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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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Home Depot locations - register online and select your preferred store
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Free Beginning Martial Arts Intro Course (ages 3-4) at Premier Martial Arts

Your Child Will Receive the Following: FREE Uniform! Earn a White Belt Thoughts become actions, actions become habits and habits become a person’s ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Premier Martial Arts University Park, 5275 University Parkway #127 Bradenton, FL 34201
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Summer BBQ - Customer Appreciation - Independence weekend at Sarasota Architectural Salvage

Come join free festivities Saturday July 6th ! we will have free pulled pork sandwiches, music , door prizes day ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Architectural Salvage - Downtown, 1093 Central Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Free Parent and Baby Yoga at The Yoga Barre

Come, move, breathe, and connect with your baby in this mindful and fun yoga class for both of you! Our tiny ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Yoga Barre, 4124 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lwryogabarre.com
  • Category: Free

Mermaid Art Walk and Market at Village of the Arts

Calling All Mermaids!! Dive in to the Magic of the Mermaid Artwalk! Mark your calendars friends, our July ArtWalk and Market is ...

Youth Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Kids yoga Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 5:45pm and Saturday 11:30-12:30pm.

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Music Club at Selby Library

Join teen musician, Anni Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along on the ...

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Patriotic Picnic Sponsored by 1st Responders for Democracy

Free Patriotic Picnic with limited registration to the first 75 people. Please bring family and/or friends. Pre-registration required.

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Park, 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Free Parent and Tot Yoga at The Yoga Barre

Come, move, breathe, and connect with your little one in this mindful and fun yoga class for both of you! Our ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Yoga Barre, 4124 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lwryogabarre.com
  • Category: Free

Michaels Kids Club: Crystal Hair Accessories

Come in for a fun free kids craft! Join us in-store to add a sparkle to your hair accessories with ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Michaels Stores (Sarasota Pavilion, UTC, Cortez East Shopping Center)
  • Cost: Free (hair pins available for purchase)
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Free

Dancing on the Beach Luau Party on Sarasota Lido Beach

Get your flower shirts, coconut tops and hula skirts ready! We will be playing luau games, dancing, juggling and sharing a ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Lido Beach Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Mom's Walk/Run Meetup Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers 8209 Natures Way #115 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

The Flock - Where Wellness and Play Meet: Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Minecraft and More Mondays at Gulf Gate Library

Join other tweens on Mondays this summer for Minecraft adventures and popular board games. Attendees will have the ability to ...

Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids at Gulf Gate Library

Each week participants will learn a different aspect for healthy food choices. Includes an activity. Registration is required. This event ...

Teen Writers Club at North Port Library

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: North Port Library (Veranda room) 13800 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens at Jacaranda Library

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs. Registration required. Age Group: Tweens (9 ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow at Selby Library

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota that ends in an obstacle course. ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: North Port Library 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Anna Maria Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301, Ellenton, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Tween Tuesday Crafts at Gulf Gate Library

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up ...

Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wish list movies to our clipboard request ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: William H. Jervey, Jr. Library (Teen room), 300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Meet the Pups at Selby Library

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Tinker Tuesday at North Sarasota Library

A different project every week! No prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: North Sarasota Library (Meeting room II) 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Youth Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Kids yoga Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 5:45pm and Saturday 11:30-12:30pm.

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at Siesta Beach

This weekly one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together and ...

Tuesday Night Family Fun Ride in Venice

Meet/Park at the Parking Lot Corner near Tampa Ave W and Nokomis Ave W. Bikes out at 6 pm so arrive ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice Gazabo Centennial Park, 200 W Venice Ave, Venice
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Bayside Community Church Summer of Fun - Splash Pad and Popsicles at Waterside Park

Summer of Fun! Waterside Splash Pad and Popsicles hosted by Bayside Community Church Lakewood Ranch Campus. Come beat the heat ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Waterside Park 7301 Island Cove Terrace Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: bayside.churchcenter.com
  • Category: Free

Hazards for Hatchlings: A Sea Turtle Migration Exploration at The Robinson Preserve

