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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Families Unpuggled at Sarasota City YMCA - Let's Get Crafty

Families Unplugged at the Sarasota City YMCA! Unplug with us once per month for a new, free family fun activity at ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ymcaswfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

KinderCooks® Mommy and Me Time at Young Chefs Academy

It's Mommy and Me time! If you’re searching for a meaningful, enriching way to engage your little ones (ages 4-7), look ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bootcamp on the green at Big Top Brewing

Next BOOTCAMP on the green will be on⁣ Saturday Jan 4th @ 9:30am. ⁣Fun for the whole family! Every 1st ...

Toddler Monthly Storytime and Ceramic Painting at Distractions Art Studio

Join Distractions on the Island for Monthly Storytime and Ceramic Painting the first Saturdays of each month. This March 1st at ...

Summer Kick-Off Youth Activity Fair at Phillippi Estate Park

Gather all of the resources you need to plan for your family's summer! Youth participants will have the opportunity to obtain ...

  • 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

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

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

MLB Orioles Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium

Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles

Rhea Lana's and Sarasota Local Moms Network Hosts Playdate Event at Urfer Park

Playdate Alert! We’re teaming with The Sarasota Moms to bring you a fun-filled playdate—because moms deserve a break, and kiddos ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Urfer Park (4012 Honore Avenue Sarasota, FL 34233)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UTC Mardi Gras Celebration at The Green

Let’s mardi! Put on your purple, gold and green and let the good times roll at our Mardi Gras Celebration ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Soft Play Toddler Time at Bob Gardner Community Park

Lakewood Ranch parents! Join us for Soft Play Toddler Time brought to you by Star Kids Event! Meet us at ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Bob Gardner Community Park East Picnic Pavilion, 2710 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $12.50 Resident / $22.50 Non-Resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Playdate Harmonies LLC presents Music Enrichment Session at Sunflower Village Studio

See you at Sunflower Village in Venice every Wednesday for our baby music enrichment session. No need to register! Just ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sunflower Village Studio, 1229 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, Florida 34283
  • Cost: $15 per family, ages 2 and under (siblings welcome).
  • Website: playdateharmonies.my.canva.site
  • 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

Lakewood Ranch Mom's Meet-Up Weekly Playdate at Tom Bennett Park

A casual day at the park for all ages! This is the weekly Tom Bennett Park meet-up for the Lakewood Ranch ...

Pedicab Rides on the Legacy Trail

Enjoy a fun and relaxing ride on the pedicab. Sign up for a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy Trail. ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

Florida Cultural Group, Inc Presents: The Sound of Music

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy ...

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.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 ...

LWR Irish Celtic Festival at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Presented by Sunrise Irrigation, this event is filled with fun, laughter, delicious food, dancing, and more! From 11:30am to 4:00pm, ...

  • 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure Place, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Free, (parking is $5)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Owen's Fish Camp Campfire Fridays

Introducing, Campfire Fridays! 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the backyard with drink specials and half priced appetizers for family ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 6516 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

All Ages Pottery Workshop at Arts A Blaze Studio

Schedule some downtime or family time at our studio and enjoy an evening of creativity! Our instructor led class will guide ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: bookwhen.com
  • Category: Family Fun

KinderCooks® Mommy and Me Time at Young Chefs Academy

It's Mommy and Me time! If you’re searching for a meaningful, enriching way to engage your little ones (ages 4-7), look ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Face Autism Movie Day

Friendly reminder to join Face Autism this Saturday for a sensory friendly movie , March 8, 2025 at Burns Court ...

Dirty Dough Sarasota Grand Opening

Sarasota - It's Cookie Time!!! Mark your calendars because Dirty Dough Sarasota is opening its doors on March 8th from 10 ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 1920 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Unit 170, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Cookie for each guest
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Flock SRQ Total Body Tone Mommy and Me Workout

New Class Alert! Come join us at the Flock on Saturdays for our Total Body Tone Mommy + Me workout! This ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free for members at The Flock and only $25 for a pop in class!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Living Lord Lutheran Church All God's Children Carnival

Welcome to the All God's Children Carnival at Living Lord Lutheran Church! Join us for a day of fun, games, ...

Meadows Farmers Market Tropical Play Zone

Tomorrow don’t Miss the Tots & Big Kids Play Zones! ALL AGES Blow Up games, Obstacle Courses, 2 Bounce Houses, ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Meadows Farmers Market, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $10 per kid all day
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

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

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

Florida Cultural Group, Inc Presents: The Sound of Music

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy ...

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barks and Brews on the Green at UTC

Furry friends and their families are invited to this paw-ty in support of Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue featuring adoptable dogs, ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: The Lightning Thief

This action-packed pop-rock musical follows teen demi-god Percy Jackson’s quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war ...

  • 7:30 pm
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $37 Adult/Sr. | $22 College/Educator | $15 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Cultural Group, Inc Presents: The Sound of Music

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy ...

