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.
Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.
Suncoast Remake Learning Days Family Festival
The fourth annual Suncoast Remake Learning Days festival is here! From April 19 through May 3, families across the Suncoast ...
- 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations: Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gradelevelreadingsuncoast.net
- Category: Family Fun
Suzi Fox Day with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch
Join Us for Suzi Fox Day – May 1st! Kick off the 2025 sea turtle nesting season with Anna Maria ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Coquina Beach Lifeguard Tower #9, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Suncoast Remake Learning Days Family Festival
The fourth annual Suncoast Remake Learning Days festival is here! From April 19 through May 3, families across the Suncoast ...
- 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations: Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gradelevelreadingsuncoast.net
- 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
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
- Cost: Free to Attend
- Website: villageofthearts.org
- Category: Family Fun
Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Painting with Your Parents at Palmer Ranch YMCA
Remake Learning Day! Join us for a fun-filled painting event where kids and parents create masterpieces together! Led by an ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota FL 34238
- Cost: Free
- Website: operations.daxko.com
- Category: Family Fun
Music in the Park Concert Series in Bradenton
Bring a chair or blanket, friends, and your leashed pups to this free, family-friendly music series. Join us on Fridays, April ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave. W, Bradenton, 34205
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.realizebradenton.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Wellen Park Fishing Rodeo
Join us for a Day of Fun at the Wellen Park Fishing Rodeo! Get ready to cast your line and reel ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: See Description
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Family Fun
Suncoast Remake Learning Days Family Festival
The fourth annual Suncoast Remake Learning Days festival is here! From April 19 through May 3, families across the Suncoast ...
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations: Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gradelevelreadingsuncoast.net
- 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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.bigtopbrewing.com
- Category: Family Fun
International Astronomy Day at the Bishop Museum
Prepare for liftoff! On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, The Bishop is your launchpad to an incredible International Astronomy Day dedicated ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature: 201 10th Street, W Bradenton, FL 34205
- Cost: All activities are included with admission to the Museum.
- Website: bishopscience.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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 15802 Golf Course Rd Parrish, FL
- Cost: $25 per person, kids 2 and under are free
- Website: www.serenityoakshomestead.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota FL
- Cost: $120 per parent and child
- Website: shatteredglassdiy.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
Lakewood Ranch Waterside Park Little Free Library Grand Opening
Join the Lakewood Ranch Little Free Library Club from 1:00–3:00 PM, for the grand opening of Waterside Park’s very first ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
- Cost: Free
- Website: lakewoodranch.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant Cinco De Mayo
Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant presents... CINCO ‘25! Join us as we Celebrate 25 Years of Mi Pueblo with the Best Cinco ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UTC Kids Club
Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Theory of Play Open Play for Ages 3-5
Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 3 to ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: Members: Free, Drop-In Play $35/ 90 min& $25/ siblings
- Website: theoryofplay.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
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
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
Theory of Play Muffins with Mom
Muffins with Mom! – Thursday, May 8th | 9:30 - 11:00 AM Join us for a heartwarming morning where families can ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fit4Mom Mother's Day Craft
May is here, and we’re celebrating MOMS all month long! We’ve got an exciting lineup of classes, events, and fun ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: See Site
- 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
STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch
Join Kiddie Academy for STEM Adventures. You and your children can participate in fun activities that show how we make learning ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4225 Concept Court,Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
- Cost: Free
- Website: kiddieacademy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pop-Up Sunset Silent Disco at the Bay
This first-ever Pop-Up Sunset Silent Disco at The Bay enables you to enjoy a spectacular sunset along Sarasota Bay in ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Breakfast with Sharks at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Weekend already on your mind? Begin it with a splash and join us for Breakfast with the Sharks this Saturday! ...
- 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: mote.org
- Category: Family Fun
Phillippi Estate Park - Mother's Day Brunch
Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Edson Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Park Make Mother’s Day ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Phillippi Estate Park: 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mystical Mermaid Party at The Children's Garden and Art Center - CANCELED
Join us for a shimmering celebration under the sea! On this mermaid-themed morning, everyone will start with a scavenger hunt ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mother's Day Market at White Diamond Nursery
Join us for a special Mother’s Day event with a variety of activities for the whole family. You’ll have the opportunity ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 7301 36th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 3422
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Big Cat Habitat Mother's Day Brunch
Our annual Mother's Day Brunch & Big Cats is back, on Saturday, May 10th! Enjoy a wild morning celebrating your ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $75 each
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Five-O Donut Company - Mother's Day Deal
See everyone this Sunday for Mother's Day! One free donut for Moms and single Dads with a kiddo in tow. ...
- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations: Sarasota, FL
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Arts a Blaze - Mocktails, Macarons and Mom
Celebrate and create with us on Mother’s Day! All ages pottery painting event. One ticket required per person. Every mom receives a ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Arts A Blaze Studio: 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: $5 each
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ananda Farm Mother's Day Fun
Join Us on Mother's Day! Moms get FREE entry Moms get a complimentary mimosa Free arts & crafts for kids (while ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 579 Kay Hubbard Roadd, Terra Ceia, FL 34250
- Cost: See Site
- 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 15802 Golf Course Rd Parrish, FL
- Cost: $25 per person, kids 2 and under are free
- Website: www.serenityoakshomestead.com
- Category: Family Fun
Flock Field Trip to the Sarasota Art Museum
Join your Flock friends at Sarasota Art Museum Ringling campus for free event! Get creative with drop in art projects. ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
FIT4MOM Story Time at Summerfield Community Park
Join us for Storytime - May 13th, 10am (after class) at Summerfield Park!
- 10:00 am
- Location: 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Cost: Free trial class, $25 drop-in, memberships available
- Website: lakewoodranch-sarasota.fit4mom.com
- Category: Family Fun
Story at the Stage "Raccoon On His Own" at The Children's Garden
Join us at 11 am sharp for a reading of Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky, followed by a ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Under 2 Playdate at The Flock SRQ
Have a kiddo(s) under 2 years old? Meet other mamas and nannies withs kids the same age! Join us for ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $12
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
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
Wellen Wednesday’s Drop-In Cornhole
Join us for Wellen Wednesdays every Wednesday night in Downtown Wellen for drop-in cornhole! Play a game or two with ...
- 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: $5 fee
- Website: wellenpark.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
Spring Fling Skim Jam at Nokomis Beach
The fifth annual Spring Fling Skim Jam returns to Nokomis Beach, a premier skim break on the Gulf Coast of ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Nokomis Beach
- Cost: See Description
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Jump Into Summer Safety at Sky Zone Bradenton
Come support the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program. Join us from 6pm-8pm May 16th. Learn more about the program ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
- Cost: See Site
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mother's Day Garden Party at The Flock SRQ
Join us to celebrate Mother's Day with a Garden party! We will have our open play available. We will be ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $50 per Family / $45 for Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Junior Ranger Jamboree at Myakka River State Park
Join us for a fun-filled day at Myakka River State Park! This event is perfect for young nature lovers. Highlights include swear-in ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Myakka River State Park, 13208 State Rd 72 Sarasota, Fl 34241
- Cost: $6 per vehicle
- Category: Family Fun
Elmo’s Tropical Tickle Time at We Rock The Spectrum
Kick off summer with a tickle and a splash at We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton! Join us for Elmo’s Tropical ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: We Rock The Spectrum: 4744 Cortez Road, W Bradenton, FL 34210
- Cost: Included w/ Open Play & Member Pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Railroad Museum Weekend Train Rides
Founded in 1982, the Florida Railroad Museum's mission is to acquire, preserve and operate historic examples of Florida's railroad history. ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 12210 83rd Street E, Parrish, FL
- Cost: $17 - $21 person
- Website: www.frrm.org
- Category: Family Fun
NextHomies ROCK! at Big Top Live
NextHomies ROCK! is coming to Big Top Live on May 17th! We’re bringing together incredible live music, local food, a ...
- 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Cost: free, see description
- Website: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 15802 Golf Course Rd Parrish, FL
- Cost: $25 per person, kids 2 and under are free
- Website: www.serenityoakshomestead.com
- Category: Family Fun
Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center
Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know ...
- 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free, $5 Suggested Donation
- Website: meditationinsarasota.org
- Category: Family Fun
Car Show at Big Top Brewers Collective
All Ages - All Car Styles - $5 Beers - No Registration Fees
- 11:45 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota FL
- Cost: $120 per parent and child
- Website: shatteredglassdiy.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
Tree Hugging at The Children's Garden
Learn about the beautiful trees in our garden, then create your own tree ring keepsake to take home.
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UTC Kids Club
Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
Threenager Meet Up at The Flock SRQ
Have a kiddo(s) 3 years old? Meet other mamas and nannies withs kids the same age! Join us for this ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $13
- 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
Wildflower Walk at Carlton Reserve
Join us for a leisurely walk through the Carlton Reserve as we look for spring wildflowers! We will explore the preserve ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, FL 34292
- Cost: free, see description
- Website: facebook.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
Fit4Mom Splashpad Playdate at Bayfront Park
Join us at Bayfront park for our Splashpad Playdate - May 22nd, 10am!
