Calendar - Fun 4 Manasota Kids

Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Sarasota and Bradenton area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Sarasota and Bradenton area!

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15March

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 ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

Inaugural Mixon Farm Market at Mixon Farms

Join us for the Inaugural Mixon Farm Market on March 15!

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center

Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know ...

11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free, $5 Suggested Donation
Website: meditationinsarasota.org
Category: Free

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

Our SPRING show season starts soon! We are starting back up with shows Sunday, February 8th at 2pm. We will ...

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

Sundays at the Bay

Experience a talented local performer at The Bay each week. Enjoy a range of music genres. Don’t be surprised if ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

16March

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

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 ...

10:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: lakewoodranch.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

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
Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
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

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

It's Bingo Night!! Bring the family or friends and come join in the Monday night fun!

7:00 pm
Location: Gecko's, 4310 FL-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

17March

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

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 ...

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Location: Central Library 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

180 Skate Homeschool Skate Meet Ups at Payne Park

Calling all homeschoolers! Come skate and hang out every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm. We will have snacks, drinks, ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Payne Park: 2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: 180skate.org
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

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 ...

10:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.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 - 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® 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

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 ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 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

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

18March

Heritage Day Festival at Anna Maria Island Historical Society

Join the us for one of our town's greatest events! Celebrating 12 years. You won't want to miss this! Starting ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 402 Pine Avenue Anna Maria, Florida 34216
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

10:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: lakewoodranch.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 - 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) ...

10:15 am - 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 ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
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

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

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Ranch Nite Wednesdays are BACK starting October 1st! Get ready for another unforgettable season at Waterside Place — where Wednesdays ...

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

19March

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

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 - 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 ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
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

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

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

20March

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 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 ...

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.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

Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette

Come meet other moms while your littles play! Themed playgroup every first and third Friday of the month. Snacks and ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 7550 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub 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 - 1:00 pm
Location: Shannon Staub Library: 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
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) ...

12:15 pm - 1:15 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

Teddy Bear Clinic at UTC

Children and their favorite Teddy Bear or other stuffed animal friend are invited to attend this fun event to learn ...

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr 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

Manatee Music Series at G.T. Bray Park's Amphitheater

Enjoy these FREE live concerts, taking place Third Fridays at GT Bray Park's Amphitheater, 6 to 8 PM, February to ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: GT Bray Amphitheater, 2910 51st St W, Bradenton
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

North Port Egg Hunt Egg-travaganza at North Port City Hall

Spring is here and we’re celebrating with our annual Egg Hunt! Bring the whole family for an evening full of ...

6:00 pm
Location: 4570 City Hall Blvd, North Port, FL 34286
Cost: FREE
Category: Free

21March

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

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, ...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 400 Old Main St, Bradenton
Cost: Free
Website: www.realizebradenton.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

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 ...