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01December

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 ...

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

Outdoor Holiday Market at The Vintage Collective

Join us for our first community event! No entrance fee! Free hot cocoa bar, Free Popcorn, Free Holiday Craft table. ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 800 8th Ave W, Palmetto 34221 (parking lot behind building)
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Poinsettia Patch withSanta and Mrs. Claus at Parrish Charter Academy

Join us for a day of family fun and a free photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Santa arrives ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Charter Academy, 8605 Charter Academy, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: $5 Parking, Free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds

Nov 29th – Dec 1st Sarasota Fall Seafood & Music Festival™ Get back outdoors and enjoy a weekend of pure relaxation full ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.paragonfestivals.com
  • Category: Free

Sunday Crafternoon at Bat City Comic Professionals

Come explore your creativity, Sundays in the Bat City classroom! We will have collage art supplies, coloring sheets, comic panel ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free
02December

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

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

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

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free
03December

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® 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

Homeschool Holiday Crafting Meet Up at Tom Bennett Park

Join us for a heartwarming day of creativity and connection! We'll be making beautiful Christmas ornaments and handmade cards. This fun-filled crafting ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Tom Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

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

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

Roser Church Christmas Concert

As our community works together to recover from two devastating storms, we at Roser Church would like to offer two ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: roserchurch.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

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free

Englewood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

You are invited to the Annual Englewood Community Christmas Tree Lighting. The lighting of the Christmas Tree will take place ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 601 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Get ready for a festive experience at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Join us for Photos with Santa right by the ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free
04December

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 ...

FIT4MOM Holiday Themed Stroller Strides and Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

We will have a free Stroller Strides class followed by a holiday themed story time. this event is FREE, but ...

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library

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

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

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free

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

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
05December

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

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.eventbrite.com
  • 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

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free

Holiday Splendor at The Ringling

Celebrate the holiday season and help support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. Local ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Blvd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free with one unwrapped toy per person Without a toy donation: $15 Adult / $5 Child
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Wellen Wonderland at Wellen Park

Celebrate the season with a spectacular line-up of holiday sights and sounds in Downtown Wellen Park! Enjoy performances from local ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Get ready for a festive experience at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! Join us for Photos with Santa right by the ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free
06December

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 ...

Manatee County Holiday Gift Fair and Carols in the Courtyard

Looking for that unique gift for the holidays? Manatee County’s very own employees will be hosting the Annual Holiday Gift ...

  • 8:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Admin Building, 1112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Rocky Bluff Library

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: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301, Ellenton, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.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

Village of the Arts Art Walk and Market

Music - Food - Art in the Village of the Arts for our monthly 1st Friday & Saturday Art Walk Free ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Village of the Arts Square, 9th Ave W - 17th Ave W, Bradenton 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.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

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 ...

Palmetto's Christmas in the Park

**Reservations required** See details below. On Friday, December 6th from 3 – 7 PM & Saturday, December 7th from 2 – ...

Tree Lighting at Wellen Park

Celebrate the season with a spectacular line up of Christmas sights and sounds in Downtown Wellen Park! Local schools and ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Winter Wonderland at Wellen Park

Celebrate the season with a spectacular line-up of holiday sights and sounds in Downtown Wellen Park! Enjoy performances from local ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free

Old Manatee Candlelight Walking Tour

Come experience an old fashioned holiday in Old Manatee! Lights, music, food, vendors, and magic! Many details to follow!

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Old Manatee, 708 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa is Coming to Bay City Comics

Santa is Coming!!!! That's right, the big man is coming to Bat City on Fri, Dec 6 from 5PM to 8PM ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bat City Comics, 915 Manatee Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Little Bookworms Lantern Walk at West Blalock Park

LANTERN WALK- Bring your lanterns and come celebrate the changing of seasons as we approach winter. Each year we gather ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:45 pm 
  • Location: 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: site.corsizio.com
  • Category: Free

St. Armands Circle Holiday Night of Lights

The 46th Annual Holiday Night of Lights will magically transform St. Armands Circle into your favorite Holiday destination on the ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Armands Circle 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Evangel Baptist Church Drive Thru Bethlehem

Drive Through Bethlehem is this weekend! Come out and see us! A great family event and it’s free!!

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3605 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Church Winterfest

Join us for a FREE fun-filled event for the whole family! TFC Winterfest 2024 is a great opportunity to celebrate ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Family Church at Christian Retreat, 1200 Glory Way Blvd Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.christianretreat.org
  • Category: Free

Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Join us on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6 – 9 pm for Music on Main, a free concert series ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: FREE (Items and Food Available for Purchase)
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free

Movies in the Park at Centennial Park - The Santa Clause

Come get in the holiday spirit by joining us to watch The Santa Clause in Centennial Park! Movie starts at ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Centennial Park, 200 W Avenue, Venice
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Light Up the Night at Selby Five Points Park

On December 6, join us from 7 to 10 pm in Selby Five Points Park for Light up the Night. ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Palmetto Movie in the Park at Sutton Park

Free admission and snacks (provided by Waste Management). Outside food is allowed. Alcohol is prohibited.

