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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 ...

Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum

Enjoy a day of art and family fun at Sarasota Art Museum! On the second Sunday of each month, we ...

Sunday Fundays at The Artful Giraffe

You know what's better than a Saturday? A Sunday... And you know what's better than that? A Sunday Funday! Every second Sunday of ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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

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

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Minecraft and More Mondays at Gulf Gate Library

Join other tweens on Mondays this summer for Minecraft adventures and popular board games. Attendees will have the ability to ...

Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids at Gulf Gate Library

Each week participants will learn a different aspect for healthy food choices. Includes an activity. Registration is required. This event ...

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

Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens at Jacaranda Library

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs. Registration required. Age Group: Tweens (9 ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Super Hero Party at Crunch Fitness UTC

Suit up for our Superhero-Themed Party on Monday, July 15 from 5-8 p.m.! We'll have food, fun, fitness, and more ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Crunch Fitness (Sarasota University), 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow at Selby Library

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota that ends in an obstacle course. ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port 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: North Port Library 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Optima Parent Info Meeting (VR Experience)

Join us for a parent information meeting to meet some members of our school team, learn about our unique online ...

Tween Tuesday Crafts at Gulf Gate Library

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up ...

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

Meet the Pups at Selby Library

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

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

Youth Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Kids yoga Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 5:45pm and Saturday 11:30-12:30pm.

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at Siesta Beach

This weekly one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together and ...

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

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 ...

Nature Inspired Craft at Mangrove School of Sarasota

Each Wednesday morning, from 9:30 -11:00 we will host a FREE nature inspired craft in our play yard. This week we ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6210 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: calendly.com
  • Category: Free

Creative Child Learning Center - Lakewood Ranch Open House

Join us for our upcoming Open Houses! We’re thrilled to invite you to experience firsthand the vibrancy of our school ...

Fam Open Studio at The Ringling

Open Studio is an opportunity for visitors to engage with various artistic mediums in open-ended exploration. Mediums change each week. ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, reserve tickets in advance
  • Website: www.ringling.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

Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library

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

Storytime at Barnes and Noble

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • 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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Artists in the Libraries: Cyanotype Silhouettes at Elsie Quirk Library

Artist, Melissa Hoesman will show participants how to create blue cyanotype prints by placing objects and images on treated paper. ...

Youth Video Gaming and VR at Selby Library

Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo ...

Anime Club at Selby Library

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

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

Teen Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Teen yoga Wednesday from 5:00-5:45pm

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Kids' Summer Beach Runs at North Brohard Park

This weekly one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together ...

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

Kids' Night at Sharky's - Post Summer Beach Run

Mark your calendars! Kids' Night returns for the summer at Sharky's on Wednesday, June 5th. Bring the kids down to ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: North Brohard Park - 1600 Harbor Drive South in Venice, FL.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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® 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 - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Kid's Sensory Playtime at Northport Library

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

ROAR! On the Road with Ringling at Elsie Quirk Library

Come and have some fun at our special story time where we'll connect art with early literacy with ROAR! At ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Summer Teen Hangout at North Port Library

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and ...

Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays at Gulf Gate Library

Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string ...

Family Night at Art After 5 at The Ringling

On Thursday evenings, The Ringling Museum of Art is open late! Bring the whole family to select Family Nights @ ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, reserve tickets in advance
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

Youth Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Kids yoga Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 5:45pm and Saturday 11:30-12:30pm.

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas in July Night Market at The Green at UTC

Attention fans of all things holly-jolly. No need to wait until December. We’re getting merry in the middle of July ...

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

Optima Parent Info Meeting

Join us for a parent information meeting to meet some members of our school team, learn about our unique online ...

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 ...

Creation Station: Kids' Glowforge Lab at Selby Library

Draw or find images to engrave wooden coasters and pendants with the Glowforge. Ages 5 and up. Children under 8 ...

Fun Fridays: Music with Mr. Dave at Selby Library

Join folk guitarist and singer Dave Moran for a collection of children's songs with a show from the Selby Puppets. ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Library 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 ·
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: FORTYCARROTS.ORG
  • Category: Free

Summer Lunch Program at North Port Library

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to ...

Wild Florida at Suncoast Community Church

FREE Family INDOOR Event! Join us for this fun evening learning in the hands on, expo style event where kids will ...

Bayside Community Church Summer of Fun - Movie Night at Lakewood Ranch Campus

Movie Night - Enjoy a relaxing evening as we get together for some popcorn, candy and a movie on the ...

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 ...

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of exploration. Walk the grounds ...

Free Beginning Martial Arts Intro Course (ages 3-4) at Premier Martial Arts

Your Child Will Receive the Following: FREE Uniform! Earn a White Belt Thoughts become actions, actions become habits and habits become a person’s ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Premier Martial Arts University Park, 5275 University Parkway #127 Bradenton, FL 34201
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Bash at Ellenton Premium Outlets

Get ready to kick off the new school year with our exciting Back to School Bash! Join us at Ellenton ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Ellenton Premium Outlets, 5461 Factory Shops Blvd , Ellenton , FL 34222
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Free Backpack Giveaway at the Manatee County Fairground

Join us at the Manatee County Fairground (Veteran Hall Building) for a FREE Community Event where we are going to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairground, 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Project: Back to School at Coastlife Church

We are excited to take this opportunity to serve the students of our community and prepare them for another incredible ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Coastlife Church, 1100 US 41 Bypass S, Venice
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Southside Baptist Church Summer Celebration

Get ready to soak up the sun and enjoy some good vibes at Southside's Summer Celebration - it's going to ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 2035 Magnolia Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime Live at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care invites you to join us for Storytime LIVE! This free and fun-filled event brings favorite ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Kiddie Academy Lakewood Ranch, 4225 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: kiddieacademy.com
  • Category: Free

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

Storytime at Barnes and Noble

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

Youth Yoga at Palm Studio and Boutique

Free Kids yoga Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 5:45pm and Saturday 11:30-12:30pm.

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmstudioenglewood.com
  • Category: Free

Art Bash at Calusa Brewing

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with art, music, food, and fun! Celebrate creativity and community with live art ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Music Club at Selby Library

Join teen musician, Anni Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along on the ...

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
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