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Playdate Harmonies LLC presents Music Enrichment Session at Sunflower Village Studio

See you at Sunflower Village in Venice every Wednesday for our baby music enrichment session. No need to register! Just ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sunflower Village Studio, 1229 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, Florida 34283
  • Cost: $15 per family, ages 2 and under (siblings welcome).
  • Website: playdateharmonies.my.canva.site
  • Category: Family Fun

Ellenton Branch Grand Opening Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our 80th branch with music, food, and fun for the whole family. ...

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

Leprechaun Craft and Play at Theory of Play

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day! Come craft your own leprechaun trap and enjoy a fun-filled play session with fellow ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free | $35/90 min. | $25/siblings
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tune Time with Tots at Harvest United Methodist Church

If you are a stay-at-home mom, dad, or caregivers, join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month ...

  • 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

Pedicab Rides on the Legacy Trail

Enjoy a fun and relaxing ride on the pedicab. Sign up for a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy Trail. ...

Lakewood Ranch Mom's Meet-Up Weekly Playdate at Tom Bennett Park

A casual day at the park for all ages! This is the weekly Tom Bennett Park meet-up for the Lakewood Ranch ...

Canvas and Clay Art Studio St. Patrick's Day Pottery

Tickets are still available for our St Patrick's Day Pottery party. You can purchase tickets on our website. We will ...

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ananda Farm's St. Patrick's Day Festival

Get ready for a weekend filled with cheer, delicious food & beer, and farm fun! Join us at Ananda Farm ...

  • 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 579 Kay Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL 34250
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Owen's Fish Camp Campfire Fridays

Introducing, Campfire Fridays! 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the backyard with drink specials and half priced appetizers for family ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 6516 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

All Ages Pottery Workshop at Arts A Blaze Studio

Schedule some downtime or family time at our studio and enjoy an evening of creativity! Our instructor led class will guide ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: bookwhen.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Sharks at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Rise and Dive! Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums ...

  • 8:00 am - 9:30 am
  • Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $36 member adults, $40 non-member adults; $27 member youth, $30 non-member youth; 2 and younger are free
  • Website: ticketing.mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop Up and Play at The Flock SRQ

Join us to support our local electrolyte brand Lido! Discounted open play, samples, giveaways + fun!

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $10 pop up open play!! Discounted taken at The Flock the day of!
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Farm, Garden and Craft Festival at Elmwood Park

You asked, so we answered! Here's an updated list of vendors for the Elwood Park Farm, Garden, and Craft Festival ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Elmwood Park Baptist Church, 3516 45th St. E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Arts and Crafts Shows at Englewood Sports Complex

The Spring Arts & Crafts Show on March 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. is your chance to explore ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Englewood Sports Complex: 1300 S. River Road, Englewood
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

KinderCooks® Mommy and Me Time at Young Chefs Academy

It's Mommy and Me time! If you’re searching for a meaningful, enriching way to engage your little ones (ages 4-7), look ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ananda Farm's St. Patrick's Day Festival

Get ready for a weekend filled with cheer, delicious food & beer, and farm fun! Join us at Ananda Farm ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 579 Kay Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL 34250
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

Car Show at Big Top Brewers Collective

All Ages - All Car Styles - $5 Beers - No Registration Fees

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Patrick's Day Skate at Astro Skate of Bradenton

St. Patrick's Day Skate!! Wear GREEN, Get Half Price Admission! Person Wearing the MOST GREEN will win 6 MONTHS of FREE ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Astro Skate Family Fun Center, 3611 3rd St. W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $10, plus skate rental
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: The Lightning Thief

This action-packed pop-rock musical follows teen demi-god Percy Jackson’s quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war ...

  • 7:30 pm
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $37 Adult/Sr. | $22 College/Educator | $15 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

FIT4MOM Craft, Coffee Date, or Playdate at Tom Bennett Park

We are so excited that you and your little(s)will be joining us for our free weekly craft date!!! Please check ...

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Playdate Harmonies LLC presents Music Enrichment Session at Sunflower Village Studio

See you at Sunflower Village in Venice every Wednesday for our baby music enrichment session. No need to register! Just ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sunflower Village Studio, 1229 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, Florida 34283
  • Cost: $15 per family, ages 2 and under (siblings welcome).
  • Website: playdateharmonies.my.canva.site
  • 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

Pedicab Rides on the Legacy Trail

Enjoy a fun and relaxing ride on the pedicab. Sign up for a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy Trail. ...

Lakewood Ranch Mom's Meet-Up Weekly Playdate at Tom Bennett Park

A casual day at the park for all ages! This is the weekly Tom Bennett Park meet-up for the Lakewood Ranch ...

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Polo Club Sunset Happy Hour Thursdays

Thursday Sunset Polo Happy Hour matches are open to the public on select Thursdays. During the 2025 season, Sunset Polo ...

Hermitage Sunsets at Nathan Benderson Park

This is the first installment of three programs scheduled. These outdoor events are one part of many “Hermitage North” programs, ...

STEM Martial Arts Annual Homeschool Field Day

Join Us for STEM Martial Arts' 3rd Annual Homeschool Field Day! Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, competition, ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Oasis Church | 5215 Lorraine Rd Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto in Tampa

Announcing Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto!! Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt ...

