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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Rise and Run at Tom Bennett Park

Come out for year 2 and start off the New Year with the RISE AND RUN. There’s no better way ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Tom Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton
  • Cost: $45
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

New Year's Day Fun Run at Siesta Key Beach

Join us for our annual New Years day fun run. Run as far (to the Wall) or as little as ...

Holiday Bonus at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

Have Fun All Day For Just $20 ~ Jump All Day For Just One Low Entry Price!

First Day of 2025 Family Skate at Astro Skate

$2.25 Snack Bar Items ALL DAY! 1-5pm Open Skate & 6:30-8:30pm Pizza Skate *Some Exclusions apply

  • 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Astro Skate Family Fun Center, 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $2.25 Admission with your own skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • 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 ...

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Kids Night Out - New Year! Girls Only at Arts A Blaze

Let’s celebrate the start of something great, 2025! Learn how to create a functional ceramic clock and after spend some time ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Arts a Blaze Studio, 8111 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: $35/child
  • Website: bookwhen.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Break Blast - Parents Night Out at The Harvest Sarasota

This fun-filled evening offers kids ages 5-12 a chance to enjoy exciting activities, games, and crafts in a safe, inclusive ...

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theatre

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

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • 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 ...

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: Holiday Events

Pilos Family Christmas Show in Bradenton

The Magic of Christmas is Back! *Formerly Lights of Palmetto We’re excited to announce that the Pilos Family Christmas Show is ...

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Marvelous Mani's and Hot Cocoa at Party Palace

Kick off the New Year in style at Party Palace with a cozy and glamorous celebration! Little ones will enjoy ...

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 ...

The Rink at UTC

Lace up your skates for some wintertime fun because a real ice rink is back at UTC! Presented by the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Rink at UTC, 5999 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: $17.00 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Fab Playdate with Fashion Doll at Party Palace

Get ready for a fabulous morning of glam and play at Party Palace! Little fashionistas will love meeting their favorite ...

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 ...

New Year's Butterfly Release at the Meadows Farmers Market

Help us ring in 2025 at our New Year’s Market! Featuring special local artists for our Winter Art Walk around ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free admission, $20 per kid for tea party or butterfly kit
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Barks and Brews on the Green at UTC

Furry friends and their families are invited to this paw-ty in support of Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue featuring adoptable dogs, ...

Movies in the Park at Centennial Park - Narnia

Come enjoy a free family friendly movie in Centennial Park! Bring your blankets, chairs, and favorite snacks to watch Narnia ...

North Port Rockin' Run & Roll 5K at Morgan Family Community Center

You are invited to the Seventh Annual Rockin' Run & Roll for a Rockin' Good Time! This inclusive event is open ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 West Price Boulevard North Port, FL US 34291
  • Cost: $30 through Jan. 17, 2025; $35 race day
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Aesop's Fables at the Florida Studio Theatre

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

Car Show at Big Top Brewers Collective

All Ages - All Car Styles - $5 Beers - No Registration Fees

MLK Hip Hop Family Friendly Skate at Astro Skate

MLK DAY Special Event during our Sunday Hip-Hop Session!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Celebrating His Legacy in Spoken Word and Song at the Sarasota Opera House

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is pleased to – once again – invite the community to celebrate the rich legacy of ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade at Louis C. Anderson Park

Due to road construction, the parade route will be shorter this year. Line up will still begin at 10 AM ...

MLK Jr. Day Community Health Fair at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park

The event will again take place on MLK Day, January 20, 2025, from 11-3 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 2523 Cocoanut Avenue, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Acro Fit Gymnastics Kids Night Parties

Glow Party Saturday, January 25th XOXO Party Saturday, February 15th St. Patty's Party Prize for best dressed!!! Saturday, March 15th All parties include pizza dinner!! Book through ...

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 ...

Happy Lunar New Year at Playtime Plaza

Let's get crafty! AM and PM play sessions 9am - 12:30 and 3:30 - 7pm

  • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Playtime Plaza, 6740 28th St Cir E, Sarasota FL, 34243
  • Cost: Included with single day pass (or membership)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Young Chefs Academy Valentine's Day Workshop

Get ready for a delightful Valentine’s Day Workshop that's bursting with fun and creativity! Your young chef will step into ...

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