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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 ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier at Lakewood National

Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on ...

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 ...

Seas the Summer Field Explorations at The Mote

Get set for an o-fish-ally awesome summer! Each week, participants will dive into the world of ocean animals, explore real ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25 per child ($22.50 members)
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

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) ...

Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

Tummy Time at The Flock SRQ

“Tummy Time” an engaging and nurturing class designed to support your baby’s growth and development during their critical early months.

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 ...

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 ...

North River Charter Academy Open House

Join us for an Open House at North River Charter Academy! Come tour our campus, meet our team, and learn how ...

$1 Movies at Regal Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Under 2 Playdate at The Flock SRQ

Have a kiddo(s) under 2 years old? Meet other mamas and nannies withs kids the same age! Join us for ...

Amazing Athletes at The Flock SRQ

Amazing Athletes is coming to The Flock! Amazing Athletes is join The Flock SRQ to provide your littles ones a ...

Art Club at Theory of Play

The Art Club kids have a love for stretching creative opportunities. This group meets weekly to dig a bit deeper ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members free, Trial Class $35/ includes plenty of time to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

FIT4MOM Stroller Barre at Summerfield Community Park

Stroller Barre® is a 60-minute stroller workout that improves your posture, stability, and mobility while strengthening your body from the ...

Make It Take It Manatee County Agricultural Museum

On Wednesdays in July, the Ag Museum will be exploring the theme "By Golly, It's By-Products!" This FREE programming series ...

  • 9:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 1025 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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!

Family Storytime at Palmetto Branch Library

Develop a love of reading with Ms. Kaitlynn during an hour-long learning experience filled with interactive stories, songs, and play! ...

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 ...

Preschool Storytime at South Manatee Branch Library

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

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 ...

Toddler Time at Little Discovery Center

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

$1 Movies at Regal Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Bradenton Marauders Baseball Summer Camp Day

Be a part of Bradenton’s tradition of exciting, family-friendly Marauders baseball. Join us for our home game vs the St. ...

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 ...

LEGO Club at Theory of Play

Calling all Lego Masters! Brick by Brick, this club is for all levels of brick builders, ages 6 -10. Weekly, ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members Free; Drop in $35 includes playtime in all six playscapes for 90 minutes of endless fun.
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

Fun with Watercolors at The Artful Giraffe

Learn the art of watercolor In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of watercolor painting! You'll paint on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Movie Night and Pottery Painting at Arts A Blaze

Beat the summer heat and join us every Wednesday night! We will feature new and classic favorites, check out the ...

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

Kids' Night at Sharky's

Bring the kids down to Sharky's for an evening full of fun for everyone! On Wednesday nights all summer long, ...

Parent Workshop at Little Roots Chiro

What if all of the common neurological challenges our kids are facing today first started brewing many years ago? What ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way #117, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wellen Wednesday’s Drop-In Cornhole

Join us for Wellen Wednesdays every Wednesday night in Downtown Wellen for drop-in cornhole! Play a game or two with ...

Early Risers & Toddler Time at We Rock the Spectrum

Tired of hearing “I’m bored” before 9 AM? We got you. Join us for Early Risers & Toddler Time every ...

Theory of Play Homeschool Hangout Days

This amazing morning is held each Thursday from 9:30 - 12 pm (or unlimited play for members). On alternate weeks ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members Free. Drop in $35 includes playtime in all six playscapes for 90 minutes of endless fun.
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Music with Miss Amber at The Flock SRQ

Music with Amber! Amber is a children’s music teacher who focuses on kids and all musical instruments! Class Times: 10 AM: 0- ...

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, ...

Kids Playgroup at Palmetto Library

Join Ms. Kaitlynn for an hour of play including crafts, games, and more designed to foster a love of learning ...

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 ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Drawing Club at Theory of Play

This popular club is geared towards our children 6 – 10. Secretly working on motor skills, children find the power ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members free; Trial Class $35/ includes plenty of time to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Classes

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: Family Fun, Free

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion For Teen Moms

Free Learn & Play Classes for Teen Moms! Musical Motion is a fun, interactive class that helps strengthen the parent-child bond ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Bodybar Mommy and Me Workouts at The Flock SRQ

Where are our pilates mamas at??? Our favorite local pilates studio, Bodybar Sarasota, brings a special Mommy + Me workout to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25/class or included with membership
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Babywearing Dance Class at The Flock SRQ

Baby wearing dance class is back and will be more fun than ever! Join Mariah + Eloise on Fridays at ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 Adults / $15 Child (12 yrs and under)
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

ArtCenter Manatee Kids Night Out - Awesome Animals!

A Friday night of creative fun! For ages 6-10. Drawing, painting, 3D creations and more! From the hottest desert to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Herrig Center for the Arts, 209 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $35
  • Website: herrigcenter.org
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

Free Public Turtle Walks at Longboat Key

Join us for a walk led by Mote-trained volunteers participating in Mote's Sea Turtle Patrol via the Longboat Key Turtle ...

Siesta Key Beach Soccer Tournament

The youth tournament will take place on Saturday July and Sunday July 13 starting at 8am. The tournament will be ...

Baseball and Breakfast at CoolToday Park

Baseball & Breakfast is BACK at CoolToday Park! Start your Saturday morning July 12 at 9 AM with a home run ...

Bubbles Under the Banyans at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Bubble artist Blaise Ryndes will blow guests away with his immersive Spheres Bubble Show under the banyans. Join us every ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus) ,922 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Included in admission – free for Selby Gardens members!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Family Fun Day at The Venice Art Center

The Venice Art Center Invites You to a Day of Free Family Fun! Superhero Themed! Meet your Favorite Superheroes! Wear your Favorite Costumes! Arts ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave South, Venice FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Marine Archaeology and Shipwrecks at the Palmetto Library

Join the Florida Maritime Museum at the Palmetto Library TODAY from 10-11 AM and dive into the world of marine ...

Kids Clay Workshop at Fancy Leaf Plant Co

We are so pumped to share that we will be offering kids clay workshops at Fancy Leaf Plant Co this ...

Florida Railroad Museum Weekend Train Rides

Founded in 1982, the Florida Railroad Museum's mission is to acquire, preserve and operate historic examples of Florida's railroad history. ...

Kids Yoga at SHACK Yoga and Fitness

Kids get to practice in the upstairs downtown loft while the parents practice downstairs in the main space. Give your kids ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 514 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $12 for one class
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Manatee County FAPA Back to School Bash

We at Manatee County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association are so excited for a great 2025 Back to School Bash! ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Joseph Church Parish Center, 3100 26th Street W., Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer Circus Spectacular

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular at ...

Run Manatee: Coquina Beach 5K

The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches and ...

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics

Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics provides supervised, unstructured time for children to practice skills, play on equipment, and enjoy ...

Laser Light Nights at The Bishop

Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...

Sarasota Paradise vs FC Miami City

Fan Appreciation Night Our final home match of the season is all about celebrating you — the fans who made Paradise ...

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