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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Saturday Family Fun Fishing Clinic at Cedar Point Environmental Park

Fishing in Florida is one of the most sought out recreational activities. Bring your family to a 3 hours Saturday ...

School District of Manatee County STEM Showcase at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

Save the date for our STEM Showcase! See how STEM millage funds are enhancing our students’ educational experience right here ...

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Astronomy at The Bay

Come to The Bay for an astronomy event that is out of this world! Part of Good to Be Green Months ...

Nurture in Nature Class at Rye Preserve

Join us for our Monday class at Rye Preserve near Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton! Tinkergarten and Reggio inspired nature classes. ...

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Infant CPR for Friends and Family

Practice the proper techniques of infant CPR based on the latest recommendations from the American Heart Association®. This is a ...

Little Manatees Cove Preschool Open House

Come Join Us and See All The Positive Updates, Increased Hours & Programs Offered, Our Expansion, and meet the Teachers ...

No Voice Unheard with Centerstone

Join Centerstone for a free, family-friendly event as we raise awareness, provide a safe space for survivors, and celebrate healing ...

Homeschool Science Days at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Homeschool Science Days at The Bishop! UNLEASH YOUR HOMESCHOOLER’S INNER EXPLORER! Join us for themed adventures at The Bishop! Combine hands-on ...

Riverstone Classical Academy Open House

Join us to learn more about our homeschool hybrid program. The meeting will take place in the Plaza at Gulf ...

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 for members, $22 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Touch-A-Truck and Open House at Public Works Facility

See, touch and climb on over 30 vehicles that Public Works uses to keep our community going, and find out ...

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Camp Yonnie Open House

Join Us for an Open House at Camp Yonnie! Are you looking for the perfect summer day camp for your ...

Nurture in Nature Class at Rye Preserve

Join us for our Monday class at Rye Preserve near Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton! Tinkergarten and Reggio inspired nature classes. ...

Tranquil Tuesdays at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community. Tranquil Tuesday is a ...

  • 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
  • Location: Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota, 34236
  • Cost: Free, advanced registration is required
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Hands-Only CPR and AED Training at LBK Fire Rescue Station 91

The Town of Longboat Key Fire Rescue will be hosting FREE Hands-Only CPR and AED training. Learn lifesaving skills in ...

The Ridge Teen Center at Bee Ridge Park

Come learn about The Ridge Teen Center and how we create a safe and fun environment for our youth! You'll ...

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Nurture in Nature Class at Rye Preserve

Join us for our Monday class at Rye Preserve near Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton! Tinkergarten and Reggio inspired nature classes. ...

Earth Day Estuary Exploration with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Go on a hike without the bug bites. Celebrate Earth Day with Mote Marine Laboratory. Go on a seashore safari ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Learning, Literacy, and Labs!

Join us at Visible Men Academy for a night of discovery with “Learning, Literacy, and Labs”! This hands-on event invites families ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - BEE's Little Sprouts: Learning to Grow

BEE Little Sprouts: Learning to Grow is a fun adventure where children and families discover the magic of growing food! ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Fun with Tech at SCF Bradenton

Fun-With-Tech Remake Learning Days Come join the SCF Advanced Technology Center (ATC) for Fun-With-Tech! During this FREE engaging three-hour event, students ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Soar, Warp, & Slide – An Adventure in Science

Children and their families are invited to dive into the wonders of science while enjoying the Pine Village playground, resident ...

Homeschool Third Thursday at The Ringling

On the third Thursday of the month, join The Ringling for a FREE hands-on learning program, designed for homeschooling families ...

Little Sprouts Club at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus

Little Sprouts Club is a drop-in interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and build a ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Members: Free | Member guest: $12 | Adults $28 | Ages 5-17: $12 | Ages 4 and under: Free
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Kindergarten Round Up

Join us for Kindergarten Round-up with your future kindergartner at Williams Elementary! On Thursday, April 24th, from 4:00 PM to ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Kindergarten Round Up

Please join us for Fruitville Kindergarten Round Up! Incoming kindergarten students who will attend Fruitville for kindergarten in the 2025-26 school ...

Suncoast Boat Show

The Suncoast Boat Show is returning to the docks at Marina Jack in Sarasota, FL on April 25-27, 2025 for ...

Stroller Tours at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a one-hour tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

Little Sprouts Club at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus

Little Sprouts Club is a drop-in interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and build a ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Members: Free | Member guest: $12 | Adults $28 | Ages 5-17: $12 | Ages 4 and under: Free
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Earth Day at Sarasota Audubon Society

Come and celebrate Earth Day with us at the Nature Center. There will be garden tours & bird walks led ...

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 for members, $22 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Lemon Bay Earth Day Event

Join CHEC for Lemon Bay Earth Day, hosted at Cedar Point Environmental Park on April 26th, 2025, between 10:00am - ...

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Healthy Kids Day with YMCA of Southwest Florida

Healthy Kids Day is the YMCA’s signature national event, dedicated to encouraging kids and families to stay active, make healthy ...

Suncoast Boat Show

The Suncoast Boat Show is returning to the docks at Marina Jack in Sarasota, FL on April 25-27, 2025 for ...

Nurture in Nature Class at Rye Preserve

Join us for our Monday class at Rye Preserve near Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton! Tinkergarten and Reggio inspired nature classes. ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Fun with Tech at SCF Venice

Fun-With-Tech Remake Learning Days Come join the SCF Advanced Technology Center (ATC) for Fun-With-Tech! During this FREE engaging three-hour event, students ...

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