Sarasota and Bradenton Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 SRQ 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.
Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.
Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.
Informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.
One time classes open to kids and families.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Rhea Lana's of Manatee County Consignment Event
Serving families in beautiful Manatee County and surrounding areas. Almost 400 families trusted us with over 40,000 quality children's tems ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center - Palmetto, FL
- Cost: FREE Admission
- Website: manatee.rhealana.com
- Category: Other
Gulf Coast Music Therapy Music Class at Swim Gym
Drop-ins welcome! Classes are at 9:15 - 9:45 & 10:00 - 10:30 every Wednesday and Thursday. Come join our hosts ...
- 9:15 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 5002 Lena Road, Suite 102 Bradenton Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $12 a class or get a punch card for $40 for 4 classes.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Toddler Time at Sky Zone
NOTE: On Tuesday July 4th, Toddler Time will be from 10am-11am only Ages 5 and under only $8. 1 Parent per ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $8 for children 5 and under. 1 Parent is Free, Additional Parent is $8.
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Mommy and Me at Mote: Thursday Morning
Children and their favorite adults learn together through marine-themed crafts, games, songs, stories and role play and then enjoy a ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: One class: $16 for Mote members ($6 for each additional child); $20 for non-members ($7 for each additional child).
- Website: mote.org
- Category: Family Fun
Crafts at Learning Express Toys
Join us for a fun craft activity! Requires reservations
- 11:00 am
- Location: Learning Express Toys: 8451 Cooper Creek Boulevard University Park, Bradenton FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: learningexpress.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
ROAR! Ringling Order of Art Readers
Stories and illustrations are often a child’s first exposure to the joy of reading and the wonder of art. ROAR! ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: The Ringling Education Art Library 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.ringling.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Open Gym and Clinics at South Florida Gymnastics
South Florida Gymnastics offers 3 fun options every Friday for ages 5 and up! Handstand/ Cartwheel Clinic from 4:00-5:00pm This clinic is ...
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: South Florida Gymnastics: 3241 59th Drive East, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $10 per class
- Website: www.sfgymcheer.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Gymnastics Open Gym at North Port Gymnastics
Tiny Tumblers 18 mos to 5 years North Port Gymnastics offers 2 Friday Open Gym sessions divided by age group! Tiny ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: North Port Gymnastics: 2885 Commerce Pkwy, North Port, FL
- Cost: $5-$15
- Website: northportgymnastics.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
The Players Open House
Rescheduled for September 22 from September 9th. Join us for our grand opening of The NEW Arnold Simonsen Players Studio! Get ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Players Centre for Performing Arts,1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34236
- Website: www.theplayers.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts, Holiday Events
Open Gym at Dynasty Elite Allstars
Dynasty Elite Allstars offers open gym for all ages every Friday from 6:00-8:00pm!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Dynasty Elite Allstars: 3231 59th Avenue Drive East, Suite 101, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: www.dynastyeliteallstars.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: AMC Sarasota 12: 8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
- Cost: Varies; See Website
- Website: www.amctheatres.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows & Concerts, Special Needs
Smithsonian Museum Day Live
The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for two people. In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Participating Museums
- Cost: FREE (1 ticket per two people)
- Website: www.smithsonianmag.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Group Archery at George Mullen Activity Center
This class focuses on archery safety, skills, and drills. Participants learn about archery form, range rules, shooting techniques, scoring and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: George Mullen Activity Center: 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, Florida
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.cityofnorthport.com
- Category: Classes
2017 International Coastal Cleanup Day
RESCHEDULED to September 23rd. Locations include: Sarasota, Venice, Laurel, Nokomis, North Port and Englewood. There will be a 2nd date, ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: multiple locations around Sarasota
- Website: www.scgov.net
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Circus Clinic at South Florida Gymnastics
This hour long clinic will teach participants the beginnings of the circus arts. Participants will get to try a variety ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: South Florida Gymnastics: 3241 59th Drive East, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $15 per class
- Website: www.sfgymcheer.com
- Category: Classes
Hurricane Irma After-Party PlayDate and Donation Drive
Lift Up LaBelle & Redlands Christian Migrant Association Donation Drive. LaBelle and other small Florida farming communities were devastated by Hurricane ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Urfer Family Park, Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida 34233
- Cost: Bring Donation Items
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Glow Zone Toddler Time at Sky Zone
This is a 2-hour event for ages 5 and under ONLY. White lights are off and black lights are on. ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $12
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Family Fun
Remembering Snooty
Sunday, September 24th will be a special day of remembrance for Snooty the manatee. We will be opening our doors ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 10th St W Bradenton, Florida, FL 34205
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Let's Go Skating! at Stardust Skate Center
Let's Go Skating! Join us at Stardust for a fun and exciting roller-inline skating session, filled with your favorite songs, games, ...
