Bradenton Community Calendar of Events

Check out the DaySpring 2022 Catalog – highlighting safety and social distancing measures, community partnerships, and opportunities to get outside in 2022. At DaySpring, our goal is simple: we want you to feel safe in our environment so you can take full advantage of your time here. VISIT. MEET. PLAY. STAY. Let us take care of the rest.  

Enrolled Agent (EA) Live Online Exam Prep at SCF Enrolled agents are individuals who have demonstrated special competence in tax matters and professional ethics and have been enrolled to practice before the IRS as taxpayers’ agents or legal representatives. Becoming an Enrolled Agent provides the opportunity to earn more money, build your own tax practice, assist in a tax office or CPA firm as a licensed tax professional and represent clients anywhere in the US. This course will assist you in passing the Special Enrollment Exam. The EA Exam is a rigorous three-part exam, which tests you in virtually all aspects of taxation and consists of the following: Part 1 covers Individuals and includes taxpayer data, income and assets, retirement income, deductions and credits, taxation and advice, estate tax and gift tax. Part 2 covers Businesses, which includes business entities, partnerships, S Corporations, business expenses, deductions and credits, trust and estate income tax and specialized returns and taxpayers. Part 3 covers Representation, Practices and Procedures and tests practices and procedures, rules and penalties, supporting documentation, power of attorney, representing a taxpayer before appeals in the collection process and in audits/examinations, and completion of the filing process.

Kellogg Gallery: Curated Exhibition ArtCenter Manatee is proud to host the 11st Annual Juried Exhibition of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists. Representing 20 countries across the globe, this collection of scratchboard artists will wow viewers with the hyper-realism attained in this medium. The goals of ISSA are to promote interest and excellence in Scratchboard Art by providing international exhibition opportunities and creating teaching and learning opportunities for individual artists. ISSA hopes to connect artists with others working in the same medium as well. ISSA also provides materials for artists to hand out to help educate the public about scratchboard. Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5 – 7 pm

Reid Hodges Gallery: An Open, All Media Juried Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, December 1, 5-7 pm An all media open juried show with a twist or two. The only requirement for entry into this exhibit, all pieces must be 12” x 12” or smaller.  Another twist, buyers will be able to take their newly acquired artwork right off the wall and will not have to wait for the exhibit to end to retrieve their purchases!

Kellogg Gallery: Curated Exhibition ArtCenter Manatee is proud to host the 11st Annual Juried Exhibition of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists. Representing 20 countries across the globe, this collection of scratchboard artists will wow viewers with the hyper-realism attained in this medium. The goals of ISSA are to promote interest and excellence in Scratchboard Art by providing international exhibition opportunities and creating teaching and learning opportunities for individual artists. ISSA hopes to connect artists with others working in the same medium as well. ISSA also provides materials for artists to hand out to help educate the public about scratchboard. Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5 – 7 pm

Reid Hodges Gallery: An Open, All Media Juried Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, December 1, 5-7 pm An all media open juried show with a twist or two. The only requirement for entry into this exhibit, all pieces must be 12” x 12” or smaller.  Another twist, buyers will be able to take their newly acquired artwork right off the wall and will not have to wait for the exhibit to end to retrieve their purchases!

Searle Gallery Back and bigger than before, ArtCenter Manatee is proud to present the 2022 Holiday Extravaganza, featuring holiday trees decked to their fullest with thousands of handmade ornaments, handmade holiday décor, gifts and more.

Searle Gallery Back and bigger than before, ArtCenter Manatee is proud to present the 2022 Holiday Extravaganza, featuring holiday trees decked to their fullest with thousands of handmade ornaments, handmade holiday décor, gifts and more.

Please join us for a 2-day Holiday Art & Craft Show. Open 10am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday City Field, Holmes Beach 6801 Marina Drive, across from Ugly Grouper! Perfect place to find stocking stuffers, gal pal gifts, hostess & office gifts and so much more. Come out and support hand crafted artists & makers. Roser Food Bank is our local not for profit that will be collecting non-perishable donations to be dispersed to the local community. Any donation received a FREE raffle ticket for cool art prizes. Unique, affordable gifts in all price ranges.

