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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 ...

Breakfast with the Grinch at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex

Get ready for a mischievous morning with Breakfast with the Grinch at Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex (2650 Waldemere St.)! Join ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere Street, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Palmetto Downtown Mainstreet Presents: Holiday Fun Land at Sutton Park

More fun is coming to Palmetto! This December, Palmetto Downtown Main Street is hosting their inaugural Holiday Fun Land event! Attend this ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Sutton Park, 1036 6th Street W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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

Santa Slam at the Payne Park Tennis Center

Get into the holiday spirit at Santa Slam 2024! Join us for Reindeer Games – a Co-ed Doubles Round Robin ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Payne Park Tennis Center (Court 13) 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota
  • Cost: $15 for passholders, $25 for non-passholders
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Christmas Tree Drag Racing World Championship at Bradenton Motorsports Park

Bring the family out for a fun, holiday themed, night at the track! Cleetus McFarland is back for the 5th ...

  • 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 21050 E State Road 64, Bradenton 34212
  • Cost: General Admission $20 Kids 12 and Under FREE Car Show $25 (Includes Driver) Open Test and Tune $30 (Includes Driver) Christmas Tree Race Tech Card $75 (Includes Driver)
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.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

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

Annual Kidsmas Party at Major Productions Studio of Dance

Join the Joy! Ho, ho, ho! Get ready for the MOST magical event of the holiday season! Bring your little elves ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th Street East, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: $55 per kid *10% discount for siblings
  • Website: givebutter.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

Kids Night Out- Palmer Ranch YMCA

Kids Night Out runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm. KNO allows you to run errands, go to dinner or enjoy some much needed ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Dr. Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Member: $30.00, Non-Member: $45.00
  • Website: ops1.operations.daxko.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

Parents (Kids) Night Out at Theory of Play

Parents' Night Out (drop off from 6:15 - 6:30) Need a break or have some secret shopping to do? We've got ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Theory of Play, 2970 University Pkwy #202, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $45 per child
  • Website: www.signupgenius.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

Family Movie Night at The Bay - Toy Story 4

Enjoy a free, outdoor family-friendly movie under the stars at The Bay! Bring your blankets, chairs, family, and friends to ...

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

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

Home for the Holidays at Venice Performing Arts Center

Experience the most wonderful time of the year with family and friends at our annual celebration of music and togetherness. ...

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