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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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Glasser/Schoenbaum

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: Glasser/Schoenbaum, 1750 17th St, Sarasota, FL. 34234
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco United Methodist Church

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: Oneco United Methodist Church, 2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. 34203
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion Pop-Up at Braden River Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, 34203
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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
07January

FIT4MOM Craft, Coffee Date, or Playdate at Summerfield Community Park

We are so excited that you and your little(s)will be joining us for our free weekly craft date!!! Please check ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

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: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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

Preschool Music with Mr. Dave at Fruitville Library

Come join Mr. Dave Moran as he reads stories, plays his guitar and sings songs that will make your little ...

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

Anime Club at Selby Library

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

08January

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at First United Methodist Church of Palmetto

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 330 11tth Ave W, Palmetto
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

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

Storytime on the Green at UTC

Bring a blanket and join us for Storytime on The Green with Barnes & Noble. Held every second Wednesday of ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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

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

Open House at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Want to learn more about our After-School Program or other youth programs at The Center? Join us for our After-School Open ...

  • 6:15 pm -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
09January

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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at South Manatee Branch 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: South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th Street W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • 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 ...

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Little Discovery Center

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W., Bradenton
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Family Friendly Happy Hour at Evie's Tavern on the Range

Do you have friends that don't know about Sertoma yet? Invite your guests and come Mix & Mingle with fellow members ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Evie's Tavern on the Range 4735 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34233
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Hermitage Sunsets at Nathan Benderson Park

This is the first installment of three programs scheduled. These outdoor events are one part of many “Hermitage North” programs, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: nathanbendersonpark.org
  • Category: Free

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

Downtown Wellen Park Night Market

The Wellen Park Night Market will bring together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 12275 Mercado Drive Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.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
10January

Forty Carrots LACTATION LOOP

Join us at Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding we are here to support you! ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots, 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • 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

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
  • Website: parentingmattersfl.org
  • Category: Free

Lakewood Ranch Library Local Author Fair

Lakewood Ranch Library is turning one-year old and we’re celebrating with some of our favorite local authors on Friday, January ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library Rooftop, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Let's Make Some Black Gold-Composting at Shamrock Park

Join us to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing around the region with composting, waste reduction and recycling. ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Shamrock Park and Nature Center, 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice 34293
  • Cost: Free with no bin or $25 registration (includes bin cost)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County iNaturalist 101 Bioblitz Basics at Urfer Park

Bring your family and join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator to learn the basics of using iNaturalist on a ...

11January

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

Cub Crawl at T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve

It’s sure to be a wild time as your young cub moves along a quarter mile long obstacle course featuring ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: flsarasotaweb.myvscloud.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, ...

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 ...

Traffic Safety Community Event at GT Bray Park

Join us for a fun morning of activities designed to educate children about traffic safety. Traffic garden and free helmet ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Dr W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Craft at JC Penney Westfield Sarasota

Join us every second Saturday of the month for an exciting craft! This event is free! Pick up your free craft ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Penney Westfield Sarasota 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

Creative Child Learning Center - Lakewood Ranch Open House

Join us at our Open House on January 11th! We are excited to show you our vibrant school community, featuring ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Creative Child Learning Center - Lakewood Ranch, 11520 Palmbrush Trail, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: creativechildlearningcenter.com
  • Category: Free

Lakewood Ranch Library 1st Anniversary Outdoor Celebration

Bring the whole family for food trucks, yard games, face painting, music, a park ranger presentation, and more. We can’t ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library Rooftop, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

A Roaring 20's Celebration at North Port Library

Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! Join us for a day filled with vibrant colors, ...

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 ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends: New Year, New Beginnings at Central Manatee Library

FREE BOOKS. FREE LUNCH. FREE ADMISSION. This event will feature art activities, music making, and read-aloud featuring a mindful moment. Mr. Stevey ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Central Manatee Library 1301 Barcarrota Avenue Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Team Ohana 9U Baseball Tryouts

We will be holding tryouts for the Ohana baseball program at Summerfield Park located in Lakewood Ranch, FL. Please RSVP ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Summerfield Park, 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch
  • Cost: Free to tryout
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Story Spelunkers Book Club at Bat City Comic Professionals

A Book Club just for kids! Come join the Story Spelunkers where you'll deep dive into books you'll love! Participate in ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E. Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Ice Cream Bonanza at North Port Library

Be part of an interactive scientific demonstration using the power of liquid nitrogen. Then, sample the delicious flash-frozen result. Space ...

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