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20September

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 ...

Sarasota Youth Sailing Hosts: Spectrum Sailing Sarasota

3 -Days Sailing camp for 10 -17 year old autistic kids in Sarasota, FL with Spectrum Sailing in Sarasota on ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Sailing Squadron - 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.spectrumsailing.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Library 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 ·
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

ROAR at The Ringling Fridays

ROAR! is our free storytime program that connects art with early literacy! Every week we read together, make art, and ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, tickets required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Tarpon Point Luau

A Hawaiian Luau featuring live music, food and drink specials.

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 121 Playmore Dr., Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Friday Fest at Van Wezel

Get ready to groove because Friday Fest is BACK! Join us for our beloved outdoor concert series at the Van ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free
21September

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 ...

Farmers Market at The Market on Dearborn

Join The Market on Dearborn every Saturday from June - September for a Farmers Market with local vendors! Farmers Markets 2024-2025 Saturdays June - ...

Venice Farmers Market

Gateway to fun | Welcome to the weekend! Step into a world of possibilities at the Venice Farmers Market Saturday ...

  • 8:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 401 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Youth Sailing Hosts: Spectrum Sailing Sarasota

3 -Days Sailing camp for 10 -17 year old autistic kids in Sarasota, FL with Spectrum Sailing in Sarasota on ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Sailing Squadron - 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.spectrumsailing.org
  • 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

Kids' Craft Days at Chicken Salad Chick

Join our Kids' Craft Days! You and your children can enjoy fun crafts at our Bradenton location on the third ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 5434 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Bradenton, 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library Rooftop, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Open House Family Fun Day at North River Fire District

Family Fun Day! -Food trucks -Giveaways -Activities for all ages -Multiple Agencies Participating -Station Tours -Touch-a-Truck -Hose Demonstrations -Extrication Demonstrations

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: North River Fire District Station 1, 1225 14th Ave W , Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.manateecountyfair.com
  • Category: Free

Pioneer Field Day at Reflections of Manatee

Pioneer Field Day is coming up at Reflections of Manatee! Join us at Manatee Mineral Spring Park on September 21st, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Reflections of Manatee, 1305 4th Ave E, Bradenton
  • 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 ...

Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Join us for story-time reading singing and activities! Fun for all!!

Cardboard Challenge at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum

We are excited to partner with Soar in 4 and Palmetto Historical Park to host another free Cardboard Challenge! What's a ...

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free
22September

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 ...

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Youth Sailing Hosts: Spectrum Sailing Sarasota

3 -Days Sailing camp for 10 -17 year old autistic kids in Sarasota, FL with Spectrum Sailing in Sarasota on ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Sailing Squadron - 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.spectrumsailing.org
  • Category: Free
23September

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: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-18 Months. Optional play time ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

A Free Group for Parents and Infants | 0 to 7 Months Bringing a baby into the world can fill our ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 12:15 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

180 Skate Meet Ups at Payne Park

Come join us every Monday at 2pm. All are welcomed and it is completely FREE!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Payne Park, 2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: 180skate.org
  • Category: Free

Read with the Dogs at Venice Library

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: William H. Jervey, Jr. Library (Community room), 300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

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

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free
24September

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 ...

180 Skate Homeschool Skate Meet Ups at Payne Park

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us every Tuesday from 9am to 11am. We will have snacks, drinks, extra boards and protective ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Payne Park, 2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: 180skate.org
  • Category: Free

Woodland Church Preschool and Moms Play Group

This free group meets Tuesday mornings from 9am-11:30am. Everyone will meet in the gym, bounce on the jumpers, play with ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Woodland Community Church, 9607 State Road 70 E Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: gowoodland.com
  • Category: Free

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:45 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Fun to be Fit Kids at Elsie Quirk Library - CANCELLED DUE TO STORM COMING

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes ...

Stroller Tours at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a one-hour tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, Ticket Required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Postpartum Support at Mothers Helping Mothers

Every Tuesday. Postpartum support for caregivers of babies 0-12 months old. Topics might include: the myths vs expectations of caregiving, managing ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 5933 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  2:45 pm 
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

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

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

Chess Club at North Port Library

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: North Port Library (Veranda room) 13800 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Weekly Free Fun Run/Walk at New Balance University

Come Walk or Run with a group: Bathrooms and Water provided and lots of positive Vibes

  • 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 315 N. Cattlemen Rd., Suite 1, Sarasota FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

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
25September

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 ...

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library - CANCELED

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 for simple open art project. Helps fine motor as well as creative skills!

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • 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

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 (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.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 ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • 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 ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library - CANCELED

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

Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Join us for story-time reading singing and activities! Fun for all!!

Ear Research Foundation: Children's Free Health Clinic

Research, Education, and Community Care. Through our mission of research, education, and community care, the Ear Research Foundation has helped thousands ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ear Research Foundation, Inc, 1901 Floyd Street Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: calendly.com
  • Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Lego Club at North Port Library - CANCELED

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Age Group: Children ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: North Port Library (Veranda room) 13800 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free
26September

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 ...

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join us for a Thursday morning social for moms and their little ones (ages 0-2) with a ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota - 7700 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, Fl 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: bit.ly
  • 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 ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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 -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Music Fun with Dave Moran at Elsie Quirk Library - CANCELED

Have some fun with singer/guitarist, Dave Moran as he entertains with favorite interactive children's songs. Recommended for children age 5 ...

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Youth Move Suncoast Cookie Decoration Competition Youth Meet Up

Cookie Decoration Competition Youth Meet Up Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and sugar at our Cookie Decoration ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Youth MOVE Suncoast, 240 B South Tuttle Ave Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free
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