be surprised if ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

09June

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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Central 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: 1301 Barcarrota Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Turtle Tracks & Shorebird Facts at Holmes Beach City Hall

Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts Anna Maria Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring and Holmes Beach are hosting a fun and educational ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

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

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
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

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

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

A Free Group for Parents and Infants | 0 to 7 Months Bringing a baby into the world can fill our ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Cost: Free, No preregistration required
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

10June

Family Storytime at Island Branch Library

Calling all families for creative play and interactive fun.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Forza Child

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: 7006 122nd Ave E, Parrish, FL 34219
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: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

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

10:15 am - 11:15 am
Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Stroller Tours at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a one-hour tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free, Ticket Required
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® South Manatee Library

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

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: South Manatee Library: 6081 26th Street West Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Palmetto Library

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

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Palmetto Library: 923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 ·
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Tranquil Tuesdays at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community. Tranquil Tuesday is a ...

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location: Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota, 34236
Cost: Free, advanced registration is required
Website: selby.org
Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at Siesta Beach

The annual FREE Kids' Summer Beach Runs, presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and New Balance of ...

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Siesta Beach: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

11June

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 for simple open art project. Helps fine motor as well as creative skills!

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.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

Preschool Storytime at South Manatee Branch Library

Come join the Youth Services staff for song, stories, and age-appropriate interactive fun.

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th Street W, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Summertime UTC Storytime with Barnes and Noble

Join us for Storytime with Barnes & Noble – summertime edition! To beat the heat, we’re moving the fun inside ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble UTC, 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.utcsarasota.com
Category: Free

Toddler Time at Little Discovery Center

Join us for interactive story-times with age-appropriate themes and activities.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Wagon Wheel Wednesdays at the Palmetto Historical Park

Join us this June for Wagon Wheel Wednesdays, a FREE summer program series full of fun for kids of all ...

10:00 am
Location: Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

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

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Gulf Gate Library: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

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

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Shannon Staub Library: 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Fam Open Studio at The Ringling

Open Studio is an opportunity for visitors to engage with various artistic mediums in open-ended exploration. Mediums change each week. This ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free, reserve tickets in advance
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

A Free Group for Parents and Infants | 0 to 7 Months Bringing a baby into the world can fill our ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Cost: Free, No preregistration required
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Crafty Kids Corner at Lakewood Ranch Library

Calling all crafty kids ages 4-7! Come join us in the Workshop, please drop-in between the times of 4:30 pm ...

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at North Brohard Park

The annual FREE Kids' Summer Beach Runs, presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and New Balance of ...

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: North Brohard Park 1400 S. Harbor Drive Venice, Florida 34285
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

12June

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.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Baby Storytime at Rocky Bluff Library

Join the Youth Services Staff for an interactive story time that explores the wonders of a baby’s mind through stories, ...

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US301, Ellenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

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

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Selby Library: 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Fruitville Library,100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
Category: Free

Waves & Wonders Mindful Little Thursdays

Mindful Little Thursdays! Free class For ages 3-8 yrs but we could ALL use mindful reminders, and ALL are welcome.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Waves & Wonder Boutique and Retreat: 1724 4th Street, Sarasota FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Free

Family Night at The Ringling

Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 2025 Summer Kickoff Join us for our first annual Summer Kickoff event, highlighting the awe of ...

5:00 pm
Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Downtown Wellen Park Night Market

The Wellen Park Night Market will bring together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food ...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 12275 Mercado Drive 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

Weekly Free Fun Run at Fleet Feet

Everyone is welcome to join our Fun Run Group! We have walkers, runners and everyone in between! Meet at Fleet Feet ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 711 South Osprey Avenue #1, Sarasota, FL, 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Cinema at the Bay

Join us for our weekly movie series Cinema at the Bay! we will have a different movie each week. Please ...

7:30 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

13June

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Braden River Library

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

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Location: Braden River Library 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Anna Maria Island Library: 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

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

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Fruitville Library: 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 ·
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Lakewood Ranch Library

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

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Rocky Bluff Library

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

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Rocky Bluff Library 6750 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Marine Archaeology and Shipwrecks at the Braden River Library

Join us on June 13th at the Braden River Library to learn about the basics of marine archaeology and how ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL 34203
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

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

14June

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

Dad's Day Block Party at UTC Mall

Dad's Day Block Party – Create Your Own Superhero! Inside The Mall at University Town Center - Sarasota, FL Father’s Day ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: The Mall at UTC: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

FAM (Family Art Making) with 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: Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free, tickets required
Website: www.ringling.org
Category: Free

Summer Social at The Cortez Village Cultural Center

Join the Florida Maritime Museum and Cortez Village Historical Society for a Summer Social at the Cortez Cultural Center! From ...

10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Cortez Village Cultural Center 11655 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free