- 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Stardust Skate Center -2571 12th Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
- Cost: $8 plus skate rental
- Website: www.StardustSkateCenter.net
- Category: Family Fun
Youth Aerial Yoga Class at Circusoul
Youth Aerial Yoga (AGES 7-12) @ CircuSoul Yoga This youth yoga class is a great fit for the modern kid. Our ...
- 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
- Location: Circusoul: 4141 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $15
- Website: clients.mindbodyonline.com
- Category: Classes
Family-Oriented Programs at Sarasota County Libraries
Sarasota Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day including story times, LEGO Club, crafts, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sarasota Public Libraries
- Cost: free
- Website: fl.evanced.info
- Category: Library Programs
Family-Oriented Programs at Manatee County Public Libraries
Manatee County Public Library System offers a variety of ongoing programs for children each day including story times, LEGO Club, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Manatee County Public Libraries
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.mymanatee.org
- Category: Library Programs
Preschool and Mom Playgroup at Woodland Community Church
Everyone will meet in the gym, bounce on the jumpers, play with balls and other fun gym toys. A great ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Woodland Community Church | 9607 State Road 70 E. BradentonFL34202
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.woodlandministries.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Toddler Time at Sky Zone
NOTE: On Tuesday July 4th, Toddler Time will be from 10am-11am only Ages 5 and under only $8. 1 Parent per ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $8 for children 5 and under. 1 Parent is Free, Additional Parent is $8.
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Mommy and Me at Mote: Exploring the Bay Tuesdays
Kids and adults explore coastal habitats of Sarasota Bay by wading in the water and collecting marine animals with dip ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: One class: $16 for Mote members ($6 for each additional child); $20 for non-members ($7 for each additional child). Discounts for multiple classes
- Website: mote.org
- Category: Family Fun
Stroller Tours at The Ringling
Join a museum educator to stroll the museum on a one-hour, interactive tour for infants and their caregivers. This tour ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: The Ringling Education Art Library 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: free with museum admission
- Website: www.ringling.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Toddler Play Day/Open Gym at Evo Athletics
Parent participation required. Ages walking – 5 years old.
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: EVO Athletics: 7188 East 15th Street, Unit 2, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: $15
- Website: evoathletics.com
- Category: Classes
Gulf Coast Music Therapy Music Class at Swim Gym
Drop-ins welcome! Classes are at 9:15 - 9:45 & 10:00 - 10:30 every Wednesday and Thursday. Come join our hosts ...
- 9:15 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 5002 Lena Road, Suite 102 Bradenton Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $12 a class or get a punch card for $40 for 4 classes.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Mornings with Mommy at Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 14605 59th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $5 per session
- Website: rsavior.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Join us for Storytime -- reading, singing and activities! Fun for all!
- 11:00 am
- Location: Barnes and Boble: 4010 S. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34231
- Cost: FREE
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Daytime Open Gym at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics
This is a time where kids (ages 18 months to 18 years) can enjoy non-structured free time in the gym. ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics: 4235 Solutions Lane, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $7 for members and non-members
- Website: www.lakewoodranchgymnastics.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Gulf Coast Music Therapy Music Class at Swim Gym
Drop-ins welcome! Classes are at 9:15 - 9:45 & 10:00 - 10:30 every Wednesday and Thursday. Come join our hosts ...
