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Bradenton Runners Club Weekly Group Runs

We are excited to run with you in 2025! See our Group Runs Below with times and meet up locations! Tuesday ...

American Youth Cup I Regatta at Nathan Benderson Park

The first of four AYC regattas, this series is a not-for-profit series of regattas leading up to the USRowing Southeast ...

Breakfast with Sharks at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Rise and Dive! Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $36 member adults, $40 non-member adults; $27 member youth, $30 non-member youth; 2 and younger are free
  • Website: ticketing.mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours

Ninja Squad Athletics Saturday Morning Run at Nathan Benderson Park

Running isn’t just a thing we do on Saturday anymore! It’s part of who we are! Join us for a ...

Young Life Sarasota 5K Run for the Donut and .5K Fun Run at Lakeview Elementary School

Have a blast on a professionally chip-timed, flat, out-and-back course 5K course that travels through a beautiful-wooded neighborhood. Feel free ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lakeview Elementary School, 7299 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 34241
  • Cost: $40 for ages 31+ | $30 for ages 18-30 | Free for .5K fun run for kids (suggested donation $20)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks

Youth Skateboarding Camp at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Sharpen your skateboarding skills at this exciting camp led by experienced instructors, including Team USA Olympian Jake Ilardi! Learn the ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Island Skate Park, 5901 Marina Dr, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
  • Cost: Per two hour session: Drop-in $70 | Pre-registered $50 (Members), $60 (Non-Members)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

FIT4MOM Strides 360 at Bob Gardner Park

Increase your endurance and speed to sprint through mom life with Strides 360®! Come play with your mom friends, with ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Bob Gardner Park, 2710 White Eagle Boulevard, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Single Class Pass $25 • 1 visit • Good for 1 visit to Stroller Strides. Expires in 1 month or membership options available
  • Website: fit4mom-lakewoodranch-sarasota.pike13.com
  • Category: 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. ...

Learn to Skate Class at Astro Skate

Come out and learn how to skate! Offered every Saturday morning at 9am.

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 The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: We invite you and your little ones to join us on this wonderful ...

SCF Dental Hygiene Hosts Healthy Smiles at SCF Bradenton

Hello, families! We are excited to announce that SCF is hosting the Healthy Smiles event, offering FREE preventative dental care ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. 34207- Bldg. 2, Dental Hygiene Clinic
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

STEAM Saturdays with Suncoast Science Center

Join us every Saturday for a FUN, hands on exploration into different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! ...

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 ...

Daddy and Me Books and Bubbles at The Flock SRQ

Daddy + me Join us for a special books and bubbles this Saturday morning! Don’t worry, grandpa‘s and uncles can come ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:15 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Included in open play pass
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

KinderCooks® Mommy and Me Time at Young Chefs Academy

It's Mommy and Me time! If you’re searching for a meaningful, enriching way to engage your little ones (ages 4-7), look ...

Strike Zone Drop-In Baseball Saturdays

Work on your skills at Strike Zone! Saturdays in February: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 & 2/22 Ages 4 - 7 9:30am to 10:30am Ages ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 6207 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: $25 Per Player/Per Day or $80 Per Player for all 4 weeks
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

Spring Sarasota Gem Show at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

Our Spring Sarasota Gem Show featuring dozens of vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Beads, Crystals, Mineral Specimens, Fossils, Metaphysical ...

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

All Day Skate 10am - 10:30pm Tiny Tot Skate: 10am - 12pm Open Family Skate: 12:30pm - 6pm

Author Read-Aloud for Kids at Island Branch Library

Children's author, Kristen Hogan, joins us to read her newly released book, Keiko the Koi. This special author read-aloud is ...

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 ...

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival celebrates our fishing heritage with a mix of great live music, nautical arts and crafts, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 119th St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $5.00 Adults | Free for Children 12 under
  • Website: fishcortez.org
  • Category: Family Fun

DIY-U Kids' Workshops by Lowe's

Choose Your Store & Slot Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. DON'T FORGET! Your confirmation ...

Go Green with Parks at the Morgan Family Community Center

Reminder! Don’t miss Go Green with Parks this Saturday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Morgan Family Community Center ...

Limelight Pop-Up Market at The Bazaar

Every 3rd Saturday we open the courtyard up for guest vendors, doggies looking for homes, live music, and so much ...

Operation: Spring into Safety at SCF Bradenton

Join the State College of Florida, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Department of Transportation for the 2nd Annual Operation ...

Parrish Small Business Market

Roses are red Violets are blue. This month’s market Is filled with sweet deals for you . If you have never been ...

