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The Canopy Zone at Robinson Preserve

Welcome to the Canopy Zone! Crawl, climb, and challenge yourself to new heights among the treetops of Robinson Preserve. The ...

KidJump at Defy Bradenton

Kid Jump is a special rate for the 6-and-unders. One accompanying adult may jump for free per paid child. Smaller ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Defy Bradenton, 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99 for one child (ages 6 and under) and one adult, for one hour
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

JumpJump Children Multiverse Open Play

Get ready for a world of fun and adventure in our indoor playground, specially designed for kids of all ages. ...

Open Gym at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

OPEN PLAY If you have a child 6 months old - 2 years old, stop by for open play! We are ...

Open Play at Playtime Plaza

Dive into a world where play and learning come together at Playtime Plaza! AM Play Session 9am - 12:30pm PM Play Session 3:30pm ...

Open Play at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: We invite you and your little ones to join us on this wonderful ...

We Rock the Spectrum Open Play

For children of all ages. A parent or guardian must accompany the child during open play at all times. No shows allowed ...

Kitchen Helpers at The Flock SRQ

Little chefs in the making! Join us for Kitchen Helpers, our new Montessori-style class where toddlers (ages 1-4) get hands-on ...

  • 9:15 am -  9:45 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25/class or included with membership
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Cookies and Playdate with Santa at The Flock SRQ

Santa is Coming! Join us at The Flock SRQ on Friday, December 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 for hot cocoa and ...

Jingle and Jam at Gulf Coast Music Therapy

Get ready to Jingle and Jam with us this holiday season! Bring your little ones in their coziest holiday pajamas ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Braden River Library

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

Altitude's Junior Jumpers Jam

Bring your little ones and join us every weekday, Mon-Fri from 10am-1pm, for our Junior Jumpers Jam! $12 for kids ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: $12 for kids 6 years and younger. $3.50 parent pass
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

BodyBar Pilates Mommy and Me Workout at The Flock SRQ

Where are our #pilates mamas at??? Join us on Fridays for BodyBar Sarasota mommy and me mat Pilates! Taught by Summer ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25/class or included with membership
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Forty Carrots LACTATION LOOP

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Ag Museum Historic Holiday Tours

Schedule a special holiday season guided tour of our historic buildings, and take in the festive ambiance of the beautiful ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Rocky Bluff Library

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

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

ROAR at The Ringling Fridays

ROAR! is our free storytime program that connects art with early literacy! Every week we read together, make art, and ...

For the Birds! at The Children's Garden and Art Center

Today, we are learning about our garden birds and what makes them special, then making bird feeders to bring home ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Included with the cost of admission and free for garden members while cheerios last
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Photos with Santa at The Mall at UTC

Make your reservation to meet Santa for a picture-perfect moment. After, take off on an interactive adventure at Santa's Flight ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Depends on package selection
  • Website: mallatutc.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Giggles and Grooves at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Discover the joy of music with your little one in our Giggles & ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $25/class or included with membership
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Lakewood Ranch 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® Rocky Bluff Library

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

JumpJump Children Multiverse Open Play

Get ready for a world of fun and adventure in our indoor playground, specially designed for kids of all ages. ...

Developing Brains at The Flock SRQ

This is a Montessori style building class for toddlers. In this engaging and hands-on class, your little one will explore ...

Friday Night Market at The Market on Dearborn

Celebrate the end of the week with The Market on Dearborn and enjoy an evening farmers market with a variety ...

Fairy Hair Comes to Elysian Fields Cooper Creek

Fairy Hair is coming to Elysian Fields Cooper Creek! Join us and add a little sparkle to your day with ...

  • 3:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Elysian Fields, 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34201
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Manatee County Seafood and Music Festival at G.T. Bray Park

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience as the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival takes place from December 13th-15th, ...

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

Christmas Town Celebration at Southside Baptist Church

Our seventh annual Christmas town is going to happen soon! We can not wait to serve your family again this ...

Christmas at Creator's Farm & Garden

Continue last year's tradition of Christmas at the farm! Included in your admission, you will experience thousands of lights throughout 5 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3025 Frederick Dr, Venice, FL 34292
  • Cost: $20 for ages 21+ | $15 for under 21 | Children 5 and under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

Kids Night Out at the George Mullen Activity Center

Want to enjoy an evening without the kids? Sign them up for our Kids Night Out! Kids will enjoy an ...

Merry Meals with Santa at Sarasota County Parks

You are invited to join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for the annual Merry Meals with Santa events. ...

