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The Fun 4 Manasota Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. We update our calendar every week to make sure we have all the family-friendly events in the area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!

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9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers
9:30 am Stage Door Studios Free Dance with Me Classes - Two locations
11:00 am Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market
License Free Fishing Day
 
11:30 am Social Circle at The Flock SRQ
10:00 am Stage Door Studios Free Dance with Me Classes - Two locations
10:00 am Stage Door Studios Free Dance with Me Classes - Two locations
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
1:00 pm Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library
9:00 am Free Dental Day at Dental Care at Palmer Ranch
 
 
10:30 am POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key
6:30 pm Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing
6:00 pm Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
1:00 pm Creation Station at North Port Library
9:00 am DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Story Trails in the Reading Garden at North Sarasota Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:00 am Children's Entrepreneur Market at Big Splash Bash
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers
10:00 am Summertime UTC Storytime with Barnes and Noble
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
9:00 am Mom Walk SWFL at Wellen Park
10:00 am Leaf Painting and Printmaking at Arts A Blaze
11:15 am My Gym Back to School Open House
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
 
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers
6:00 pm Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
10:00 am Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church
10:00 am Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay
12:00 pm Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
 
10:15 am Fun to be Fit Kids "littles" at Venice Library
 
10:15 am ROAR at The Ringling
10:00 am MCR Health Fair in Arcadia
 
11:30 am Social Circle at The Flock SRQ
 
11:30 am Toddler Support Group at Mothers Helping Mothers
 
1:00 pm Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library
11:00 am Manatee County's Healthy Families Day
 
 
 
5:30 pm Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum
 
6:00 pm Movies in the Park at Waterside Place
11:30 am Bat City Kids Comic Creation Workshop at Bat City Comics
 
 
 
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9:00 am It's Fall Y'all Festival at Church of Hope
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers
10:30 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Storytime at Fruitville Library
9:00 am Grand Opening at The Soar Lab
8:00 am 2025 International Coastal Cleanup
10:00 am Water Day and Family Service at Renewal Church
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Glasser/Schoenbaum
10:30 am POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key
6:00 pm Bingo Night at Englewood YMCA
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
10:00 am Homeschool Friday Tours at The Ringling
9:00 am Sarasota County Fire Department Station 1 Open House
10:00 am North River Community Market Grand Opening
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
6:00 pm Community Day School Delayed Enrollment Open House
6:30 pm Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing
6:00 pm Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
10:00 am Child Safety Day at DOH Sarasota
10:00 am Beat the Heat at Coastline Christian Church
10:00 am District Days at The Ringling
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
 
 
6:00 pm Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park
10:15 am ROAR at The Ringling
11:00 am Shark Tooth Experience at Bradenton YMCA
11:00 am Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center
11:30 am Social Circle at The Flock SRQ
 
 
 
1:00 pm Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library
12:00 pm Crepetopia Grand Opening
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11:00 am Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
9:00 am Mom Walk SWFL at Wellen Park
8:30 am National Public Lands Day and Take A Child Outside Week
12:00 pm Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
10:30 am Stroller Tours and Messy Art for Babies at The Ringling
11:00 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library
11:30 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Little Discovery Center
10:15 am ROAR at The Ringling
9:00 am Palmetto High School Tiger Regiment Marching Band Fall Festival
4:00 pm FUMC Festival Brass
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
2:30 pm Teen Programming with Girls Inc. Sarasota
11:30 am Toddler Support Group at Mothers Helping Mothers
6:00 pm Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
1:00 pm Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library
10:00 am Family Fest: Alice in Wonderland at The Van Wezel
 
11:30 am Social Circle at The Flock SRQ
 
6:30 pm Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing
 
 
10:00 am Children's Entrepreneur Market Sarasota
 
4:00 pm National Ice Cream Day at Chick-fil-A Creekwood
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
 
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:30 am Social Circle at The Flock SRQ
 
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Sep

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free
02Sep

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Stage Door Studios Free Dance with Me Classes - Two locations

Attention Parents of Toddlers! Join us for a FREE week of our Dance with Me classes at both of our ...

POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

03Sep

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Stage Door Studios Free Dance with Me Classes - Two locations

Attention Parents of Toddlers! Join us for a FREE week of our Dance with Me classes at both of our ...

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 1765 S. Tamiami trl. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free
04Sep

Stage Door Studios Free Dance with Me Classes - Two locations

Attention Parents of Toddlers! Join us for a FREE week of our Dance with Me classes at both of our ...

