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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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9:30 am Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota
9:00 am Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library
7:30 am Cars and Caffeine at Wellen Park
 
 
 
 
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette
8:00 am Sprout Squad Mini Pumpkin Painting at the Sarasota Farmers Market
 
 
 
 
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast
9:00 am Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve
 
 
 
 
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library
9:00 am DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot
 
 
 
 
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots Lactation Loop
10:00 am FAM (Family Art Making) with The Ringling
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Mixon Farms Market
10:00 am Free Monday at The Ringling
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church
9:00 am UTC Kids Club with Miss Jodi
9:30 am Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota
9:00 am Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library
9:00 am Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House
10:00 am Palma Sola Botanical Park's Fall Plant & Garden Festival
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church
10:15 am Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
9:30 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast
9:00 am Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve
10:00 am Harvest Days at Keel Farms
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library
10:00 am Toddler Storytime at Wellen Park
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library
10:00 am Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
10:00 am Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
10:15 am Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots Lactation Loop
10:00 am FUNducation’s Snack Factory & Gaming Tournament: Celebrating Manufacturing
12:00 pm Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:00 am Fall Arts & Crafts Fest at CoolToday Park
 
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9:00 am Mixon Farms Market
10:00 am Free Monday at The Ringling
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church
9:30 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
9:00 am Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library
9:00 am Celebrate Arcadia
10:00 am Sarasota Oktoberfest at Nathan Benderson Park
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
10:15 am Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:00 am Storytime on the Green at UTC with Barnes and Noble
9:30 am Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota
10:00 am Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette
9:00 am Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve
10:00 am Harvest Days at Keel Farms
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound
10:00 am Homeschool Third Thursday at The Ringling
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast
10:00 am Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
10:00 am Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
10:15 am Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Jacaranda Public Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library
10:00 am Anna Maria Island Bayfest
11:00 am Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum
11:30 am Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots Lactation Loop
10:00 am Families Unplugged: Spooky Craft Spectacular at Englewood YMCA
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9:00 am Mixon Farms Market
10:00 am Free Monday at The Ringling
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church
9:00 am UTC Kids Club with Miss Jodi
9:30 am Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota
9:00 am Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library
9:00 am Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve
10:00 am Harvest Days at Keel Farms
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church
10:15 am Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
9:00 am Palmetto Library Garden Club
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast
9:00 am Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity Dunk-N-Fun Fall Fest
10:00 am Halloween Affair at the Meadows Farmers Market
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library
9:30 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library
10:00 am Free Hands-On Homeschool Morning at Manatee County Agricultural Museum
9:30 am Creative Liberties Family Art Day
10:00 am Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
10:15 am Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library
10:00 am Harvest Days at Keel Farms
12:00 pm Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library
10:00 am Baby Play at Community Day
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots Lactation Loop
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9:00 am Mixon Farms Market
10:00 am Free Monday at The Ringling
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church
9:00 am UTC Kids Club: Gameland at The Green
9:30 am Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota
9:00 am Free Choice Friday at Lakewood Ranch Library
9:00 am Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve
10:00 am Harvest Days at Keel Farms
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church
10:15 am Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
9:30 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast
10:00 am Harvest Days at Keel Farms
10:00 am Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library
10:00 am Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® at the Desoto County Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library
10:00 am Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
12:00 pm Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals
10:15 am Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Jacaranda Public Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:00 am Forty Carrots Lactation Loop
10:30 am Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library
4:00 pm First United Methodist Church Of Sarasota Presents Spooktacular
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:45 am Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class
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Cars and Caffeine at Wellen Park

Rev up your engines! Wellen Park and Co-Sponsors, Foxtail Coffee, and Antique Automobile Club of America-Venice Region, are excited to ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Sprout Squad Mini Pumpkin Painting at the Sarasota Farmers Market

Calling all little artists! Join the Sprout Squad for Mini Pumpkin Painting on Saturday, October 3, from 8 AM–12 PM! ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Farmers Market, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mymanatee.org
  • 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

FAM (Family Art Making) with The Ringling

FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, tickets required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free
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04Oct

Mixon Farms Market

Welcome to Mixon farms market! We gather every Sunday September 27,2026- May 30, 2027, 9AM-2PM!

