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.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.
Homeschool Happy Hours at Distractions on the Island
Homeschool Happy Hours – Every Wednesday! Calling all homeschool families! Join us every Wednesday for Homeschool Happy Hours – a perfect ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL
- Cost: Students and their Teacher of Record receive 10% off your total
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Mommy and Me Yoga at The Flock SRQ
Join us for this fun pop up class! Mats provided Best for babies 0-18 months BYOB- bring your own baby Brought to you ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $25 (free for members)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Midday Hangout with North Port Parks & Rec
This program is a great way for your home-schooled child to have fun in a structured setting and stay engaged. ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
- Cost: $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents
- Website: NorthPortFL.gov
- Category: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Listening Party The Life of a Showgirl at Salt Your Soul Gift Co
You love her, you hate her, or maybe you're just a little jelly but Taylor’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 7256 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $15
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Art in the Park Presented by Art Center Sarasota
Art in the Park, presented by Art Center Sarasota in partnership with The Bay Sarasota, is where creativity meets well-being—an ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Homeschool Skate at Astro Skate
1st Friday of the month is homeschool skate!
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Astro Skate of Bradenton 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Cost: $6.00 includes rental
- Website: astroskatingcenter.com
- Category: Other
Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA
Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
- Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Kid's Night Out at Arts A Blaze Studio
Each Friday night from 5:30-8PM your child will enjoy pottery painting and themed crafts while you catch a movie or ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Arts A Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: $38/child, must register
- Website: app.getoccasion.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Listening Party The Life of a Showgirl at Salt Your Soul Gift Co
You love her, you hate her, or maybe you're just a little jelly but Taylor’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 7256 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $15
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Filling The Lane - Puma Circuit Team Basketball Camp
Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Join us for an intensive one-day camp designed to ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34238
- Cost: Early Bird: $125, At the Door: $150 (Lunch Included)
- Website: www.stepn2ourlane.com
- Category: Other
Wellen Park Oktoberfest
Mark your calendars for Wellen Park’s 2nd annual Oktoberfest celebration! This family-friendly event will have a traditional Oktoberfest atmosphere with ...
- 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Other
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!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
- Cost: See Website
- Website: showfolks.com
- Category: Other
Sarasota TCG Trade Day
Welcome to our first TCG Trade Day Event in Sarasota! Come buy, sell, and trade your favorite TCGs, including Pokemon, Magic ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Pl Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: Free
- Website: tampatcg.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Parents Night Out at Bricks and Minifigs of Sarasota
Parents, it’s time to trade chaos for calm. Drop the kids off at Bricks & Minifigs Sarasota for an evening ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Bricks & Minifigs of Sarasota, 4047 Clark Rd Sarasota, Florida 34233
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Homeschool Happy Hours at Distractions on the Island
Homeschool Happy Hours – Every Wednesday! Calling all homeschool families! Join us every Wednesday for Homeschool Happy Hours – a perfect ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL
- Cost: Students and their Teacher of Record receive 10% off your total
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Kid's Night Out Paint Jack-o-Lanterns at Arts A Blaze Studio
Each Friday night from 5:30-8PM your child will enjoy pottery painting and themed crafts while you catch a movie or ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Arts A Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: $38/child, must register
- Website: app.getoccasion.com
- Category: Other
Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA
Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
- Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Sweetheart Ball at George Mullen Activity Center
The George Mullen Activity Center will be transformed for a night of carnival-themed fun with classic games, colorful crafts, a ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL, 34286
- Cost: $25 per couple and $10 for each additional person
- Website: NorthPortFL.gov
- Category: Other
X-Treme Dodgeball Parent's Night Out at Alpha Martial Arts Academy
X-treme dodgeball parents night out! Includes: pizza, games, a movie and fun.
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 6849 Buffalo Road, Palmetto, FL, 34221
- Cost: $50
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Waypoint Artisan Market
Waypoint Artisan Market 2025- 2026 Season (2nd Saturday of the Month) 11:00am-3:00pm Live Music w/ Luke Andrews & Matt Beck! Kids Activities! Fur-Baby Friendly! Restaurant ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 11000 US Highway 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.waypoint27north.com
- Category: Other
Music On The Porch at Florida Maritime Museum
This free music event series is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Florida Maritime Museum. The ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridamaritimemuseum.org
- Category: Other
Halloween Themed Ninja NIght at Transform Martial Arts
Halloween Themed Ninja Night Our Ninja Nights are a favorite among our students! We've made some fun Halloween adjustments and cannot ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Transform Martial Arts, 4725 Lena Rd 107 Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $65
- Website: sparkpages.io
- Category: Other
Drama Kids Manasota Studio Parents Night Out
Parent's Night Out at the Drama Kids Studio! Drop off your kiddos as early as 6pm and pickup as late ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Drama Kids of Manasota Studio, 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $45
- Website: dramakids.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Strike Zone Youth Baseball Clinic
School's Out! Let's Play Baseball! Players will work on skill development and fundamentals in a fun, camp-like setting. Our clinics are ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 6207 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34238
- Cost: $60 Per Player/Per Day ~ Pizza Lunch Included.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Homeschool Happy Hours at Distractions on the Island
Homeschool Happy Hours – Every Wednesday! Calling all homeschool families! Join us every Wednesday for Homeschool Happy Hours – a perfect ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL
- Cost: Students and their Teacher of Record receive 10% off your total
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Bundles of Joy with Second Chance Last Opportunity
Bundles Of Joy is celebrating moms this October. Supplies for babies and moms! Preregistration is required for local moms.
