Sarasota - Manatee

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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December

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Snowbird Outlaw Nationals Presented by Motion Raceworks

Join us for the 52nd Annual Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks! This is a family friendly event with ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

Boyle Family Farms Christmas Tree Event

Come enjoy a Christmas environment while picking out the perfect tree! Free admission, Free parking and Free petting zoo. Vendors, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 7669 NW Pine Level St, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free Admission, Free Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting & Holmes Beach Holiday Open House

Tree Lighting at 6pm. CrossPointe Fellowship Family singing holiday tunes, AMI Privateers visiting with Santa's sleigh. Local Businesses will stay ...

Snowbird Outlaw Nationals Presented by Motion Raceworks

Join us for the 52nd Annual Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks! This is a family friendly event with ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee's

Save the date, Applebee's is sponsoring all you can eat breakfast for $12.00 and Santa is going to be there. ...

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Breakfast with Santa at Remy's on Main

Santa with be having breakfast at Remy’s on Main from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Come enjoy wonderful food and ...

Family Friendly Namaste at The Bay

Jessie McHugh introduces families to a fun yoga practice, including some “green” yoga poses in the park. Please bring a ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Snowbird Outlaw Nationals Presented by Motion Raceworks

Join us for the 52nd Annual Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks! This is a family friendly event with ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Achievement Center's First Ever Winter Market

This is a free event for the community! Come join us for all your holiday shopping needs!

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1050 S Tuttle Ave. Building 3 Sarasota FL 34247
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Santa Strolling at the Farmers Market in Lakewood Ranch

Santa will be strolling our Farmers’ Market on Sundays in December from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Snap a photo ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet a Mermaid at Waterside Place Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market

Sunday December 3rd at the Lakewood ranch Waterside Farmers Market. Free Event. We’ll have 2 mermaids, temporary tattoos, friendship bracelets ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1561 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free to Attend, Photobooth $20 for 2 Photos
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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15th Annual Gingerbread Festival presented by Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast FL

We are excited to announce the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's 15th annual Gingerbread Festival is returning to UTC for ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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Santa at Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Come to Main Street and celebrate the Holiday Season with us! You will find festive lighting displays to bring the ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, 8100 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

15th Annual Gingerbread Festival presented by Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast FL

We are excited to announce the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's 15th annual Gingerbread Festival is returning to UTC for ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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Santa Visits Rodizio Grill Sarasota

Santa Claus will be at Rodizio Grill Sarasota tomorrow! Only on Dec 6, 6pm - 9pm - Santa will be ...

River Wonderland at Braden River High School

Come out on December 6th and enjoy a magical night at River Wonderland here at Braden River High School. Admission ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Braden River High School, 6545 SR 70 East, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

15th Annual Gingerbread Festival presented by Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast FL

We are excited to announce the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's 15th annual Gingerbread Festival is returning to UTC for ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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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: Family Fun

15th Annual Gingerbread Festival presented by Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast FL

We are excited to announce the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's 15th annual Gingerbread Festival is returning to UTC for ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

Santa Stops Here at Anna Maria City Pier Park

Santa in the Park Friday, December 8th 4:00-5:30 pm City Pier Park, City of Anna Maria Santa will hand out goodie bags to kids ...

Boyle Family Farms Christmas Tree Event

Come enjoy a Christmas environment while picking out the perfect tree! Free admission, Free parking and Free petting zoo. Vendors, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 7669 NW Pine Level St, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: Free Admission, Free Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Anna Maria Holiday Walk of Treasures

Holiday Walk of Treasures Friday, December 8th 5:30-8:00 pm Pine Ave., City of Anna Maria Businesses and the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 ...

Breakfast with Santa at the Old Salty Dog

Our annual Breakfast with Santa event featuring Santa, Mrs Claus and the folks from Sarasota Police Department! Food specials, cocoa ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Old Salty Dog City Island, 1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, Florida 34236
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Palmetto Market - Santa is Here

We have Santa with us. Bring your family for awesome photo opportunity. Family fun market with 60+ vendors, photo opportunities, ...