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 2525 27th Street E , Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Palma Sola Botanical Park's Fall Plant & Garden Festival

Join us on a beautiful, fall day in the gardens to peruse a huge variety of plants for sale from ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL,
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.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
05Oct

Free Monday at The Ringling

The Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion are free to the public on Mondays. Note: Regular admission pricing ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church

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: Oneco Hope Methodist Church, 2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. 34203
  • 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 - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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 - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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06Oct

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

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: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Central Library, 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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07Oct

UTC Kids Club with Miss Jodi

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church

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

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Toddler Storytime at Wellen Park

Toddler Storytime at Wellen Park: Starting January 14th Join us every other Wednesday for a fun, interactive Storytime filled with ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound

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 pm
  • Location: Music Compound ,775 Bell Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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08Oct

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join other moms at Chabad of Sarasota for a fantastic opportunity to get out with your little one ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotachabad.com
  • Category: Free

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Desoto County Library, 125 N. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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09Oct

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast

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: Step Up Suncoast, 6428 Parkland Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Anna Maria Island Library: 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots Lactation Loop

Join us at the Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding, we are here to support ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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10Oct

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House

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

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Station 5, 400 N. Beneva Road Sarasota.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Free

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mymanatee.org
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Free

FUNducation’s Snack Factory & Gaming Tournament: Celebrating Manufacturing

Bring the whole family for a FREE fun, hands-on event exploring manufacturing, building, snacking, and gaming! Costumes welcome!

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Dr. Janet Pullen STEAM Center, 420 41st St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Arts & Crafts Fest at CoolToday Park

Join us Saturday, October 10th for the Fall Arts & Crafts Fest 10am-3pm at CoolToday Park- Spring Training Home of ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: CoolToday Park, 17974 SW Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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11Oct

Mixon Farms Market

Welcome to Mixon farms market! We gather every Sunday September 27,2026- May 30, 2027, 9AM-2PM!

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 2525 27th Street E , Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Oktoberfest at Nathan Benderson Park

Welcome to the ultimate weekend of Paddles, Oars, & Pours – Presented by Florida Central Credit Union, featuring the Benderson ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Admission is free. Parking is $20 per car
  • Website: nathanbendersonpark.org
  • Category: Free

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Free

Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum

On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission. Bring the entire family and be inspired by SAM’s ...

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12Oct

Free Monday at The Ringling

The Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion are free to the public on Mondays. Note: Regular admission pricing ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.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 - 1:00 pm
  • 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 - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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13Oct

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

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: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Central Library, 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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14Oct

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church

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

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Storytime on the Green at UTC with Barnes and Noble

Bring a blanket and join us for Storytime on The Green with Barnes & Noble. Held every second Wednesday of ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound

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 pm
  • Location: Music Compound ,775 Bell Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Jacaranda Library: 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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15Oct

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join other moms at Chabad of Sarasota for a fantastic opportunity to get out with your little one ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotachabad.com
  • Category: Free

Homeschool Third Thursday at The Ringling

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

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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16Oct

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Preschool Playgroup with FBC Gillette

Come enjoy a fun time with other moms while your kids have fun playing together! birth-pre k.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 7550 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast

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: Step Up Suncoast, 6428 Parkland Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Anna Maria Island Library: 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots Lactation Loop

Join us at the Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding, we are here to support ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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17Oct

Celebrate Arcadia

Join us October 17th from 9 AM–4 PM at DeSoto Ford for a day of food, fun, kids’ activities, local ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Desoto Auto Group, 3039 SE State Road 70, Arcadia, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mymanatee.org
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Free

Anna Maria Island Bayfest

Get ready to celebrate the return of BayFest on Anna Maria Island! This year’s festival takes place on Saturday, October ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Pine Ave, Anna Maria, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Families Unplugged: Spooky Craft Spectacular at Englewood YMCA

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun-filled craft day for the whole family! Create spooky, silly, and not-so-scary Halloween ...

