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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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • 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: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $5 and free parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

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

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: State College of Florida, Bradenton campus, 5840 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.swflroads.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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.

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $120 for series or $25 drop-in rate (free for members)
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Lincoln Park | 501 17th Street East Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Shenandoah Park, 715 N. East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Starting from Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $8 (plus skate rental), Family of 5 for $20 (with one adult.)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 5:15 pm 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: $65 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Tringali Park Community Center, 3460 N Access Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
  • Cost: $8 per child, $12 per adults
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: $22.50. Child Visitors: $45/ child
  • Website: www.signupgenius.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

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 ...

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

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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