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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November 4
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FIT4MOM Giving Thanks Stroller Strides and Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

We will have a free Stroller Strides class followed by a Thanksgiving themed story time. this event is FREE, but ...

Suncoast's Largest Food Truck Festival 6.0

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival is returning to Sarasota, FL for Veterans Day weekend! Date & Time: Saturday, November 9th, from ...

  • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free admission and parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa's Grand Arrival Parade at UTC Mall

Get ready to ring in the holiday season Saturday, November 9 at Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade at UTC! Enjoy a ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Renewal Church Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off

Come join us for our annual Fall Festival! We will be having a family service at 10am, followed by food, ...

Veterans Day Open Play at Playtime Plaza

Free entry for all military children on Monday!

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Playtime Plaza, 6740 28th St Cir E, Sarasota FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free open play for Military children w/ID proof
  • Website: www.playtimeplazallc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Manatee County Veterans Council Parade

The Manatee County Veterans Council and City of Palmetto will cohost the Veteran's Day Parade. All Veteran organizations, JROTC, high ...

Sarasota Veterans Day Parade

Join us Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. on Main Street for the annual Veterans Day Parade! The parade will begin ...

Kid's Night Out is Dino-Mite at Arts A Blaze Studio

Drop off your child (8+) and we will keep them entertained all evening. We will be creating an adorable clay ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Arts A Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $38/child, must register
  • Website: bookwhen.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Mini Photo Shoot at The Flock SRQ

Christmas Minis at The Flock! Pictures by Aidee Galicia Photography You get 5 edited pictures. Limited space available so sign up ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota FL
  • Cost: $70 for non members and $50 for members
  • Website: theflocksrq.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Gingerbread Workshop at the George Mullen Activity Center

Celebrate the season with us at our annual Gingerbread Workshop! Join in the fun as you decorate your very own ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port 34286
  • Cost: Gingerbread Registration (Standard Fee): $15.00 plus $10 for each house
  • Website: rectrac.cityofnorthport.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bethany Baptist Church Fall Market

Bethany Baptist is celebrating the season with an Autumn Festival here on the church grounds. Come on out and spend ...

Young Chefs Academy Whimsical Autumn Kitchen Workshop

Pumpkins and spice….and everything nice! We’re “falling” for the flavors of the season as we mix, blend, whip and taste ...

Free Children's Portraits with Santa at SRQ Headshots

Santa Claus will be visiting and taking photos with children. This is a FREE event with no-strings attached. You will receive ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Professional Headshot Studio, 2030 Harvard St. Unit C Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.srqheadshots.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Free Children's Portraits with Santa at SRQ Headshots

Santa Claus will be visiting and taking photos with children. This is a FREE event with no-strings attached. You will receive ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Professional Headshot Studio, 2030 Harvard St. Unit C Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.srqheadshots.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Fall Night Market at The Green at UTC

Join us every third Thursday of the month for the UTC Night Market. This month's outdoor market event is bringing ...

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

Lakewood Ranch Art and Crafts Market at Harvest United Methodist Church

Family fun at this Arts and Craft Market! Come support local artists, crafters and small businesses that have been affected ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Royal Thanksgiving Tea Party at Party Palace

Join us for a magical Thanksgiving celebration fit for royalty! Princess Belle will be hosting an enchanting tea party filled ...

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

UCW Presents: Universal Fury VII The Thanksgiving Special at the Desoto Boys and Girls Club

Universal Championship Wrestling (UCW) presents Universal Fury VII: The Thanksgiving Special on October 26th at the Desoto Boys and Girls ...

Lakewood Ranch Art and Crafts Market at Harvest United Methodist Church

Family fun at this Arts and Craft Market! Come support local artists, crafters and small businesses that have been affected ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

Paradise Island Kids Thanksgiving Break Workshops

Paradise Island Kids is a Children’s Enrichment Center where Kids COOK.PLAY. & CREATE! Two Sessions Available: 9-12pm Pumpkin Pie and Craft 12 -3pm ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Paradise Island Kids Enrichment Center (located in Harvest Church) 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.hisawyer.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bethany Baptist Church and Silver Star East Trunk or Treat

Join us at silver star for some Halloween Fun. Bethany Baptist and Silver Star East are partnering up again for ...

Paradise Island Kids Thanksgiving Break Workshops

Paradise Island Kids is a Children’s Enrichment Center where Kids COOK.PLAY. & CREATE! Two Sessions Available: 9-12pm Apple Pie and Craft 12 -3pm ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Paradise Island Kids Enrichment Center (located in Harvest Church) 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.hisawyer.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Florida Turkey Trot 2024 at Nathan Benderson Park

Fit2Run and Nathan Benderson Park are coming together to provide a 5K Turkey Trot to help local families kick off ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $40 for adults, $20 for kids 12 and under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Grand Ballroom Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Experience our legendary traditional Thanksgiving feast in The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom featuring chef-attended action stations.

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom, 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr., Sarasota
  • Cost: $170++ per adult, $60++ per child (12 and under)
  • Website: www.opentable.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Center of Anna Maria Island Let's Give Thanks Together

Let’s Give Thanks Together! Join us in nurturing the spirit of our island community. Thursday, November 28 12 PM - 4 PM Food, Music, ...

Thanksgiving Feast at Patrick's 1481

Join us at Patrick's 1481 for a delightful Thanksgiving Feast where family and friends come together to enjoy a memorable ...

Paradise Island Kids Thanksgiving Break Workshops

Paradise Island Kids is a Children’s Enrichment Center where Kids COOK.PLAY. & CREATE! Two Sessions Available: 9-12pm Nailed It Turkey Teepee and ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Paradise Island Kids Enrichment Center (located in Harvest Church) 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.hisawyer.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

Deck the Halls at the Florida Studio Theater

A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the ...

A Very Merry Ornament Workshop at the Grove Restaurant

Kick off the holiday season with A Very Merry Ornament Workshop, A Pop-Up Event with Arts A Blaze Studio! Join us ...

  • 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Grove Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Lp, Lakewood Ranch, 34202
  • Cost: Tickets: $25 + tax & gratuity
  • Website: fs6.formsite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop at Salt Your Soul Gift Co.

Join us for a festive Macrame Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop designed for the whole family! In this workshop, you’ll create ...

Wonderland: Illuminate - Under the Big Top

Wonderland is back with Illuminate, a dazzling, never-before-seen production. Join us under the climate-controlled big top at UTC Friday, November ...

Jiggs Landing Fish Camp Holiday Boat Parade

The annual Jiggs Landing Outpost Holiday Boat parade will take place on the Evers Reservoir and Braden River. Event is ...

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