Take the journey of a sea turtle hatchling! From the nesting beach to the open ocean, to hitching a ride ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The NEST at Robinson Preserve 840 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free

Nature Inspired Craft at Mangrove School of Sarasota

Each Wednesday morning, from 9:30 -11:00 we will host a FREE nature inspired craft in our play yard. This week we ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6210 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: calendly.com
  • Category: Free

Fam Open Studio at The Ringling

Open Studio is an opportunity for visitors to engage with various artistic mediums in open-ended exploration. Mediums change each week. ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, reserve tickets in advance
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

UTC Storytime with Barnes and Noble -Summertime Edition

Join us for Storytime on The Green with Barnes & Noble – summertime edition! To beat the heat, we’re moving ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Barnes & Noble UTC, 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wednesday Playdate at the Sarasota Art Museum

For early learners with an adult, Your Wednesday Playdates deliver an art project led by a professional teaching artist and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. Age ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Teen Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Teen yoga Wednesday from 5:00-5:45pm

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at North Brohard Park

This weekly one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together ...

Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum

Soar in 4 Events teach families how to use the FREE materials and books that are distributed to support classroom ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

Kids' Night at Sharky's - Post Summer Beach Run

Mark your calendars! Kids' Night returns for the summer at Sharky's on Wednesday, June 5th. Bring the kids down to ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: North Brohard Park - 1600 Harbor Drive South in Venice, FL.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Fun Kid's Event: Princess Party at The Mall at UTC

Grab your tiaras (or crowns) and your princess dresses and join us for a magical party with your favorite princesses! ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Lakewood Ranch Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton 34211
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays at Gulf Gate Library

Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string ...

Family Night at Art After 5 at The Ringling

On Thursday evenings, The Ringling Museum of Art is open late! Bring the whole family to select Family Nights @ ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, reserve tickets in advance
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Youth Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Kids yoga Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 5:45pm and Saturday 11:30-12:30pm.

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Wellen Park Night Market

The Wellen Park Night Market will bring together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 12275 Mercado Drive Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Optima Parent Info Meeting (VR Experience)

Join us for a parent information meeting to meet some members of our school team, learn about our unique online ...

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 ...

Music and Movement Toddler Dance Class at We Rock the Spectrum

Get ready for the world of rhythm and movement with Toddler Dance Class led by the incredible Jaybianna Lawrence, aka ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: We Rock the Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: $10 per child includes open play
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas in July 2024 on Venice Main Street

Get ready for the biggest sale of the season July 12th and 13th from 10am-4pm at participating locations presented by ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Venice District, 200 West Venice Avenue Venice, FL 34285
  • Website: www.visitvenicefl.org
  • Category: Free

Mom and Me Playdates at Grace Community Church

Hey mamas! Grace Community Church is opening up a free indoor play space twice a month for the summer! They have ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N Lakewood Ranch FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Adventures in Crafting at Jacaranda Library

Join us the second and fourth Fridays of the month, June-August, for a special craft project. Each session of this ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Creation Station: Kids' Glowforge Lab at Selby Library

Draw or find images to engrave wooden coasters and pendants with the Glowforge. Ages 5 and up. Children under 8 ...

Fun Fridays: Music with Mr. Dave at Selby Library

Join folk guitarist and singer Dave Moran for a collection of children's songs with a show from the Selby Puppets. ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Library 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 ·
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Bayside Community Church Summer of Fun - Kickball and Carousel at Bob Gardner Park

Join us this Summer! Lakewood Ranch Bayside Kids is getting together and you and your family are invited! Join us ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bob Garner Park, 2710 White Eagle Blvd Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: bayside.churchcenter.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Game Nights at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Are you ready to learn a new game, or are you interested in sharing a much-beloved board game with others? ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: events.humanitix.com
  • Category: Free

Venice MainStreet Friday Night Concert Series

Join the fun in historic downtown Venice for the bimonthly Friday Night Concert Series at the gazebo in Centennial ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Centennial Park Gazebo, 200 W. Venice Ave Venice, Florida 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.venicegov.com
  • Category: Free