Events
2013 Events
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| Manatee County Natural Resources Department |
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| Sarasota County Parks |
| www.foscp.org/ |
| Manatee County Libraries |
| www.mymanatee.org/library |
| Sarasota County Libraries |
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| Southeastern Guide Dogs |
| www.guidedogs.org |
May |
| Wendy Suarez 5K and Kids Fun Run at Manatee High School on Saturday, May 11th @ 7:30am! |
| www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/miller/ |
| Manatee Miles is a non-competitive walk open to all ages and abilities with a course choice of 5K (3 miles) or 1 mile on Saturday, May 11th at Robinson Preserve. All proceeds benefit United Way of Manatee County. |
| www.manateemiles.com |
| 5K Get ‘Er Run at 8:00am on Saturday, 5/11 at Myakka State Park. Everyone receives FREE T-shirt and Goody Bag. Prizes will be awarded to Top (3) Male and Female Finishers. All Kids Runners will receive an award. Benefits the Myakka City Foundation. |
| www.myakkacityfoundation.org |
| 27th Annual Jerry Hill Memorial Kids Fishing Tournament Date: Saturday, 5/11 Times: 7-8am Registration 8-10am Tournament 10-10:45am Free lunch 10:45-11:30 am Awards ceremony: Child must be present to win Location: Green Bridge Fishing Pier Cost: FREE Ages 7-14 are eligible. Each child must have own rod & reel. No tackle boxes allowed. This is a Catch & Release tournament, All fish must be released alive. See the registration form for more details. |
| http://on.fb.me/12dSjpm |
| Venice Chalk Art Festival Date: Saturday, 5/11 Time: 8am-11am Location: Venice Farmer’s Market Cost: $5 per participant/$10 for groups/$15 professionals Register at the Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S or call 941-485-7136. Registration deadline is May 9th. Bring your own chalk and check in at the Chalk Festival booth. |
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| Lowe’s Build & Grow Date: Saturday, 5/11 Time: 10:00am-11:00am Location: Lowe’s Stores Cost: Free Mother’s Day is right around the corner! This Sweetheart Frame makes the perfect gift! |
| http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx |
| Velvet Art Playday Date: Saturday, 5/11 Time: 10:00am-4:00pm Location: Children’s World & Children’s World Uniform Supply Address: 4525 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota Cost: FREE You’ve seen those beautiful art projects done on black velvet. Bring the kids in to Children’s World and let them make one of their own to keep. |
| www.facebook.com/events/194992417316415 |
| Mommy & Me Flower Arranging Class Date: Saturday, 5/11 Time: Classes at 1:00pm & 3:00pm Location: King’s Wholesale Florist Address: 3022 1st Street, Bradenton Cost: $10 Includes two arrangements as well as refreshments. RSVP on the event page or call 941-748-3553. |
| www.facebook.com/events/516851698350315/ |
| Lucky Ducky Race For Pace Date: Saturday, 5/11 Time: Family Fun begins at Noon; Race around 2:30pm Location: Bradenton Riverwalk Address: 808 Third Ave W, Bradenton Cost: $5 to adopt a duck, $20 for a Qucak Pack (5), & $100 for a Flock (30) Over 15,000 rubber ducks will race down the Manatee River for prizes! This event will benefit Manatee Pace for Girls. Adopt a duck…help a GIRL! |
| www.duckrace.com/manatee |
| Face Autism, Inc. will have a sensory friendly showing of “Wreck it Ralph” on Saturday, 5/11 at Burns Court for children with autism and their families. Admission is Free. Movie start time is 10:00am. |
| www.face-autism.org |
| Kate’s Kids Club: Body Care For Mom Date: Saturday, 5/11 Time: 11am-12:30pm Location: Whole Foods Market Sarasota Address: 1451 1st St., Sarasota Cost: FREE Kids can learn how to make bath salts and sugar scrubs for Moms in this hands on demo for kids of all ages. No registration necessary. Demo will be in the Whole Body department. |
| www.facebook.com/events/150061545174895 |
| On Saturday, May 11th from 10am-12pm, The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc. is celebrating Mother’s Day by partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota to present the 19th Annual Community Baby Shower!
