Sarasota - Manatee

Sarasota and Bradenton Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Manasota Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. We update our calendar every week to make sure we have all the family-friendly events in the area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


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Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Biggest Pumpkin Ever Storytime and Seed Planting at The Children's Garden

Two little mice fall in love with the same pumpkin… What happens next? Gather at the stage to hear the ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, 34236
  • Cost: Included with admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stay and Play at Harvest United Methodist Church

Calling all stay-at-home moms, dads, and caregivers! Come out to Stay & Play for a fun and engaging morning of ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: $5 per family/per session
  • Website: www.welcometoharvest.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thur-Slay Thrills at Arts A Blaze Studio

Join us Thursday evenings for lowkey spooky nights featuring a family friendly Halloween film and freshly popped popcorn!

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market

A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids We’re celebrating the season with Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids, the perfect way to kick ...

Children's Entrepreneur Market Lakewood Ranch

A market run entirely by kids!

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8100 Lakewood Main Street Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

46th Birthday Sarasota Farmers Market

The Market is turning 46! Join us October 4th for a birthday bash full of local flavor, community cheer, and ...

Lakewood Ranch Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament

Join us for the Youth & Teen Fishing Tournament at Lake Uihlein! Open to youths & teens ages 5-19, this event ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Lake Uihlein, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Tickets for Residents $5 | Non-Residents $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rock the Block at Ace Hardware with Kiddie Academy of Sarasota

Join Kiddie Academy of Sarasota for a colorful community celebration at our Rock the Block rock painting event! What to Expect Each ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ace Hardware, 7220 University Pkwy. Sarasota, Fl
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Book Reading Healing our World at Children's World

For a joyful book reading of Healing our World-with Story-time, Eco-crafts, and book signing for Kids 4-8 by Local author ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 4525 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkins and Pajamas at Arts A Blaze Studio

A family friendly pottery painting party. Join us in your favorite cozy pajamas! Donuts, Pumpkin Baked Goods, Coffee, Juice & Bubbly ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: app.getoccasion.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Oktoberfest by Geier's Sausages at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

Join us for a weekend of authentic German celebration at Oktoberfest 2025, proudly presented by Geier's Sausages! Set against the ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa 600 US Hwy 41, Palmetto, FL, 34221
  • Cost: Free Entry & Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Mask Magic: A Family Workshop at Sarasota Art Museum - CANCELED

Halloween is just around the corner! Get into the spirit of season with this one-day artmaking workshop for the whole ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $30 (Members save 10%)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kick Off to Fall at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto

Kick Off to Fall at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto! We’re opening the gates for the official start of ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Afterschool Art Adventures at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Give your child the creative outlet they crave with our weekly Afterschool Art Program! Designed for ages 7 to 15, ...

Stompin' Out Breast Cancer at Texas Roadhouse

Tonight’s the night! Please come dine to donate in honor of American Cancer Society’s annual ‘Men Wear Pink’ campaign. Our ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd. Bradenton, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Sensory Play Day

Same high-flying fun in a lower noise setting. Experience smaller crowds, softer music, and zero strobe lights in a sensory-friendly ...

Bradenton National Night Out

BPD is hosting a #NationalNightOut get-together - and you're all invited! This **FREE** family-friendly event is scheduled for Tuesday, October ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Fun with Watercolors at The Artful Giraffe

Learn the art of watercolor In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of watercolor painting! You'll paint on ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $55
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thur-Slay Thrills at Arts A Blaze Studio

Join us Thursday evenings for lowkey spooky nights featuring a family friendly Halloween film and freshly popped popcorn!

Build and Bond: A Parent and Kid Workshop at Grace Community Church

Join kids@grace x Facilities as we partner and host a parent-and-kid craft event! Stop by our Events Room anytime between 5:30PM ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church

Open house, open play, y’all come with your littles anytime and enjoy a safe indoor play space with free coffee ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gracesarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids We’re celebrating the season with Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids, the perfect way to kick ...

Halloween Doormat Workshop at The Makery SRQ

Step up your front porch game this Halloween! In this fun and festive class, you’ll design and paint your very ...

Sprout Squad: Dinosaur Salad at the Sarasota Farmer's Market

Triceratops and Stegosaurus loved their leafy greens! Visit the Sarasota Farmer’s Market to color your dinosaur fan and plant lettuce ...

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, ...

Fossil Day at The Bishop

National Fossil Day is officially October 15—but The Bishop is celebrating early! Join us on Saturday, October 11, for Fossil Day, ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum

History Comes to Life with the Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum located in Parrish FL! Come early to ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Arts and Crafts Fest at CoolToday Park

Join us Saturday, October 11th for the Fall Arts & Crafts Fest 10am-3pm at CoolToday Park- Spring Training Home of ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: CoolToday Park 17974 SW Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre

Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland – where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and ...

Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum

History Comes to Life with the Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum located in Parrish FL! Come early to ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dr. Pineapple's Spooky Laboratory Family Mystery Dinner

Dr. Pineapple’s Spooky Laboratory Family Mystery Dinner Show (Ages 3+) Fun for the whole Family! Note: This show is for children ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Pineapple Kitchen Culinary Theater, 4914 Lean Road, Unit 104, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Adults & Children 3 and Up, $62/per person plus tax
  • Website: pineapplekitchenmysteries.com
  • Category: Family Fun

TMWC Parrish X Family Pumpkin Festival

Parrish United Methodist Church is hosting a free community Fall Festival. There will be inflatables, face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Parrish United Methodist Church, 12180 US-301, Parrish, FL, 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Columbus Day Pasta Pig Out at Astro Skate

Free all you can eat pasta for the first 30 minutes! Christopher Columbus coloring contest winner gets a free birthday party

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $8+ Rental
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Afterschool Art Adventures at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Give your child the creative outlet they crave with our weekly Afterschool Art Program! Designed for ages 7 to 15, ...

Swift Tribute Band at Venice Theatre

Swift Tribute Band is a high-energy tribute band covering all of Taylor Swift’s hits across all of her ”eras.”

  • 7:30 pm
  • Location: Venice Performing Arts Center At Venice High School,1 Indian Avenue Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $56 Adult | $31 Youth (0-18 yrs of age)
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Market at Nathan Benderson Park

Eat Drink and Shop with us at this brand new midweek market right in heart of our beloved Nathan Benderson ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest at The Children's Garden

Is it really a ghost—or just Papa Bear? Enjoy this not-so-scary story, then decorate your own dancing ghost puppet. This program ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Fun with Watercolors at The Artful Giraffe

Learn the art of watercolor In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of watercolor painting! You'll paint on ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $55
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stay and Play at Harvest United Methodist Church

Calling all stay-at-home moms, dads, and caregivers! Come out to Stay & Play for a fun and engaging morning of ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: $5 per family/per session
  • Website: www.welcometoharvest.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin Painting at The Children's Garden

Paint it silly, spooky, or sweet, it’s your pumpkin masterpiece! Thanks to Detwiler’s, every child can take home their very ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $3 donation + admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Shards of Skelly Fairytale Makeover Bubble Show

A magical Halloween theater show for children and families, touring across 8 cities in the U.S. Join Skelly in a ...

  • 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Sahib Shrine Event Center, 600 North Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232
  • Cost: $32.80+
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids We’re celebrating the season with Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids, the perfect way to kick ...

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park

A family fun event presented by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice. Saturday bed races at 8 a.m. and parade ...

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, ...

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park

A family fun event presented by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice. Saturday bed races at 8 a.m. and parade ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 16 Open House

Save a Saturday! Join Sarasota County Fire Department during one of our free, monthly open house events at fire stations ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Station 16, 5875 Hummingbird Ave., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Family Fun

White Diamond Nursery Fall Festival

Games and crafts, food truck, goat feeding, touch a truck, pumpkins and bounce house! Admission is free, come and join the ...

Urban Air Adventure Park Sarasota Grand Opening

Our official Grand Opening is happening October 18th—and you do NOT want to miss these epic promotions: Be one of the ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 6750 Professional Parkway Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Ultimate $39.99 | Deluxe $29.99 | $15.99 Shorty 40* (Deluxe access for children 40” & under)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park

A family fun event presented by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice. Saturday bed races at 8 a.m. and parade ...

Story Time and Craft at Distractions on the Island

It’s Pumpkin Season at Distractions! Join us for Story Time & Craft on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10am for a ...

Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre

Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland – where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and ...

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Free Community Play Event

This day of play is for ALL ages. Explore different types of play while connecting with others in our community! You ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pagoda Day at Ohana Farm & Gardens

We’re excited to welcome homeschool families for a very special event — Pagoda Day at Ohana Farm and Gardens! Our beautiful ...

Afterschool Art Adventures at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Give your child the creative outlet they crave with our weekly Afterschool Art Program! Designed for ages 7 to 15, ...

