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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North Port Parks and Rec Babysitter's Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Master the Art of Babysitting! Prepare to offer a highly valued service by joining the American Red Cross Babysitters Certification ...

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Dip Netting in the Bay at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Splash into Sarasota Bay and join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration! Participants will use dip nets to explore the ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $15 per person. Aquarium admission is not included.
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Astronomy at The Bay

In recognition of International Astronomy Day on Oct 1, Suncoast Stargazers and Sidewalk Science will be on hand with a ...

Basic First Aid and CPR Training at The Flock SRQ

Join us Sunday October 6th from 10-2pm for this vital workshop. Attendees will learn basic first aid skills and CPR ...

Seashore Seafari at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - City Island - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Explore a Florida mangrove forest lining beautiful Sarasota Bay! Participants will learn all about mangroves including how to identify them, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $15 per person. Aquarium admission is NOT included.
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Stroller Tours at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a one-hour tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

Postpartum Support at Mothers Helping Mothers

Every Tuesday. Postpartum support for caregivers of babies 0-12 months old. Topics might include: the myths vs expectations of caregiving, managing ...

Homeschool Science Days at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Homeschool Science Days at The Bishop! UNLEASH YOUR HOMESCHOOLER’S INNER EXPLORER! Join us for themed adventures at The Bishop! Combine hands-on ...

Sunset Safari Tour at Big Cat Habitat

Experience the wild in a whole new light!! Join us for a guided tour through the park where you can get-up ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Big Cat Habitat 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Adults: $35 | Children: $15 | Military & Veterans: $10 | 2yrs & Under: FREE
  • Website: fareharbor.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Baby Bundle Class at SMH Venice

We’ve ‘bundled’ Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding Basics and Infant CPR into a one-day class. Class is from 9am – 4pm. Parents ...

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult ...

  • 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

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

International Observe the Moon Night with Sidewalk Science Center

Join Sidewalk Science Center for our 5th annual hosting of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night. While NASA's official date ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Postpartum Support at Mothers Helping Mothers

Every Tuesday. Postpartum support for caregivers of babies 0-12 months old. Topics might include: the myths vs expectations of caregiving, managing ...

Homeschool Third Thursday at The Ringling

On the third Thursday of the month, join The Ringling for a FREE hands-on learning program, designed for homeschooling families ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Dip Netting in the Bay at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Splash into Sarasota Bay and join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration! Participants will use dip nets to explore the ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $15 per person. Aquarium admission is not included.
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Seashore Seafari at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - City Island - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Explore a Florida mangrove forest lining beautiful Sarasota Bay! Participants will learn all about mangroves including how to identify them, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $15 per person. Aquarium admission is NOT included.
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Birding Basics Youth Program at Urfer Park

Learn how to spot and identify birds in their natural habitat at this beginner birding program. Your little ones will ...

Stroller Tours at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a one-hour tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

Postpartum Support at Mothers Helping Mothers

Every Tuesday. Postpartum support for caregivers of babies 0-12 months old. Topics might include: the myths vs expectations of caregiving, managing ...

Little Sprouts Club at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus

Little Sprouts Club is a drop-in interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and build a ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Members: Free | Member guest: $12 | Adults $28 | Ages 5-17: $12 | Ages 4 and under: Free
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Optima Academy Online Parent Information Meeting

We will share all the details and pertinent enrollment information about Optima Academy Online. You will meet the Head of ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Little Sprouts Club at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus

Little Sprouts Club is a drop-in interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and build a ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Members: Free | Member guest: $12 | Adults $28 | Ages 5-17: $12 | Ages 4 and under: Free
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Family Event: Bats Family Activities

Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educators and Sarasota County park naturalists for an evening of bird watching, bat and bird ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Breakfast with Sharks at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Rise and Dive! Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums ...

  • 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: ticketing.mote.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult ...

  • 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

Backyard Science at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Make your Saturday mornings even more fun! Check out the newly designed Backyard Science program for elementary-aged learners at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (in the Mosaic Backyard Universe)
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Fun in the Wilderness with Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida at Camp Honi Hata

Camp Honi Hanta invites you to a special family-friendly event where you can explore the great outdoors and embrace the ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...

Postpartum Support at Mothers Helping Mothers

Every Tuesday. Postpartum support for caregivers of babies 0-12 months old. Topics might include: the myths vs expectations of caregiving, managing ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

A Fun Halloween Musical Adventure! Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join ...