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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Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! Ranch Nite Wednesday kicks off ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota

Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. Step into ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota FL 34236
  • Cost: $19+ (children 0-4 free)
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Come in and play with your child! Parent supervision out in the gym required. Ages 12m - 5 years Parent signed waiver ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($7 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35 - $100
  • Website: wonderlandcircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bradenton Holiday of Lights Festival at the Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory is excited to announce the 1st Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival! This is a light show like no ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: $20 per car load
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Movies Under the Stars at UTC

Snuggle up this season for Holiday Movies Under The Stars. Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 PM, join us ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: West District at UTC (in the lot near Ford’s Garage)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo 2025 at Robarts Arena

On January 4th-5th, the BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists from around ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $12.99+ (Children 4 and under get in FREE wtih a paid adult)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theater

Experience the charm of Aesop’s Fables like never before in this lively two-actor production. Full of humor, hijinks, and timeless ...

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nibbles in Nature at Selby Gardens

Introducing a new family-friendly event at our Historic Spanish Point campus, Nibbles in Nature! Celebrate the seasons and foods from ...

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: Children and Member Adults: $15.00 | Non-Member Adults: $30.00
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun

BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo 2025 at Robarts Arena

On January 4th-5th, the BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists from around ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: $12.99+ (Children 4 and under get in FREE wtih a paid adult)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood Music Festival Get ready for 3 days of fun, flavor, and live music at the Sarasota Seafood Music ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm
  • Location: University Town Center - 195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $35 - $100
  • Website: wonderlandcircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a ...

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! Ranch Nite Wednesday kicks off ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Come in and play with your child! Parent supervision out in the gym required. Ages 12m - 5 years Parent signed waiver ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($7 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Wellen Park Night Market

The Wellen Park Night Market will bring together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Sarasota Anime-Fest at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

Welcome to Sarasota Anime-Fest Sarasota Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Sarasota, Florida. Striving ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
  • Cost: $20 Admission| Kids Free - 1 Per Adult
  • Website: www.sarasotaanimefest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theater

Experience the charm of Aesop’s Fables like never before in this lively two-actor production. Full of humor, hijinks, and timeless ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! Ranch Nite Wednesday kicks off ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Come in and play with your child! Parent supervision out in the gym required. Ages 12m - 5 years Parent signed waiver ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($7 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

YMCA Sandbar Half Marathon and 5K Race at Englewood Beach - NEW DATE: JANUARY 18, 2025

The Englewood YMCA will be hosting its annual Half Marathon & 5K, which will be run on Manasota Key, one ...

  • 7:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1975 Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: See website for info
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Limelight Pop-Up Market at The Bazaar

Guest vendors, live music, food, doggies looking for fur-ever homes, and so much more! Plus, local vendors join us in ...

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theater

Experience the charm of Aesop’s Fables like never before in this lively two-actor production. Full of humor, hijinks, and timeless ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! Ranch Nite Wednesday kicks off ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Come in and play with your child! Parent supervision out in the gym required. Ages 12m - 5 years Parent signed waiver ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($7 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Creator's Farm & Garden Family Friday Nights

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun! - Line dancing lessons - S’mores by the fire - Live ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 3025 Frederick Dr, Venice, FL 34292
  • Cost: $20 for ages 17+ | $12 for ages 16 and under | Children 4 and under are free!
  • Website: www.creatorsfarmandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parrish Charter Academy Color Run

Save the Date! Parrish Charter Academy's Color Run is happening on January 25th, 2025, at 9 AM! Get ready for one ...

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theater

Experience the charm of Aesop’s Fables like never before in this lively two-actor production. Full of humor, hijinks, and timeless ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! Ranch Nite Wednesday kicks off ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Come in and play with your child! Parent supervision out in the gym required. Ages 12m - 5 years Parent signed waiver ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($7 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee AvenueW, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Varies by project
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop In and Paint at Painting With A Twist Sarasota

Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! This freestyle DIY ...

Creator's Farm & Garden Family Friday Nights

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun! - Line dancing lessons - S’mores by the fire - Live ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 3025 Frederick Dr, Venice, FL 34292
  • Cost: $20 for ages 17+ | $12 for ages 16 and under | Children 4 and under are free!
  • Website: www.creatorsfarmandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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