This fun and FREE event will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, 3100 Fruitville Road. Pregnant women and new families (with infants up to 1 year old) are invited to attend. |
| www.facebook.com/events/549677941721237 |
| Sea Breeze Elementary Annual Spring Carnival Date: Friday, 5/17 Time: 3:30pm-7:00pm Location: Sea Breeze Elementary Address: 3601 71st Street West, Bradenton |
| www.edline.net/pages/sdmcseabreezees |
| DeMolay Spring Fair Date: Saturday, 5/18 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Sarasota Military Academy Address: 801 Orange Ave, Sarasota Relays, Games, Crafts, Food & More! |
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| 10th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair Dates: Saturday, 5/18 & Sunday, 5/19 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Downtown Sarasota Address: Main Street from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park |
| http://www.artfestival.com/ |
| Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.
Performed by The Players Kids The beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Tickets $10 |
| The 3rd Annual Nolan Night on Main will be 5-9pm on Saturday, 5/18 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! www.facebook.com/events/483372208378886
This evening will feature phenomenal student performers, fun-filled games with prizes, live and silent auction, delicious food and artisans featuring their unique wares. Listen to the sound of the foot stomp”n, rolick”n music by the “Chillbillies”. There is sure to be something for everyone. Proceeds will go toward assisting R. Dan Nolan Middle School’s academic programs to enhance student learning. |
| 85th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Date: Saturday, 5/19 Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Location: Venice Airport Address: 120 E Airport Ave, Venice Cost: FREE Admission Forties Dance music by the Bill Millner Trio, former Student Pilot Officers Club. Vintage aircraft and vehicles on display all day. |
| https://www.facebook.com/events/388857451137139/ |
| Bradentucky Bomber Bout Date: Sunday, 5/26 Time: 6:30pm Location: Astro Skate Address: 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton Cost: $12 at the door and $10 in advance |
| www.bradentuckybombers.com |
June |
| Kids Workshops Date: Saturday, 6/1 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Home Depot Cost: Free Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. |
| www.homedepot.com/Workshops |
| ArtWalk Dates & Times: Friday, 6/7 6-9:30pm Saturday, 6/8 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Village of the Arts Join art lovers, food lovers, explore the Village of the Arts, and support local artists! |
| www.villageofthearts.com |
| Music on Main Date: Friday, 6/7 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Cost: Free Admission Bring a chair, but no coolers. Food and drink available for purchase. Each concert will feature a different style of music and will benefit a local non-profit organization. |
| www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet |
| 12th Annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival Dates: Saturday, 6/8 & Sunday, 6/9 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: St. Armands Circle |
| http://www.artfestival.com/ |
| 21st Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival Dates: Saturday, 6/15 & Sunday, 6/16 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Downtown Venice Address: Miami Avenue |
| http://www.artfestival.com/ |
July |
| ArtWalk Dates & Times: Friday, 7/5 6-9:30pm Saturday, 7/6 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Village of the Arts Join art lovers, food lovers, explore the Village of the Arts, and support local artists! |
| www.villageofthearts.com |
| Music on Main Date: Friday, 7/5 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Cost: Free Admission Bring a chair, but no coolers. Food and drink available for purchase. Each concert will feature a different style of music and will benefit a local non-profit organization. |
| www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet |
| Kids Workshops Date: Saturday, 7/6 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Home Depot Cost: Free Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. |
| www.homedepot.com/Workshops |
August |
| ArtWalk Dates & Times: Friday, 8/2 6-9:30pm Saturday, 8/3 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Village of the Arts Join art lovers, food lovers, explore the Village of the Arts, and support local artists! |
| www.villageofthearts.com |
| Music on Main Date: Friday, 8/2 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Cost: Free Admission Bring a chair, but no coolers. Food and drink available for purchase. Each concert will feature a different style of music and will benefit a local non-profit organization. |
| www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet |
| Kids Workshops Date: Saturday, 8/3 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Home Depot Cost: Free Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. |
| www.homedepot.com/Workshops |
| September |
| Kids Workshops Date: Saturday, 9/1 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Home Depot Cost: Free Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. |
| www.homedepot.com/Workshops |
| ArtWalk Dates & Times: Friday, 9/6 6-9:30pm Saturday, 9/7 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Village of the Arts Join art lovers, food lovers, explore the Village of the Arts, and support local artists! |
| www.villageofthearts.com |
| Music on Main Date: Friday, 9/6 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Cost: Free Admission Bring a chair, but no coolers. Food and drink available for purchase. Each concert will feature a different style of music and will benefit a local non-profit organization. |
| www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet |
| 5th Annual Downtown Venice Labor Day Weekend Craft Festival Dates: Saturday, 9/7 & Sunday, 9/8 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Downtown Venice Address: Miami Avenue |
| http://www.artfestival.com/ |
| October |
| ArtWalk Dates & Times: Friday, 10/4 6-9:30pm Saturday, 10/5 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Village of the Arts Join art lovers, food lovers, explore the Village of the Arts, and support local artists! |
| www.villageofthearts.com |
| Music on Main Date: Friday, 10/4 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Cost: Free Admission Bring a chair, but no coolers. Food and drink available for purchase. Each concert will feature a different style of music and will benefit a local non-profit organization. |
| www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet |
| Kids Workshops Date: Saturday, 10/5 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Home Depot Cost: Free Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. |
| www.homedepot.com/Workshops |
| 19th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival Dates: Saturday, 10/19 & Sunday, 10/20 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Downtown Sarasota Address: Main Street |
| http://www.artfestival.com/ |
| Bradentucky Bomber Bout Date: Sunday, 10/20 Time: 6:30pm Location: Astro Skate Address: 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton Cost: $12 at the door and $10 in advance |
| www.bradentuckybombers.com |
| Siesta Key Village Association Presents Safe Treats for Kids Date: Thursday, 10/31 Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm Location: Siesta Village Address: Along Ocean Blvd Cost: Free Bring your little ones to trick or treat in Siesta Village along Ocean Blvd. and the surrounding streets. Look for participating members displaying orange and black balloons and pumpkin flyers in their windows. This free event provides a safe venue for children on Halloween |
| http://www.siestakeyvillage.org/upcoming-events/32-halloween |
| November |
| ArtWalk Dates & Times: Friday, 11/1 6-9:30pm Saturday, 11/2 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Village of the Arts Join art lovers, food lovers, explore the Village of the Arts, and support local artists! |
| www.villageofthearts.com |
| Music on Main Date: Friday, 11/1 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Cost: Free Admission Bring a chair, but no coolers. Food and drink available for purchase. Each concert will feature a different style of music and will benefit a local non-profit organization. |
| www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet |
| Kids Workshops Date: Saturday, 11/2 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Home Depot Cost: Free Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. |
| www.homedepot.com/Workshops |
| 26th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival Dates: Saturday, 11/2 & Sunday, 11/3 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Downtown Venice Address: West Venice Avenue Cost: Free Admission |
| http://artfestival.com/ |
| 25th Anniversary St. Armands Art Festival Dates: Saturday, 11/9 & Sunday, 11/10 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: St. Armands Circle Cost: Free Admission |
| http://artfestival.com/ |
| December |
| ArtWalk Dates & Times: Friday, 12/6 6-9:30pm Saturday, 12/7 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Village of the Arts Join art lovers, food lovers, explore the Village of the Arts, and support local artists! |
| www.villageofthearts.com |
| Music on Main Date: Friday, 12/6 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Cost: Free Admission Bring a chair, but no coolers. Food and drink available for purchase. Each concert will feature a different style of music and will benefit a local non-profit organization. |
| www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet |
| Kids Workshops Date: Saturday, 12/7 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Home Depot Cost: Free Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. |
| www.homedepot.com/Workshops |