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

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: Free
05Sep

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: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Creation Station at North Port Library

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with ...

06Sep

License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

Free Dental Day at Dental Care at Palmer Ranch

Do you or someone you know need dental care but finances are getting in the way? We're here to help! ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 8401 Honore Ave, Suite 10, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Home Depot locations - register online and select your preferred store
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

Story Trails in the Reading Garden at North Sarasota Library

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first ...

Children's Entrepreneur Market at Big Splash Bash

Calling all creative kids! Do you want to do something fun before summer ends? Grab a booth at Big Splash ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: UMR Sports, 131 Upper Manatee River Rd NE Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Free
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07Sep

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: Free

My Gym Back to School Open House

IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!! Stop by our Open House and discover why kids- from infants to 10-year-olds- love My ...

  • 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
  • Location: 8792 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mygym.com
  • Category: Free

Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals

Come explore your creativity, Sundays in the Bat City classroom! We will have collage art supplies, coloring sheets, comic panel ...

  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
08Sep

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free
09Sep

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free
10Sep

Summertime UTC Storytime with Barnes and Noble

Join us for Storytime with Barnes & Noble – summertime edition! To beat the heat, we’re moving the fun inside ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Barnes & Noble UTC, 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Fun to be Fit Kids "littles" at Venice Library

Get ready to groove—this month every class is a Dance Party! Come move, shake, and jam out to tunes from ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: William H. Jervey, Jr. Library (Community room), 300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Toddler Support Group at Mothers Helping Mothers

Parents with toddlers ages 12 months to 3 years old. Free snacks, drinks, and onsite childcare & self-care treat Free diapers* with ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.mhmsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum

Soar in 4 Events teach families how to use the FREE materials and books that are distributed to support classroom ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free
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11Sep

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

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: Free
12Sep

Mom Walk SWFL at Wellen Park

Mom Walk SWFL Join us for a Mom Walk and play time at the splash pad.

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Meet outside of Foxtail Coffee/Oak&Stone, 19795 Wellen Pk Blvd Bldg 4, Suite A, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, RSVP
  • Website: momwalkswfl.wixsite.com
  • Category: Free

Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church

Open house, open play, y’all come with your littles anytime and enjoy a safe indoor play space with free coffee ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gracesarasota.com
  • Category: Free

ROAR at The Ringling

ROAR! is our free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, tickets required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

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

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Park: 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: watersideplace.com
  • Category: Free
13Sep

Leaf Painting and Printmaking at Arts A Blaze

Join us for a Free Workshop designed for kids 8-18. We will be painting fall leaves and using them for ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Arts A Blaze, 8111 Lakewood Main St #107, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: app.getoccasion.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

MCR Health Fair in Arcadia

Join us for the MCR Health Fair in Arcadia! Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM FREE Event for ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee County's Healthy Families Day

You’re invited to Healthy Families Day 2025 — a free, family-friendly event full of fun, helpful resources, and activities for ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Desoto Boys and Girls Club (5236 30th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • Category: Free

Bat City Kids Comic Creation Workshop at Bat City Comics

Hey Kids! Ready to use your imagination to have a ton of fun? Join our Bat City team for a ...

  • 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Bat City Comics, 915 Manatee Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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14Sep

It's Fall Y'all Festival at Church of Hope

Are you bummed the calendar says fall is coming but the weather isn’t participating? Well, Fall will be in the ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: churchofhope.com
  • Category: Free

Water Day and Family Service at Renewal Church

Renewal Church’s Annual Free Water Day is September 14. Family church for kids and adults at 10 am followed by ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 7221 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, 34241
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

North River Community Market Grand Opening

Join us each month and enjoy a relaxing day connecting with neighbors, supporting local businesses, and experiencing the best our ...

District Days at The Ringling

Join us for District Days at The Ringling! Students, staff, and their families in our local K-12 public schools can enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free
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15Sep

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Glasser/Schoenbaum

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Glasser/Schoenbaum, 1750 17th St, Sarasota, FL. 34234
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free
16Sep

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Community Day School Delayed Enrollment Open House

We invite you to our Elementary school focused open house to learn how Community Day's project-based, student-centered curriculum allows students ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.communityday.org
  • Category: Free
17Sep

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Bingo Night at Englewood YMCA

Enjoy BINGO with the Englewood YMCA community to win a bunch of great prizes. Bring your own snacks!

