Take a class, get crafty, enjoy a Christmas movie, or drop the kids for a fun Parents Night Out!
DEC 7 and 14 Winter Storytime Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Storytime includes themed stories, songs and a craft. Venice Library Registration is required as space is limited.
DEC 9 Holidays at The Bay Celebrate the holidays with a double feature movie night at The Bay! 6-9:45PM
DEC 10 Free Holiday Book Market Join The Ringling for The Free Holiday Book Market! This free event includes admission to the museum, snacks, art-making, and of course BOOKS! Each child will get to pick out two free books from our popup market- one to keep and one to gift to a friend!This program is FREE, but tickets are required.
DEC 10 Monsterpiece Puppet Theatre: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Miss Chris and the Library Team will present the holiday classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Braden River Library 11AM-12PM
DEC 19-22 Homemade for the Holidays Make a small homemade gift for someone in your life while watching a festive movie. A new movie and a new project every day.Recommended for ages 4+. North Sarasota Library 3:45-5:45
DEC 28 Polar Express Join us for snacks, crafts, and a special showing of The Polar Express. This program is for families with children. No registration required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. 2:30-5:00PM Gulf Gate Library
Sunday Make-Break at Michael's Craft Stores Come in-store and make your very own holiday crafts to take home. Limited supplies. 2-4PM most Sundays
Sarasota Painting with a Twist Uncork your inner artist! Come enjoy an evening out with friends, have a date night, celebrate a special occasion, or come alone and meet new people! We supply everything you will need to complete your masterpiece, including an artist to lead you step-by-step. We also offer Family Days for all ages, and 1.5 hour classes for the kids. Check out our Calendar for painting selections. No experience required. You will be amazed at what you can create.
Nailed It DIY Sarasota Join us… for a DIY workshop at Nailed It© DIY Studio. You’ll get to choose any project from our collections anytime you book with us! Create charming wood signs, welcoming porch greeters, or entertain in style with a customized serving tray, lazy susan, and many other options to compliment your space! During your instructor led workshop, we’ll teach you how to customize your project so that it is ready for display in your home, and hand-finished by you!
UTC Sarasota Holiday Movies Under the Stars Fridays and Saturdays starting at 7PM
Families and friends of all ages are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy free outdoor showings of holiday classics. Grab a bite beforehand from any of the eateries around UTC and enjoy movie night snacks from the onsite concessions. Movies are shown in the West District at UTC in the lot near Ford’s Garage. Seating is first come, first served, so bring your own chairs!
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime From felt ornaments to resin classes, you'll find a class where you will be challenged to create something new!
Suncoast Science Center Check the event calendar for seasonal workshops.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
DEC 9 Winter Wonderland PNO Our night will include pizza & juice, winter games like pin the nose on frosty, paper snowball fight, and more fun group games and relays. Gingerbread house making and an ornament craft. The movie: Polar Express and Popcorn. CoreSRQ Palmer Ranch $25 for members | $35 non members | Sibling discount available.
DEC 9 Holiday Drop and Shop Arlington Park and Aquatic Center Drop your child off for a fun evening of playing games, making arts and crafts, and more! Great opportunity to do some holiday shopping or enjoy an adult evening out. Pizza and juice are included. Registration Required. $5
DEC 16 Parents Night Out With the GRINCH Drop off your kids for 3hrs of fun! Guest appearance from THE GRINCH! Kids will PARTY the night away! Dance, gymnastics,ninja zone,silks,bounce house, pizza and MORE. Registration is open online
DEC 17 Seaside Allstars PNO Drop the kids off at Seaside for some fun holiday-themed activities while you get your holiday shopping done. Tumbling, holiday treats, games and crafts. Wear your PJs! Must register
Saturday Nights Parents Night Out at Bounce Down Under Parents should call to reserve a space but walk-ins may be available if we have space. We will have space for up to 30 children age 5 to 13 with 3 members of staff dedicated to supervising and interacting with your children while they are in our care. We will have rooms set aside for their use with age appropriate games and a movie playing, as well as pitchers of ice water for when they get thirsty. Included in the price is one slice of pizza or 4 chicken nuggets, chips and a drink.
