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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 ...

Braves Tomahawk 5K at CoolToday Park

Sixth Annual Braves Tomahawk 5K presented by Gulf Breeze Apparel. Join us for a fan favorite and family fun 5K ...

Breakfast with Santa at The Ritz-Carlton

You and yours are invited to have breakfast with Santa himself. Children will enjoy fun, interactive activities including face painting, ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 (The Bayview Lawn)
  • Cost: $70 Per Adult, $30 Per Child (12 and Under) Exclusive of Gratuity and Tax
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

Family KickBall in Lakewood Ranch

Who says kickball is just for kids? Not us! Bring the whole family out to kickball! Kids and parents can ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Bob Gardner Community Park, 2710 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free for Residents / $10 for Non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Market at The Flock SRQ

Join us for a free holiday market! Shop and support local vendors and businesses and enjoy free open play with any ...

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

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. ...

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

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 ...

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

12:30pm - 6pm $8 plus rental

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

Buggy Baubles: Insect Ornament Workshop at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

There's no time like the holidays to create a fun, meaningful craft to bring home or gift to a loved ...

Candy Cane Hunt at The Children's Garden and Art Center

Magic elves have sprinkled different candy canes all over the Garden! Find one of each kind to add your goodie ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $5 per child participating in hunt (while candy canes last) , not including admission to the garden. Members only pay for the event.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Children's World Craft Day

Klutz craft Mini Shake shop

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 ...

FAM (Family Art Making) with The Ringling

FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects ...

Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair in Venice at Maxine Barritt Park

Join us Saturday, December 7th for the 3rd Annual Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair in Venice at Maxine Barritt Park ...

Jingle Jam at CoolToday Park

Holiday Market- Holiday Market Sign up Horse and Carriage Rides Kids’ Crafts and Activities Family Events and Contests Acrobatic Show by Cirque Adventure Live Music Appearances ...

Kids Ornament Making at Summerfield Park

Get ready to deck the halls with an ornament making class just for kids! Bring your crafty kiddos and sprinkle ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Summerfield Community Park, 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Resident $10.00 | Non-resident $20.00
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival at Waterside Place

Lakewood Ranch, get ready to be MOVED by the BLUES! The inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival is coming to Waterside ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Waterside Park 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: General admission $75 per person | Reserved Front of Stage Seating $150 per person
  • Website: lakewoodranchbluesfest.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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 ...

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

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

The Center of Anna Maria Island - Lester Family Fun Day

Get ready for our favorite holiday event filled with festive cheer, exciting activities, and a special visit from Santa Claus ...

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

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 ...

European Holiday Market at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

Join us for A European Holiday Market: Bringing Old World Village Charm to Florida Shores! Immerse yourself in the enchanting ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: $20 General Admission Pre-Event Sales | $25 General Admission At the Door (under 8 years old enter for free)
  • Website: www.europeanholidaymarket.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Village of the Arts Art Walk and Market

Music - Food - Art in the Village of the Arts for our monthly 1st Friday & Saturday Art Walk Free ...

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 ...

'Tis the Sea-Sun Pop Market at Sun Lab Brewing

Click interested or going to set yourself a reminder! Join us for shop local Saturday! First 50 attendees will receive a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Young Chefs Academy Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop

Imagine you’ve happened upon a magical cottage of sweetest proportions…where rooftops are sugared with frosted shingles and chocolate doors 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 Christmas Carol Musical at Sarasota High School Theatre

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort ...

Palmetto's Christmas in the Park

**Reservations required** See details below. On Friday, December 6th from 3 – 7 PM & Saturday, December 7th from 2 – ...

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!

Christmas on the Farm at the Fandango Sanctuary

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon and evening filled with festive fun at Christmas on The Farm, hosted by Fandango ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Fandango Sanctuary, 616 Pinto Trail, Englewood, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person (ages 2 and up) • $40 maximum per family
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

City of North Port's Poinsettia Parade and Festival

Join the City of North Port for a festive celebration of the holiday season at the annual Poinsettia Parade & ...

Southside Village Holiday Stroll 2024

Santa will ride in on the fire truck and then be available for photos! Thank you Morton's Market for sponsoring! Art ...

A Night Before Christmas at GT Bray Park

The annual A Night Before Christmas event is sure to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit. Santa ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to Attend (A suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for a local children's organization is kindly requested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Rhea Lana's of Manatee Winter Holiday Consignment Event - Sale Day

Open to the Public! FREE Admission- Bring a friend! Saturday-Sunday mornings, we open with re-stocked items out on the floor. ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: manatee.rhealana.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 Sarasota Balloon Glow & Laser Show at the Sarasota Fairgrounds

Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Varies, see website
  • Website: www.freshtix.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 ...

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

Drama Kids Manasota Studio Parents Night Out

Drop off your kids as early as 6pm and pickup as late as 10pm at the Drama Kids Studio! Tuition ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Drama Kids of Manasota Studio, 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $45 (sign up by Wednesday 12/04 for $10 off)
  • Website: app.jackrabbitclass.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Myakka City Bull Bash

Bullriding, Mutton Busting, food trucks, vendors, and more! Gates open at 4:30pm Mutton busting before the show 6pm Show starts at 7pm

Sarasota Holiday Parade

Celebrating our theme, 'Holidays for Heroes,' an opportunity to creatively honor the heroes in our lives.

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