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18Oct

Mixon Farms Market

Welcome to Mixon farms market! We gather every Sunday September 27,2026- May 30, 2027, 9AM-2PM!

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 2525 27th Street E , Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Halloween Affair at the Meadows Farmers Market

Join us for our Halloween Affair at the Meadows Farmers Market Featuring local kid-preneurs mixed in with your favorite local ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free to attend, tickets required for certain activities
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.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
19Oct

Free Monday at The Ringling

The Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion are free to the public on Mondays. Note: Regular admission pricing ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church

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: Oneco Hope Methodist Church, 2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. 34203
  • 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 - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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 - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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20Oct

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

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: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Central Library, 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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21Oct

UTC Kids Club with Miss Jodi

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Palmetto Library Garden Club

Help us grow our native plant garden! Community Garden Specialists will teach us tips, tricks and new gardening skills every ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church

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

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound

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 pm
  • Location: Music Compound ,775 Bell Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Baby Play at Community Day

Bring your little learner for a morning packed with laughter, learning and community. We have designed a magical experience tailored ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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22Oct

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join other moms at Chabad of Sarasota for a fantastic opportunity to get out with your little one ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotachabad.com
  • Category: Free

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Desoto County Library, 125 N. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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23Oct

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast

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: Step Up Suncoast, 6428 Parkland Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Free Hands-On Homeschool Morning at Manatee County Agricultural Museum

Save the date for a FREE homeschool morning at the Ag Museum and Palmetto Historical Park on Friday, October 23rd! ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 1025 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Anna Maria Island Library: 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots Lactation Loop

Join us at the Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding, we are here to support ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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24Oct

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mymanatee.org
  • Category: Free

Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity Dunk-N-Fun Fall Fest

We are bringing the SPLASH to our Dunk-N-Fun Fall Fest! Saturday, October 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a morning ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 114 N Polk Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Creative Liberties, 927 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.creativeliberties.net
  • Category: Free

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Free
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25Oct

Mixon Farms Market

Welcome to Mixon farms market! We gather every Sunday September 27,2026- May 30, 2027, 9AM-2PM!

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 2525 27th Street E , Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.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

First United Methodist Church Of Sarasota Presents Spooktacular

This season, Spooktacular returns to the Concert Series in it’s sixth version. Get ready for a Spooktacular afternoon with the ...

  • 4:00 pm
  • Location: First United Methodist Church of Sarasota, 104 S. Pineapple Ave, Sarasota 34236
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.firstsrq.com
  • Category: Free
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26Oct

Free Monday at The Ringling

The Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion are free to the public on Mondays. Note: Regular admission pricing ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco Hope Methodist Church

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: Oneco Hope Methodist Church, 2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. 34203
  • 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 - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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 - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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27Oct

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

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: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Central Library, 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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28Oct

UTC Kids Club: Gameland at The Green

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. It’s all fun and games ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: 125 N Cattleman Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Trinity United Methodist Church

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

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Music Compound

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 pm
  • Location: Music Compound ,775 Bell Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Jacaranda Library: 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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29Oct

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join other moms at Chabad of Sarasota for a fantastic opportunity to get out with your little one ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotachabad.com
  • Category: Free

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Desoto County Library, 125 N. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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30Oct

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Step Up Suncoast

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: Step Up Suncoast, 6428 Parkland Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Anna Maria Island Library: 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots Lactation Loop

Join us at the Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding, we are here to support ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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) ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
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31Oct

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mymanatee.org
  • Category: Free

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

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