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 ...
- 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Robinson Preserve, 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
- Cost: Free
- Website: manatee.hosted.civiclive.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: $20 and it includes open play (free for members)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
- Cost: Varies by project
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5543 Palmer Crossing Cir Sarasota, FL 34233
- Cost: Varies by project
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2811 51st St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.paragonfestivals.com
- Category: Family Fun
Milk and Cookies with Santa at Dakin Dairy Farms
Save the Date!
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Dakin Dairy Farms, 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL
- Cost: TBD
- Website: dakindairyfarms.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Rink at UTC
Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
- Cost: $17.00 per skater
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
- Cost: $20 per car load
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 2035 Magnolia Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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. ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Multiple locations
- Cost: Free
- Website: app.smartsheet.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:15 pm
- Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
- Website: www.frrm.org
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere Street, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $12 per board
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 4111 Webber St., Sarasota, FL 34232
- Cost: Free
- Website: thesarasotaproject.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Drama Kids of Manasota Studio, 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $15-$25
- Website: cur8.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: starting at $18.95
- Website: www.jfipark.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Party Palace, 935 North Beneva Road, #403, Sarasota, FL 34232
- Cost: $45
- Website: checkout.square.site
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 9800 17th Avenue N.W. Bradenton, Florida
- Cost: Free, Donations Appreciated to Support the Park
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1811 72nd Street North West, Bradenton, FL 34209
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Cost: $20-$40
- Website: lakewoodranch.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2333 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
- Cost: Passenger vehicles $25 per carload *$30 at the gate | Limo/Mini-Bus $50 (9-25 people)
- Website: www.thewonderlandoflights.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
- Location: Discover Sarasota Tours, 1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Child (Ages 2-11) $29.99, Adult (Ages 12+) $53.99
- Website: www.discoversarasotatours.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $29-$37
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota FL 34236
- Cost: $19+ (children 0-4 free)
- Website: selby.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Parrish United Methodist Church, 12180 US 301 North, Parrish, Florida 34219
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Regions Bank, 4041 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota
- Cost: $20 per person
- Website: www.srqtrolley.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Waterside Park: 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
- Cost: Free
- Website: lakewoodranch.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave building 5, Venice, FL 34285
- Cost: $40 - $85
- Website: www.thevenicesymphony.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Centennial Park Gazebo, 200 W. Venice Ave Venice, Florida 34285
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.venicegov.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: $35 - $100
- Website: wonderlandcircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
- Location: 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.tabsarasota.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Drama Kids of Manasota Studio, 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $15-$25
- Website: cur8.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $8 plus Rental
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
