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07January

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

Boppin' Babies Trial Class at Stage Door Studios

Come join us this Tuesday, January 7th for a FREE TRIAL of our sweet Boppin' Babies class!!!! Get to know ...

Theory of Play Open Play

Cure Winter break boredom and your need to balance the day with work and play utilizing our family room and ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Drop-In Play $35/ 90 min& $25/ siblings
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" at The Children's Garden and Art Center

Today, we’re reading a childhood favorite, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and crafting a sweet pompom caterpillar. This program is included with ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

08January

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

Soft Play Toddler Time at Bob Gardner Community Park

Lakewood Ranch parents! Join us for Soft Play Toddler Time brought to you by Star Kids Event! Meet us at ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Bob Gardner Community Park East Picnic Pavilion, 2710 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $12.50 Resident / $22.50 Non-Resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play

Cure Winter break boredom and your need to balance the day with work and play utilizing our family room and ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Drop-In Play $35/ 90 min& $25/ siblings
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo For All in Lakewood Ranch

Grab your favorite beverage and join us to play bingo in a relaxed, outdoor environment.

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Summerfield Park, 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Fun with Watercolors at The Artful Giraffe

Learn the art of watercolor In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of watercolor painting! You'll paint on ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $55
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum

Soar in 4 Events teach families how to use the FREE materials and books that are distributed to support classroom ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Sarasota Top Events Board Game Night at Great Heights Creamery

Join us, Wednesday 1/08 for Board Game Nights. We have a special partnership with Great Heights Creamery who will be ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1371 Blvd of the Arts, Unit 3, Sarasota 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
09January

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

Theory of Play Open Play

Cure Winter break boredom and your need to balance the day with work and play utilizing our family room and ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Drop-In Play $35/ 90 min& $25/ siblings
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

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: Family Fun

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, ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun
10January

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

Theory of Play Open Play

Cure Winter break boredom and your need to balance the day with work and play utilizing our family room and ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Drop-In Play $35/ 90 min& $25/ siblings
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Camouflage Nature Art at the Children's Garden and Art Center

We’re learning about camouflage, a phenomenon found all over nature, and making our own camouflage art with summer nature finds. *Included ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Sunset and S'mores at The Bay Preserve at Osprey

Join us for a relaxing evening at Bay Preserve as we watch the sunset and roast s'mores over a campfire. Join ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 400 Palmetto Ave, Osprey, FL
  • Cost: $5 donation appreciated
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hobo Campfire Cookout at Florida Railroad Museum

Hobo Campfire Cookout train ride January 10, 11, 17, 18! Join us for an old-fashioned Hobo Campfire Cookout! Take our diesel ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: Children (3-11) $22 | Adults $27
  • Website: www.frrm.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

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Park: 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: watersideplace.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
11January

Breakfast with Sharks at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Rise and Dive! Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $36 member adults, $40 non-member adults; $27 member youth, $30 non-member youth; 2 and younger are free
  • Website: ticketing.mote.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

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 ...

The Flock SRQ's New Year's Series Kick Off Family Workout

Come kick off our 6-week New Year’s workout series! New Year - Stronger You! **Free Open Play at the Flock from 11-12 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $120 for series or $25 drop-in rate (free for members)
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

12:30pm - 6pm $8 plus rental

Fab Playdate with Fashion Doll at Party Palace

Get ready for a fabulous morning of glam and play at Party Palace! Little fashionistas will love meeting their favorite ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 935 N. Beneva Road, #403, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: $40 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Sarasota Anime-Fest at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

Welcome to Sarasota Anime-Fest Sarasota Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Sarasota, Florida. Striving ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
  • Cost: $20 Admission| Kids Free - 1 Per Adult
  • Website: www.sarasotaanimefest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

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, ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Makery SRQ, 821 Apricot Ave. B, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $35 per child
  • Website: www.themakerysrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waypoint Artisan Market

Kick off 2025 at the Waypoint Artisan Market! If your New Years Resolution is to support and shop local…then you’ve come ...

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

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 ...

Hobo Campfire Cookout at Florida Railroad Museum

Hobo Campfire Cookout train ride January 10, 11, 17, 18! Join us for an old-fashioned Hobo Campfire Cookout! Take our diesel ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: Children (3-11) $22 | Adults $27
  • Website: www.frrm.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
12January

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

Snow Day at First Sarasota

The forecast is calling for snow at First Sarasota on Sunday, January 12! Bring your child to enjoy a winter ...

Winter Art Walk New Year's Market at the Meadows Farmers Market

Help us ring in 2025 at our New Year’s Market! Featuring special local artists for our Winter Art Walk around ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free admission, $20 per kid for tea party or butterfly kit
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theater

Experience the charm of Aesop’s Fables like never before in this lively two-actor production. Full of humor, hijinks, and timeless ...

The Flock SRQ Field Trip to FloridaRama- UNCHANT

Let’s go on a Flock Family field trip! Join us and other Flock families for a field trip to Florida ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: FloridaRama, 2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
  • Cost: Discounted Flock Cost is $21 per adult kids 4 & under are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sunday Fundays at The Artful Giraffe

Join us the 2nd Sunday every month for Sunday Funday! IT'S GOING TO BE AN ARTFUL GOOD TIME! • Outdoor ...

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

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roller Skating at Astro Skate

1pm - 5pm $7 plus rental

Sarasota Polo Club Sundays

Sunday Polo matches are open to the public every Sunday at 1pm, December 22, 2024 through April 27th 2025. Gates ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Ln,. Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $15+
  • Website: aftontickets.com
  • 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!

13January

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

Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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