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December 6 - 12

Free Admission for Manatee County Residents at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Manatee County residents can visit The Bishop for free on select weekends, thanks to a generous grant from The Bradenton ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 201 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL, United States, 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Holiday ShopFest at Parrish Community Park

Find your holiday happy place at Holiday ShopFest! Shop local makers and boutique vendors, enjoy food trucks, live island music, ...

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: Free

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: Free

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: 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

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 ...

Start with Art at Art Center Sarasota

Start with Art is a free creative storytime for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, offered on select Mondays. Led ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: secure.qgiv.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 ...

  • 10:15 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

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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Central Library

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: Central Library: 1301 1st Avenue W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: 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

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

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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

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

The Joy Company at Pine Shores

JOY COMPANY is a weekly after-school children’s program where playfulness has meaning. Children will have opportunities to make new friends, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 6210 Crestwood Ave Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free with registration
  • Website: docs.google.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

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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

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 ...

Toddler STEM Centers at Island Branch Library

Have fun with hands-on learning! Enjoy engaging activities such as Magnetic Tiles, Blocks, and Building Pipes as you rotate between ...

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

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

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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

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

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® 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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at The SOAR Lab

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: The Soar Lab, 6413 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee Movie Night at Mixon Fruit Farms

Grab a blanket or chair and join other families for a movie under the stars in November and December! Family-friendly ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Park: 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 17 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 17, 5431 Desoto Road, Sarasota.
  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft at Sarasota Square

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Square: 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.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

AMI South End Presents Sundown Get Down - Holidays in Paradise

Celebrate the Holidays in Paradise all season long! Every Saturday, enjoy a festive lineup of holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, local ...

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

Music On The Porch at Florida Maritime Museum

This free music event series is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Florida Maritime Museum. The ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: floridamaritimemuseum.org
  • Category: Free

A Night Before Christmas at GT Bray Park

Presented by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives and Hale Law, the annual A Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park is ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend (A suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for a local children's organization is kindly requested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holidays at The Bay

There’s snow place like The Bay for the holidays! Join the fun at the FREE 5th Annual Holidays at The Bay ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Jingle Jam at CoolToday Park

Get ready to glisten, glow, and jam out at Jingle Jam: A Merry & Bright Night! A new, nighttime twist ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: CoolToday Park, 17974 SW Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: cooltodaypark.com
  • Category: Free

Curious and Kind Lantern Walk

Come and celebrate the return of the sun at our 4th annual Lantern Walk! Bring or make a lantern on ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Curious and Kind Education, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free
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