Theory of Play Open Play Saturdays

At Theory of Play, your child’s adventure begins in our thoughtfully designed Oasis, featuring six unique Playscapes that offer endless ...

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Tumbled Glass Craft at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center

Create your own air or sea scape using tumbled glass. $20 registration fee, includes all supplies.

Weekend of Art at Wellen Park

Downtown Wellen Park will be the place to experience the arts on Valentines Weekend! Join us for our inaugural Weekend ...

The Flock SRQ's New Year's Series Mommy and Me Workout

6-week New Year’s workout series! New Year - Stronger You! This series is free for members! The series includes 2 workout sessions a ...

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 ...

City of Palmetto Multi-Cultural Festival at Lincoln Park

Save the Date! Join us on February 15th, 2025, at Lincoln Park for the City of Palmetto Multicultural Festival! From ...

JuniorChefs™ at Young Chefs Academy

JuniorChefs™ (Ages 7+) Where the culinary fun and learning continues! The Young Chefs® Academy JuniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Young Chefs Academy, 3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Non-Member $50/class (Membership available for $179/month)
  • Website: sarasotafl.youngchefsacademy.com
  • Category: Classes

Open Mat at Ninja Squad Athletics

Open mat every Saturday! All ages.

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4422 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, 34233
  • Cost: Call for info
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Park East Community Picnic at Shenandoah Park

Enjoy a day filled with music, art, food, and community connection at Shenandoah Park in the Park East Neighborhood! This ...

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 ...

Venice High School Parade of Champions

We Love A Parade! The Venice High School Parade of Champions steps off at 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 15, ...

Manatee Life Church Presents Love Your Neighbor Celebration

Love Your Neighbors Celebration! Free lunch from 12:30-2PM, Games, Prizes, Magic Shows, Displays, Cake Walk, Face Painting, Puppets, Free Books. Family ...

Open Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday! $8+ skate rental or $20 for family of 5 with at least ...

Story Spelunkers Kids Book Club at Bat City Comic Professionals

A Book Club just for kids! Come join the Story Spelunkers where you'll deep dive into books you'll love! Participate in ...

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

My Gym and Hopebridge Day of Love: Sensory-Friendly Event

My Gym Sarasota is Partnering with Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers for a Free Event! Hopebridge Day of Love: Enjoy a ...

Open Gym at Flip Zone Gymnastics

Come visit us for an Open Gym! Limited to 35 students. For ages 5-18

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 ...

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 ...

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

LWR Community Campout at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Get ready for our 7th annual LWR Community Campout at Greenbrook Adventure Park! Join us for: Campfire perfect for roasting s'mores Family-friendly ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure PI, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $20 Resident (over 3 yrs)/$30 Non-Resident (over 3 yrs)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Coder School - Rubiks Cube Workshop

Join Code Coach Kai in learning the mystery of the cube. Spend 90 minutes learning how to solve the classic 3x3 ...

Family Game Night at Island Branch Library

Join the fun! A variety of games (Jenga, chess, scrabble, etc.) will be made available for everyone to play, or ...

Star Academy of the Performing Arts Valentine's Aerial & Dance Glow Night!

Join us for a glowing night of dance, aerial, & fun! All students will have a chance to take a ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Academy of the Performing Arts, 308 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: $45 per person, $15 Add on for Movie Night
  • Website: www.staracademyfl.com
  • Category: Other

Strike Zone Baseball Parents Night Out

Participants will get to hang with Coach AJ and enjoy baseball related games, activities and a movie! Pizza dinner is ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 6207 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: $40 per child plus tax
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

Valentine Limited at the Florida Railroad Museum

The Valentine Limited is returning in 2025! If you love trains, have a valentine (or a stand in), enjoy good ...

Lucky to Love You: Pirates and Pearls Ball at Tringali Park Community Center

Get ready for a magical night Beneath the Waves! Join us for an enchanting evening where mermaids, pirates, and ocean ...

Valentine's Parent's (Kids) Night Out at Theory of Play

Parents' Night Out (children ages 4-10) *Potty Trained* Take a couple of hours to lean into LOVE! We've got the kid care ...

Acro Fit Gymnastics XOXO Party

Glow Party Saturday, January 25th XOXO Party Saturday, February 15th St. Patty's Party Prize for best dressed!!! Saturday, March 15th All parties include pizza dinner!! Book through ...

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 ...

Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party in Downtown Bradenton

We are grateful that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been a part of the Bradenton community since 1969 and want to ...

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 ...

Altitude's Glo in the Park

Footloose and free play under the bright weekend lights at participating parks.

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: $27 plus tax - 180 Min Jump Pass
  • Website: ecom.roller.app
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota’s hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud ...

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