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!

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


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Baby Fox Academy Open House

Come see how we are bringing back magical childhoods through hands-on, individualized, play-based learning! *Newly announced* Now enrolling 2 and ...

Ever-GREEN Days at The Bay: How to Train a Shark

Learn about the history of shark training with MOTE’s founder Dr. Eugenie Clark and simulate shark training sessions through a ...

Ever-GREEN Days at The Bay: Eco-focused Science For Kids

Sidewalk Science Center offers an eco-friendly activity highlighting the importance of humanity’s role alongside the natural world, and how to ...

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: Informational & Tours

The Out-of-Door Academy Open House

Attention families of students entering grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade in Fall 2024! We invite you to join us ...

The Out-of-Door Academy Open House

Attention families of students entering grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade in Fall 2024! We invite you to join us ...

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: Informational & Tours

The Out-of-Door Academy Open House

Attention families of students entering grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade in Fall 2024! We invite you to join us ...

The Out-of-Door Academy Open House

Attention families of students entering grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade in Fall 2024! We invite you to join us ...

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: Informational & Tours

Starry Night at Robinson Preserve - CANCELLED

Join us for an astronomical extravaganza! Dozens of local astronomers will be set up in the Robinson Preserve Expansion with ...

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: Informational & Tours

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: Informational & Tours

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: Informational & Tours

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 ...

Peewee Soccer at Adventure Park

Bring your little ones out for this introductory soccer program.

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13010 Adventure Place, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free for Residents / $10 for Non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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 ...

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: Informational & Tours

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 ...

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