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April 27 - May 3

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

Meet Braves Legend Bruce Benedict at Wellen Park

Meet Braves Legend Bruce Benedict at Solis Hall, Wellen Park! Step back in time and join us at Solis Hall in ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Keel Farms Blueberry Festival

Join us for our annual Blueberry Festival on April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26, and 27 from 10 AM ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission, $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

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

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

Looking for something to do this weekend with your special someone? Check out our FREE water ski show on Sunday ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Venice Theatre Presents: Alice in Wonderland

Alice’s rabbit-hole adventures into a fantasy world of unusual creatures and riddles comes to life in this Family Friendly production ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave W. Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $26 Adult/Sr. | $22 College/Educator | $15 Youth
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

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

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 - 11:30 am 
  • 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

Bring your little ones to play and interact with other tots on a drop-in basis. This is a great opportunity ...

  • 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

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 1:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - EasterSeals Southwest Florida Let's Make Music Let's Make Music

Come join us on Tuesday, April 29, from 4:00-6:00pm, for a fun-filled day of music at Easterseals Southwest Florida! Discover the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Easterseals Southwest Florida, 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christian Skate Night at Astro Skate

Back by Popular Demand! We are happy to announce the early return of Christian Skate Night to Astro Skate of Bradenton! ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $7 Includes Skate Rental *last Tuesday of the month only
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 for Ages 3-5

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 3 to ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free, Drop-In Play $35/ 90 min& $25/ siblings
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Playdate Harmonies LLC presents Music Enrichment Session at Sunflower Village Studio

See you at Sunflower Village in Venice every Wednesday for our baby music enrichment session. No need to register! Just ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Sunflower Village Studio, 1229 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, Florida 34283
  • Cost: $15 per family, ages 2 and under (siblings welcome).
  • Website: playdateharmonies.my.canva.site
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.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

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $55
  • 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

Join Soar in 4 at The Bishop Museum for an evening of family learning and fun. Soar in 4 events ...

  • 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

Free Pizza Skate at Astro Skate

Every Wed. in August 6:30-8:30pm Free Pizza Served 1st Hour *$3 for Adult food band

Wellen Wednesday’s Drop-In Cornhole

Join us for Wellen Wednesdays every Wednesday night in Downtown Wellen for drop-in cornhole! Play a game or two with ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: $5 fee
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Calling all stay-at-home moms, dads, and caregivers! Come out to Stay & Play for a fun and engaging morning of ...

  • 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

Music with Miss Amber at The Flock SRQ

New Class Alert!!! Music with Amber! Let’s give a warm welcome to Miss Amber! Amber is a children’s music teacher ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Flock SRQ, 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: First class free! Then, included with the open play admission
  • Website: theflocksrq.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

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Bring your little ones to play and interact with other tots on a drop-in basis. This is a great opportunity ...

  • 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

Theory of Play Open Play

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 1:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market

A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Painting with Your Parents at Palmer Ranch YMCA

Remake Learning Day! Join us for a fun-filled painting event where kids and parents create masterpieces together! Led by an ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: operations.daxko.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Music in the Park Concert Series in Bradenton

Bring a chair or blanket, friends, and your leashed pups to this free, family-friendly music series. Join us on Fridays, April ...

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

Manatee Music Series at Parrish Community Park

Get ready to vibe at our parks with the 2025 Manatee Music Series! This year, we’re bringing the rhythm to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mymanatee.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Join us on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6 – 9 pm for Music on Main, a free concert series ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: FREE (Items and Food Available for Purchase)
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Suncoast Remake Learning Days -Pirates and Friends: Build It Together at Fruitville Elementary

Join us for an evening of creativity and hands-on fun! Fruitville Elementary School (cafeteria) invites families to Pirates and Friends: ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Elementary School, 601 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

Palmetto Movie in the Park at Sutton Park

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family members to this super fun family event. Admission is free, and complimentary snacks ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sutton Park, 1036 6th St W., Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmettofl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Illusionist Rick Thomas at The Van Wezel

MANSION OF DREAMS is the crowning achievement of the multi-award-winning Master Illusionist Rick Thomas. Stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Van Wezel, 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $30 - $70
  • Website: www.vanwezel.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Cars and Caffeine at Wellen Park

Rev up your engines! Wellen Park and Co-Sponsors, Foxtail Coffee, and Antique Automobile Club of America-Venice Region, are excited to ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Families Unpuggled at Sarasota City YMCA - Let's Get Crafty

Families Unplugged at the Sarasota City YMCA! Unplug with us once per month for a new, free family fun activity at ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ymcaswfl.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 ...

Wellen Park Fishing Rodeo

Join us for a Day of Fun at the Wellen Park Fishing Rodeo! Get ready to cast your line and reel ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bootcamp on the green at Big Top Brewing

Next BOOTCAMP on the green will be on⁣ Saturday Jan 4th @ 9:30am. ⁣Fun for the whole family! Every 1st ...

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

All Day Skate 10am - 10:30pm Tiny Tot Skate: 10am - 12pm Open Family Skate: 12:30pm - 6pm

Suncoast Remake Learning Days: Free Family Music Classes at Music Compound

Music Compound and Suncoast Remake Learning Days join forces to offer 2 free family music classes on Saturday, May 3rd. 10:00–10:45 ...

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Toddler Monthly Storytime and Ceramic Painting at Distractions Art Studio

Join Distractions on the Island for Monthly Storytime and Ceramic Painting the first Saturdays of each month. This March 1st at ...

Free Comic Book Day at Bat City Comic Professionals

Bring the family out for a fun day of FREE comics and great deals! - Choose from dozens of FREE comic ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bat City Comic Professionals, 912 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market

A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...

Manatee's 4th Annual Taco Fest at Manatee County Fairgrounds

Manatee's 4th Annual Taco Fest is taking place on May 3rd, 2024 at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto Florida. ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Ave W. Palmetto FL 34221
  • Cost: General Admission $10, Seniors $65+ $5 | Veterans and 13 and under free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday! $8+ 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: $8 (plus skate rental), Family of 5 for $20 (with one adult.)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parent & Child Glass Art at Shattered Glass DIY

Have you checked out our Parent & Child classes? Every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM, you and your little ...

Goat Cuddle Sessions at Serenity Oaks Homestead

Goat cuddles are back!!!! Located off Golf Course Rd in Parrish. Our first kids were born 1/5/2025 and more are ...

Suncoast Remake Learning Days - Family Dive in Movie at Palmer Ranch YMCA

Remake Learning Day! You're Invited to a FREE Dive-In Movie Night at Our Indoor Pool! Join us for a cozy, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: operations.daxko.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Game Night: Trivia at The Green at UTC

It’s all fun and games at UTC! Join us for Family Game Night on The Green the first Saturday of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.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

The Center of Anna Maria Island Crawfish Boil

Come hungry and ready to party! Crawfish Boil – A Night of Food, Fun & Festivities! Get ready for a Louisiana-style ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Adults: $50 | Kids (12 & under): $10
  • Website: www.facebook.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
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