Calendar - Fun 4 Manasota Kids

Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Sarasota and Bradenton area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Sarasota and Bradenton area!

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10May

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
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.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 Market • Activities • ...

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

Mother's Day at The Bay featuring Big Night Out

Mother's Day at The Bay featuring Big Night Out Celebrate Mother's Day with free performance by Big Night Out at The ...

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: allevents.in
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

11May

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

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
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 - 12:15 pm
Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: theflocksrq.com
Category: Free

FCL Atlanta Braves vs. FCL Pittsburgh Pirates at CoolToday Park

ENJOY FREE SUMMERTIME FUN WITH THE FCL BRAVES Catch the future stars of the Atlanta Braves in action this May, June, ...

12:00 pm
Location: CoolToday Park 18800 S. West Villages Parkway 34293
Cost: Free
Website: cooltodaypark.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

12May

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

180 Skate Homeschool Skate Meet Ups at Payne Park

Calling all homeschoolers! Come skate and hang out every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm. We will have snacks, drinks, ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Payne Park: 2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: 180skate.org
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 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

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

13May

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

Storytime on the Green at UTC with Barnes and Noble

Bring a blanket and join us for Storytime on The Green with Barnes & Noble. Held every second Wednesday of ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: utcsarasota.com
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

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

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
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

Early Childhood Center Open House at Community Day School

Join our Early Childhood Program Director to learn how our wonder- and play-based, child-focused curriculum and caring faculty will enrich ...

7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

14May

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up 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
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotachabad.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

FCL Atlanta Braves vs. FCL Baltimore Orioles at CoolToday Park

ENJOY FREE SUMMERTIME FUN WITH THE FCL BRAVES Catch the future stars of the Atlanta Braves in action this May, June, ...

12:00 pm
Location: CoolToday Park 18800 S. West Villages Parkway 34293
Cost: Free
Website: cooltodaypark.com
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

Books and Bubbles at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Welcome to "Books and Bubbles," a captivating and joy-filled class designed to spark ...

4:00 pm
Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: See Website
Website: theflocksrq.com
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

Cinema at The Bay

Enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars at The Bay! Come hungry and thirsty! The Nest Café will be serving ...

7:00 pm - 9:20 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

15May

Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Free Choice Friday Unleash your child’s creativity with materials designed for children ages 18 months–7 years old and their caregivers! Every ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.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 Lactation Loop

Join us at the Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding, we are here to support ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Cost: Free, No preregistration required
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

FCL Atlanta Braves vs. FCL Tampa Bay Rays at CoolToday Park

ENJOY FREE SUMMERTIME FUN WITH THE FCL BRAVES Catch the future stars of the Atlanta Braves in action this May, June, ...

12:00 pm
Location: CoolToday Park 18800 S. West Villages Parkway 34293
Cost: Free
Website: cooltodaypark.com
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

Seaire Sunset Social brought to you by the June Collective

We are excited to introduce a new market series starting May 15 - Seaire Sunset Social! An evening of local ...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Seaire Welcome Center, 9411 Carter Rd, Parrish FL 34221
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Manatee Music Series at G.T. Bray Park's Amphitheater

Enjoy these FREE live concerts, taking place Third Fridays at GT Bray Park's Amphitheater, 6 to 8 PM, February to ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: GT Bray Amphitheater, 2910 51st St W, Bradenton
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Family Disco Night at First Sarasota

Get ready to dance, laugh, and groove together at our FREE Family Silent Disco! Join us for a fun-filled night where ...

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 1661 Main Street, First Kids Building, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: firstsarasota.churchcenter.com
Category: Free

16May

Kids to Parks Day in North Port

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The ...

8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Multiple park locations
Cost: Free
Website: www.northportfl.gov
Category: Free

Peace, Love and Rock n' Roll Summer Welcome Party at Meadows Farmers Market

Join us for our Peace, Love and Rock n' Roll Summer Celebration Kick off summer jamming out while shopping local ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Cresswind Ter, Bradenton, FL 34211
Cost: FREE TO ATTEND
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 23 Open House

Join the Sarasota County Fire Department during our monthly free community events! Open Houses are held on the below listed ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Station 23, 1930 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Cost: Free
Website: www.scgov.net
Category: Free

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 ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Cost: Free
Website: www.mymanatee.org
Category: Free

Grand Opening at The Little Gym of Sarasota

We are SO excited to announce our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026! 10AM-1PM More VIP Dates Coming Soon for ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 6355 Initiative Blvd #120, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Limelight Market at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Every 3rd Saturday we open the courtyard up for guest vendors, doggies looking for homes, live music, and so much ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime: 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Lowe's DIY Kids Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...