New Year’s Market & Mystical Creature Winter Art Walk at the Meadows Farmers Market
We’re kicking off the new year BIG with unforgettable community vibes. January 25th, 2026 | Sunday | 10 AM – ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G, Sarasota, FL 34235
- Cost: Free admission, $20 Per Kid Tea Craft Package
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival
Kick off the new year with sand between your toes and flavor on your plate at the Coquina Beach Party ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Coquina Beach, 1300 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.paragonfestivals.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
Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals
Come explore your creativity, Sundays in the Bat City classroom! We will have collage art supplies, coloring sheets, comic panel ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 - 11:45 am
- Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
- Cost: Free
- Website: lakewoodranch.com
- Category: Free
Free Monday at The Ringling
The Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion are free to the public on Mondays. Note: Regular admission pricing ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.ringling.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
Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...
- 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
Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...
- 10:15 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
- Cost: Free
- 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
Workshop: Theatre Adventures for Grades 3-5 in Wellen Park
This one-day acting workshop is for students in grades 3-5. They’ll have the chance to explore the actor’s tools and ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Free
Monday Movie Night at the Daiquiri Deck South Siesta Key
Monday Movie Night is your new weekly tradition! Join us every Monday for a double feature with two great films, good ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 1250 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
- Cost: Free to Attend
- 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
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: Free
Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library
Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...
- 9:45 am - 10:45 am
- Location: Central Library 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
- Cost: Free
- Website: fortycarrots.com
- Category: Free
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
Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime, an engaging program designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Each 45 minute session ...
- 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 Sarasota Library
Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Cost: Free
- Website: fortycarrots.com
- Category: Free
Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® South Manatee Library
Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...
- 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
Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Palmetto Library: 923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 ·
- Cost: Free
- Website: fortycarrots.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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 7006 122nd Ave E, Parrish, FL 34219
- Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
- Website: parentingmattersfl.org
- Category: Free
UTC Kids Club: Gameland at The Green
Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. It’s all fun and games ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 125 N Cattleman Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound
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 pm
- Location: Music Compound ,775 Bell Road, Sarasota
- 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
Toddler Storytime at Wellen Park
Toddler Storytime at Wellen Park: Starting January 14th Join us every other Wednesday for a fun, interactive Storytime filled with ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Free
Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...
- 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® Jacaranda 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: Jacaranda Library: 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free
- Website: fortycarrots.com
- Category: Free
Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...
- 10:15 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
- Cost: Free
- Website: fortycarrots.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 ...
- 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
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
FIT4Mom Park Playdate at Waterside Playground
Park Playdate! 9am waterside playground.
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: Free
- Website: lakewoodranch-sarasota.fit4mom.com
- Category: Free
Ima & Me Morning Meetups at Chabad of Sarasota
Calling All Moms! Join other moms at Chabad of Sarasota for a fantastic opportunity to get out with your little one ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL 34238
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...
- 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® Selby Library
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...
- 10:15 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: fortycarrots.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 ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W., Bradenton
- Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
- Website: parentingmattersfl.org
- 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
Story Time with the 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 ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at Braden River Library
Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet ...
- 9:45 am - 10:45 am
- Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, 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
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
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
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
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
North Port Parks & Rec Movies on the Green- Mufasa: The Lion King
Enjoy a free movie under the stars and spend an evening outdoors with family and friends. Bring a chair or ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL, 34286
- Cost: Free
- Website: NorthPortFL.gov
- Category: Free
Family Movie Night at The Bay - E.T.
Enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars at The Bay! Share the wonder across generations and introduce your kids to ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm
- Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Run & Walk Club for All at The Bay
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a daily walker or just getting started, this weekly Run & Walk Club for All ...
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
Try Lacrosse with North River Lacrosse
Thinking about trying Lacrosse or looking for a new sport? Come out and join the Bulls for our Try Lacrosse for ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Parrish Charter Academy, 8605 Erie Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Potter Park YMCA Community Fundraiser
Bringing the whole community out to be able to showcase your business, and be able to converse with others who ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 8301 Potter Park Dr. Sarasota, FL 34238
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
FINtastic Family Swim at Aqua-Tots Swim School
Call 941-957-9089 or stop by the Front Desk to reserve your spot! Family Swim is FREE for our members. -Swimmers from ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Aqua-Tots Swim School, 3750 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
- Cost: Members Swim Free
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Free
