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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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3:00 pm Suzi Fox Day with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch
9:00 am Manatee County Safety Fest
 
 
 
 
 
 
9:30 am Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Safety Around Water at Sarasota City YMCA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:15 am Morning Kayak Tours at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
4:00 pm Campus Tour and Play at Curious & Kind Education
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am "Treat Yourself like a Queen" Women's Expo at the Mall at UTC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Dip Netting in the Bay at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
 
 
7:30 pm Early Childhood Center Open House at Community Day School
10:00 am Homeschool Thursdays at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
8:00 am Morning Family Yoga at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
8:30 am Babysitter Certification and CPR at North Port Parks and Rec
 
 
 
 
 
 
9:00 am Sarasota County Fire Department Station 23 Open House
 
 
 
 
 
 
9:00 am Free Autism Screening at Easterseals Southwest Florida
 
 
 
 
 
 
9:30 am Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:30 am Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Drop-In Science
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10:00 am Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
1:00 pm Manatee County CORE Family Field Day
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:15 pm Weekend with the Principal at Sarasota Classical Preparatory Academy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:30 am Little Sprouts Club at Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point Campus
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01May

Suzi Fox Day with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch

Join Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers as they kick off Sea Turtle Nesting Season on Anna ...

02May

Manatee County Safety Fest

Looking for something fun (and actually different) to do with the kids? Safety Fest is coming—and trust us, this is one ...

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

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: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Safety Around Water at Sarasota City YMCA

Join us at the Sarasota City YMCA for Safety Around Water, where we will be teaching water safety skills that ...

03May

Morning Kayak Tours at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Start your day off right with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and take ...

  • 8:15 am - 9:45 am
  • Location: 225 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $40.50 for members, $45.00 for non-members
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
04May

Campus Tour and Play at Curious & Kind Education

Come meet our team, play on campus and have a peek around… If you are thinking about enrolling in summer camp ...

09May

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: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

"Treat Yourself like a Queen" Women's Expo at the Mall at UTC

Join us on May 9th to celebrate self-love, empowerment, and fun at the Treat Yourself Like a Queen Women's Expo! Join ...

10May

Dip Netting in the Bay at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 225 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $13.50 per person for members, $15 per person for non-members
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
13May

Early Childhood Center Open House at Community Day School

Join our Early Childhood Program Director to learn how our wonder- and play-based, child-focused curriculum and caring faculty will enrich ...

14May

Homeschool Thursdays at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Join us for an exclusive museum program designed especially for homeschoolers. Dive into our exhibits and collections for hands-on activities ...

15May

Morning Family Yoga at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Start your day with movement, connection, and ocean-inspired fun! Join Samskara Yoga for a family-friendly yoga experience inside the inspiring ...

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota, 34243
  • Cost: $30/child – includes one adult; $30/additional child | Members: $27
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
16May

Babysitter Certification and CPR at North Port Parks and Rec

Develop your skills and assist others by providing a highly sought-after service: childcare! In partnership with the American Red Cross, ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 23 Open House

Join the Sarasota County Fire Department during our monthly free community events! Open Houses are held on the below listed ...

Free Autism Screening at Easterseals Southwest Florida

At Easterseals Southwest Florida, we believe early identification can make a meaningful difference for children and families. That’s why we’re ...

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

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: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
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17May

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Drop-In Science

Drop in for hands-on, dive-in, science fun! Held on select dates throughout the year, each session features a different quick ...

  • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota, 34243
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Manatee County CORE Family Field Day

Calling all fans, supporters and vendors! Join us for a fun family filled field day to kick off CORE! Sunday May 17th Public ...

Weekend with the Principal at Sarasota Classical Preparatory Academy

Dr. Todd is looking forward to meeting up with new and existing families over the weekend. Families are invited to ...

18May

Free Autism Screening at Easterseals Southwest Florida

At Easterseals Southwest Florida, we believe early identification can make a meaningful difference for children and families. That’s why we’re ...

19May

Free Autism Screening at Easterseals Southwest Florida

At Easterseals Southwest Florida, we believe early identification can make a meaningful difference for children and families. That’s why we’re ...

23May

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: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
24May

Dip Netting in the Bay at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 225 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $13.50 per person for members, $15 per person for non-members
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
26May

Free Autism Screening at Easterseals Southwest Florida

At Easterseals Southwest Florida, we believe early identification can make a meaningful difference for children and families. That’s why we’re ...

29May

Little Sprouts Club at Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point Campus

Little Sprouts Club is a family-guided 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: Little Sprouts Club sessions are included with admission – free for Selby Gardens members! Pre-registration is required.
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
30May

Free Autism Screening at Easterseals Southwest Florida

At Easterseals Southwest Florida, we believe early identification can make a meaningful difference for children and families. That’s why we’re ...

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: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Family Saturday at Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point Campus

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

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Downtown Sarasota Campus 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free for members, included with general admission for non-members.
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours
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