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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

Arts and Crafts Shows at Englewood Sports Complex

The Spring Arts & Crafts Show on March 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. is your chance to explore ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Englewood Sports Complex: 1300 S. River Road, Englewood
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Farm, Garden and Craft Festival at Elmwood Park

You asked, so we answered! Here's an updated list of vendors for the Elwood Park Farm, Garden, and Craft Festival ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Elmwood Park Baptist Church, 3516 45th St. E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • 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, ...

Pop Up and Play at The Flock SRQ

Join us to support our local electrolyte brand Lido! Discounted open play, samples, giveaways + fun!

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $10 pop up open play!! Discounted taken at The Flock the day of!
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

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

Ananda Farm's St. Patrick's Day Festival

Get ready for a weekend filled with cheer, delicious food & beer, and farm fun! Join us at Ananda Farm ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 579 Kay Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL 34250
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Leprechaun Hunt at The Children's Garden and Art Center

The Leprechauns have hidden their magic gold in every nook and cranny of The Children’s Garden - Collect the gold ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: The Children's Garden and Art Center 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Included with admission, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Lowe's locations - register online and select your preferred store
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • 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 ...

Lucky Discount Play Day at Theory of Play

Join us for a special Open Play event on March 15th from 10 AM - 2 PM and enjoy $10 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35/90 min. | $25/siblings ($10 OFF admission today!)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pot of Gold St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Palmetto Branch Library

Can you win enough gold to become friends with the library leprechaun? Complete all the tasks on his note to ...

Read to Dogs at Lakewood Ranch Library

Come visit the Kids Space at the Lakewood Ranch Library and read to a certified therapy dog! Perfect for those ...

The Flying Penguin and Other Winning Plays at Florida Studio Theatre

Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a ...

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!

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! at the George Mullen Activity Center

Tot Time Saturday Read-Aloud! Join us for a fun twist to your Tot Time experience. Kick off each session with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: www.northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Touch A Truck at Rocky Bluff Branch Library

Big trucks are heading to the Lakewood Ranch and Rocky Bluff Libraries! Don't miss these family-friendly events where you can ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Rocky Bluff Branch Library, 6750 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Flock SRQ Total Body Tone Mommy and Me Workout

New Class Alert! Come join us at the Flock on Saturdays for our Total Body Tone Mommy + Me workout! This ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free for members at The Flock and only $25 for a pop in class!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Photos with the Easter Bunny at UTC

Don't miss this Eggcellent opportunity to have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Hop into Bunnyville, The Mall at UTC's ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: UTC, 140 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Patrick's Day at Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with McGrath’s and Ed’s Tavern on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. There will be Irish food ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, 8100 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Patrick's Day at McGrath's Irish Ale House

St. Patrick’s on Main Street Get ready for a shamrockin’ good time at McGrath’s this Saturday, March 15th from 11 ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: McGrath's Irish Ale House, 8110 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Irish Celtic Festival at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Get your Irish on at our annual Irish Celtic Festival & Lucky Dog Parade! It's the best St. Patrick's Day ...

  • 11:30 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure Place, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2025 Sarasota County Fair at Sarasota County Fairgrounds and Robarts Arena

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Sarasota County Fair! The years have passed but the excitement of the fair rides, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: See website. Admission specials include 1/2 price admission on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as the $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides.
  • Website: www.sarasotafair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

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 ...

Family Movie Matinee at South Manatee Branch Library

Join us for a family-friendly movie the first Saturday of the month. Ages 6-11

Florida Cultural Group, Inc Presents: The Sound of Music

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy ...

Unicorn Spa Day at Party Palace

Get ready for a magical day of pampering at our Unicorn Spa Day! Kids will enjoy unicorn-themed facials, rainbow manicures, ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Party Palace, 935 North Beneva Road, #403, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: $60 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Maverick's Rhythm & Rave at SCF Venice Campus

Free Outdoor event Open to the Public Live Music, Food Vendors & Lots More Fun For The Entire Family!

  • 3:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: SCF Venice Campus, 8000 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34293 – Performance Pavilion
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scf.edu
  • 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

Palmetto Downtown Mainstreet Presents: Saturday Sundown at Sutton Park

Sundown Concert Series, taking place every 3rd Saturday, starting March 15th, free event, family-friendly entertainment, sparks joy, creates lasting memories, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Sutton Park, 1036 6th Street W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

St. Patrick's Day Cake Decorating Event: Lucky Little Leprechaun at Uncle Nick's NY Style Bagels

Join us for a fun interactive cake decorating event. Saturday March 15th at 6:30. All supplies included, up to two ...

Old Main Street Bradenton St. Patrick's Day Block Party

Join us for a fun-filled St. Patrick's Day celebration with Bradenton Alive! Enjoy family-friendly activities and live music by 22N, ...

Venice Theatre Presents: The Lightning Thief

This action-packed pop-rock musical follows teen demi-god Percy Jackson’s quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $37 Adult/Sr. | $22 College/Educator | $15 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun
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