Parents Night Out at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Parents Night Out! 3 hours of gymnastics & silks, pizza and more!!

  • 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

North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum

Join us this December for a 30 minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. This 3.5-hour event is ...

Build a Board: Holiday Treat Workshop at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex (NEW DATE)

Get into the holiday spirit with our Holiday Dessert Board Workshop on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 to 7 PM! ...

Christmas Movie on the Lawn: The Grinch

Bring the whole family out to enjoy a free showing of The Grinch (2018)! FREE popcorn & hot cocoa will ...

Church of the Palms Christmas Movie Night Under the Stars

Get into the holiday spirit at our Christmas Movie Night under the stars in the courtyard! We’ll kick off the ...

Lakewood Ranch YMCA STEAM Nights

Join us for fun-filled Friday nights at the Y for kids ages three through 10! Activities include coding robots, creating ...

A Seussified Christmas Carol at Lemon Bay High School Theatre

A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird ...

Drama Kids Manasota JR. Presents: Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland Tickets On Sale Now!!! Join us for a magical night of theatre as our Junior Cast performs "Alice ...

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

Kids Night Out- Venice YMCA

Kids Night Out is the perfect time to finish your holiday shopping! This event is 6-9 pm; dinner & glow ...

Let's Glow Party at Party Palace

DROP OFF EVENT Get ready to GLOW, girls! It’s going to be a neon-filled night of glowing creativity, tasty treats, ...

Palma Sola Botanical Park's “Winter Nights Under the Lights”

Bring the entire family out for an evening of holiday spirit! The park will be magically lit up while sounds ...

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

Sarasota Baptist Church Holly Jolly Christmas PJ Party

It's time for a holly jolly PJ Party! Parents, enjoy a well-deserved night out while your kids enjoy an awesome ...

Sidewalk Astronomy at The Bishop

Join us under the stars for a night of good eating and great observing! We have partnered with the Local Group ...

The Coder School Kid's Night Out - Mario Kart

Drop off the kids for a fun night of Mario Kart on our big screen TV's. Don't worry about feeding ...

The Jingle 5K Run/Walk at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The Publix Jingle 5K is a festive, family favorite holiday event! The 3.1 mile evening course is fun and festive with ...

The Wonderland of Lights at Charlotte County Fairgrounds

Immerse yourself in a dazzling spectacle as our expertly crafted light displays transport you to a whimsical wonderland. Celebrate the ...

Clark's Self Defense Winter Wonderland

Our Holiday party is coming up this Friday! Come see Santa, have some pizza or ice cream, play on bouce ...

Discover Sarasota Tours Christmas Carol Trolley: Letters to Santa

Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas! The Christmas Carol Trolley: Letters to Santa is a fun-filled musical performance and holiday lights tour ...

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 ...

Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. Step into ...

Living Nativity at Parrish United Methodist Church

A family-friendly and FREE Christmas tradition! Walking tours will depart from our worship center approximately every 10 minutes. Register for ...

SRQ Trolley Holiday Tour of Lights from Regions Bank

The Holiday Tour of Lights has become a MUST when you’re in the holiday spirits, so get ready to sit ...

A Celtic Christmas at First Presbyterian Church

A holiday tradition gets even better this season as two Sarasota choirs team up with the folk band The Lubben ...

Altitude's Friday Night Friendzy

Experience the Ultimate Friday Night Friendzy at Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton! Join us every Friday from 6-9pm for an electrifying ...

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us ...

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at ...

The Nutcracker by The Sarasota Ballet at Venice Performing Arts Center

We are thrilled to announce the return of the production of The Nutcracker in an exciting partnership between The Sarasota ...

Venice MainStreet Friday Night Concert Series

Join the fun in historic downtown Venice for the bimonthly Friday Night Concert Series at the gazebo in Centennial ...

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

The Living Nativity at The Tabernacle Church

Over 200 volunteers from the Tabernacle family join together for a nightly performance of the Christmas story! A 45 minute ...

The Sarasota Players - Little Women The Musical

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Jo wants to sell ...

Venice Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol

Original Book & Lyrics by Scott Keys; Original Music by E. Suzan Ott; Additional Music by Scott Keys, Jason Brenner, ...

Drama Kids Manasota SR. Presents: Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland Tickets On Sale Now!!! Join us for a magical night of theatre as our Senior Cast performs "Alice ...

Taylor vs. Jason Skate Night at Astro Skate

It's Taylor Swift's Birthday on Friday the 13th! Bring a birthday card in and get in half price or wear ...

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