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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 ...

It's Fall Y'all Festival at Church of Hope

Are you bummed the calendar says fall is coming but the weather isn’t participating? Well, Fall will be in the ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: churchofhope.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roller Skating at Astro Skate

1pm - 5pm $7 plus rental

The Sarasota Players: Seussical the Musical

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1130 Theatre 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1130 Sarasota FL 34239
  • Cost: $13 for student | $30 general admission
  • Website: tickets.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun

$2 Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $2 Skate every Sunday!

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

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 ...

KidJump at Defy Bradenton

Kid Jump is a special rate for the 6-and-unders. One accompanying adult may jump for free per paid child. Smaller ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Defy Bradenton, 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99 for one child (ages 6 and under) and one adult, for one hour
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

FIT4MOM Stroller Strides at The Green at UTC

Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms do with their babies. It includes cardio and intervals of strength ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 125 N Cattleman Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: First class is free, $25 per class or $200 for 10 classes. Membership available
  • Website: lakewoodranch-sarasota.fit4mom.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mom's Coffee Chat at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun and relaxed gathering at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is all about moms ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers, 8209 Natures Way, Unit 115, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

KidJump at Defy Bradenton

Kid Jump is a special rate for the 6-and-unders. One accompanying adult may jump for free per paid child. Smaller ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Defy Bradenton, 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99 for one child (ages 6 and under) and one adult, for one hour
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Did you hear about Tot Time's Saturday program? We added a fun twist to your Tot Time experience! We are ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: www.northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

The Sarasota Players: Seussical the Musical

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1130 Theatre 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1130 Sarasota FL 34239
  • Cost: $13 for student | $30 general admission
  • Website: tickets.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

KidJump at Defy Bradenton

Kid Jump is a special rate for the 6-and-unders. One accompanying adult may jump for free per paid child. Smaller ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Defy Bradenton, 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99 for one child (ages 6 and under) and one adult, for one hour
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Storytime at Barnes and Noble

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

Glow Zone Wednesdays at Sky Zone

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 3:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Sarasota Players: Seussical the Musical

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1130 Theatre 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1130 Sarasota FL 34239
  • Cost: $13 for student | $30 general admission
  • Website: tickets.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

KidJump at Defy Bradenton

Kid Jump is a special rate for the 6-and-unders. One accompanying adult may jump for free per paid child. Smaller ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Defy Bradenton, 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99 for one child (ages 6 and under) and one adult, for one hour
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stay and Play at Harvest United Methodist Church

Are you a stay-at-home caregiver looking for a way to interact and engage in meaningful activities with your child/children? If ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: $5 per family/per session
  • Website: www.welcometoharvest.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Come in and play with your child! Parent supervision out in the gym required. Ages 12m - 5 years Parent signed waiver ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($7 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Did you hear about Tot Time's Saturday program? We added a fun twist to your Tot Time experience! We are ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: www.northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Sunset Volleyball Party at Caddy's Bradenton

FREE Sunset Volleyball Party at Caddy’s Bradenton! Slide through, catch the sunset, and vibe out while we spike it ‘til ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Caddy's Bradenton, 801 Riverside Drive East Bradenton, FL, 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: cli.re
  • Category: Family Fun

The Sarasota Players: Seussical the Musical

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1130 Theatre 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1130 Sarasota FL 34239
  • Cost: $13 for student | $30 general admission
  • Website: tickets.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

KidJump at Defy Bradenton

Kid Jump is a special rate for the 6-and-unders. One accompanying adult may jump for free per paid child. Smaller ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Defy Bradenton, 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99 for one child (ages 6 and under) and one adult, for one hour
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

CoComelon Party Time at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore

Families are cordially invited to an all-new, first-of-its-kind, kid-centric event at CoComelon Party Time! Dance, Sing & Play! Join JJ, ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore (Royal Palm), 700 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
  • Cost: $29.50(12 months +), free for under 12 months
  • Website: cocomelonpartytime.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tarpon Point Luau

A Hawaiian Luau featuring live music, food and drink specials.

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 121 Playmore Dr., Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friday Fest at Van Wezel

Get ready to groove because Friday Fest is BACK! Join us for our beloved outdoor concert series at the Van ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Back To School Splash Kids Night Out- Sarasota City YMCA

Back To School Splash themed Kids Night Out runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm. KNO allows you to run errands, go to dinner ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Member: $30.00, Non-Member: $45.00
  • Website: ops1.operations.daxko.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Zone at Sky Zone

GLOW ZONE: Friday and Saturday Night's from 6:30pm - 11:00pm. Includes all of the above during the best blacklight experience ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Sarasota Players: Seussical the Musical

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1130 Theatre 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1130 Sarasota FL 34239
  • Cost: $13 for student | $30 general admission
  • Website: tickets.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Flip Flop Walk for Autism Awareness at J.D. Hamel Park

Put your best foot forward and rally your friends, family and co-workers in support of Face Autism’s annual Flip Flop ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Park, Sarasota 34236
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: face-autism.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 for members, $22 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

12:30pm - 6pm $8 plus rental

Open House Family Fun Day at North River Fire District

Family Fun Day! -Food trucks -Giveaways -Activities for all ages -Multiple Agencies Participating -Station Tours -Touch-a-Truck -Hose Demonstrations -Extrication Demonstrations

Pioneer Field Day at Reflections of Manatee

Pioneer Field Day is coming up at Reflections of Manatee! Join us at Manatee Mineral Spring Park on September 21st, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Reflections of Manatee, 1305 4th Ave E, Bradenton
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Creep your way through spooky, family fun! Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 21 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See website
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

CoComelon Party Time at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore

Families are cordially invited to an all-new, first-of-its-kind, kid-centric event at CoComelon Party Time! Dance, Sing & Play! Join JJ, ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore (Royal Palm), 700 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
  • Cost: $29.50(12 months +), free for under 12 months
  • Website: cocomelonpartytime.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime at Barnes and Noble

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

Paint and Sip Kiddos Edition in Lakewood Ranch

Paint & Sip: Kiddos Edition is NEW and happening on Saturday, 9/21! Instructor-led by the wonderful Christina, a LWR resident & ...

  • 11:15 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: James L. Patton Park, 5725 White Eagle Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Resident $15 | Non-resident $25
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday! $7+ skate rental or $20 for family of 5 with at least ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $7 (plus skate rental), Family of 5 for $20 (with one adult.)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cardboard Challenge at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum

We are excited to partner with Soar in 4 and Palmetto Historical Park to host another free Cardboard Challenge! What's a ...

Slime Making Art Party at The Makery

Get ready for a gooey extravaganza! Join us to squish, stretch, and sparkle in a world of slimy adventures. Turn into a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Makery SRQ, 821 Apricot Ave. B, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $35 per child
  • Website: www.themakerysrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Sarasota Players: Seussical the Musical

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1130 Theatre 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1130 Sarasota FL 34239
  • Cost: $13 for student | $30 general admission
  • Website: tickets.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Zone at Sky Zone

GLOW ZONE: Friday and Saturday Night's from 6:30pm - 11:00pm. Includes all of the above during the best blacklight experience ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Sarasota Players: Seussical the Musical

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1130 Theatre 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1130 Sarasota FL 34239
  • Cost: $13 for student | $30 general admission
  • Website: tickets.theplayers.org
  • Category: Family Fun
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