Step back in time and feel the hope and joy of that first Christmas over two thousand years ago! Bring your whole family to experience this live, dramatic, walk-through Christmas adventure! Continuous tours from 4:30-8:30 pm. It's free, but the experience is priceless! GO TO: WalkThroughBethlehemTour.com for info https://youtu.be/WbnNuuQbjQA

Celebrate the holidays at the 4th Annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade! Boat owners are invited to show off their holiday spirit and their beautifully lit vessels in a parade along the Intracoastal Waterway. The parade route will begin near the south end of Jewfish Key and travel along the Longboat Pass Bridge. The parade will then travel north through the Intracoastal Waterway and pass the Bradenton Beach City Pier, ending at the Bradenton Beach Marina. The parade will begin at 6 pm on December 3, 2022 and will last between 60 to 90 minutes. Entry in the parade is free and is open to both powerboats and sailboats. Cash prizes will be awarded in multiple categories including “Best Lighting” and “Most Holiday Spirit”. The parade can be viewed from: The Longboat Pass Bridge as the Parade begins (6:00 PM to 6:30 PM) or The Bradenton Beach City Pier as the Parade ends (6:30 PM to 7:00 PM) (Best Location) The 4th Annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade is part of the Christmas in Paradise celebrations for Christmas in Bradenton Beach. Activities including music, food and entertainment will begin on Bridge Street at 3 PM, leading up the parade. Come for Christmas on Bridge Street and stay for the Holiday Boat Parade. More information about the parade and entry forms can be found at the parade website: www.boat-parade.com Or call Mia or Mike at (941) 778-2288

Join us for live music in the beer garden!  

Join us for live music in the beer garden!  

Join us for live music in the beer garden!  

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content... Start your morning with BEACH YOGA on one of the area's most beautiful beaches and leave feeling ready to take on the week. Stretch and move your body, absorb the energy of sunrise, the waves, and maybe even see some dolphins in the distance. Join us and set your intention in the midst of nature for a refreshing start to your day/week. This is a balanced flow class that is perfect for beginners! Bring water and we suggest placing your yoga mat on top of a towel/sheet/blanket.    

Alicia Monterrubio, domingo a domingo, estara con nosotros para enseñarnos como durante estos momentos dificiles, los padres empresarios podemos realizar nuestras actividades diarias de manera positiva.

Shop local every Sunday with 90+ local vendors including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more. Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones, and weekly yoga at Waterside Park starting at 10am.

Join us for SUNDAY FUNDAY! We have mimosas and our special wake - n - bacon pizza on special! Curious about what that is? You'll have to come check us out, we are here every Sunday! 

Latin Rendezvous plays world/latin/flamenco musical fusion featuring David Muñoz on flamenco guitar and Elise Amaral on vocals, flute, hand-pans and percussion. An afternoon in the park is enhanced with Iberian, Moorish and Mediterranean rhythms.

Step back in time and feel the hope and joy of that first Christmas over two thousand years ago! Bring your whole family to experience this live, dramatic, walk-through Christmas adventure! Continuous tours from 4:30-8:30 pm. It's free, but the experience is priceless! GO TO: WalkThroughBethlehemTour.com for info https://youtu.be/WbnNuuQbjQA

Step back in time and feel the hope and joy of that first Christmas over two thousand years ago! Bring your whole family to experience this live, dramatic, walk-through Christmas adventure! Continuous tours from 4:30-8:30 pm. It's free, but the experience is priceless! GO TO: WalkThroughBethlehemTour.com for info https://youtu.be/WbnNuuQbjQA

In River City, Illinois, the town was promised a marching band by a salesman named Harold Hill. What they don’t know is that he is a con man who has no understanding of music. He plans to skip town after receiving money to buy the instruments, but the plan doesn’t go exactly as he expected when he meets the town’s librarian, Marian. As he falls in love with her, and starts to see things differently, is it enough for him to change? Watch as in “The Music Man” we learn that Harold either becomes the biggest con of the town, or the man who brought music to it.   This show is rated G.

Presented by Parenting MattersMusical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children. Sessions focus on creative activities that enhance brain development and build preschoolers’ social skills, language skills, motor skills, and more. In English and Spanish.

Participants in support meetings may be loved ones, family members, friends, and caretakers, of someone with a substance use disorder. Their loved one with an addiction may be at any stage- in active use, in recovery, passed away, or any other stage in between. The goal is to support friends and family as they learn to cope, manage, communicate, navigate resources, establish boundaries, and gain strength through a community of people with shared experiences. Meetings will last 1.5 hours and occur in multiple locations throughout Manatee County, with the goal of hosting one meeting per week in each location. The number of meetings to begin with will depend on the number of hosting locations and availability of facilitators. Each meeting will be structured in two parts- half of the meeting will consist of a group dialogue, status updates, and check-in. The second half of the meeting will consist of a semi-structured presentation focused on education, resource sharing, and SMART Friends and Family Groups curriculum. Once a month the curriculum/presentation portion may be provided by a guest speaker with a particular recovery-related expertise or lived experience. Meeting locations and weekly topics will be posted on a monthly event calendar online where participants can register in advance for a meeting and decide which meetings are the best fit for them. Participation will be capped at 20 people per meeting. Location, frequency, and topics may change over time depending on emerging needs and demands. PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://drugfreemanatee.org/family-and-friends-recovery-network/

