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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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12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
10:00 am Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
 
 
 
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
12:00 pm Family Movie Matinee at South Manatee Branch Library
 
 
 
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
10:30 am Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library
4:00 pm Write Away! A Creative Writing Club for Tweens & Teens at Braden River Library
 
 
 
 
2:30 pm Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library
6:00 pm Lego Club at North Port Library
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Tinker Tuesday at North Sarasota Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
10:00 am Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:00 am Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
9:30 am Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
4:00 pm Teen Writers Club at North Port Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
4:30 pm Candy Sushi and Anime at Lakewood Ranch Library (for tweens)
11:00 am Mr. Stevey & Friends: Forming Friendships at Central Manatee Library
 
 
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
5:00 pm Family Book Club at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
 
 
 
2:30 pm Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library
10:30 am Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Tinker Tuesday at North Sarasota Library
4:30 pm Crafty Kids Corner at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:00 am Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:00 am Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
9:30 am Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
 
 
 
4:00 pm Teen Writers Club at North Port Library
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
11:00 am Kid's Sensory Playtime at Northport Library
 
 
 
 
2:30 pm Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library
10:30 am Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Tinker Tuesday at North Sarasota Library
6:00 pm Lego Club at North Port Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:00 am Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:00 am Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library - CANCELED
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
9:30 am Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library
 
11:00 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
3:30 pm Read with the Dogs at Venice Library
10:30 am Fun to be Fit Kids at Elsie Quirk Library - CANCELLED DUE TO STORM COMING
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:30 am Music Fun with Dave Moran at Elsie Quirk Library - CANCELED
 
1:00 pm Mr. Stevey & Friends: Art, the Universal Love Language at North Sarasota Library - CANCELED
 
4:00 pm Teen Writers Club at North Port Library
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
10:30 am Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library - CANCELED
 
 
 
 
 
2:30 pm Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library
6:00 pm Lego Club at North Port Library - CANCELED
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Teen Writers Club at North Port Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
02Sep

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs
03Sep

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wish list movies to our clipboard request ...

Tinker Tuesday at North Sarasota Library

A different project every week! No prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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04Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. Age ...

Lego Club at North Port Library

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Age Group: Children ...

05Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Write Away! A Creative Writing Club for Tweens & Teens at Braden River Library

Participants will be shown and get to try fun writers' notebook exercises as well as learn ways to develop small ...

06Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Family Movie Matinee at South Manatee Branch Library

Join us for a family-friendly movie the first Saturday of the month for families and children ages 8-12

09Sep

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Teen Writers Club at North Port Library

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us ...

10Sep

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wish list movies to our clipboard request ...

Tinker Tuesday at North Sarasota Library

A different project every week! No prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

11Sep

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 for simple open art project. Helps fine motor as well as creative skills!

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. Age ...

Crafty Kids Corner at Lakewood Ranch Library

Calling all crafty kids ages 4-7! Come join us in the Workshop, please drop-in between the times of 4:30 pm ...

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12Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Family Book Club at Lakewood Ranch Library

Come and read and learn together! Each month we will read a story together and share an activity related to ...

13Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Candy Sushi and Anime at Lakewood Ranch Library (for tweens)

Come make some candy sushi while watching Anime!

14Sep

Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library every Saturday morning for an invigorating rooftop yoga session. This class is perfect ...

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Forming Friendships at Central Manatee Library

FREE BOOKS. FREE LUNCH. FREE ADMISSION. This event will feature art activities, music making, and read-aloud featuring a mindful moment. Please Note: ...

16Sep

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-18 Months. Optional play time ...

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Teen Writers Club at North Port Library

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us ...

17Sep

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wish list movies to our clipboard request ...

Tinker Tuesday at North Sarasota Library

A different project every week! No prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

18Sep

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 for simple open art project. Helps fine motor as well as creative skills!

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. Age ...

Lego Club at North Port Library

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Age Group: Children ...

19Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Kid's Sensory Playtime at Northport Library

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children ...

20Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

21Sep

Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library every Saturday morning for an invigorating rooftop yoga session. This class is perfect ...

23Sep

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-18 Months. Optional play time ...

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Read with the Dogs at Venice Library

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program ...

Teen Writers Club at North Port Library

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us ...

24Sep

Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of movement for toddlers ages 18 months ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Fun to be Fit Kids at Elsie Quirk Library - CANCELLED DUE TO STORM COMING

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes ...

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Teen Movie Afternoon at Venice Library

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wish list movies to our clipboard request ...

View All 7 Events For September 24
25Sep

Drop-In Art for Preschoolers at Lakewood Ranch Library - CANCELED

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 for simple open art project. Helps fine motor as well as creative skills!

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Activity Hour at Shannon Staub Library - CANCELED

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. Age ...

Lego Club at North Port Library - CANCELED

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Age Group: Children ...

26Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

Music Fun with Dave Moran at Elsie Quirk Library - CANCELED

Have some fun with singer/guitarist, Dave Moran as he entertains with favorite interactive children's songs. Recommended for children age 5 ...

27Sep

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting ...

28Sep

Rooftop Yoga at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library every Saturday morning for an invigorating rooftop yoga session. This class is perfect ...

Soar in 4 Story Time at Lakewood Ranch Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Library Programs

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Art, the Universal Love Language at North Sarasota Library - CANCELED

FREE BOOKS. FREE LUNCH. FREE ADMISSION. This event will feature art activities, music making, and read-aloud featuring a mindful moment. Please Note: ...

30Sep

Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-18 Months. Optional play time ...

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and ...

  • 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free, No preregistration required
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Teen Writers Club at North Port Library

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us ...

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