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03January

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, ...

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

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

Snow White at Florida Studio Theatre

You’ve never seen Snow White like this before! Two quick-changing actors bring an entire fairy tale world to life in ...

Sunflower U-Pick Pop-Up at Ananda Farm

While the farm is closed to the public, we’re opening just our flower field for a special Sunflower U-Pick day! - ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 579 Ken Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL
  • Cost: Entry is Free, Buckets: $15 for Refills; $20 for New Vases
  • Website: anandafarm.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Manasota Chapter New Year Party at Mixon Farms

Join FNGLA's Manasota Chapter for a New Year Party. This Free event will be filled with food, bounce houses, and ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fngla.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Snow White at Florida Studio Theatre

You’ve never seen Snow White like this before! Two quick-changing actors bring an entire fairy tale world to life in ...

Hunsader Farms Special Magic Show

We have a special show this Saturday, January 3rd! The Henry Rivera Magic & Illusions Show will be taking place ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, 34211
  • Cost: $15 per person, children 12 months and under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Platinum Water Circus

Palmetto, FL, Cirque Italia is thrilled to bring you the Water Circus Platinum Show a breathtaking blend of water, lights, ...

Wonderland Believe - Under the Big Top at UTC

Wonderland is back with a brand new, breathtaking production: BELIEVE! This isn't just a show, it's a heartwarming and visually ...

A Holly Jolly Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines

Holly Jolly Treasure Hunt: Winter Break Special at Mystic Mines Gemstone Mining Find Your Fortune for Just $35! Looking for something fun ...

Cirque Italia Platinum Water Circus

Palmetto, FL, Cirque Italia is thrilled to bring you the Water Circus Platinum Show a breathtaking blend of water, lights, ...

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds

Get ready to step outside and enjoy a weekend filled with great food and fantastic live music. Join us for ...

  • 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Buckin' in the New Year at Sarasota Fairgrounds

Ring in the New Year with Rodeo Action! Start 2026 off right with two action-packed nights of Bull & Bronc ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Kids 3 & Under: FREE Kids (4–12): $10 Advance / $15 Gate Adults (13+): $20 Advance / $25 Gate
  • Website: ebarodeo.myticketfox.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Game Night: Trivia at The Green at UTC

It’s all fun and games at UTC! Join us for Family Game Night on The Green the first Saturday of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wonderland Believe - Under the Big Top at UTC

Wonderland is back with a brand new, breathtaking production: BELIEVE! This isn't just a show, it's a heartwarming and visually ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 195 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $35+
  • Category: Family Fun

Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. Step into ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota FL 34236
  • Cost: $19+ (children 0-4 free)
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Platinum Water Circus

Palmetto, FL, Cirque Italia is thrilled to bring you the Water Circus Platinum Show a breathtaking blend of water, lights, ...

04January

Sarasota Polo Club Sundays

Sunday Polo matches are open to the public every Sunday at 1PM. For the 2026 Season, Sunday Polo will run ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Ln,. Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 and up | Children 12 and under are free
  • Website: sarasotapolo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wonderland Believe - Under the Big Top at UTC

Wonderland is back with a brand new, breathtaking production: BELIEVE! This isn't just a show, it's a heartwarming and visually ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 195 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $35+
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Platinum Water Circus

Palmetto, FL, Cirque Italia is thrilled to bring you the Water Circus Platinum Show a breathtaking blend of water, lights, ...

Cirque Italia Platinum Water Circus

Palmetto, FL, Cirque Italia is thrilled to bring you the Water Circus Platinum Show a breathtaking blend of water, lights, ...

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds

Get ready to step outside and enjoy a weekend filled with great food and fantastic live music. Join us for ...

  • 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
05January

$5 Skate at Astro Skate

Skate for $5 on the 5th! That’s right, just $5 to skate!

Afterschool Art Adventures at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Give your child the creative outlet they crave with our weekly Afterschool Art Program! Designed for ages 7 to 15, ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee Avenue W, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $30 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

It's Bingo Night!! Bring the family or friends and come join in the Monday night fun!

Cirque Italia Platinum Water Circus

Palmetto, FL, Cirque Italia is thrilled to bring you the Water Circus Platinum Show a breathtaking blend of water, lights, ...

06January

The Market at Nathan Benderson Park

Eat Drink and Shop with us at this brand new midweek market right in heart of our beloved Nathan Benderson ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Woodland Church Playgroup

This FREE group meets Tuesday mornings from 9am-11:30am. Everyone will meet in the gym, bounce on the jumpers, play with ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Woodland Community Church, 9607 State Road 70 E Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: gowoodland.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

07January

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

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Free Pizza Skate at Astro Skate

Free pizza first hour! *3 for adult food band

08January

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Birds of a Feather at The Children's Garden

Today is all about our feathery friends! We are repurposing brown paper bags into bird nests, learning about native Florida ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Soda Float Party at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Kick off our “Bring Back the Classics” campaign with a Soda Float Party this Thursday from 6–7 PM! All dining ...

09January

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gracesarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2026 Suncoast Reggae Festival

Get ready to groove into 2026 with island vibes, flavorful food, and a weekend full of good energy at the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds 3000 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Fun Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

Come Join Us For Our Community Fun Night On Friday, January 9th From 5:00pm to 9:00pm As Our Way of Thanking ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jfipark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Jetty Park Food Truck Rally

Looking for your next foodie adventure? Our Food Truck Rally event continues at North Jetty Park this Friday, Jan. 9, ...

Speed Skate Lessons at Astro Skate

Marty Niester from Detroit Michigan and Caiden Haynes from Wichita Kansas are starting Astro Bradenton's Speed Skating Program for roller/inline ...

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! Have some great weekend fun with the family. The ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Luminescence Festival at Wellen Park

Light up your night at the Wellen Park Luminescence Festival on January 9, 2026! Join us for an unforgettable evening ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Wellen Park, 19725 Wellen Park Boulevard Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Manatee Movie Night at Mixon Fruit Farms

New Series! Grab a blanket or chair and join other families for a movie under the stars at Mixon Fruit ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun
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