This December don’t miss the ONE NIGHT ONLY Musical Happening of the year! Since 2013, this is a "must see show" during the holiday season! With an event that takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride; from comedic to sincerity, from heart-warming to on the "edge of your seat" WOW factor. This show is the perfect way to prepare for the coming of Christmas!   Joe Gattuso's 'Tis the Season Christmas Concert has proudly become the most requested and attended event of our yearly productions. With even bigger plans for this year, this family loved seasonal event will be yet another concert you won't want to miss!   This year 'Tis the Season is proud to be partnering with the local ministry Prodigal Daughters Journey Home, who provide a 24-month, Christ-Centered rehabilitation for women and children. With this year's proceeds going to support our local women and children, you can be a part of changing people's lives with us.

Join the Manatee Genealogical Society for their monthly meeting. See the Calendar of Events on their website for specific topic information: https://mgsfl.org/eventListings.php?nm=34

All are welcome to attend the free monthly meetings of the Manatee Genealogical Society. Each month features a different engaging speaker to help you delve into family history. For speaker listings and descriptions, view the Manatee Genealogical Society website at https://mgsfl.org/index.php .

Join us at Discovery Villages at Sarasota Bay for Tai Chi Tuesdays. Two class times available 10am &11am. Tai Chi promotes strength, flexibility, cardiovascular efficiency, increased bone density, lower blood pressure and heart rate. This ancient art form also helps to decrease anxiety and depression, reduces inflammation and improves balance.   

Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. First come, first serve. Limit of 10 families.

The Village is a residential neighborhood with a commercial overlay that creates a true live/work/play mix. Come visit, shop, dine, stroll, Photograph our beautiful galleries and restaurants. The Village has experienced a remarkable 15 years, growing from a neglected neighborhood to one of the most unique and visited places in Manatee County. West. We encourage you to use the parking garage at the corner of 12th St. West and 8th Ave. Paid parking Monday - Friday 8-6pm. Friday night ArtWalks and weekends, park free. Limited on-street parking is free throughout the Village of the Arts. http://www.villageofthearts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Village-of-the-...

Learn how to access Consumer Reports online through the library. In this course, we will cover how to get to the database from the library website, how to browse editions by date, how to search for products, and how to view/download articles.

Join the Manatee Chamber to network with fellow Chamber members and enjoy complimentary lite bites and beverages, as well as all the fun you've come to expect from Chamber events.  RSVP is requested to accurately plan for food and beverage.  Admission is included with your Chamber membership Future member fee is $25 Don't forget your business cards!

In River City, Illinois, the town was promised a marching band by a salesman named Harold Hill. What they don’t know is that he is a con man who has no understanding of music. He plans to skip town after receiving money to buy the instruments, but the plan doesn’t go exactly as he expected when he meets the town’s librarian, Marian. As he falls in love with her, and starts to see things differently, is it enough for him to change? Watch as in “The Music Man” we learn that Harold either becomes the biggest con of the town, or the man who brought music to it.   This show is rated G.

Join us for LADIES NIGHT! Ladies can enjoy $5 house wines between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.. Come in for a wood fired pizza and ask your server which wines pairs best! 

There is Power in making Connections! This casual, members-only networking event allows you to connect and grow your Chamber network while enjoying lunch at Mean Dean's Local Kitchen. Each attendee is invited to give a one-minute commercial to promote their organization, products, and services.  Your RSVP is required and must be received by 1:00 PM on Monday, December 5. We cannot accommodate walk-ins.    Cancellations after 1:00 PM on December 5 will be invoiced as guarantees will have been made on your behalf. Limited to one attendee per organization due to the popularity of this event.  The cost to attend is $20. Prefer to register by phone? Call Amanda at 941-748-4842 ext. 122 and please have a credit card ready for payment. 

Every Wednesday night in the Beer Garden (weather permitting) we'll be showing a different movie starting at 7PM (free!), ranging from classic comedies to cult hits, rom-coms, thrillers & more. Round up a group of your friends, grab a seat at a table (or bring a blanket) and get cozy on our turfed lawn with complimentary popcorn and your favorite craft brew or cocktail. Four-legged friends are always welcome in our Beer Garden (please just ensure they remain leashed and well behaved).

