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15October

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library

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

  • 9:45 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Central Library 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota 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: North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® South Manatee 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: South Manatee Library 6081 26th Street West Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Palmetto Library

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

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library 923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 ·
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • 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 - CANCELED

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 - CANCELED

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

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

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
16October

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 ...

UTC Dance Days with Miss Jodi

UTC DANCE DAYS ARE BACK Join me every other Wednesday for dance @utcsarasota beginning 9/4/24. Starts at 9am! So excited to ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library - CLOSED ALL WEEK

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
  • 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 - LIBRARIES CLOSED ALL WEEK

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®

Partners In Play® is canceled at all libraries this week. Join us for special uninterrupted playtime with your child in ...

  • 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Energy Vampires, Oh No! at Elsie Quirk Library

Folks from UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability of Sarasota County will show us ways to save energy at home. We'll learn ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Free

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

The Bay Turns Two! Community Celebration

A Second Anniversary Community Celebration party celebrating all things TWO! -- twins, couples, 2-year olds, everyone! Attention twins, couples, babies ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Lego Club at North Port Library

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

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! Ranch Nite Wednesday kicks off ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free
17October

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 ...

Thursday Farmers Market at The Market on Dearborn

Join The Market on Dearborn as we participate in Englewood's Thursday Farmers Market Day! Guests will be able to enjoy ...

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

Homeschool Third Thursday at The Ringling

On the third Thursday of the month, join The Ringling for a FREE hands-on learning program, designed for homeschooling families ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.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® 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

Kid's Sensory Playtime at Northport Library - LIBRARIES CLOSED ALL WEEK

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children ...

Coding Hour Elsie Quirk Library - LIBRARIES CLOSED ALL WEEK

Want to learn how to how to code your own apps? Join us for a fun session with Bitsbox! Whether ...

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

Holiday Night Market at The Green at UTC

Join us every third Thursday of the month for the UTC Night Market. This month's outdoor market event is bringing ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 125 N Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Free
18October

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 ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY®

Partners In Play® is canceled at all libraries this week. Join us for special uninterrupted playtime with your child in ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:15 pm 
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Braden River Library

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

  • 9:45 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Braden River Library 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

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

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Anna Maria Island Library 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • 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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Lakewood Ranch Library

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

  • 12:15 pm -  1:15 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Rocky Bluff Library

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

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Rocky Bluff Library 6750 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota County Residents Free Skate at Astro Skate

Sarasota County Residents SKATE FREE FRIDAY Oct. 18th! 1-5pm with any Sarasota County ID! Join us for this special skate, open to ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate, 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free admission, skate rental extra charge
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Friday Night Market at The Market on Dearborn

Celebrate the end of the week with The Market on Dearborn and enjoy an evening farmers market with a variety ...

Trunk or Treat and Spooky Walk Through at Burn Boot Camp

Join us for a trunk or treat! Before you walk through, join us in the gym for a fun spooky ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 3904 Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Arlington Park Haunted Trail Carnival - CANCELED

Join Us for a Spooktacular Evening at the Haunted Trail Carnival! Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Arlington ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Big Top Brewing Presents Bigtoberfest

Join us this October for our epic Bigtoberfest, an Oktoberfest but Bigtop style. Get ready for live music, authentic German ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.bigtopbrewing.com
  • Category: Free

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park - Downtown Venice - CANCELED

Live Music and Entertainment Arts & Crafts Vendors Bed Race Beer and Wine Tent Food Vendors Raffle and Auction Sun Fiesta T-shirts ​No outside food or beverage ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a spooktacular evening! Join us on October 18, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for some musical ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • 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

Futbol For All presents The Haunted Walk

Don’t miss out on this spooktacular Fall event! A outdoor Haunted Walk for the brave ones, Trunk or Treat for ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7928 Oak Grove Cir, Sarasota 34243
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
19October

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 ...

Venice Farmers Market - CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON

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

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 ...

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park - Downtown Venice - CANCELED

Live Music and Entertainment Arts & Crafts Vendors Bed Race Beer and Wine Tent Food Vendors Raffle and Auction Sun Fiesta T-shirts ​No outside food or beverage ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free

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 - CANCELED

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 - LIBRARIES CLOSED ALL WEEK

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

Anna Maria Island Bayfest - CANCELED

Bayfest is a huge annual event that’s fun for the whole family. Enjoy food, drinks, music, and more, all with ...

FAM (Family Art Making) with The Ringling

FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects ...

