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27September

Unidos... Growing Stronger Together at The Bay Sarasota

No registration required. Just show up and join in the fun! Start Sunday with a full morning of movement, mindfulness, music, ...

  • 6:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Collectorfest 2026 at Palmetto Marriott & Spa

BRADENTON COLLECTORFEST FALL 2026!! ** ONE DAY ONLY! ** Sunday, Sept 27th 2026! Hours: 9am-4pm 7,000+ Sq Ft of TOYS, GAMES, COMICS, DIE-CAST, & MORE! **Free** ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 US-41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: $10-$15 | Kids under 12 get FREE Hot Wheels
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mixon Farms Market

Welcome to Mixon farms market! We gather every Sunday September 27,2026- May 30, 2027, 9AM-2PM!

DeSoto National Memorial Ranger-Led Kayak Tours

Adventure awaits! Paddle the Manatee River with our ranger-led kayak tours on September 26th & 27th. For just $1, you’ll ...

  • 9:15 am 
  • Location: DeSoto National Memorial, 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $1
  • Website: www.recreation.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Sunday Family Jump

Heads up to all Bradenton families! It's time to bond, laugh, and jump together at Altitude Trampoline Park's Sunday Family ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Discounted rate available Sundays from 10a-12p. $18 per person (plus tax).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Studio Theatre Presents Pinocchio

Wish upon a star and follow Pinocchio on an unforgettable adventure! From curious encounters to daring escapades, this beloved tale ...

Open Skate at Astro Skate

Open Skate!

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

28September

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 ...

The Mom Draft at The Flock SRQ

The Flock SRQ with Mama Care Collective Build your ultimate mom-life village. Fantasy draft - but make it motherhood. We're drafting the ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
29September

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 ...

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

It’s open play with blocks, push cars, playhouses and tons of fun to help build social skills. Plus, don’t miss ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: $4 for residents, $5 for non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dad & Daughter Date Night at Carrabba's Italian Grill

This Dad & Daughter Date Night is a chance to slow down, savor, and celebrate the bonds that matter most. ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations - Check Website
  • Cost: $45 for two* (*Each additional person $22.50)
  • Website: www.carrabbas.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30September

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

Step-Into-A-Story at The Children's Garden

Gather around for an engaging nature tale followed by a themed craft. Wednesdays at 11am at the Stage

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

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 3:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.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

01October

Junior Ranger Station at The Children's Garden

Visit our new interactive station in Safari Land to check weather conditions and learn about fire safety! Pick up your ...

Toddler Time at We Rock the Spectrum

TODDLER TIME (Ages 1–4) Special playtime just for our littlest rockstars! Enjoy a safe, sensory-friendly environment designed just for toddlers to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4744 Cortez Rd. W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $15 per child | $12 per siblings
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

It’s open play with blocks, push cars, playhouses and tons of fun to help build social skills. Plus, don’t miss ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: $4 for residents, $5 for non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Together We Play at Playtime Paradise

Join us for a special play session created specifically for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. This is ...

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

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun
02October

Nature Craft Fridays at The Children's Garden

Stop by the gift shop to pick up your supplies and head out to the picnic tables for an open-ended, ...

Homeschool Skate at Astro Skate

Calling all homeschool families! Join us at Astro Skate Bradenton for Homeschool Skate — happening EVERY 1st Friday of the ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate of Bradenton, 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $7 — includes regular skate rental!
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Gather & Grow Homeschoolers Homeschool Hootenanny

Gather & Grow Homeschoolers is excited to invite the community to our very first Homeschool Hootenanny Fundraiser. Bring out your ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Brown’s Grove, 55 Verna Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Tickets: $25 per family
  • Category: Family Fun

Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Join us on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6pm-9pm for Music on Main, a free concert series and black party ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: FREE (Items and Food Available for Purchase)
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parrish Playworks, Chuckleheads at Parrish Community Park

Chuckleheads, the improv team from Parrish Playworks, is making its debut at Parrish Community Park. The show is free, food ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Friday Night Friendzy

Friday nights are made for friends. Tag your peeps and come take flight while you kick off the weekend with ...

03October

Cars and Caffeine at Wellen Park

Rev up your engines! Wellen Park and Co-Sponsors, Foxtail Coffee, and Antique Automobile Club of America-Venice Region, are excited to ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Florida Studio Theatre Presents Pinocchio

Wish upon a star and follow Pinocchio on an unforgettable adventure! From curious encounters to daring escapades, this beloved tale ...

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Port Food and Fall Fest

Join us for the 6th North Port Food & Fall Fest on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am-3pm at City Hall ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: City Hall Center Green. 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday!

Space Saturdays at The Bishop Museum

Blast off with us for Space Saturday, the first Saturday of every month at The Bishop! The next one is ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:20 am 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Included with admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Art and Ice Painting Workshop at Coco Joes Italian Ice

ART & ICE IS HERE! Looking for something fun, affordable, and creative to do with the kids on Saturday? Come ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5120 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $5 per artist
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Free Fall Fest at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Fall Fest! Come enjoy a day of fun, games, face painting, bounce houses!

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3131 61st Street, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wellen Park Oktoberfest

Mark your calendars for Wellen Park’s 3rd annual Oktoberfest celebration! This family-friendly event will have a traditional Oktoberfest atmosphere with ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Glo in the Park

Lights, tramps, and action are on deck during Glo in the Park! Load up the crew and come in for ...

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