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.
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Downtown Sarasota Waterfront
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
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 - 11:30 am
- Location: The Ringling Museum 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $5.00
- Website: www.ringling.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Sarasota Children's Garden Nature Explorers
Be a "Nature Explorer" every Friday at 11am sharp! This new and exciting program allows us to observe the Wonders ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sarasota Children's Garden: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Cost: Free with Admission: $5-$10 per ticket, Kids 0-2 years are free
- Website: www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com
- Category: Ongoing 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
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- Category: Library Programs
Trick or Trot 5k Trail Run
Zoomers annual scholarship fundraising event. Held at Ann Dever Park in Englewood, Florida. Beautiful wide trail (non-technical) takes runners/walkers on ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Ann Dever Park Trail, 6791 San Casa Dr, Englewood, Florida 34224
- Cost: $25
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks, Holiday Events
Cortez Nautical Flea Market
The Florida Maritime Museum (FMM) is excited to be hosting the 21st Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market on Saturday, October ...
- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.floridamaritimemuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Shipley Do-Nuts Grand Opening Celebration
Call Manatee County, Would like to invite everybody out Saturday morning between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Shipley Do-Nuts 6571 State Road 70 East, Bradenton
- Cost: Free Activities
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Fiesta
The first official Sun Fiesta was in October 1973. It originated to provide the community its last chance to get ...
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 610 Airport Ave E, Venice, FL 34285
- Website: www.womenssertoma.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Sunday Toddler Time at Sky Zone
Toddler Time program offers the little ones free run of all open courts in the park, as we only allow ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $9 for 60 minutes. One adult per toddler is FREE. Additional adults are $9
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Retirement Party for Frosty Sr. at Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens 82-year-old iconic Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Frosty Sr., is retiring from his daily star performing role at Sarasota ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL
- Cost: $0- $17.99
- Website: www.sarasotajunglegardens.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
Running every Saturday and Sunday in October, this fun festival features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
- Cost: FREE | Some Activities range from $2-$7
- Website: www.fruitvillegrove.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Family Fun at Hunsader Farms each Saturday & Sunday beginning October 13 through October 28. The Wall of Death will ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 5500 CR 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: Admission $10; Parking $5; Children 12 and under FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- Category: Library Programs
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Downtown Sarasota Waterfront
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
Pumpkin Decorating at Venice Library
Tweens/teens can register and drop in between 2:30pm - 4:30pm to decorate a pumpkin! Ages 10-17 Must Register Online
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Venice Library 260 Nokomis Ave N, Venice, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
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
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Woodland Church Preschool and Moms Play Group
Join us every Tuesday for this FREE program. There will be age appropriate activities for infants through 4-years-old. Bounce on ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Woodland Community Church 9607 State Road 70 E Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.woodlandministries.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Summerfield Community Park 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, Fl
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Downtown Sarasota Waterfront
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
Kids Supergym Open Class
Drop in for a class every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 18mos-4 years with parent 4 and older with an instructor
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 7337 International Pl, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $10
- Website: gymnasticslakewoodranch.com
- Category: Classes
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
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Fall Festival at Hazeltine Nurseries
Join us for our annual Fall Festival! Classes, lectures, field tours and more! We are kid and dog friendly. The ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Hazeltine Nurseries | 2401 N. River Rd., Venice, FL 34292
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational, Free
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Summerfield Community Park 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, Fl
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
Green Explorers: Spooky Spiders
Eight legs, sticky web, or a face full of eyes, what makes spiders so spooky to you? Using hands on ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Rye Preserve 905 Rye WIlderness Trail, Parrish, FL
- Cost: Free
- Category: Family Fun, Informational
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Fall Festival at Hazeltine Nurseries
Join us for our annual Fall Festival! Classes, lectures, field tours and more! We are kid and dog friendly. The ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Hazeltine Nurseries | 2401 N. River Rd., Venice, FL 34292
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational, Free
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Downtown Sarasota Waterfront
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
Tall Tails Tribe: Enchanted Owls
Who gives a hoot about owls?! We do! Grab your toddler and explore the wonderful world of our nocturnal feathered ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Emerson Point Preserve 5801 17th St. W, Palmetto, FL
- Cost: Free
- Category: Informational, Free
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
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Boo Run 5k and Boo Dash
Join us for the 15th Anniversay of the Boo Run 5k & Boo Dash! Once again 100% of the proceeds ...
- 8:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street
- Cost: $10 - $30
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Holiday Events
Autism Halloween Jungle Run/Walk
Autism Family Center of Florida is having an Autism Holloween Jungle run/walk at Sarasota Jungle Gardens on Saturday October 27th ...
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Sarasota Jungle Gardens, 3701 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, Fl 34234
- Cost: $25.00 adults over five $
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks
Sunday Toddler Time at Sky Zone
Toddler Time program offers the little ones free run of all open courts in the park, as we only allow ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $9 for 60 minutes. One adult per toddler is FREE. Additional adults are $9
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Selby Garden's Spooktacular
Selby Spooktacular is a playful, family-friendly event. Daytime activities will include traditional, wholesome Halloween happenings like trick or treating and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Selby Garden's 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL
- Cost: Free with Selby admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Family Fun at Hunsader Farms each Saturday & Sunday beginning October 13 through October 28. The Wall of Death will ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 5500 CR 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: Admission $10; Parking $5; Children 12 and under FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
Running every Saturday and Sunday in October, this fun festival features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
- Cost: FREE | Some Activities range from $2-$7
- Website: www.fruitvillegrove.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Trunk or Treat Car Show
Trunk O Treat Car Show Event Classic Cars & Candy! Trophies, Door Prizes, 50/50 Lotto, Music, Games & Food
- 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
- Location: 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Downtown Sarasota Waterfront
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
Learn Nurturing Touch Baby Massage
Help your baby sleep better, longer and deeper and cry and fuss less through reduced discomfort with colic, gas and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Manatee Public Library 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. Bradenton, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Library Programs, Informational, Free
SciClub at Manatee Library
Like science and fun? Then Downtown Library's Sci Club is for you! Work on these projects individually or team up ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Manatee County Library 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. Bradenton, Fl
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Informational, Free
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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Woodland Church Preschool and Moms Play Group
Join us every Tuesday for this FREE program. There will be age appropriate activities for infants through 4-years-old. Bounce on ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Woodland Community Church 9607 State Road 70 E Bradenton, FL 34202
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.woodlandministries.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Summerfield Community Park 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, Fl
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
Kids Supergym Open Class
Drop in for a class every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 18mos-4 years with parent 4 and older with an instructor
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 7337 International Pl, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $10
- Website: gymnasticslakewoodranch.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: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
- 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
Baby Boot Camp
Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group where moms can bring their babies in strollers and exercise in a ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Downtown Sarasota Waterfront
- Cost: First Class Free
- Website: www.babybootcamp.com
- Category: Classes
Puppets and Play: Bodacious Bats
On Halloween morning, let's get a little batty! Flapping wings and nocturnal things, spooky animals stalk the night forest, especially ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Robinson Preserve-Mosaic Nest 1704 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL
- Cost: $10 Cash Only
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
Kids Supergym Open Class
Drop in for a class every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 18mos-4 years with parent 4 and older with an instructor
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 7337 International Pl, Sarasota, FL 34240
- Cost: $10
- Website: gymnasticslakewoodranch.com
- Category: Classes
