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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 ...

Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast at VFR Station 51

Enjoy pancakes, a present from Santa, ornament decorating and bake sale items. Bake sale proceeds will go to the Venice ...

Palmetto High School Cheerleading Jr. Cheer Camp

The PHS Cheerleaders will be teaching the basics of Cheerleading. In addition, they will be teaching a cheer, chant, and ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto High School Gym, 1200 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: $45 includes camp, lunch, participants admission to basketball game
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

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. ...

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

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Open Play at Playtime Plaza

Dive into a world where play and learning come together at Playtime Plaza!

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 ...

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

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 ...

Books and Bubbles at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Welcome to "Books and Bubbles," a captivating and joy-filled class designed to spark ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 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

Christmas Tiki Cruise with Shore Thing Tiki Cruises

We are THRILLED to invite you to our Christmas Tiki Cruise with a very special guest – SANTA! Each cruise ...

Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library every Saturday morning for an invigorating rooftop yoga session. This class is perfect ...

Wild Yoga at Big Cat Habitat

Our Wild Yoga Experiences: Brunch with Big Cats 30 minute yoga session, followed by brunch. Of course yoga takes place NEXT to the ...

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

12:30pm - 6pm $8 plus rental

Annual Christmas Bazaar in North Port

Save the date! There will be crafters, local artists & vendors, food trucks & more! Selfies with the Grinch (12PM-1PM).

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 ...

Bricks 4 Kidz Weekend Workshops

Let your kidz creativity soar as we embark on fun and exciting activities using LEGO® Bricks and model building! Each ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 4128 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Bradenton, Florida 34211 (Laping Martial Arts)
  • Cost: $25 per workshop
  • Website: my.bricks4kidznow.com
  • Category: Classes

Court Thirteen's Photo's with Santa

Bring the holiday cheer every weekend from November 30 to December 22! Join us from 10 AM to 2 PM ...

Craft at JC Penney Westfield Sarasota

Join us every second Saturday of the month for an exciting craft! This event is free! Pick up your free craft ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Penney Westfield Sarasota 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Family Masterpiece Creations at the Morgan Family Community Center

Together with the North Port Art Center, create a different masterpiece each month with a variety of mediums and themes. ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6207 W Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34291
  • Cost: $8 per person
  • Website: www.northportfl.gov
  • Category: Classes

Harvest Festival at Gamble Creek Farms

Join us at the Healthy Harvest Festival on Saturday, December 14, 10AM - 2 PM at Gamble Creek Farms (14950 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gamble Creek Farms, 14950 Golf Course Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Lakewood Ranch Market on Main Street

All hat styles will be available at this event! Tag a friend and see you there!

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Mommy & Me Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop at the Pineapple Kitchen

Choose Your Date - Seats fill quickly so make sure you pay for the adult and child each. Saturday, December ...

Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village Historical Park

Experience an old-fashioned Florida holiday celebration. “An Old Florida Christmas” features food, music, free "make and take" seasonal crafts, and ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 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

Sarasota Sewing Beginner Sewing Class: Christmas Stocking

This beginner sewing class teaches how to sew a Christmas Stocking. The class pricing INCLUDES a supply package! Students are to ...

Suncoast Christmas Market

Join us for a fun filled Christmas Market! Shop 20+ local vendors! Follow for more details! We hope to see ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8000 Hawkins Rd., Sarasota, 34241
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Did you hear about Tot Time's Saturday program? We added a fun twist to your Tot Time experience! We are ...

Winter Wonderland with Elsa at We Rock The Spectrum

Join us at We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton on December 14th, 2024, from 10 AM - 12 PM for a ...

Little Artists at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Welcome to "Little Artists' Studio," a whimsical and colorful class designed to ignite ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 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

Nutcracker Breakfast with Santa at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School

Nutcracker - Breakfast With Santa 10:30 am – 11:45 am Breakfast, cookie decorating, & fun! 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ...

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 ...

Gingerbread House or Dreidel Decorating at The Ritz-Carlton

While donning chef's hats and aprons, decorate a festive gingerbread house or gingerbread dreidel guided by the distinguished Ritz-Carlton pastry ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 (The Bayview Lawn)
  • Cost: $99++ per party of 4, includes one gingerbread house or dreidel. Additional guests up to 6 guests per party, will be subject to a $25++ cover charge.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

North River Ranch Winterfest

Join us for our 2nd annual Winterfest on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Come play in the ...

Santa Claus is Comin' to Cocoplum Village Shops

Santa Claus is comin' to Cocoplum this holiday season! Join us Saturday, December 7 & 14 from 11 am to ...

Winter Wonderland at Robert L.Taylor Community Complex

Join us for free festive family fun on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This community event ...

Family Play at Acro Fit Gymnastics

Join us for Family Play on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays! For ages walking thru 4 years old.

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

Manasota ASALH Freedom School Saturday Program

Join Freedom School on Saturdays for an enriching, empowering, and joyful experience where we dive into truthful Black History. Free ...

'Kidprenuer Holiday Market at Bayside Community Church

The Village Community School of Sarasota presents 'Kidprenuer Holiday Market. Perfect for holiday shoppers, families and anyone looking to support ...