Play trivia this week at Wilder's Pizza for a chance to win the big money bonus game. Jackpot starts at 500 bucks! Hosted by: Jim Casey from Game Show Trivolution.

Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) will be spending a half day to help build a Habitat for Humanity home! Volunteers are required to be 16 years of age or older and to wear closed-toed shoes. Be sure to dress comfortably for the outdoors (no tank tops are allowed, shorts should be a modest length). Activities will include digging, painting, landscaping, loading and unloading, and installing parts of the house (no experience required!). Manatee County Habitat for Humanity will provide all of the materials and PPE needed to complete the work. They will also provide water and a light snack at break time!

An informal weekly opportunity for community members to get together to practice the French language and also discuss the history, famous sites, and cuisine of France.

Bring a mat and wear clothes you can stretch and move in. All levels welcome. Taught by Barbara Harrison, certified yoga teacher.

Dedicated Senior Medical Center has teamed with Doge Wireless to provide free cell phones to the community! These free phones are through a federally funded program (Lifeline Assistance Program) that provides millions of Americans with unlimited talk, unlimited text, and unlimited data EVERY MONTH FOR FREE! Lifeline is intended to help individuals experiencing financial hardship stay connected to family members, friends, schools, and childcare providers. A valid state issued ID, military ID, or passport is required to qualify for one of these phones and its service.

Operations Job Fair Thursday, December 8, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wakeland Support Center 1812 27th St. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 The School District of Manatee County offers a competitive salary and great benefits. We are interviewing on site for open positions including: • Bus Attendants • Bus Drivers • Cafeteria Managers • Custodial • Food Service Workers • Vehicle Mechanics • And More! Apply today: ManateeSchools.net/careers

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee's (RASM) centennial year is coming to a close, ending with the biggest celebration yet! Join RASM on Thursday, December 8 at the Westin Sarasota for the 2022 Annual Installation & Awards Banquet. This is a time to come together and celebrate a successful 2022, recognizing the REALTORS® and Business Partners award recipients, installing the 2023 Officers and Directors, and acknowledging the Association's 100-year history. The incoming 2023 President Brian Tresidder will be honored at this event. Your ticket includes access to the event, a free drink ticket at cocktail hour, and a three-course meal. Parking will be through the Westin Valet and will not be covered by RASM or your ticket.

Woodland Community Church in Lakewood Ranch presents a worship experience in Downtown Bradenton named “Woodland Downtown – The Thursday Night Church”. It takes place weekly at the Marriott Courtyard on the River Walk located at 100 Riverfront Blvd. The goals are to have a weeknight worship opportunity for those who have time difficulties for worship on weekends, to provide a place for residents to build relationships with those in the area and to engage in service ministries to meet the needs in this urban community. For more information go to woodlanddowntown.cc or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @woodlanddowntown.

Come join us for our CASH PRIZE TRIVIA every Thursday at 7pm at Table Talk Board Game Cafe. Hosted by Jerry Shoal, he will have you entertained and engaged as you participate in 6 different rounds (including a music and picture round) before heading into the final category where you can lose it all! Plus, if you follow us on Facebook, we announce our 6 categories in a post every Monday, which gives you time to study if you so choose.  Access to the board game library is included when you play trivia so come out early to eat, drink and play some board games before testing your knowledge! It's a trivia night unlike any other! Requirements:  - $3 cash (no card payments accepted for entry) per person to play, this money gets put into a pot and given back out to the 1st & 2nd place teams. - Team sizes can be a minimum of 1 person up to 8 people. - RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! You can reserve by going online to our website and make a reservation under the calendar tab. You can also call the cafe to reserve your spot. 

In River City, Illinois, the town was promised a marching band by a salesman named Harold Hill. What they don’t know is that he is a con man who has no understanding of music. He plans to skip town after receiving money to buy the instruments, but the plan doesn’t go exactly as he expected when he meets the town’s librarian, Marian. As he falls in love with her, and starts to see things differently, is it enough for him to change? Watch as in “The Music Man” we learn that Harold either becomes the biggest con of the town, or the man who brought music to it.   This show is rated G.

Join instructor Jean Markley for a fun-filled hour of beginning line dancing! The practice of line dancing is great for your overall health and well-being.Learn to danceImprove balanceBoost memoryGet your heart pumpingGet social

Join instructor Jean Markley for a fun-filled hour of line dancing! If you've been line dancing for a while, this class is for YOU! The practice of line dancing is great for your overall health and well-being.Learn new dance movesImprove balanceBoost memoryGet your heart pumpingGet social

Learn how to make cut-outs, stickers, and more with this versatile electronic cutting machine. Materials provided. Limit: 5 people.Note: this class is for learning, not for personal projects. You can work on personal projects during Makerspace open hours.