Blues and BBQ at Venice Municipal Airport

Enjoy live music on two stages from both national and regional touring acts. Experience a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned competition with ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 610 Airport Ave East, Venice, FL US 34285
  • Cost: $20+ (Kids 12 and under are free!)
  • Website: www.venicebluesandbbq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wish Farms Strawberry U-Pick

Join us at the farm for this rare Strawberry U-Pick event! Organic strawberries are not available. This u-pick event is for ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: G&D Farms | 37381 SR 62, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: $15 per 4 Quart Box | Individual quarts not for sale
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

KinderCooks® Mommy and Me Time at Young Chefs Academy

It's Mommy and Me time! If you’re searching for a meaningful, enriching way to engage your little ones (ages 4-7), look ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Bug-Off: Bioblitz

Join us to catch, identify, and document some of the insects and other arthropods found at Twin Lakes Park. Join us ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Flock SRQ Total Body Tone Mommy and Me Workout

New Class Alert! Come join us at the Flock on Saturdays for our Total Body Tone Mommy + Me workout! This ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free for members at The Flock and only $25 for a pop in class!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blues and BBQ at Venice Municipal Airport

Enjoy live music on two stages from both national and regional touring acts. Experience a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned competition with ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 610 Airport Ave East, Venice, FL US 34285
  • Cost: $20+ (Kids 12 and under are free!)
  • Website: www.venicebluesandbbq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Flying Penguin and Other Winning Plays at Florida Studio Theatre

Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a ...

Blues and BBQ at Venice Municipal Airport

Enjoy live music on two stages from both national and regional touring acts. Experience a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned competition with ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 610 Airport Ave East, Venice, FL US 34285
  • Cost: $20+ (Kids 12 and under are free!)
  • Website: www.venicebluesandbbq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto in Tampa

Announcing Disney on Ice Presents Frozen and Encanto! Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of ...

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines! Looking for something fun to do with the kids during Spring Break? ...

Surrey Rides on the Legacy Trail

Welcome aboard! Ride the surrey with the fringe on top. Join us on a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Location: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.smartsheet.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Playdate Harmonies LLC presents Music Enrichment Session at Sunflower Village Studio

See you at Sunflower Village in Venice every Wednesday for our baby music enrichment session. No need to register! Just ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sunflower Village Studio, 1229 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, Florida 34283
  • Cost: $15 per family, ages 2 and under (siblings welcome).
  • Website: playdateharmonies.my.canva.site
  • Category: Family Fun

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines! Looking for something fun to do with the kids during Spring Break? ...

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

Spring Fling Music Together at Gulf Coast Music Therapy

Join us for a 45 minute Spring Fling Music Together Mixed Age Family Class PLUS a snack and a music ...

Tune Time with Tots at Harvest United Methodist Church

If you are a stay-at-home mom, dad, or caregivers, join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month ...

  • 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

Pedicab Rides on the Legacy Trail

Enjoy a fun and relaxing ride on the pedicab. Sign up for a 45-minute guided tour of The Legacy Trail. ...

Lakewood Ranch Mom's Meet-Up Weekly Playdate at Tom Bennett Park

A casual day at the park for all ages! This is the weekly Tom Bennett Park meet-up for the Lakewood Ranch ...

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines

Spring Break Gemstone Mining Treasure Hunt at Mystic Mines! Looking for something fun to do with the kids during Spring Break? ...

Spring Fling Music Together at Gulf Coast Music Therapy

Join us for a 45 minute Spring Fling Music Together Mixed Age Family Class PLUS a snack and a music ...

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Owen's Fish Camp Campfire Fridays

Introducing, Campfire Fridays! 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the backyard with drink specials and half priced appetizers for family ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 6516 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

All Ages Pottery Workshop at Arts A Blaze Studio

Schedule some downtime or family time at our studio and enjoy an evening of creativity! Our instructor led class will guide ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: bookwhen.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Grandpa Joe Day at The Yard at Palmetto Marriott & Spa

Listen to a special reading of A Grandpa Joe Day! by children’s author Bill Shea, plus fun activities for kids ...

  • 1:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Yard at Palmetto Marriott & Spa, 600 US-41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Painting With a Princess at Distractions Art Studio

Join Distractions On The Island for a magical morning of Pottery Painting with one of your favorite princess, The Little ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
  • Cost: Each $10 ticket will include photo op, snacks, and swag.* Pottery is an additional fee at the event and starts at $23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

KinderCooks® Mommy and Me Time at Young Chefs Academy

It's Mommy and Me time! If you’re searching for a meaningful, enriching way to engage your little ones (ages 4-7), look ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PBS Kids Be My Neighbor Day at WEDU PBS Berkman Family Broadcast Center

Get ready for a fun family day in the neighborhood! WEDU PBS welcomes the community to a block party to ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: WEDU PBS Berkman Family Broadcast Center, 1300 North Boulevard Tampa, FL 33607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Saturday at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Calling all kids (and kids at heart)! Spend Saturday morning enjoying fun art and nature activities at Marie Selby Botanical ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota, 34236
  • Cost: Free for members, included with general admission for non-members.
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

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

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
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