- 9:15 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 5002 Lena Road, Suite 102 Bradenton Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $12 a class or get a punch card for $40 for 4 classes.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Toddler Time at Sky Zone
NOTE: On Tuesday July 4th, Toddler Time will be from 10am-11am only Ages 5 and under only $8. 1 Parent per ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $8 for children 5 and under. 1 Parent is Free, Additional Parent is $8.
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Mommy and Me at Mote: Thursday Morning
Children and their favorite adults learn together through marine-themed crafts, games, songs, stories and role play and then enjoy a ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: One class: $16 for Mote members ($6 for each additional child); $20 for non-members ($7 for each additional child).
- Website: mote.org
- Category: Family Fun
Green Explorers at Robinson Preserve
Dip into our waterways and hike through the estuary to discover a wild habitat that bridges land to water and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Robinson Preserve
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.mymanatee.org
- Category: Family Fun
Creation of a Superhero at Southeastern Guide Dogs
Discover what it takes to transform tiny puppies into magnificent, impeccably trained guide and service dogs. Welcome to the Creation ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4210 77th St. East, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: $10 per person
- Website: www.guidedogs.org
- Category: Informational
Tall Tails Tribe: Frog Frolick
Ribbit, peep, peep! Grab all your little tadpoles and join us to discover the fantastic world of frogs. Learn to ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Emerson Point Preserve: 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.mymanatee.org
- Category: Family Fun
ROAR! Ringling Order of Art Readers
Stories and illustrations are often a child’s first exposure to the joy of reading and the wonder of art. ROAR! ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: The Ringling Education Art Library 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.ringling.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Open Gym and Clinics at South Florida Gymnastics
South Florida Gymnastics offers 3 fun options every Friday for ages 5 and up! Handstand/ Cartwheel Clinic from 4:00-5:00pm This clinic is ...
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: South Florida Gymnastics: 3241 59th Drive East, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $10 per class
- Website: www.sfgymcheer.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Gymnastics Open Gym at North Port Gymnastics
Tiny Tumblers 18 mos to 5 years North Port Gymnastics offers 2 Friday Open Gym sessions divided by age group! Tiny ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: North Port Gymnastics: 2885 Commerce Pkwy, North Port, FL
- Cost: $5-$15
- Website: northportgymnastics.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Open Gym at Dynasty Elite Allstars
Dynasty Elite Allstars offers open gym for all ages every Friday from 6:00-8:00pm!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Dynasty Elite Allstars: 3231 59th Avenue Drive East, Suite 101, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: www.dynastyeliteallstars.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Free Entry Days in the National Parks
The National Park Service turned 100 years old in 2016! Celebrate the start of our second century by visiting a ...
- All Day Event
- Location: All National Parks
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.nps.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Group Archery at George Mullen Activity Center
This class focuses on archery safety, skills, and drills. Participants learn about archery form, range rules, shooting techniques, scoring and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: George Mullen Activity Center: 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, Florida
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.cityofnorthport.com
- Category: Classes
National Public Lands Day at Oscar Scherer State Park
Free lunch provided to registered work participants. Come learn about all the great volunteer opportunities we have in the park and ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Circus Clinic at South Florida Gymnastics
This hour long clinic will teach participants the beginnings of the circus arts. Participants will get to try a variety ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: South Florida Gymnastics: 3241 59th Drive East, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $15 per class
- Website: www.sfgymcheer.com
- Category: Classes
Free Junior Golf Clinic
Evie’s Golf Center has proudly provided free junior clinics for over 10 years! Taught by our staff of PGA Professionals, ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: Evie's Family Golf Center: 4735 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
- Cost: FREE
- Website: eviesgolf.com
- Category: Classes