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

Fall Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Come spend your Saturdays and Sundays with us every weekend in October starting the 5th! Join us from 10am - 3 ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

It's that time of the year again! Time for Fall photos, festival foods, and family activities that will make lasting ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission. Some rides and activities range from $1-$10
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Free

Taste of North Port Food and Fall Festival at North Port City Hall Center Green

Save the date! Click interested or going to receive a reminder notification. Join us for the 4th Annual Taste of ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: City Hall Center Green. 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.peoplefortrees.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 ...

Artistic Endeavors Non-Profit Fall Festival at Tringali Rec Center

Artistic Endeavors Non-Profit Fall Festival! All ages are welcome! We'll have; games, prizes, hair tinsel, snacks AND MORE! Please join ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Tringali Park, 3460 N Access Rd., Englewood
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: GIRLS INC | 201 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: asalh-manasotafl.org
  • Category: Free

Big Mama's Collard Greens Fest at Robert L.Taylor Community Complex

Join us for Big Mama's 8th Annual Community Festival! This exciting event offers lots of family fun! children activities, live ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Robert L. Taylor Coommunity Complex, 1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Big Top Brewing Presents Bigtoberfest

Join us this October for our epic Bigtoberfest, an Oktoberfest but Bigtop style. Get ready for live music, authentic German ...

  • 12:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.bigtopbrewing.com
  • Category: Free

Music Club at Selby Library - LIBRARIES CLOSED ALL WEEK

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who ...

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
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular at Ed Smith Stadium - CANCELED

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun at Howl-O-Ween Movie Night! Enjoy free kids' activities, a costume parade and ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pirates and Princesses Costume Party at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto

Get your Princess and Pirate costumes out. There will be character meet N greets, photo ops, a costume contest, food ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 209 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trunk or Treat at Ascension Lutheran Church and School

Trunk or Treat is an evening full of fun games, decorated vehicles of all kinds of crazy styles, and lots ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Ascension Lutheran Church and School, 800 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ascensionwels.org
  • Category: Free

Cedar Point Environmental Park Presents Halloween Haunted Trails

Cedar Point's Halloween Haunted Trails event is a 4 day fundraiser occurring every Saturday night in October between 6:00-9:00pm. This ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Rd, Englewood FL 34224
  • Cost: Early bird admission $5, On the spot $8, kids 6 and under free
  • Website: www.checflorida.org
  • Category: Free

Jump Dance Company (JDC) Halloween Party Extravaganza

Join us on Saturday, October 19th, for our Halloween party extravaganza! We have planned a fun-filled evening from 6-7 pm ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 11005 Passage Dr, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Frightfully Fun Trick-or-Treat Event at The Mall at UTC

Calling all goblins and ghouls! Dress in your favorite costume* and follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail, scaring up goodies from your ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
20October

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

Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Wellen Park

Join us in Downtown Wellen for the Fresh Harvest Farmers Market every Sunday! Shop fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, seafood, ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 12275 Mercado Drive Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Come spend your Saturdays and Sundays with us every weekend in October starting the 5th! Join us from 10am - 3 ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

It's that time of the year again! Time for Fall photos, festival foods, and family activities that will make lasting ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission. Some rides and activities range from $1-$10
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Free

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park - Downtown Venice- CANCELED

Live Music and Entertainment Arts & Crafts Vendors Bed Race Beer and Wine Tent Food Vendors Raffle and Auction Sun Fiesta T-shirts ​No outside food or beverage ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free

Christ Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch Party

We will have games and activities, yummy food, multiple bounce houses and more. Invite your friends, family and neighbors. Admission ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 515 Upper Manatee River Road, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: emphasisonchrist.org
  • Category: Free

Fall Festival at Gulf Coast Church

We are so excited for Fall Fest! FREE fun for the whole fam! Can’t wait to see you there! ACTIVITIES: Bounce ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2800 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parrish United Methodist Church Thrift Annex Holiday Open House

Join us for a visit with Santa, door prizes, cookies, hotdogs, music and lots of friendly faces.

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 12180 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish, FL,
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: parrishumc.com
  • Category: Free

Sukkot Down On The Farm at Chabad of Sarasota

"Join Chabad of Sarasota for a fun afternoon, and an opportunity to connect with other families. Sukkot is a time ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota - 7700 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, Fl 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sarasotachabad.com
  • Category: Free

Trunk or Treat at Harvest United Methodist Church

All are invited to join Harvest Families for Trunk or Treat on October 20 from 4:00-6:00pm! There will be tons ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
21October

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

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 PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk 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: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public 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: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • 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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: theflocksrq.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

Quirky Crafters: Ghost Paintings at Elsie Quirk Library

Get ready to turn old art into something spooky! Have fun creating your own ghost painting by transforming real artwork ...

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
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