- 10:00 am
- Location: 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: See Site
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cruise In Car Show at ActivAge
Rev your engines and join us for a classic show of chrome, camaraderie, and community fun at our Cruise In ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: ActivAge Sarasota, 3801 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
Join us for Kids Night at Plaza de Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: 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
Wake Up, Fairies! at The Children's Garden
Make and decorate a paper plate tambourine to help wake up the garden fairies with music.
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
SRQ Vets 10th Annual 5K Memorial Day Hike
SRQ VETS is hosting the 10th Annual Memorial Day 5K hike to honor the fallen heroes who made the ultimate ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: JD Hamel Park,199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Art and Health Fair at The Ringling Museum
The 3rd Annual Art & Health Fair is coming to The Ringling Museum on Saturday, May 24 from 10 AM ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Railroad Museum Weekend Train Rides
Founded in 1982, the Florida Railroad Museum's mission is to acquire, preserve and operate historic examples of Florida's railroad history. ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 12210 83rd Street E, Parrish, FL
- Cost: $17 - $21 person
- Website: www.frrm.org
- Category: Family Fun
Family Fun Day BBQ at New Vision Church
Family Fun Day, bounce into the weekend with us at New Vision Church! Bounce House, Face Painting, Soccer, Corn Hole and ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: New Vision Church, 6401 Sunnybrook Blvd, Englewood, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota FL
- Cost: $120 per parent and child
- Website: shatteredglassdiy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Memorial Day at The Children's Garden
Join us this Memorial Day for a day of reflection and family fun at the Children's Garden. Veterans and active service ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Children's Garden, 1670 10th Way FL, Sarasota,, FL, 34236
- Cost: See Description
- Website: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 15802 Golf Course Rd Parrish, FL
- Cost: $25 per person, kids 2 and under are free
- Website: www.serenityoakshomestead.com
- Category: Family Fun
Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center
Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know ...
- 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free, $5 Suggested Donation
- Website: meditationinsarasota.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: 2740 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota FL
- Cost: $120 per parent and child
- Website: shatteredglassdiy.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
Memorial Day Skate at Astro Skate
Memorial Day Skate, Free All You Can Eat Hot Dogs served 1st Hour! Kick off your summer with skating, music ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3611 3rd Street West, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $8+ skate rental
- Website: astroskatingcenter.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
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
Wellen Wednesday’s Drop-In Cornhole
Join us for Wellen Wednesdays every Wednesday night in Downtown Wellen for drop-in cornhole! Play a game or two with ...
- 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
- Cost: $5 fee
- Website: wellenpark.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
Join us for Kids Night at Plaza de Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Laser Light Nights at The Bishop
Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Cost: $15
- Website: bishopscience.org
- Category: Family Fun
The Players Studio "Honk the Musical, Jr. "
Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, suite 1130, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Cost: Visit website
- Website: theplayers.org
- 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
What's All The "Buzz" About at The Children's Garden and Art Center
Our busy bee friends help pollinate flowers and grow our food—let’s learn about them through a fun coloring activity and ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: See Description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer Camp Open House at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park
We’re gearing up for an amazing summer, and we’d love for you and your camper to join us at one ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 6961 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
- Cost: Free
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Laser Light Nights at The Bishop
Get ready to crank it up because laser light nights are blasting back into The Bishop Museum of Science and ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Cost: $15
- Website: bishopscience.org
- Category: Family Fun
The Players Studio "Honk the Musical, Jr. "
Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, suite 1130, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Cost: Visit website
- Website: theplayers.org
- 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
Salsa Saturday at The Bazaar!
Get ready to spice up your Saturday at the Bazaar on May 31st! Kick off your morning with FREE salsa line ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime: 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34237
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Manatee County Adopt-A-Palooza Pet Adoption & Expo
The largest one-day pet adoption and expo-style event in Manatee County is back this year at the Bradenton Area Convention ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Railroad Museum Weekend Train Rides
Founded in 1982, the Florida Railroad Museum's mission is to acquire, preserve and operate historic examples of Florida's railroad history. ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 12210 83rd Street E, Parrish, FL
- Cost: $17 - $21 person
- Website: www.frrm.org
- Category: Family Fun
Blast Off Bounce Summer Kick Off Party
Kick Off Summer with a splash at the 2nd Annual Blast Off Bounce Summer Party! Join us for a day ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: UMR Sports Complex, 131 Upper Manatee River Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212
- Cost: $12, registration required
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
