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November 15 - 21

Living Arts Festival Sarasota

The Living Arts Festival, hosted by local arts organization Sarasota Rising, brings together a vibrant array of local and international ...

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!

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Welcome one and all to the 21st anniversary of the Sarasota Medieval Fair with exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts & pure ...

  • 9:45 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Woods of Mallaranny 29847 FL-70 East Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $26.95 for Adults and $16.95 for children. | Other ticket packages available. Visit website for details.
  • Website: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

**CANCELLED 11/7 & 11/8 Padgett Ranch Family Fest

Join us for quality family time! Fun for all ages! Giant bounce pillow, crop maze, multiple play areas, giant sand ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Padgett Ranch, 5422 NE McIntyre Street , Arcadia, FL
  • Cost: Admission $10 | 2 and Under Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Colors for a Cause at My Gym

We are thrilled to be holding a Colors for a Cause tie-dye event here to benefit the My Gym Foundation! ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 8792 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: www.mygym.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sandsculpting Festival is an internationally recognized sand sculpting event held each year on the white ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Siesta Key Public Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL
  • Cost: Adult: $20 | Senior/Military: $18 | Children (5-17): $12
  • Website: www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday

An overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies with just one day to switch back before mom’s wedding. ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Adult/Seniors $40 College Students and Current Educators $30 Youth (Child-High School) $19
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Fall Festival at Bayside Community Church West Bradenton Campus

Mark your calendars for a fun evening! Do a little Christmas shopping with the local artists selling their wares, try ...

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

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 ...

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sandsculpting Festival is an internationally recognized sand sculpting event held each year on the white ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Siesta Key Public Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL
  • Cost: Adult: $20 | Senior/Military: $18 | Children (5-17): $12
  • Website: www.siestakeycrystalclassic.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 ...

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

Homeschool Days at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota Campus

Join us at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus to embark upon an exciting educational adventure designed for homeschool families! This ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 1534 Mound Street Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free for members. Event included in regular admission tickets. Adults: $23/Kids (5-17): $12 Kids (0-4): Free
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday

An overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies with just one day to switch back before mom’s wedding. ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Adult/Seniors $40 College Students and Current Educators $30 Youth (Child-High School) $19
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

UTC Kids Club with Miss Jodi

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

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

Threenager Meet Up at The Flock SRQ

Have a kiddo(s) 3 years old? Meet other mamas and nannies withs kids the same age! Join us for this ...

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

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: 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

Venice Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday

An overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies with just one day to switch back before mom’s wedding. ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Adult/Seniors $40 College Students and Current Educators $30 Youth (Child-High School) $19
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

Toddler Storytime at Canvas and Clay Art Studio

Toddler Story Time at Canvas & Clay! Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM for a 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 ...

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: 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

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: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday

An overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies with just one day to switch back before mom’s wedding. ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Adult/Seniors $40 College Students and Current Educators $30 Youth (Child-High School) $19
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

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 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

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 ...

Venice Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday

An overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies with just one day to switch back before mom’s wedding. ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Adult/Seniors $40 College Students and Current Educators $30 Youth (Child-High School) $19
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • 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 ...

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

Shark Pups & Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota,
  • Cost: $22.50 for members, $25 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Medieval Fair

Welcome one and all to the 21st anniversary of the Sarasota Medieval Fair with exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts & pure ...

  • 9:45 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Woods of Mallaranny 29847 FL-70 East Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $26.95 for Adults and $16.95 for children. | Other ticket packages available. Visit website for details.
  • Website: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Dip Netting in the Bay

Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mote’s City Island Campus- 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $18 per person for members, $20 per person for non-members
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Open Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday!

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

Grilled Cheese Festival at CoolToday Park

Join us for a day filled with deliciousness at the 6th Annual Grilled Cheese Festival at CoolToday Park. This family-friendly, ...

Open Glaze Day at The Makery SRQ

Still have work to glaze? Want to have a relaxing afternoon painting pottery? Glaze your own work or choose from ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Makery SRQ: 821 Apricot 3 Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Prices will vary.
  • Website: www.themakerysrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Circus Arts Conservatory Presents Air and Ice

AIR & ICE - WORLD PREMIERE IN SARASOTA! Olympic skating. World-class circus. One extraordinary show! Winter is coming to Sarasota… and it’s ...

  • 1:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Circus Arts Conservatory, 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: $30-$50
  • Website: circusarts.org
  • Category: Family Fun

AMI South End Presents Sundown Get Down - Christmas Tree Lighting

Trade snow for sand and celebrate the Holidays in Paradise! Gather with family and friends for an unforgettable evening of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: amisouthend.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wonderland Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays A breathtaking holiday circus spectacular of faith, family, and wonder. The 2026–2027 season runs November 21 through January ...

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

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 ...

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season at Holiday Movies Under the Stars, presented by Keiser University. Join us every Friday and Saturday ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday

An overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies with just one day to switch back before mom’s wedding. ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Adult/Seniors $40 College Students and Current Educators $30 Youth (Child-High School) $19
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun
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