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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

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

SunCoast Renaissance Festival

Gather one and all for the 4th season of the SunCoast Renaissance Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Our enchanting event ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34327
  • Cost: Adults $18, Child $10, Free for under 5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Strolling at the Farmers Market in Lakewood Ranch

Santa will be strolling our Farmers’ Market on Sundays in December from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Snap a photo ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Celebrate on the Circle at St Armands - Porsche Family Fun Day

You and Your family are invited to our first Porsche Family Fun Day on St. Armands Circle! Enjoy FREE holiday ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: St. Armands Circle, 300 Madison Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

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Santa at Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Come to Main Street and celebrate the Holiday Season with us! You will find festive lighting displays to bring the ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, 8100 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote at Anna Maria City Pier

Preschoolers and their favorite adult can join us for Shark Pups & Grownups, an early childhood STEM program that encourages ...

  • 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Location: Mote's Marine Science Education & Outreach Center, 100 S Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34217
  • Cost: $20 per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: campscui.active.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

City of Holmes Beach Sleigh Bell Social

Come on down to the City of Holmes Beach Sleigh Bell Social. Family, fun, prizes, and more. There will be ...

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus - World's Largest Circus Under The World's Largest Big Top!! DATES / SHOW TIMES Thur Dec 14 - ...

  • 4:30 pm
  • Location: Desoto Square Mall, 303 301 Blvd W, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Adult $14.50+ | Kids Free with Paid Adult Ticket
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus - World's Largest Circus Under The World's Largest Big Top!! DATES / SHOW TIMES Thur Dec 14 - ...

  • 4:30 pm
  • Location: Desoto Square Mall, 303 301 Blvd W, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Adult $14.50+ | Kids Free with Paid Adult Ticket
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Manatee Historic District Holiday Block Party

Come out and join the Old Manatee Historic District as they celebrate the holidays in the Friendly City for their ...

Candy Cane Show at The Fudge Factory

Join us at the Fudge Factory (@fudgefactoryannamariaisland) on Bridge Street for a sweet spectacle! Immerse yourself in the magic of ...

Frosty 5K at Twin Lakes Park

The Frosty 5K is set for Saturday, December 16, 2023. Starting and finishing at Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota, through the ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34241
  • Cost: $45
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote

A-B-Seas, 1-2-3s A, B, C, D … Let’s find out more about the sea! Explore the ocean alphabet as we “school” ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 for members, $22 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: 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

Santa Strolling at the Farmers Market in Lakewood Ranch

Santa will be strolling our Farmers’ Market on Sundays in December from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Snap a photo ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roller Skating at Astro Skate

1pm - 5pm $7 plus rental

A Brave New Wonderland - Under the Big Top

Nik Wallenda & The Circus Arts Conservatory are proud to present their inaugural holiday spectacle, “A Brave New Wonderland.” The ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $30-75
  • Website: WonderlandCircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus - World's Largest Circus Under The World's Largest Big Top!! DATES / SHOW TIMES Thur Dec 14 - ...

  • 1:00 pm
  • Location: Desoto Square Mall, 303 301 Blvd W, Bradenton FL
  • Cost: Adult $14.50+ | Kids Free with Paid Adult Ticket
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

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Santa at Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Come to Main Street and celebrate the Holiday Season with us! You will find festive lighting displays to bring the ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, 8100 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum

Join us onboard for a 30 minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. Upon arrival, everyone will detrain ...

  • 5:15 pm
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

RADD Holiday Party & Toy Drive

Join us for RADD's annual holiday party featuring a free group bike ride, and toy drive! This free event is open ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Fogartyville Community Center, 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Duffy's Dinner with Santa Claus

Santa Claus is coming to your favorite Duffy's! Bring your little elves to meet Santa and get their photo taken ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Duffy's Sports Grill, 3005 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote

A-B-Seas, 1-2-3s A, B, C, D … Let’s find out more about the sea! Explore the ocean alphabet as we “school” ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 for members, $22 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum

Join us onboard for a 30 minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. Upon arrival, everyone will detrain ...

