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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 ...

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

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Shore Thing Tiki Cruises, 119 Bridge St, Suite 140B, Bradenton Beach 34217
  • Cost: $25 + tax/adult, kids 10 and under $15+ tax
  • Website: shorethingtikicruises.com
  • Category: Family Fun

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

12:30pm - 6pm $8 plus rental

Deck the Halls at the Florida Studio Theater

A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the ...

Limelight Pop-Up Market at The Bazaar

Guest vendors, live music, food, doggies looking for fur-ever homes, and so much more! Plus, local vendors join us in ...

Swim with Santa at North Port Aquatic Center

Wear your swimsuit and come celebrate a uniquely tropical festivity while Santa takes a holiday before his biggest day of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., North Port, FL, 34291
  • Cost: $10 per child; supervising adult complimentary.
  • Website: rectrac.cityofnorthport.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

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 ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 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

Bubble Glazing at The Makery

Back by popular demand! Join us for an immersive Bubble Glazing Class where bubbles will become your favorite painting tool! Unravel the ...

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $7 (plus skate rental), Family of 5 for $20 (with one adult.)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gold Fish Swim School Babies Who Brunch

Come join us for a delightful afternoon at Goldfish Swim School - Lakewood Ranch! Our Baby Brunch event is the ...

A Christmas Wizard of Oz Show at Stone Hall

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays! Dorothy and Toto are carried off by a blizzard to the magical Elfinsland ...

Florida Christmas Sugar Decorating Class at Painting with a Twist

Join us for this Florida Christmas Sugar Cookie Class where we’ll rock around the palm tree all class long. You ...

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 ...

  • 2:00 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. ...

Christmas on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street is transforming into the biggest Christmas party in town hosted by Grace Community Church! Come celebrate ...

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

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

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

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

Dance Theatre of Bradenton's Nutcracker Ballet at Manatee High School

Dance Theatre of Bradenton presents its 28th annual production of The Nutcracker! Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee High School, 3299 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Advance Price: Adults $35 Children 10 & younger: $21 - At the Door $40 (adult) and $25 (child).
  • Website: www.etix.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

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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