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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!

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11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
10:00 am Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre
 
 
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
6:30 pm UTC Live on the Green
6:00 pm Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch
11:00 am Families Unplugged Puppet Show at Lakewood Ranch YMCA
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Showfolks of Sarasota Circus
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:15 am KidSpace LIVE! Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm Showfolks of Sarasota Circus
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:30 pm Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
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11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:00 am Celtoberfest 2025 at Motorworks Brewing
2:00 pm Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show
 
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
 
6:00 pm Movies in the Park at Waterside Place
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Sarasota Orchestra Free Family Concert: Orchestra Games
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre
7:30 pm Swift Tribute Band at Venice Theatre
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
10:00 am Anna Maria Island Bayfest
12:30 pm Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
6:00 pm Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park
3:00 pm Shards of Skelly Fairytale Makeover Bubble Show
11:00 am Sarasota Rocktoberfest
2:00 pm Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Sarasota Rocktoberfest
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
4:00 pm Dr. Pineapple's Spooky Laboratory Family Mystery Dinner
 
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre
 
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
9:00 am Halloween Horse Fun Show at Manatee County Mounted Posse
11:00 am Sarasota Rocktoberfest
 
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
6:00 pm The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Sarasota Polo Club
6:00 pm The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Sarasota Polo Club
10:00 am Reptiday Sarasota at Sahib Shrine
12:30 pm Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
 
7:00 pm The Outsiders Play Sarasota High School Theatre
7:00 pm The Outsiders Play Sarasota High School Theatre
7:00 pm The Outsiders Play Sarasota High School Theatre
10:00 am Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre
2:00 pm Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Manatee Pro Rodeo at the Manatee County Fairgrounds
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
2:00 pm Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo
 
 
 
 
 
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11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
11:15 am Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
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3:00 pm Freedom Factory Tour of Destruction
 
2:00 pm Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show
 
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
7:00 pm Hocus Pocus Pops
 
 
2:00 pm Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and Confidence!
 
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Haunted Illusions - Show and Tell at Van Wezel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

02Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

UTC Live on the Green

Join us for UTC Live on The Green every first Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. ...

03Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Join us on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6 – 9 pm for Music on Main, a free concert series ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: FREE (Items and Food Available for Purchase)
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Showfolks of Sarasota Circus

Showfolks of Sarasota Circus! Circus activity, family fun zone opens one hour before showtime. Animal rides, bounce houses, giant slides and more!

04Oct

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 ...

Families Unplugged Puppet Show at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Join us this Saturday, October 4th, for our Families Unplugged event! Enjoy a fun Puppet Show presented by Brave Enough Books ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

KidSpace LIVE! Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Calling all curious kids! Join us in The Planetarium every month as we highlight a different astronomy topic. During KidSpace ...

Showfolks of Sarasota Circus

Showfolks of Sarasota Circus! Circus activity, family fun zone opens one hour before showtime. Animal rides, bounce houses, giant slides and more!

View All 6 Events For October 04
05Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

We will have 6 shows this fall from September 28th - November 2nd. 2pm, but arrive a little early to ...

  • 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: Shows & Concerts
07Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

08Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

09Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

10Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

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

Sarasota Orchestra Free Family Concert: Orchestra Games

Warm up for the winter Olympics with Sarasota Orchestra’s FREE performance of The Orchestra Games by Gregory Smith. After a ...

11Oct

Celtoberfest 2025 at Motorworks Brewing

Join the New World Celts Sarasota Chapter in Motorworks Brewing’s beautiful Biergarten Saturday October 11th for our 10th annual Celtoberfest, ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

12Oct

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 ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

We will have 6 shows this fall from September 28th - November 2nd. 2pm, but arrive a little early to ...

  • 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: Shows & Concerts

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: Shows & Concerts
13Oct

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: Shows & Concerts
14Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

15Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

16Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

17Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

Sarasota Rocktoberfest

Get ready for the ultimate fall celebration at Rocktoberfest, hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants group! Mark your calendars for ...

18Oct

Anna Maria Island Bayfest

Bayfest is a huge annual event that’s fun for the whole family. Enjoy food, drinks, music, and more, all with ...

Sarasota Rocktoberfest

Get ready for the ultimate fall celebration at Rocktoberfest, hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants group! Mark your calendars for ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo

Join us this fall at the Mosaic Arena for the 12th Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo on October 18-19, 2025. Sponsored ...

19Oct

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 ...

Sarasota Rocktoberfest

Get ready for the ultimate fall celebration at Rocktoberfest, hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants group! Mark your calendars for ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

We will have 6 shows this fall from September 28th - November 2nd. 2pm, but arrive a little early to ...

  • 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: Shows & Concerts

Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo

Join us this fall at the Mosaic Arena for the 12th Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo on October 18-19, 2025. Sponsored ...

View All 6 Events For October 19
21Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

22Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

The Outsiders Play Sarasota High School Theatre

Ponyboy Curtis is a teenager caught between two rival groups: the Greasers and the Socs. The Greasers, including Ponyboy and ...

23Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Sarasota Polo Club

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Presented at the Sarasota Polo Grounds This festive play follows new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane as he ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: General Seating – Child (Under 18) $15, adult $25
  • Website: theplayers.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

The Outsiders Play Sarasota High School Theatre

Ponyboy Curtis is a teenager caught between two rival groups: the Greasers and the Socs. The Greasers, including Ponyboy and ...

24Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Sarasota Polo Club

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Presented at the Sarasota Polo Grounds This festive play follows new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane as he ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: General Seating – Child (Under 18) $15, adult $25
  • Website: theplayers.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

The Outsiders Play Sarasota High School Theatre

Ponyboy Curtis is a teenager caught between two rival groups: the Greasers and the Socs. The Greasers, including Ponyboy and ...

Manatee Pro Rodeo at the Manatee County Fairgrounds

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Manatee Pro Rodeo, presented by Top Shop Truck Accessories. Join us for two action-packed nights ...

25Oct

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 ...

Reptiday Sarasota at Sahib Shrine

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement all rolled ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Sahib Shrine Bar, Restaurant, Auditorium & Event Center, 600 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Available online only: $12 (Adult), $6 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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 ...

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Sarasota Polo Club

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Presented at the Sarasota Polo Grounds This festive play follows new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane as he ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: General Seating – Child (Under 18) $15, adult $25
  • Website: theplayers.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts
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26Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

We will have 6 shows this fall from September 28th - November 2nd. 2pm, but arrive a little early to ...

  • 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: Shows & Concerts

Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and Confidence!

Join us for Havana Hop—a FREE joyful, interactive kids’ show about culture, confidence & finding your voice with Paige Hernandez!

Haunted Illusions - Show and Tell at Van Wezel

Show & Tell is the name for our FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE VAN WEZEL. These shows may feature ticket discounts, ...

28Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

29Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

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 ...

30Oct

Planetarium Shows at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast. Enjoy ...

Hocus Pocus Pops

Kickoff your Halloween weekend with the Pops Orchestra in this fun, family-friendly presentation of popular Halloween themed selections including Thriller, ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: $35.00 - $65.00 including fees
  • Website: ci.ovationtix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts
31Oct

Haunted Illusions - Show and Tell at Van Wezel

Show & Tell is the name for our FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE VAN WEZEL. These shows may feature ticket discounts, ...

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