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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Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Free Choice Friday Unleash your child’s creativity with materials designed for children ages 18 months–7 years old and their caregivers! Every ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at Braden River Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Science Stars! A student-led program that allows our superstars to explore various ...

Little World Travelers Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Come and travel around the world with us at the Lakewood Ranch Library. Join us for story time, songs and ...

Craft Lab at the Palmetto Library

Let your creativity loose in the craft lab! All supplies are provided for a fun art experience. Learn something new, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Baby Storytime! This program is designed for our youngest library visitors—babies from ...

Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us for Preschool Storytime, an engaging program designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Each 45 minute session ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us for Toddler Storytime at the Lakewood Ranch Library—a fun, interactive program designed especially for children ages 18 months ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Jacaranda Public Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Toddler STEM Centers at Island Branch Library

Have fun with hands-on learning! Enjoy engaging activities such as Magnetic Tiles, Blocks, and Building Pipes as you rotate between ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Free Choice Friday Unleash your child’s creativity with materials designed for children ages 18 months–7 years old and their caregivers! Every ...

Wiggles, Giggles, and Tales at Little Discovery Center

This engaging storytime introduces little ones to books through songs, rhymes, movement, and sensory-rich experiences. Together, we'll build early literacy, ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Calm is a Superpower with Mr. Stevey and Friends

Calm Is a Superpower! is a free family event with Mr. Stevey & Friends designed to help children explore simple ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us for Preschool Storytime, an engaging program designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Each 45 minute session ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Fun To Be Fit Kids Halloween at Venice Library

Spooky season is here, and the littles are invited to boogie! Join us for our Fun To Be Fit Kids ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231 (Meeting Room AB)
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Jacaranda Public Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Free Choice Friday Unleash your child’s creativity with materials designed for children ages 18 months–7 years old and their caregivers! Every ...

Wiggles, Giggles, and Tales at Little Discovery Center

This engaging storytime introduces little ones to books through songs, rhymes, movement, and sensory-rich experiences. Together, we'll build early literacy, ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Monster Mash and Mask at Island Branch Library

Join us for snacks, music and DIY masks in the meeting room! Come in your Halloween costume or as you ...

Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Science Stars! A student-led program that allows our superstars to explore various ...

Read & Roll at Eleanor's Coffee & Cakes with the Palmetto Library

Join us offsite at Eleanor's Coffee and Cakes with your favorite or current read to share. Enjoy cinnamon rolls while ...

Pokemon Club at Palmetto Library

At the Palmetto Library we choose you to meet, trade, and read with fellow Pokemon trainers! Learn the Pokemon TCG ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

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 ...

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 ...

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Baby Storytime! This program is designed for our youngest library visitors—babies from ...

Soar in 4 at Braden River Library

Soar in 4 is Manatee County’s initiative to ensure all early learners and their families have the opportunities and support ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Soar in 4 at The Little Discovery Center

Soar in 4 is Manatee County’s initiative to ensure all early learners and their families have the opportunities and support ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us for Toddler Storytime at the Lakewood Ranch Library—a fun, interactive program designed especially for children ages 18 months ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Jacaranda Public Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Fun To Be Fit Kids Halloween at Elsie Quirk Library

Spooky season is here, and the littles are invited to boogie! Join us for our Fun To Be Fit Kids ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231 (Meeting Room AB)
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Free Choice Friday Unleash your child’s creativity with materials designed for children ages 18 months–7 years old and their caregivers! Every ...

Wiggles, Giggles, and Tales at Little Discovery Center

This engaging storytime introduces little ones to books through songs, rhymes, movement, and sensory-rich experiences. Together, we'll build early literacy, ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Reading is My Jam Youth Book Club at the Palmetto Library

Have a favorite book? Come share it with us. This is an open book chat for all readers ages 6+. ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

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 ...

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 ...

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Baby Storytime! This program is designed for our youngest library visitors—babies from ...

Fun To Be Fit Kids Halloween at North Port Library

Spooky season is here, and the littles are invited to boogie! Join us for our Fun To Be Fit Kids ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231 (Meeting Room AB)
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us for Preschool Storytime, an engaging program designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Each 45 minute session ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us for Toddler Storytime at the Lakewood Ranch Library—a fun, interactive program designed especially for children ages 18 months ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Jacaranda Public Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Free Choice Friday Unleash your child’s creativity with materials designed for children ages 18 months–7 years old and their caregivers! Every ...

Wiggles, Giggles, and Tales at Little Discovery Center

This engaging storytime introduces little ones to books through songs, rhymes, movement, and sensory-rich experiences. Together, we'll build early literacy, ...

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

Sarasota County Libraries Programs and Events

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is a system comprised of 10 community branches, a history center and a mobile ...

Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for Science Stars! A student-led program that allows our superstars to explore various ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

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

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