Fall Festival at Dunkin' Sponsored by Passion Church Parrish

Fall Festival! Face painting and candy! Free family event at Dunkin Donuts sponsored by Passion Church

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Market at Nathan Benderson Park

Eat Drink and Shop with us at this brand new midweek market right in heart of our beloved Nathan Benderson ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

"Room on the Broom" Storytime and Craft at The Children's Garden

Join us at the stage and settle in for this delightful witchy story, then craft your very own mini broom ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, 34236
  • Cost: Included with admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

TMWC Parrish X Kind Mind Solutions

Hey Mama, we are so excited to meet you! This event will be a light walk followed by some playground ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550, Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL, 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

"The Runaway Pumpkin" Storytime and Craft at The Children's Garden

Meet at the stage for a playful reading of The Runaway Pumpkin, then decorate your own pumpkin bookmark with markers ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, 34236
  • Cost: Included with admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thur-Slay Thrills at Arts A Blaze Studio

Join us Thursday evenings for lowkey spooky nights featuring a family friendly Halloween film and freshly popped popcorn!

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween at Altitude Trampoline Park

Get ready for a SpOooOooOoky celebration at Altitude Bradenton! A fun and frightful night awaits, full of candy, costumes, prizes, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Altitude Trampoline Park, 201 Cortez Rd, W Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Included with jump pass
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Extravaganza at We Rock The Spectrum

Join us for our Halloween Extravaganza at We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton! Open Play includes: Balloon Drop Pumpkin Painting Spookpunch, Treats, & Games PLUS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: We Rock The Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd. W Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: Open play $20 per child, $18 sibling discount
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids We’re celebrating the season with Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids, the perfect way to kick ...

Kids Market Trick or Treat at North Port Market

We’re thrilled to announce our Kids Market, a fantastic opportunity for our community’s young entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: North Port High School, 6400 W Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34291
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Halloween Pop Up at Cakes by Ron

Come join us for a SPOOKtacular fun time! There will be sweets and treats for all ages! Invite your friends ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3520 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free mini cupcake for kids in costume!
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Horse Fun Show at Manatee County Mounted Posse

We are hosting are first ever Halloween horse fun show. We are so excited to do this as there is ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee County Mounted Posse, 2409 Lena Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Festival at Peace Presbyterian Church

Peace Fall Festival Join us for a day of fun, food, and fellowship at Peace Presbyterian Church! Games, crafts, activities, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Fest at Legacy Church

Fall Fest at Legacy Church! Kick off the day with our 10 AM service - a powerful time to worship, ...

Halloween at Self Defense Emporium

A different kind of Halloween awaits! Join us at Self Defense Emporium for an unforgettable Halloween experience featuring a thrilling ...

Halloween Crawl at Country Inn and Suites

Music, food, special vendors, costume contest and raffles! Clothing swap shop and donations!

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fidget Toys Plus Trick or Treat

Join us for TREAT + TOYS on October 26 from 1–4 PM at our Sarasota store! Trick-or-treat for FREE fidget toys Meet ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 6740 28th Street Circle East, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween at Self Defense Emporium

A different kind of Halloween awaits! Join us at Self Defense Emporium for an unforgettable Halloween experience featuring a thrilling ...

Afterschool Art Adventures at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Give your child the creative outlet they crave with our weekly Afterschool Art Program! Designed for ages 7 to 15, ...

The Market at Nathan Benderson Park

Eat Drink and Shop with us at this brand new midweek market right in heart of our beloved Nathan Benderson ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Halloween at Self Defense Emporium

A different kind of Halloween awaits! Join us at Self Defense Emporium for an unforgettable Halloween experience featuring a thrilling ...

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Family Night, buy 1 adult meal, get 1 kid's meal free! (Creekwood location only)

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween at Self Defense Emporium

A different kind of Halloween awaits! Join us at Self Defense Emporium for an unforgettable Halloween experience featuring a thrilling ...

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween at Self Defense Emporium

A different kind of Halloween awaits! Join us at Self Defense Emporium for an unforgettable Halloween experience featuring a thrilling ...

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SunCoast Blood Centers Trunk or Treat

SunCoast Blood Centers is hosting its 1st Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat—an exciting, free, family-friendly event for all ages, taking ...

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Howl-O-Ween Boogie: Doggie Costume Party at Palmer Ranch YMCA

Join us on Thursday, October 31 from 10am-12pm for a spooktacular good time! Dress up your pup for our Doggie ...

Halloween at the Ag Museum

Come celebrate Halloween at the Ag Museum from 10 AM to 4 PM! Make spooky crafts, finish a tricky scavenger ...

Halloween at Self Defense Emporium

A different kind of Halloween awaits! Join us at Self Defense Emporium for an unforgettable Halloween experience featuring a thrilling ...

Monster Mash Party at The Children's Garden

Come dance in our Monster Mash party on the stage, build your own silly monster with Play-Doh, and head home ...

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