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29December

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 ...

Florida Young Birders Club - Holiday Bird Walk at The Celery Fields

The Florida Young Birders Club is hosting a Guided Bird Walk where kids and teens can learn about local bird ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Celery Fields 6799 Palmer Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Annual membership is $10 and offers free entrance to monthly local events
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

Rita's Italian Ice One Year Anniversary in Bradenton

Time flies when you're eating Italian Ice, Bradenton! Our Rita’s is celebrating its 1 Year Anniversary this Sunday (12/29/24) with ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1731 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, 34211
  • Cost: Free 6oz. Ice
  • Website: www.ritasice.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

Temple Sinai Presents: Hands on Hanukkah at The Mall at UTC

Join Temple Sinai for FREE Hanukkah family fun!

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at UTC, 140 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota 34243 (in front of Macy's first floor)
  • 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

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
30December

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 ...

Storytime at Jacaranda Library

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.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

Noon Year's Eve Party at Fruitville Library

Help us celebrate Noon Years Eve!! We will make noise makers, have a snack and bring in the Noon Years ...

Winter Break CRAFTernoon at Gulf Gate Library

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Spend your afternoons at the library making festive crafts to get you through winter ...

Winter Break Movie Afternoon - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes at Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy the winter break with a free showing of The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. No registration necessary. ...

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

CRUNCH Fitness End of Month New Year's Party

Countdown to 2025 with us! Join us on Monday, Dec. 30, from 5-8 p.m. for a New Year’s-Themed End of ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Crunch Fitness, 3762 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota 34233
  • 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

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
31December

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 ...

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

Downtown Sarasota New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop Party

The big New Year's Eve party in Sarasota is the annual Pineapple Drop Block Party! The dropping of the big ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Intersection of Lemon Avenue and Main Street in downtown Sarasota
  • Cost: Free event, carnival tickets available for purchase
  • 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

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

New Year's Eve at Waterside Place

Ring in the New Year with us at Waterside Place Plaza for a breathtaking live Sky Elements Drone Light Show ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1560 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, 34240
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • 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

UTC Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration

Have little ones with early bedtimes? Ring in 2025 early at UTC’s New Year’s Eve on The Green on December ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Bradenton Alive NYE Celebration

Come on down to main street, downtown Bradenton for family family fun! Live music, Merchants/Vendors, Food Trucks and MORE!!! The fun ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Bradenton, Old Main Street
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
01January

New Year's Day Fun Run at Siesta Key Beach

Join us for our annual New Years day fun run. Run as far (to the Wall) or as little as ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2055 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34277
  • 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
02January

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 ...

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

Storytime Adventues at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

Bingo Night at Parrish Pizzeria

Bingo Night! Get ready to shout BINGO this Thursday at Parrish Pizzeria! Join us for a fun-filled night of games, delicious ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 12345 US Highway 301 N, Parrish, 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

Weekly Free Fun Run at Fleet Feet

Everyone is welcome to join our Fun Run Group! We have walkers, runners and everyone in between! Meet at Fleet Feet ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 711 South Osprey Avenue #1, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
03January

Coquina Beach Market

The Coquina Beach Market is reopening Friday, January 3. Market days are Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Coquina Beach, south end of Anna Maria Island ​in Bradenton Beach, Florida
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: coquinabeachmarket.org
  • Category: Free

Creation Station at North Port Library

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with ...

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 ...

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at J.D. Hamel Park

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: J.D. Hamel Park, Sarasota Bayfront at 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota Florida
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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

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

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
04January

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

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, ...

Story Trails in the Reading Garden at North Sarasota Library

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

LEGO Club at Selby Library

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide ...

Luminescence Festival at Wellen Park

Enjoy an evening of illumination and music in Downtown Wellen! Join your community to place hundreds of glowing luminaries in ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Wellen Park, 19725 Wellen Park Boulevard Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

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
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