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!

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March 1

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Community Day School Open Houses - Middle School

The 2026-27 school year will be here before we know it. Now is the time to start planning for your ...

ASL Language Explorers at The Flock SRQ

Join us for our FREE Pop-Up Sign Language Class designed for both grown-ups and little ones! Together we’ll learn simple ...

Traffic Safety Community Event at GT Bray Park

Heads up, Bradenton families Manatee County is hosting a Traffic Safety Community Event at GT Bray Park on March 7. Drop ...

STEAM Saturdays with Suncoast Science Center

Join us every Saturday for a FUN, hands on exploration into different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! ...

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

Palmetto's Heritage Festival

Save the date for Palmetto's 2026 Heritage Festival! Join Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Agricultural Museum on Saturday, March ...

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

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

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 ...

STEAM Saturdays with Suncoast Science Center

Join us every Saturday for a FUN, hands on exploration into different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! ...

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

Homeschool Day at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Meet us at Mote to explore exciting aspects of Mote research and Sarasota Bay. Each month is a unique theme ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 225 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $28 for students for student plus one required chaperone per family
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Homeschool Day at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Meet us at Mote to explore exciting aspects of Mote research and Sarasota Bay. Each month is a unique theme ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 225 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $28 for students for student plus one required chaperone per family
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Homeschool Day at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Meet us at Mote to explore exciting aspects of Mote research and Sarasota Bay. Each month is a unique theme ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 225 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $28 for students for student plus one required chaperone per family
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Teddy Bear Clinic at UTC

Children and their favorite Teddy Bear or other stuffed animal friend are invited to attend this fun event to learn ...

STEAM Saturdays with Suncoast Science Center

Join us every Saturday for a FUN, hands on exploration into different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! ...

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

Learn to Fish Saturdays at James L. Patton Park

We're reel-y excited for Fishing Saturdays! During Learn to Fish, it's your chance to learn the basics or brush up ...

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

Manatee School of Arts and Sciences Open House

Join us for an open house! Tour the campus, meet the staff and learn more about the school!

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee School of Arts and Sciences 3700 32nd St. West Bradenton FL, 34205
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: msasgeckos.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Little Sprouts Club at Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point Campus

SOLD OUT! Little Sprouts Club is a family-guided interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and ...

  • 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

STEAM Saturdays with Suncoast Science Center

Join us every Saturday for a FUN, hands on exploration into different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 21 Open House

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

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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