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05January

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 -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 915 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
06January

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

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
07January

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 ...

  • 9:15 am -  9:45 am 
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Cost: Free trial
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Homeschool STEAM Open House at Lakewood Ranch Library

Discover the excitement of Homeschool STEAM at our Open House! Meet our facilitators, explore engaging activities, and learn how your ...

The Whistlestop Presents PAMFF (Parrish Art Music and Food Festival)

Free event for the public w food trucks and music

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7811 121st Ave. E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

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: 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

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: 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

Community Day School Open Houses - Kindergarten Information Session

Imagine a school that ignites your child's curiosity and creativity! Join us at an upcoming open house to discover how ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Community Day School, 4335 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.communityday.org
  • Category: Free

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join us for a Thursday morning social for moms and their little ones (ages 0-2) with a ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Chabad of Sarasota - 7700 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, Fl 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

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 Adventures 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

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

  • 10:15 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Library: 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 ·
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Fun To Be Fit Kids "Eat a Rainbow Every Day" at Gulf Gate Library

Come join Ms. Adrianne for "Eat a Rainbow Every Day," a vibrant music and movement class where kids will learn ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds

January 10th – 12th Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival™ Get ready to step outside and enjoy a weekend filled with great food ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park - Downtown Venice

Sun Fiesta Centennial Park - Downtown Venice Live Music and Entertainment Arts & Crafts Vendors Bed Race Beer and Wine Tent Food Vendors Raffle and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
11January

Manatee County Youth Rowing Open Boathouse and Learn to Row at Ft. Hamer Park

Looking for a sport that builds strength, endurance, and community? Whether you’re a middle school student, high school athlete, or ...

  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Ft. Hamer Park, 1605 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateeyouthrowing.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park - Downtown Venice

Sun Fiesta Centennial Park - Downtown Venice Live Music and Entertainment Arts & Crafts Vendors Bed Race Beer and Wine Tent Food Vendors Raffle and ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free

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

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 ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Penney Westfield Sarasota 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

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

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds

January 10th – 12th Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival™ Get ready to step outside and enjoy a weekend filled with great food ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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

The Peach Cobbler Factory Grand Opening in Bradenton

Grand Opening | Peach Cobbler Factory Bradenton! Join us on Saturday, January 11th, 11 AM - 10 PM at 629 ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Peach Cobbler Factory: 629 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton
  • Cost: Free
  • 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

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 ...

Tampa Bay Lightning Youth Ball Hockey Tournament and Watch Party at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Calling All Hockey Fans! Get ready for an epic day on Saturday, January 11th at Lakewood Ranch Main Street with ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Free
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