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Breakfast with Santa at the Old Salty Dog

Our annual Breakfast with Santa event featuring Santa, Mrs Claus and the folks from Sarasota Police Department! Food specials, cocoa ...

Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K and 1 Mile

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Friends of Sarasota County Parks hosts the Sandy Claws Beach Run. Now ...

Young Eagles Rally Free Airplane Rides and Pancake Breakfast

Children ages 8 - 17 can receive a FREE airplane ride at Universal Flight Services. Seating is limited so you ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Universal Flight Services, 8140 15th Street E, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: youngeaglesday.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Breakfast With Santa At GROVE

It's the most wonderful breakfast of the year! Get ready for a magical breakfast with a sprinkle of holiday wonder ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: GROVE Restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: $50 per adult and $30 per child (under 10) plus tax and gratuity
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Little Leapers at Sky Zone

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Palmetto Market - Santa is Here

We have Santa with us. Bring your family for awesome photo opportunity. Family fun market with 60+ vendors, photo opportunities, ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lamb Park, 950 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Stroller Strides at Summerfield Community Park

Get ready for an exhilarating fitness class, Stroller Strides®, brought to you by Fit4Mom Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Summerfield Park, 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

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

Skating Lessons at Astro Skate

Come out and learn how to skate! Offered every Saturday morning at 9am.

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $9 (Includes Skate Rental) (Stay for next session for free)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Dynasty Dance Club Toddler Creative Movement Class

Our creative movement classes are taught by a certified Montessori educator with over 20 years of experience working with young ...

  • 9:15 am 
  • Location: 7313 International Place, Suite 100, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: $15/class
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Christmas Creations Workshop at Woodland Fine Arts Academy

Come make sweet treats with us at Woodland Fine Arts Academy's Christmas Creations, a festive holiday workshop.

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Woodland Community Church Lounge, 9607 E State Rd 70, ​Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $40 Workshop Fee, $25 Supply Fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote

A-B-Seas, 1-2-3s A, B, C, D … Let’s find out more about the sea! Explore the ocean alphabet as we “school” ...

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

12:30pm - 6pm $8 plus rental

Anna Maria Island Privateers Annual Christmas Parade and Children's Party with Santa

Ahoy Mateys!! It's time for our Annual Children's Christmas Parade & After Party with Santa! The Parade Processional steps off ...

Bee Creative at The BeeHaven

Expressions through creativity. Create your own colorful masterpiece. 1 hour sessions. Sign up online.

Dakin the Halls Christmas Market

Come out with the whole family and enjoy a market full of LOCAL vendors and shop for all your holiday ...

Face Autism Movie Day

Come and join Face Autism on Saturday December 9, 2023 at 10:00 am for a Free Sensory Friendly movie "Arthur ...

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Mixon's Amazing Play Place

We are excited to announce our amazing Play Place will be open every Saturday starting September 2nd! Come and play ...

Pictures with Santa at Children's World

Santa's coming to town!! Saturday the 9th stop in to get you picture taken with Santa Claus!

Science Sprouts at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Looking for a great way to encourage your child’s natural curiosity? Look no further than Science Sprouts in the Mosaic ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Classes

SunCoast Renaissance Festival

Gather one and all for the 4th season of the SunCoast Renaissance Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Our enchanting event ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34327
  • Cost: Adults $18, Child $10, Free for under 5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

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 ...

Holiday for the Birds at the Bay Preserve at Osprey

Get ready to celebrate in a unique and eco-friendly way at our Holiday for the Birds tree trimming event, brought ...

Holiday Crafternoons for Kids at The Makery

Calling all parents! Need some kid-free holiday shopping time? Skip the sitter and drop off the kiddos at Holiday Crafternoons ...

Open Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday! $7+ skate rental or $20 for family of 5 with at least ...

Christmas in Cortez at The Florida Maritime Museum

Join us for a Merry Time At The Maritime! Free family event with crafts, games, bounce houses, Santa meet-and-greet and ...

Holiday Wreath Making in Lakewood Ranch

Join us at Bob Gardner Community Park as our instructor guides you through creating a beautiful holiday wreath.

Saturday Family Art Lab at the Sarasota Art Museum

Weekends are for art and family fun! Bring the kids or grandkids and enjoy making art together every Saturday in ...

School Age Open Gym at the Flip Zone of Southwest Florida

School Age Open Gym - Every Saturday.

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3241 59th Avenue Dr E , Bradenton, FL,
  • Cost: $20 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Tales Under the Tree at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at ...

Music on the Porch at Florida Maritime Museum

In celebration of the rich musical heritage of Cortez, FMM has partnered with the Cortez Cultural Center to host Music ...

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Open House

Please come to the FREE, family-friendly event with food, music, demonstrations, giveaways, and Santa! Meet members of SWAT, CERT, Mounted ...

Herrmanns' Royal Lippizan Stallions- Santa And The Grinch

It's that time of year again! Santa, The Grinch and Mrs. Claus will all be stopping in at the farm ...

Better Together Parents’ Night Out at West Bradenton Baptist Church

Better Together will host Parents’ Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, offering parents access to ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: West Bradenton Baptist Church, 1305 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: bettertogetherus.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Boyle Family Farms Christmas Tree Event

Come enjoy a Christmas environment while picking out the perfect tree! Free admission, Free parking and Free petting zoo. Vendors, ...

Holiday Cocktail Party at The Newlove Nurtury

Join us for a night of festive joy at The Newlove Nurtury's Holiday Party, a celebration that promises to be ...

IQuest at The Bishop Museum

Bishop IQuest is a program for middle school students (11-14 years old) looking for a fun, relaxed evening of testing, ...

Parents Night Out at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Now offering Parents Night Out this summer at both locations every Friday & Saturday! 3 hours of gymnastics & silks, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance, 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Fl 34231
  • Cost: $35 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Candy Cane Show at The Fudge Factory

Join us at the Fudge Factory (@fudgefactoryannamariaisland) on Bridge Street for a sweet spectacle! Immerse yourself in the magic of ...

Altitude's Glo in the Park

Footloose and free play under the bright weekend lights at participating parks.

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: $27 plus tax - 180 Min Jump Pass
  • Website: ecom.roller.app
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

15th Annual Gingerbread Festival presented by Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast FL

We are excited to announce the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's 15th annual Gingerbread Festival is returning to UTC for ...

Evening Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics

Open Gym is back! Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Kids (18 months to 18 years) can explore all the gymnastics ...

Glow Zone at Sky Zone

GLOW ZONE: Friday and Saturday Night's from 6:30pm - 11:00pm. Includes all of the above during the best blacklight experience ...

Living Nativity at Parrish United Methodist Church

Come celebrate the joy of Christmas with us! Join us for a walking tour through outdoor scenes depicting the birth ...

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