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11October

Mixon Farms Market

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

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2525 27th Street E , Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

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: Free

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: Free

Sarasota Oktoberfest at Nathan Benderson Park

Welcome to the ultimate weekend of Paddles, Oars, & Pours – Presented by Florida Central Credit Union, featuring the Benderson ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Admission is free. Parking is $20 per car
  • Website: nathanbendersonpark.org
  • Category: Free

Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum

On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission. Bring the entire family and be inspired by SAM’s ...

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

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

It’s that time of year again, for us to start back up with shows! Free family entertainment on the bay? ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 (Located behind old Mote Marine Aquarium on City Island)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parrish United Methodist Church Community Fall Festival

Come celebrate Fall and help stock our food pantry! Free admission but Non Perishable food items will collected to stock ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish United Methodist Church, 12180 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parrishumc.com
  • Category: Free

Park-toberfest at The Bay

Celebrate Oktoberfest – The Bay style! Kick off October with a hoppy twist! No Deutsch required. REGISTRATION OPENS TUES, SEPT 8 The ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free
12October

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • 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

Easterseals Southwest Florida Free Autism Screening

Early identification can make a meaningful difference. Easterseals Southwest Florida is offering FREE autism screenings for children up to 18 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gene Matthews Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, 6851 S Biscayne Dr., North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fire Department at Chick-Fil-A

Join the excitement at Chick-fil-a Manatee Avenue and 43rd Street to see and interact with the local fire department and ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick-fil-a, 4311 Manatee Avenue, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.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
13October

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Central Library, 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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 - 11:15 am 
  • 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

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Stroller Tours and Messy Art for Babies at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a 40-minute tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, ticket required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port 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: North Port Library, 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • 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 ...

  • 12:15 pm -  1:15 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
14October

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

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

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 - 11:15 am 
  • 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 - 11:15 am 
  • 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 - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Fun To Be Fit Kids Halloween at Venice Library

Spooky season is here, and the littles are invited to boogie! Join us for our Fun To Be Fit Kids ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231 (Meeting Room AB)
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us for Toddler Storytime at the Lakewood Ranch Library—a fun, interactive program designed especially for children ages 18 months ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  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) ...

  • 12:00 pm -  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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • 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

Crafty Kids Corner at Lakewood Ranch Library

Calling all crafty kids ages 4-7! Come join us in the Workshop, please drop-in between the times of 4:30 pm ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place! | 6-9PM, Every Wednesday, starting October 7, 2026 – May 26, 2027 ...

  • 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
15October

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

Homeschool Third Thursday at The Ringling

On the third Thursday of the month, join The Ringling for a FREE hands-on learning program, designed for homeschooling families ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

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 - 11:15 am 
  • 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 - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County 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: Desoto County Library, 125 N. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at South Manatee Branch Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th Street W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County 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: Desoto County Library, 125 N. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Coco Joe's Pokemon Trading Card Game Night

Join us every Thursday from 6–9 PM for Trading Card Game Night at Coco Joes! Bring your Pokémon, Magic: The ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Coco Joe's Italian Ice & Pizza, 5120 Manatee Avenue West, West Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park

Enjoy the sight and sounds of Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park on the third Thursday of the month! These ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, 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

UTC Night Market

Join us for UTC Night Market, a monthly outdoor market event featuring live music and a great mix of local ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free
16October

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 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 Step Up Suncoast

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: Step Up Suncoast, 6428 Parkland Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette

Come enjoy a fun time with other moms while your kids have fun playing together! birth-pre k.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7550 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Wiggles, Giggles, and Tales at Little Discovery Center

This engaging storytime introduces little ones to books through songs, rhymes, movement, and sensory-rich experiences. Together, we'll build early literacy, ...

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 - 11:15 am 
  • Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port 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: North Port Library, 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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) ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 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

Goblin Gathering at GT Bray Park

Save the date for a HAY-mazing Halloween event! Just when you thought GT Bray Park's Annual Goblin Gathering presented by ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Karaoke on the Green

Singing is no longer just for your car or shower! Join us every third Friday of the month and rock ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free
17October

Sprout Squad Mini Pumpkin Painting at the Sarasota Farmers Market

Back by popular demand! Our Sprout Squad Mini Pumpkin Painting was such a hit that we’re bringing it back for ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Farmers Market, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Celebrate Arcadia

Join us October 17th from 9 AM–4 PM at DeSoto Ford for a day of food, fun, kids’ activities, local ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Desoto Auto Group, 3039 SE State Road 70, Arcadia, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Easterseals Southwest Florida Enrollment Fair

Join us for our Enrollment Fair… Programs and services include: • Preschool • Diagnostic Clinic • ABA Clinic & Services • K-12 Academy & Vocational ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Easterseals Southwest Florida, 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Anna Maria Island Bayfest

Get ready to celebrate the return of BayFest on Anna Maria Island! This year’s festival takes place on Saturday, October ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Pine Ave, Anna Maria, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Families Unplugged: Spooky Craft Spectacular at Englewood YMCA

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun-filled craft day for the whole family! Create spooky, silly, and not-so-scary Halloween ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ops1.operations.daxko.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Kids Market at Dakin Dairy Farm

If you have a kid aged 5-17, they can come and run a booth at our kids-only market! Co-hosted with ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 30771 Betts Rd Myakka City, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend market. See website for registration information if interested in hosting a booth
  • Website: kidsmarkets.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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Lowe's Stores, multiple locations
  • Cost: FREE but registration is required
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Science Stars! A student-led program that allows our superstars to explore various ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

Read & Roll at Eleanor's Coffee & Cakes with the Palmetto Library

Join us offsite at Eleanor's Coffee and Cakes with your favorite or current read to share. Enjoy cinnamon rolls while ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Eleanor's Coffee and Cakes, 449 10th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am for fun stories and activities!

Art Center Sarasota Family Saturdays

Family Saturdays are free, drop-in art experiences held on select Saturdays from 12–3 PM. Designed for kids and grown-ups to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.artsarasota.org
  • Category: Free

South Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck Fall Fest

The first ever Fall Fest is coming to South Siesta Key! We’re bringing some of our favorite local businesses together ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Daiquiri Deck, 1250 Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trunk or Treat at Nissan of Bradenton

Our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family out to Nissan of Bradenton for Trunk-or-Treating, Halloween fun, and ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Nissan of Bradenton, 1611 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Boo! at The Bay

Enjoy a not-so-scary evening of trick-or-treating, free pumpkin picking, yard games, a family movie under the stars, and more! REGISTRATION OPENS ...

  • 4:30 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Bayside Pet Resort Night Market and Music - Halloween Edition

Get ready for a fun Halloween night by the water PRESENTED BY BAYSIDE PET RESORT Venice Night Market & Music is ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Maxine Barritt Park, 1800 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Venice Night Market and Music Halloween Event at Maxine Barritt Park

Get ready for a fun Halloween night by the water Venice Night Market & Music is back on October 17, 2026 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Maxine Barritt Park, 1800 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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