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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

Village of the Arts Art Walk and Market Celebrating 25 Years

The Village of the Arts is turning 25 in 2025, and we’re celebrating with a theme that says it all: ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Village of the Arts Square, 9th Ave W - 17th Ave W, Bradenton 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

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

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

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, ...

Bootcamp on the green at Big Top Brewing

Next BOOTCAMP on the green will be on⁣ Saturday Jan 4th @ 9:30am. ⁣Fun for the whole family! Every 1st ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.bigtopbrewing.com
  • Category: Free

Buffalo Creek Bombers 12U Team Tryouts at Buffalo Creek Baseball Park

Come join a winning organization built on development, team 1st attitude and sportsmanship. Open try-outs for Buffalo Creek (B.C.) Bombers ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 7550 69th Street, East Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Dance Workshops at Venice YMCA

Free Dance Workshops! Come join us at the Venice YMCA for a fun-filled day of dance and community! These workshops ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Venice YMCA 701 Center Road Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Village of the Arts Art Walk and Market

The Village of the Arts is turning 25 in 2025, and we’re celebrating with a theme that says it all: ...

  • 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: 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
05January

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

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 -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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
06January

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

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® 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

Creation Station at Selby Library

Learn a simple trick of perspective to make a tracing of your hand appear to be jumping off the page. Please ...

Family Board Game Night at Fruitville Library

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night! All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on ...

Anime Club at Selby Library

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to ...

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

Free Dance Workshops at Venice YMCA

Free Dance Workshops! Come join us at the Venice YMCA for a fun-filled day of dance and community! These workshops ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Venice YMCA 701 Center Road Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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