Art Center Sarasota's Holiday Art Festival

Art Center Sarasota is excited to host our 2024 Holiday Art Festival! Artists from all disciplines will be selling their ...

Music Club at Selby Library

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who ...

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 ...

The June Collective's Holiday Market at Corporate Ladder Brewing

Shop small + drink local

Fall Youth Saturday Art Classes at the Sarasota Art Center

Register your young artist for FREE Youth Saturdays! On select Saturdays, 1-4 pm, kids will learn about art and have ...

Parrish Playworks presents In One Basket at Lakewood Ranch Library

Selections from In One Basket (by Shirley Pugh), a collection of little-known folk and fairy tales, will be performed as ...

Rock Painting at Creative Liberties

This is not a class, it is individual rock painting and sharing of knowledge amongst all member's. We have well ...

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 ...

Sarasota Sewing Intermediate Sewing Class: Citrus Drawstring Pouch

This intermediate sewing class teaches how to make a Citrus Drawstring Pouch. The class pricing INCLUDES a supply package! Students are ...

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

Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm for a unique storytime experience at The Bishop. Tales Under ...

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 ...

Christmas Spectacular Event at Playtime Plaza

Get in the Christmas spirit at our Christmas Spectacular!

Ring Sarasota and Sarasota Young Voices Presents: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Come join us for a magical afternoon filled with the joy of the holiday season as Ring Sarasota and Sarasota ...

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 ...

Winter Wonderland with Santa at Learning Unlimited and Manatee Learning Academy

Mark your calendar! Join us for a walk through our Winter Wonderland and meet Santa D at the end! Start with ...

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 ...

General Gymnastics at Acro Fit Gymnastics

Join us for General Gymnastics, a walk in instructional program for ages 4-12 years old. Every Saturday!

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Skating Spectacular

A Skating Spectacular holiday show Registration is now open at Ellenton Ice! Don’t miss your chance to perform in our ...

CRPE Sarasota Christmas Festival

A beautiful celebration filled with holiday cheer, featuring a diverse selection of local businesses and organizations that share our commitment ...

The Nutcracker 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 ...

6th Annual Holiday Celebration at Ellenton Premium Outlets

Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season at the 6th Annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 14th from ...

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 ...

Holidays at The Bay

Join in the fun of this FREE Third Annual Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration. Spread the season’s cheer by snapping ...

Milk and Cookies with Santa at Dakin Dairy Farms

Save the Date!

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Sounds of the Season at The Bay

FREE BOOKS. FREE LUNCH. FREE ADMISSION. This event will feature art activities, music making, and read-aloud featuring a mindful moment. Mr. Stevey ...

Sarasota Christian Church Christmas Block Party

Join us for live music and entertainment, free food, a craft fair, Christmas karaoke, a petting zoo & manger scene ...

Sarasota Christian Church Christmas Craft Fair

Join us for a Christmas Craft fair that you won’t want to miss! Our church is also hosting an exciting ...

Major Productions Studio of Dance - The Nutcracker Jr. at Riverview High School

The holiday season is upon us, a time of enchantment and joy, and we invite you to embark on a ...

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 ...

The Nutcracker by The North River Ballet Company and Star Academy at the Sarasota Opera House

Join us for a magical evening of ballet, aerial, and more! Follow along with Clara as she celebrates Christmas Eve, ...

Winter Wonderland Celebration on Old Main Street Bradenton

Winter Wonderland transforms Bradenton’s Old Main Street into a seasonal celebration with fun for the entire family! The 2024 Winter Wonderland ...

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 ...

Curious and Kind Nature Play Lantern Walk

Come join us as we walk through the forest at sunset, sing songs, and enjoy herbal tea and a warm ...

Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5K at Nathan Benderson Park

​Get ready for a magical and unforgettable holiday experience at the most anticipated family-friendly event of the year in Sarasota, ...

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 ...

Acro Fit Gymnastics Winter Wonderland - Kid's Night Out

Join us for a Winter Wonderland! Hot coco, Polar express themed crafts and games & a Winter theme movie. We ...

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

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 ...

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Sarasota Bay

On Saturday, December 14, enjoy a parade of boats beautifully decorated for the holidays on Sarasota Bay. This annual ...

Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade

The Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade is the county’s largest holiday event of the year. A fleet of decked out ...

Olivera's Jiu Jitsu Christmas Glow Party

Special order your own personalized glow-in-the-dark shirt $10 orders due by 12/7/24. Wear your favorite Christmas pants and let’s have ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 501 Village Green parkway Suite 20, Bradenton, FL,
  • Cost: $30 for one child or $25 for two or more
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Drive Thru Living Nativity at Bethel Mennonite Church

You are Invited to Bethel Mennonite Church’s Drive Thru Living Nativity on Dec. 14 & 15 (Sat. & Sun.) from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

EVO Kids Open Gym

Join us for Open Gym at EVO Gymnastics, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 7:00 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7188 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Non-Members: $20 | Members: $15
  • Website: portal.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

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