  • 5:15 pm
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote

A-B-Seas, 1-2-3s A, B, C, D … Let’s find out more about the sea! Explore the ocean alphabet as we “school” ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 for members, $22 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: mote.org
  • 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

Mini & Me Music Christmas Party at Music Compound

Free all ages class. All siblings and family members are welcome! Bring a friend. Music class from 9:30-10am

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Candy Cane Show at The Fudge Factory

Join us at the Fudge Factory (@fudgefactoryannamariaisland) on Bridge Street for a sweet spectacle! Immerse yourself in the magic of ...

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote

A-B-Seas, 1-2-3s A, B, C, D … Let’s find out more about the sea! Explore the ocean alphabet as we “school” ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium-1600 Ken Thompson Pkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $20 for members, $22 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian)
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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

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 ...

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

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, ...

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

Cat Depot Reading to Rescues

Kids can read to kitties at Cat Depot in Sarasota! For only $5, you and your child can read to ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2542 17th St, Sarasota, FL,
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: catdepot.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Roller Skating at Astro Skate

1pm - 5pm $7 plus rental

A Brave New Wonderland - Under the Big Top

Nik Wallenda & The Circus Arts Conservatory are proud to present their inaugural holiday spectacle, “A Brave New Wonderland.” The ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $30-75
  • Website: WonderlandCircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

$2 Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $2 Skate 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

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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

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

Seashore Seafari at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - City Island

Mote Education is excited to offer Seashore SEAfaris at three locations! Join Mote’s professional educators on one of three different ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: campscui.active.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cat Depot Reading to Rescues

Kids can read to kitties at Cat Depot in Sarasota! For only $5, you and your child can read to ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2542 17th St, Sarasota, FL,
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: catdepot.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Break Open Skate at AstroSkate

Astro Skate Christmas Break is in full effect!

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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

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

Cat Depot Reading to Rescues

Kids can read to kitties at Cat Depot in Sarasota! For only $5, you and your child can read to ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2542 17th St, Sarasota, FL,
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: catdepot.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Break Open Skate at AstroSkate

Astro Skate Christmas Break is in full effect!

Sailor Circus Holiday Special 2023 - Candyland

Sarasota, FL - Welcome to Candyland – A Youth Circus Holiday Adventure brought to you by The Circus Arts Conservatory ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 - $40
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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

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

Seashore Seafari at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - Lido Beach

Mote Education is excited to offer Seashore SEAfaris at three locations! Join Mote’s professional educators on one of three different ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach, 2201 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: campscui.active.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cat Depot Reading to Rescues

Kids can read to kitties at Cat Depot in Sarasota! For only $5, you and your child can read to ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2542 17th St, Sarasota, FL,
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: catdepot.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Break Open Skate at AstroSkate

Astro Skate Christmas Break is in full effect!

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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

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

Cat Depot Reading to Rescues

Kids can read to kitties at Cat Depot in Sarasota! For only $5, you and your child can read to ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2542 17th St, Sarasota, FL,
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: catdepot.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Break Open Skate at AstroSkate

Astro Skate Christmas Break is in full effect!

Sailor Circus Holiday Special 2023 - Candyland

Sarasota, FL - Welcome to Candyland – A Youth Circus Holiday Adventure brought to you by The Circus Arts Conservatory ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $20 - $40
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Sharks at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums will have a ...

  • 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: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

Family Programming at Manatee Libraries

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

All Day Roller Skating at Astro Skate

12:30pm - 6pm $8 plus rental

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

Sarasota Pineapple Drop Carnival

Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger. Please check the website for updates before attending. Unlimited ride wristbands ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Location: Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: dreamlandamusements.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wishing Wands for a Magical New Year at The Children's Garden and Art Center

Bring a little good luck into the New Year by joining us for this sweet nature craft this morning. Write ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sky Zone New Year's at Noon Party

Join us as we blast in the New Year! It's our annual Noon Year's Eve Bash! A Special Event for ...

A Brave New Wonderland - Under the Big Top

Nik Wallenda & The Circus Arts Conservatory are proud to present their inaugural holiday spectacle, “A Brave New Wonderland.” The ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $30-75
  • Website: WonderlandCircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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