- 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1933 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Bundles of Joy with Second Chance Last Opportunity
Bundles Of Joy is celebrating moms this October. Supplies for babies and moms! Preregistration is required for local moms.
- 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: 3276 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Kid's Night Out at Arts A Blaze Studio
Each Friday night from 5:30-8PM your child will enjoy pottery painting and themed crafts while you catch a movie or ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Arts A Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: $38/child, must register
- Website: app.getoccasion.com
- Category: Other
Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA
Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
- Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Coder School Kids Night Out - Super Smash Bros Tournament
Drop off the kids for a fun night of Super Smash Bros. on our big screen TV's. Don't worry about ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6293 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL
- Cost: $40
- Website: tcs-sarasota.pike13.com
- Category: Other
Pumpkin Painting Parent's Night Out at Alpha Martial Arts Academy
We provide the pizza, pumpkins, painting and an amazing evening! All proceeds donated to the Forward Community Church to go ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 6849 Buffalo Road, Palmetto, FL, 34221
- Cost: Donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Drama Kids Manasota Studio Parents Night Out
Parent's Night Out at the Drama Kids Studio! Drop off your kiddos as early as 6pm and pickup as late ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Drama Kids of Manasota Studio, 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $45
- Website: dramakids.com
- Category: Other
EVO Kids Saturday Night Open Gym
Join us for Open Gym at EVO Gymnastics, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 6:30 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 7188 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: Non-Members: $20 | Members: $15
- Website: portal.iclasspro.com
- Category: Other
Homeschool Fair and Curriculum Swap at Curious & Kind Education
Our homeschool event is for families considering homeschooling as well as those who are already homeschooling. We will showcase some ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
- Cost: $10 per family, RSVP
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Escape the Haunted Bricks at Bricks and Minifigs
In this Escape Snapology: Escape the Haunted Bricks workshop, your student and their teammates will have 60 minutes to examine ...
- 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Bricks & Minifigs: 4047 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
- Cost: $45
- Website: embed.snapology.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
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: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Homeschool Happy Hours at Distractions on the Island
Homeschool Happy Hours – Every Wednesday! Calling all homeschool families! Join us every Wednesday for Homeschool Happy Hours – a perfect ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL
- Cost: Students and their Teacher of Record receive 10% off your total
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Toddler Open Play at Venice YMCA
Join us for Toddler Open Play at the Venice YMCA! A fun, active morning for little ones ages 0–5 to ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Venice YMCA, 701 Center Road Venice FL 34285
- Cost: $15 for non-members ($10 for members)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Princess Party at The Flock with Cinderella
Come dressed up as your favorite princess! Cinderella is coming from her castle to join us for a sing along , ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $35 per princess, $25 for members (Princess + 1 sibling $45)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA
Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
- Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Kid's Night Out at Arts A Blaze Studio
Each Friday night from 5:30-8PM your child will enjoy pottery painting and themed crafts while you catch a movie or ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Arts A Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: $38/child, must register
- Website: app.getoccasion.com
- Category: Other
Music On The Porch at Florida Maritime Museum
This free music event series is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Florida Maritime Museum. The ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridamaritimemuseum.org
- Category: Other
Brick-tackular Costume Party at Bricks and Minifigs
Wear your best Halloween costume while we build our very own Spooky Slime and Dancing Monster Robots! Allow your child ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bricks & Minifigs: 4047 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
- Cost: $38
- Website: embed.snapology.com
- Category: Other
EVO Gymnastics Parents Night Out - Halloween Spooktacular
EVO Gymnastics Parents' Night Out: Halloween Spooktacular! Ghosts, goblins, and gymnasts unite—it’s time for a night of spook-tacular fun! Drop ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7188 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: $60 (Non-Members), $55 (Members), $50 per sibling
- Website: portal.iclasspro.com
- Category: Other
Drama Kids Manasota Studio Parents Night Out
Parent's Night Out at the Drama Kids Studio! Drop off your kiddos as early as 6pm and pickup as late ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Drama Kids of Manasota Studio, 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $45
- Website: dramakids.com
- Category: Other
Court IQ Lab with Liberty Edge Basketball
Work Smart, Not Harder with Court IQ Lab Hosted by Former NBA Player and #1 High School Player – Marcus Liberty Improve ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Location: Marble Rec Center, 3675 53rd Ave E Bradenton FL 34203
- Cost: See Description
- Website: libertyedgebasketball.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Homeschool Happy Hours at Distractions on the Island
Homeschool Happy Hours – Every Wednesday! Calling all homeschool families! Join us every Wednesday for Homeschool Happy Hours – a perfect ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL
- Cost: Students and their Teacher of Record receive 10% off your total
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays September to November!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12205 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.wavebasketball.org
- Category: Other
Toddler Open Play at Venice YMCA
Join us for Toddler Open Play at the Venice YMCA! A fun, active morning for little ones ages 0–5 to ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Venice YMCA, 701 Center Road Venice FL 34285
- Cost: $15 for non-members ($10 for members)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Rock Wall Open Gym at Englewood YMCA
Ever noticed that there is a 30-foot rock wall in the lobby of the Y? Well, now is your chance ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Boulevard Englewood, FL 34223
- Cost: Free for members or $5 daily drop-in fee for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