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 701 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free for members, $5 drop-in for community | $3 per card
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 1765 S. Tamiami trl. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free
18Sep

Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Storytime at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

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: Free

Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park

Enjoy the sight and sounds of Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park on the third Thursday of the month! These ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free
19Sep

Grand Opening at The Soar Lab

We’re thrilled to unveil our newest interactive space designed especially for our families with early learners! Join us as we launch ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 6423 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

Homeschool Friday Tours at The Ringling

Homeschool families, we’ve heard you! If you don’t have a group of 10 or more students, you can still enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Child Safety Day at DOH Sarasota

Join us on Friday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of DOH Sarasota for ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: William L. Little Health and Human Services Center, 2200 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: sarasota.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Free

ROAR at The Ringling

ROAR! is our free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, tickets required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free
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20Sep

2025 International Coastal Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, September 20 at 8 a.m. for this global cleanup effort. Hosted locally by Keep Sarasota County ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 1 Open House

Save a Saturday! Join Sarasota County Fire Department during one of our free, monthly open house events at fire stations ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Station 1, 1445 4th St., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Free

Beat the Heat at Coastline Christian Church

Looking for a fun, free way to beat the summer heat with your family? Join us for Beat the Heat ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Coastline Christian Church, 4111 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: coastline.cc
  • Category: Free

Shark Tooth Experience at Bradenton YMCA

Come join us for an afternoon of hands-on shark learning, fossil digging, and necklace making fun! This drop-in event is ...

Crepetopia Grand Opening

The wait is almost over — Crepetopia is officially opening its doors! Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration Come celebrate ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4921 Ringwood Meadows, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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21Sep

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: Free

Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals

Come explore your creativity, Sundays in the Bat City classroom! We will have collage art supplies, coloring sheets, comic panel ...

  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FUMC Festival Brass

First United Methodist Church of Sarasota is kicking off the first concert of the season with FUMC Festival Brass. Admission is ...

  • 4:00 pm
  • Location: 104 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.firstsrq.com
  • Category: Free
22Sep

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

National Ice Cream Day at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Receive a free ice cream with the purchase of one entree!

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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23Sep

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Senior Friendship Centers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Stroller Tours and Messy Art for Babies at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a 40-minute tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, ticket required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Teen Programming with Girls Inc. Sarasota

Hey teens! Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Morgan Family Community Center from 2:30-5 p.m. for a fun ...

  • 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd., North Port, FL 34291
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
24Sep

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

Toddler Support Group at Mothers Helping Mothers

Parents with toddlers ages 12 months to 3 years old. Free snacks, drinks, and onsite childcare & self-care treat Free diapers* with ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.mhmsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 1765 S. Tamiami trl. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Free
25Sep

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

Soar in 4 Story Time at Little Discovery Center

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 am
  • Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free
26Sep

Mom Walk SWFL at Wellen Park

Mom Walk SWFL Join us for a Mom Walk and play time at the splash pad.

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Meet outside of Foxtail Coffee/Oak&Stone, 19795 Wellen Pk Blvd Bldg 4, Suite A, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, RSVP
  • Website: momwalkswfl.wixsite.com
  • Category: Free

ROAR at The Ringling

ROAR! is our free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, tickets required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free
27Sep

National Public Lands Day and Take A Child Outside Week

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer event to improve and enhance America’s public lands. • Help improve ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 5500 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Palmetto High School Tiger Regiment Marching Band Fall Festival

Our first annual Fall Festival! We are looking forward to a great community event with vendors, food trucks, and more. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 1200 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Fest: Alice in Wonderland at The Van Wezel

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to announce our very first Family Fest! Inspired by our wildly popular ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.vanwezel.org
  • Category: Free

Children's Entrepreneur Market Sarasota

Entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 can participate in a market run entirely by kids! Step into the world of wonder ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Kick-off at PJ's Sandwich Shop

Fall Kick-Off Craft and food vendors, produce, raffles and more! Small pumpkins free for kids to decorate!

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: PJ's Sandwich Shop, 12342 US-301, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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28Sep

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: Free

Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals

Come explore your creativity, Sundays in the Bat City classroom! We will have collage art supplies, coloring sheets, comic panel ...

  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

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

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 (Located behind old Mote Marine Aquarium on City Island)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
29Sep

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
30Sep

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: Free
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