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September 7 - 13

The Big Splash Bash: Summer Send-Off

THE BIG SPLASH BASH: SUMMER SEND-OFF! Presented by Blast Off Bounce End summer with a splash at this family-friendly water ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: UMR Sports Complex, 131 Upper Manatee River Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $16/day
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

My Gym Back to School Open House

IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!! Stop by our Open House and discover why kids- from infants to 10-year-olds- love My ...

Bradenton Marauders Baseball Home Games - Grandparents Celebration Day

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

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 ...

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 ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

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.

Brain + Body Builders at The Flock SRQ

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and explore! Sensory Scientists is a hands-on class designed to spark curiosity and support early ...

Kitchen Helpers at The Flock SRQ

Little chefs in the making! Join us for Kitchen Helpers, our new Montessori-style class where toddlers (ages 1-4) get hands-on ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

Toddler Music at Lakewood Ranch Music Academy

Hey mamas! Looking for a cool (literally!) activity for your little one? Join us for Toddler Music Class at Lakewood ...

Baby Massage at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Join our Baby Massage Class for a soothing and bonding experience with your ...

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 ...

Toddler Dance at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: A delightful and engaging dance class designed specifically for our youngest dancers aged ...

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:00 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

Messy Play at The Flock SRQ

Explore, create, and learn through our engaging Baby & Toddler Messy Play class! Designed for curious minds aged 10m to ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

Tot Time Wednesdays Open Gym at Arlington Park

Bring your little ones for a morning of fun, movement, and social play! Tot Time is the perfect opportunity for ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: $5/session
  • Website:
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Fun to be Fit Kids "littles" at Venice Library

Get ready to groove—this month every class is a Dance Party! Come move, shake, and jam out to tunes from ...

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

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 ...

Toddler Support Group at Mothers Helping Mothers

Parents with toddlers ages 12 months to 3 years old. Free snacks, drinks, and onsite childcare & self-care treat Free diapers* with ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.mhmsarasota.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Dance Class Pop Up at The Flock SRQ

First pop-up dance class with Carly at @unityinmotionsrq_ Join us for this fun movement based class! Girls and boys welcome! ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:15 pm 
  • 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

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas and Clay Art Studio

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: 10% off for homeschool groups
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Theory of Play Homeschool Hangout Days

We encourage you to invite friends, use your buddy pass (if you are a member), share, and build community in ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 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

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 ...

Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum

Soar in 4 Events teach families how to use the FREE materials and books that are distributed to support classroom ...

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

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

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 ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

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- ...

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

Baby Sign Language Class at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Join us for our baby sign language class! For 0-2 yrs. Register online

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 ...

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 ...

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

Mom Walk SWFL at Wellen Park

Mom Walk SWFL Join us for a Mom Walk and play time at the splash pad.

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

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

Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church

Open house, open play, y’all come with your littles anytime and enjoy a safe indoor play space with free coffee ...

Peyote Beading Pens Class at The Makery SRQ

This one is SO satisfying… we will be using the peyote stitch (a super cool bead weaving technique) to create ...

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 ...

Drawing Club at Theory of Play

This popular club is geared towards our children 5 – 10. Secretly working on motor skills, children find the power ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members free; Trial Class $35/ includes plenty of time to explore in the playscapes.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

Motor & Movement Games Club at Theory of Play

Motor & Movement Games Club with Ms. Jazz. Ages: 5 -10

Kid's Night Out at Arts A Blaze Studio

Each Friday night from 5:30-8PM your child will enjoy pottery painting and themed crafts while you catch a movie or ...

Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA

Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Bopl Battle Kid's Night Out at theCoderSchool

Drop off the kids for a fun night of Bopl Battle on our big screen TV's. Don't worry about feeding ...

Half Price Parent's Night Out at Alpha Martial Arts Academy

HALF PRICE PNO - Does not include pizza but DOES include all the fun! **Open to the public!**

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 6849 Buffalo Road, Palmetto, FL, 34221
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: alphamaa.com
  • Category: Other

Leaf Painting and Printmaking 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: Arts A Blaze, 8111 Lakewood Main St #107, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.getoccasion.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

MCR Health Fair in Arcadia

Join us for the MCR Health Fair in Arcadia! Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM FREE Event for ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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!

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! at the George Mullen Activity Center

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! Join us for a fun twist to your Tot Time experience. Kick off each session with ...

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's Healthy Families Day

You’re invited to Healthy Families Day 2025 — a free, family-friendly event full of fun, helpful resources, and activities for ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Desoto Boys and Girls Club (5236 30th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • 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 ...

Bat City Kids Comic Creation Workshop at Bat City Comics

Hey Kids! Ready to use your imagination to have a ton of fun? Join our Bat City team for a ...

  • 11:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bat City Comics, 915 Manatee Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes, 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 ...

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 ...

Flip Zone Gymnastics Parents Night Out

Enjoy a night off while your kids enjoy pizza, movies, games, and tons of fun at Flip Zone Gymnastics! Saturday, September ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3241 59th Avenue Dr E , Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $30 per child | $25 siblings
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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