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February 22 - 28

St. Barbara Greek Festival

Mark your calendars — our 3-Day Glendi Festival kicks off on Friday, February 20, 2026... the biggest celebration of Greek ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $5 admission for the whole weekend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Mom Mondays at The Fox Mercantile

Every Mom. Every Monday. Because moms matter too. Join us tomorrow at 9:30 AM for moms, babies, & coffee. Exclusive ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 12304 Cortez Rd W , Bradenton, FL, United States, 34215
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Easterseals Southwest Florida Free Autism Screening

We have 2 FREE Autism Screenings coming up for the community for children age birth to 5-years-old. Early identification opens ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 350 Braden Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Michaels Kids Club Online

Discover fun and engaging projects the whole family can enjoy! Join us online for creative classes designed for kids ages ...

Woodland Church Playgroup

This FREE group meets Tuesday mornings from 9am-11:30am. Everyone will meet in the gym, bounce on the jumpers, play with ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Woodland Community Church, 9607 State Road 70 E Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: gowoodland.com
  • Category: Free

Family Storytime at Island Branch Library

Calling all families for creative play and interactive fun.

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Community Day School Open Houses - K-5

The 2026-27 school year will be here before we know it. Now is the time to start planning for your ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.communityday.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.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

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.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

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

Story Theatre Workshop With FST at Lakewood Ranch Library

Florida Studio Theatre presents a story theatre workshop.

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Branch Library: 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 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

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

Englewood Seafood and Music Festival

If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food, and listening to great live music over the weekend sounds like your perfect ...

Spring Fling at Music Compound

Join us for a FREE fun-filled local community event featuring local businesses showcasing their camps, classes and offerings –all in ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Music Compound, 775 Bell Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: musiccompound.com
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

North Port Parks & Rec Movies on the Green

Enjoy a free movie under the stars and spend an evening outdoors with family and friends. Bring a chair or ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL, 34286
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Free

Run & Walk Club for All at The Bay

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a daily walker or just getting started, this weekly Run & Walk Club for All ...

  • 7:30 am -  8:30 am 
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Exotic Car Show at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Join the Exotic Car Show and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring display of over 100 exotic cars. The show will ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 10 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 10, 35 Vic Edwards 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

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, ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Creative Liberties, 927 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.creativeliberties.net
  • Category: Free

Foster Kids Skate Free at Astro Skate

CALLING ALL FOSTER FAMILIES Join us this Saturday, February 28th and skate all day on us. - Skate Rental $3 ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free (plus skate rental)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Free

Safety Jam

FDOT Southwest Florida Mark your calendars so you don't miss the 2026 Safety Jam! Bring the whole family for a fun, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Englewood Seafood and Music Festival

If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food, and listening to great live music over the weekend sounds like your perfect ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Remember your Roots, Celebrating Black History Month

Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch. Join us for Mr. Stevey & Friends, a free community program designed for pre-school and ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at Barnes and Noble Sarasota

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

Manasota ASALH Freedom School Saturday Program

Rooted in the vision of Carter G. Woodson—who reminded us that Black history must never be a negligible part of ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: GIRLS INC | 201 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: asalh-manasotafl.org
  • Category: Free

The Faith and Freedom Fest at the Manatee County Fairgrounds

The Faith and Freedom Fest is a FREE Florida community celebration rooted in Christian values and American principles. The Faith and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free
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