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Sarasota and Bradenton Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Sarasota Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. We update our calendar every week to make sure we have all the family-friendly events in the area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!

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Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza del Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Fun
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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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 ...

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Crafty Saturdays at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum

Did your family miss out on our Make It Take It programs this summer? If so, you have some upcoming ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 1015 6th Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Free Second Sundays at the Sarasota Art Museum

Enjoy a day of art and family fun at Sarasota Art Museum! On the second Sunday of each month, we ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza del Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Fun
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Core SRQ Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat

Come join us for our Free Fall Fest Event - Friday OCT 13th from 6-8pm (South Branch) RSVP Today! All ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 8301 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Young Eagles Rally Free Airplane Rides and Pancake Breakfast

Children ages 8 - 17 can receive a FREE airplane ride at Universal Flight Services. Seating is limited so you ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Universal Flight Services, 8140 15th Street E, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: youngeaglesday.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

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Fall Fete Holiday Market & Food Truck Rally

One weekend only!!! Pumpkin Patch Sponsored by Detwiler’s Farm Market, with proceeds going to Breast Cancer. Live Music, Food Trucks, ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Admission is $6 and parking is FREE. Ages 14 and under are Free
  • Website: fallfeteholidaymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Fete Holiday Market & Food Truck Rally

One weekend only!!! Pumpkin Patch Sponsored by Detwiler’s Farm Market, with proceeds going to Breast Cancer. Live Music, Food Trucks, ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Admission is $6 and parking is FREE. Ages 14 and under are Free
  • Website: fallfeteholidaymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Watoto Children's Choir at The Tabernacle Church

After more than 3 years away, the Watoto Children's Choir is here from Uganda with a message of hope. There ...

  • 10:15 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 4141 DeSoto Road Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kids Rock Concert Benefiting Mothers Helping Mothers at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Kids Rock Concert benefiting Mothers Helping Mothers! Join us at Stottlemyers Smokehouse, voted ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Stottlemyer's Smokehouse, 19 East Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Forward Community Church Fall Festival

"The Great Pumpkin Patch" will officially open on Sunday, October 15th, at 5PM. We will have carnival games, hayrides, food ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 209 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Costume Story Time at Palmetto Branch Library

Join us for a special storytime filled hour of Halloween stories, spooky music, dancing, and crafts! Costumes encouraged! No registration ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Palmetto Branch Library, 923 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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TreeTots: Night Nature

The croak of a frog and the chirp of a cricket, found all around, are night sounds. Come and discover ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: "The NEST" at Robinson Preserve, 840 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza del Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Fun
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Manatee County Library Bilingual Preschool & Family Storytimes

Join us at the library for a fun-filled hour of English and Spanish stories, music, dancing, and crafts! Tailored for children ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Forward Community Church The Mystery Maze at The Great Pumpkin Patch

On Friday, October the 20th, our Mystery Maze will be visited by the Detective Dog himself! Come get a picture ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 209 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bayshore Elementary Trunk or Treat

Join us in the bus loop for music, games, candy, food & fun!

  • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Bayshore Elementary School, 6120 26th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Friendly Namaste at The Bay with Kristin Musolino

Kristin Musolino introduces families to a fun yoga practice, including some creative and never-seen yoga poses in the park. Kristin ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:45 am
  • Location: The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Crafty Saturdays at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum

Did your family miss out on our Make It Take It programs this summer? If so, you have some upcoming ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 1015 6th Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Forward Community Church Pirates & Princesses at The Great Pumpkin Patch

Calling all pirates and princesses! Our pumpkin patch will be visited by some of your favorite fairytale princesses, as well ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 209 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Bay Turns One: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Concert

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents a non-stop musical journey of the top 60’s and 70’s R&B and Soul songs - ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: The Rusty Anchor Stage at The Bay Park (10th Street Entrance), 655 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Manatee County Library Bilingual Preschool & Family Storytimes

Join us at the library for a fun-filled hour of English and Spanish stories, music, dancing, and crafts! Tailored for children ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Palmetto Branch Library, 923 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Candy Fest at Christ Church of Bradenton

Join us for an evening of good fun with activities including a Trunk or Treat Contest, a bounce house, exciting ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 413 41st St W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Manatee PAL Trunk or Treat

Join us for a fun time! Bounce house, free candy bags, free entry, wingz n thingz food truck & AG's ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Manatee PAL, 202 13th Avenue E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza del Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Fun
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida's Neighborhood Bats at Island Branch Library

October 26-31 is National Bat Appreciation Month! Join the Florida Bat Conservancy to learn more about the bats we can ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: manateelibrary.libcal.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Homeschool Science Club: Spooky Science at Rye Preserve

Channel your inner mad scientist as we conduct a series of spooky experiments! Make a ghost take flight with the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Rye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Trinity United Methodist Church Fall Festival Trunk or Treat

Everyone is welcome to come. Mark your calendars.

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies Trunk or Treat

Please join us on October 27th at 5:30 for this free community event. Kona Ice, Costume Contests and more! See ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 2121 26th Ave East, Bradenton, FL,
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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Suncoast Remake Learning Days Bash

This free, fun family event is open to the public, so invite all your friends and colleagues! Come ignite your ...

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 ...

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Creative Liberties, 927 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.creativeliberties.net
  • Category: Free

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Sarasota Alliance Church Fall Festival

Food, games, pony rides, face painting, and much more!

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 7221 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota Florida, 34241
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: sarasotaalliance.org
  • Category: Free

Motorworks Brewing Co Trunk or Treat Car Show

Get ready for a wickedly awesome Trunk Or Treat Car Show, where spooky rides and candy-filled trunks collide for a ...

  • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 1014 9th St W,Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Happy Gospel Church Trunk or Treat Fall Festival

Bring the entire family and join us for our Trunk or Treat Fall Festival! There will be tons of food, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 1915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Art in the Park Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat & New Artist Reception 4-7 PM Sunday October 29th Complimentary Lite Bites & Beverage Tastings by Tea Tree Cafe

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. NW, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: palmasolabp.org
  • Category: Free

Living Lord Lutheran Church Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

Come Join us at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch for a Fall Festival on October 29, 4:30 - ...

  • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

Check out the today's onsite and online family fun at your local Manatee Library.

Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries

Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day. Please check the website for details ...

Siesta Key Halloween Safe Treats

Bring your little ones to trick-or-treat with businesses in the North and South Villages of Siesta Key. Look for participating ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Siesta Key Village, 5145 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key, FL 34242
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Anna Maria Island Trail of Treats

Trail of Treats starts at the AMI Chamber of Commerce. Follow the trail through all 3 island cities. Costume contest ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: AMI Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Category: Free

St. Armands Circle Fright Night

Our fabulous Halloween event, in its 15th year, returns for the young, and spooky at heart. Fright Night transforms St. ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: St. Armands Circle, 300 Madison Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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