  • 7:15 pm 
  • Location: Sutton Park, 1036 6th St W., Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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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 ...

Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A

Please join us on Saturday, December 7th, 8:00-10:00am for our Breakfast with Santa Cow Event at Chick-fil-A Creekwood. We will have ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Creekwood, 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ninja Squad Athletics Saturday Morning Run at Nathan Benderson Park

Running isn’t just a thing we do on Saturday anymore! It’s part of who we are! Join us for a ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Geraldson's Christmas Market

Join the "farmily" for our annual Christmas Market! We will have awesome local vendors, amazing food trucks, and fun live ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Geraldson's Family Farm, 9812 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Merry Meals with Santa at Sarasota County Parks

You are invited to join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for the annual Merry Meals with Santa events. ...

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, ...

One Year Anniversary and Holiday Market at The Flock SRQ

If have ever been to a Flock event… you know that we know how to party! THIS Saturday we are celebrating ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free event
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

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

Brunch with Grinch at Metro Diner

Join us from 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday December 7th for Brunch with The Grinch! Take a picture ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Metro Diner, 4726 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair in Venice at Maxine Barritt Park

Join us Saturday, December 7th for the 3rd Annual Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair in Venice at Maxine Barritt Park ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Maxine Barritt Park, 1800 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kids Ornament Making at Summerfield Park

Get ready to deck the halls with an ornament making class just for kids! Bring your crafty kiddos and sprinkle ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Summerfield Community Park, 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Resident $10.00 | Non-resident $20.00
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Free

Sertoma Kids, Inc. Sensory Friendly Santa Visit

Santa is coming to town. Join us for a Sensory Santa Visit! Breakfast treats will be served. Please let us ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2750 Stickney Pointe Road #210, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Center of Anna Maria Island - Lester Family Fun Day

Get ready for our favorite holiday event filled with festive cheer, exciting activities, and a special visit from Santa Claus ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • 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 ...

Better Together Holiday Luncheon at Grace Community Church

Every child deserves a merry and bright holiday season. Our Better Christmas Gathering provides an opportunity for parents to come ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: bettertogetherus.org
  • Category: Free

Santa Claus is Comin' to Cocoplum Village Shops

Santa Claus is comin' to Cocoplum this holiday season! Join us Saturday, December 7 & 14 from 11 am to ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cocoplum Village Shops, 17179 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Village of the Arts Art Walk and Market

Music - Food - Art in the Village of the Arts for our monthly 1st Friday & Saturday Art Walk Free ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Village of the Arts Square, 9th Ave W - 17th Ave W, Bradenton 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.org
  • 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

'Tis the Sea-Sun Pop Market at Sun Lab Brewing

Click interested or going to set yourself a reminder! Join us for shop local Saturday! First 50 attendees will receive a ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 803 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Music Club at Selby Library

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

Christmas on Bridge Street

Christmas on Bridge Street! We want to see all of your smiling faces celebrating and enjoying our beautiful community.

  • 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Palmetto's Christmas in the Park

**Reservations required** See details below. On Friday, December 6th from 3 – 7 PM & Saturday, December 7th from 2 – ...

Southside Village Holiday Stroll 2024

Santa will ride in on the fire truck and then be available for photos! Thank you Morton's Market for sponsoring! Art ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2418 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Rhea Lana's of Manatee Winter Holiday Consignment Event - Sale Day

Open to the Public! FREE Admission- Bring a friend! Saturday-Sunday mornings, we open with re-stocked items out on the floor. ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: manatee.rhealana.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas in the Garden: A Celebration of Lights and Music

Christmas in the Garden 2024 - A Celebration of Lights and Music December 1-December 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: longboatislandchapel.org
  • Category: Free

First Baptist Bradenton Downtown Community Block Party: Christmas Edition

Join us for an outdoor Christmas Village experience! Come walk through a wonderland of lights, listen to live Christmas carolers, snap ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Bradenton, 1306 Manatee Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wellen Wonderland at Wellen Park

Celebrate the season with a spectacular line-up of holiday sights and sounds in Downtown Wellen Park! Enjoy performances from local ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free

Evangel Baptist Church Drive Thru Bethlehem

Drive Through Bethlehem is this weekend! Come out and see us! A great family event and it’s free!!

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3605 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1811 72nd Street North West, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Venice Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

Christmas in Venice...the lights, the palm tress, the waterways. Celebrate the holiday season by decorating your boat and joining in ...

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Holiday Parade

Celebrating our theme, 'Holidays for Heroes,' an opportunity to creatively honor the heroes in our lives.

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1383 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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