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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!

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10:00 am Read to Dogs at Island Branch Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Story Trails in the Reading Garden at North Sarasota Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm LEGO Club at Selby Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:00 am Family Storytime at Island Branch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:00 am Toddler Playdough at Island Branch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
 
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
10:30 am Preschool Music with Mr. Dave at Fruitville Library
5:00 pm Teen Workshop Wednesday at Lakewood Ranch Library
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
5:00 pm Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
 
4:00 pm Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
5:30 pm Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:00 am Family Storytime at Island Branch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
10:00 am Touch A Truck at Rocky Bluff Branch Library
 
10:30 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
10:15 am Fun to be Fit: Littles at Venice Library
11:30 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Little Discovery Center
 
10:00 am Family Makerspace Drop-In at Braden River Library
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
 
11:00 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library
 
 
10:00 am Read to Dogs at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
4:00 pm Teen Video Game Night at Fruitville Library
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Pot of Gold St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Palmetto Branch Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:15 am Ocean Waves Collages at Elsie Quirk Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:00 am Family Storytime at Island Branch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
3:30 pm Family Movie Night at Island Branch Library
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
10:00 am Family Storytime at Island Branch Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Gulf Gate Library
10:30 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" at Fruitville Library
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library
10:00 am Young Entrepreneurs Spring Kids Mart at Braden River Library
 
10:30 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library
2:00 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Braden River Library
11:00 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
3:30 pm Fun to be Fit: Bigs Class at Venice Library
11:30 am Little Designers Art Class at Lakewood Ranch Library
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
 
 
11:30 am Soar in 4 Story Time at Little Discovery Center
 
Rubik's Cube Day at the Gulf Gate Library
 
3:30 pm Read with the Dogs at Venice Library
 
 
3:30 pm Science Club at Fruitville Library
 
 
 
4:00 pm Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:15 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Spring Class at North Port Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:15 pm Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD® at Jacaranda Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Mar

Read to Dogs at Island Branch Library

Do you love dogs? Come join us as we read to puppies-in-training from Dogs, Inc. These puppies are training to ...

Story Trails in the Reading Garden at North Sarasota Library

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first ...

LEGO Club at Selby Library

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide ...

03Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk 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 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

Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to ...

04Mar

Family Storytime at Island Branch Library

Calling all families for creative play and interactive fun.

Preschool Music with Mr. Dave at Fruitville Library

Come join Mr. Dave Moran as he reads stories, plays his guitar and sings songs that will make your little ...

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
05Mar

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 ...

Teen Workshop Wednesday at Lakewood Ranch Library

Teens, are you artistic? Crafty? Or simply enjoy DIY? Join us for this month’s workshop activity. Drop-in any time between ...

Soar in 4 Monthly Family Night at The Bishop Museum

Join Soar in 4 at The Bishop Museum for an evening of family learning and fun. Soar in 4 events ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Library Programs
06Mar

Toddler Playdough at Island Branch Library

Bring your child to have fun while learning with hands-on activities!

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

07Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

Science Stars: Steam Program for Tweens at Lakewood Ranch Library

Science Stars is a student-led program that allows our superstars to explore various fields of science through hands-on experiments. A ...

10Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

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

Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Library Programs

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 Video Game Night at Fruitville Library

Virtual reality, Wii and more!

11Mar

Family Storytime at Island Branch Library

Calling all families for creative play and interactive fun.

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
12Mar

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 ...

Fun to be Fit: Littles at Venice Library

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: William H. Jervey, Jr. Library (Community room), 300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library

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

13Mar

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

Soar in 4 Story Time at Little Discovery Center

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

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Library Programs
14Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

15Mar

Touch A Truck at Rocky Bluff Branch Library

Big trucks are heading to the Lakewood Ranch and Rocky Bluff Libraries! Don't miss these family-friendly events where you can ...

Family Makerspace Drop-In at Braden River Library

Join us in Studio70 for a fun, simple craft.

Read to Dogs at Lakewood Ranch Library

Come visit the Kids Space at the Lakewood Ranch Library and read to a certified therapy dog! Perfect for those ...

Pot of Gold St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Palmetto Branch Library

Can you win enough gold to become friends with the library leprechaun? Complete all the tasks on his note to ...

Ocean Waves Collages at Elsie Quirk Library

Create a fun ocean-themed collage using cardboard, paper, and fabric with artist, Elizabeth Goodwill. Registration is required and limited to 15 ...

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17Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk 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 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

Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to ...

18Mar

Family Storytime at Island Branch Library

Calling all families for creative play and interactive fun.

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
19Mar

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 ...

20Mar

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

21Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

22Mar

Family Movie Night at Island Branch Library

Enjoy a fun evening watching a movie with drinks and snacks provided. Bring your family and friends to join in ...

24Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

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

Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to ...

25Mar

Family Storytime at Island Branch Library

Calling all families for creative play and interactive fun.

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
26Mar

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 ...

Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library

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

27Mar

Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" at Fruitville Library

Come join Ms. Adrianne for singing, dancing, and lots of movement! Ages 0-5 w/caregiver. Space is limited. Get your ticket ...

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

Soar in 4 Story Time at Little Discovery Center

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

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: soarin4.org
  • Category: Library Programs

Science Club at Fruitville Library

Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of ...

28Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

Fun to be Fit: Bigs Class at Venice Library

We are excited to announce a monthly "BIGS" class at the Venice Library, designed for children ages 6-12. This engaging ...

29Mar

Young Entrepreneurs Spring Kids Mart at Braden River Library

Hey young entrepreneurs! Ready to showcase your crafts and sharpen your marketing skills? Kids 14 and under can join us ...

Little Designers Art Class at Lakewood Ranch Library

We’re excited to invite your little one to our Little Designers Art Class on March 29 at LWR Library, Bradenton, ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: LWR Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $65 (includes class, materials & custom dress shipped after production)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Rubik's Cube Day at the Gulf Gate Library

Meet with an expert Rubik's cube solver to learn more about solving them yourself, and explore a vast collection of ...

31Mar

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk 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 "littles" Spring Class at North Port Library

Our Spring Themed class schedule for the month of March! We have four "littles" classes (ages 1-5) and one "BIGS" ...

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

Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to ...

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