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

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16August

Parrish Park Summerfest

Parrish Park Summerfest returns on August 16, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Last year was amazing, and we're working ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

17August

Back to School Water Day Hosted by SipNBrew

End summer with us at our Back 2 School Water Day! SipnPlay Hosted By SipnBrew FREE EVENT Join us for a ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Nathan Benderson Park - Crew Cove Patio, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
Cost: Free to Attend
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

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 - 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

Experience Week at Sarasota Ballet School

School Fall 2026 Experience Week RSVP Join Us for Our Experience Week - August 17-22 Come take a FREE class, tour the ...

4:20 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Sarasota Ballet School, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotaballet.org
Category: Free

18August

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

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 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 ...

12:15 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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at The Soar Lab

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

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Soar Lab, 6413 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Experience Week at Sarasota Ballet School

School Fall 2026 Experience Week RSVP Join Us for Our Experience Week - August 17-22 Come take a FREE class, tour the ...

4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Sarasota Ballet School, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotaballet.org
Category: Free

Sarasota Young Voices Singer Interviews

Does your child love to sing? With choirs for singers ages 8-18, Sarasota Young Voices has a choir for your ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

19August

Palmetto Library Garden Club

Join us at the Palmetto Branch in our Learning Garden filled with Florida native plants to help maintain, prune, and ...

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Palmetto Branch Library, 923 6th Street W, Palmetto, FL
Cost: Free
Website: manateelibrary.libcal.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

Baby Play at Community Day

Bring your little learner for a morning packed with laughter, learning and community. We have designed a magical experience tailored ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

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

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

Experience Week at Sarasota Ballet School

School Fall 2026 Experience Week RSVP Join Us for Our Experience Week - August 17-22 Come take a FREE class, tour the ...

4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Sarasota Ballet School, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotaballet.org
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

20August

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

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

Experience Week at Sarasota Ballet School

School Fall 2026 Experience Week RSVP Join Us for Our Experience Week - August 17-22 Come take a FREE class, tour the ...

4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Sarasota Ballet School, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotaballet.org
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

End of Summer Luau Night Market at The Green at UTC

Aloha! Join us for an end of summer luau at the UTC Night Market, a monthly outdoor market event featuring ...

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: The Green at UTC, 125 N Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: utcsarasota.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

21August

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

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® 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

Sewista Studio Open House

Studio tour and Trial Class. See where Walk through our studio, meet the instructors, and try a class for yourself. ...

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: 2015 S Tuttle Ave, Unit B, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Experience Week at Sarasota Ballet School

School Fall 2026 Experience Week RSVP Join Us for Our Experience Week - August 17-22 Come take a FREE class, tour the ...

4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Location: Sarasota Ballet School, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotaballet.org
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

22August

Family Fit Day at ISI Elite Training

FAMILY FIT DAY Bring the whole crew! Join us this Saturday, August 22 at 9 AM for a FREE Family ...

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: ISI Elite Training, 1900 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Unit 110, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 8 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 8, 840 Apex Rd, 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

Experience Week at Sarasota Ballet School

School Fall 2026 Experience Week RSVP Join Us for Our Experience Week - August 17-22 Come take a FREE class, tour the ...

9:30 am - 12:25 pm
Location: Sarasota Ballet School, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.sarasotaballet.org
Category: Free