Skip happy hour and do something good for yourself and the community. This pay what you can class is open to all inabilities and ability to pay. Proceeds go to local small nonprofits. 

In River City, Illinois, the town was promised a marching band by a salesman named Harold Hill. What they don’t know is that he is a con man who has no understanding of music. He plans to skip town after receiving money to buy the instruments, but the plan doesn’t go exactly as he expected when he meets the town’s librarian, Marian. As he falls in love with her, and starts to see things differently, is it enough for him to change? Watch as in “The Music Man” we learn that Harold either becomes the biggest con of the town, or the man who brought music to it.   This show is rated G.

Friday night dances open to the public! Come dance to everything from the Standards, the 40’s, 50’s, & 60’s through today! Only $10 per person — Arrive at 7pm for Dance Lessons (included in $10 admission charge) Soft drinks, bottled water and small packaged snacks available for purchase. Feel free to BYOB (beverage) & BYOF (food) – Cups, Ice and Sodas available. Planning a Party? Have your next Special Occasion party at our weekly dances! No renting of a hall – no hiring of a band – no confusion or setup! Just BYOB (beverages), BYOF (food), everybody pays their own $10 to get in and presto… The Perfect Party! Everyone will have a great time and all it takes is a phone call to reserve your table! Contact us at 941-773-0177 to reserve your table.

Join us weekly to breathe the fresh air, challenge yourself, & create community. Savor the trip along the 1-3 mile routes through Robinson Preserve South and notice as life becomes a little more vibrant. Beginning at the NEST with a warm up, participants will then walk, run or stroll around waterways, over wooden bridges and up a scenic rise to look out over Tampa Bay. The terrain throughout this popular expansion of Robinson Preserve consists of sand, crushed shell, asphalt and rubberized trails. Rehydrate post walk/run with drinks provided by Bayshore Nutrition. Group meets every Saturday at The NEST at Robinson Preserve at 8am (Sept-April); 7am (May-August). Program is FREE and open for public participation – Must sign waiver upon first arrival CAUTION: Trails are maintained but preserved in their natural state. You may find uneven surfaces, leaves, branches, roots and other elements typical of this type of environment. Please wear appropriate closed-toe footwear and exercise outdoor-activity caution. DIRECTIONS: 840 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209: Take Exit 220 from I-75 and head West. Follow Manatee Ave W. to 75th St W. Turn right on 75th St W. and turn left on 9th Ave W. Robinson Preserve South entrance is at the end of 9th Ave W. PARKING: Parking is available around the NEST and within Robinson Preserve South.

Saturday Mornings at the NEST – Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical giants collected from around the world. Explore the canopy boardwalk among the banyans, climb to the top of the crow’s nest, take in breathtaking panoramic views, and make an exciting exit from the building via slide. Learn about upcoming programs and exciting new additions to Robinson Preserve. Program suitable for all ages. No reservations required. For more information please contact ecoevents@mymanatee.org. Robinson Preserve – Mosaic NEST

ABOUT THE MARKET THE DOWNTOWN BRADENTON PUBLIC MARKET IS WHERE THE COMMUNITY MEETS TO ENJOY FRESH PRODUCE, LOCAL ART, & MUSIC. PARKING IS FREE ON WEEKENDS AND DOGS ON LEASHES ARE WELCOME. EVERY SATURDAY , FROM OCTOBER THROUGH MAY, FROM 9AM - 2PM, ON OLD MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN BRADENTON  (400 12TH ST. W. BRADENTON, FL 34205).

There’s trouble brewing in River City in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic. Fast-talking salesman, Harold Hill, rolls into town to con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band. However, his plans to skip town with the money begin to fall apart when he falls for Marian, the town librarian.   The Music Man KIDS features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs, such as “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” and “Shipoopi.” This brassy show is full of wit and warmth that is sure to leave audiences toe-tapping along.   Theater camp is an opportunity for youth to explore the performing arts and train in singing, dancing, acting, and technical design.   Come create a Broadway-level experience right here in Manatee County!

There’s trouble brewing in River City in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic. Fast-talking salesman, Harold Hill, rolls into town to con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band. However, his plans to skip town with the money begin to fall apart when he falls for Marian, the town librarian.   The Music Man KIDS features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs, such as “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” and “Shipoopi.” This brassy show is full of wit and warmth that is sure to leave audiences toe-tapping along.   Theater camp is an opportunity for youth to explore the performing arts and train in singing, dancing, acting, and technical design.   Come create a Broadway-level experience right here in Manatee County!

Experience an old-fashioned Florida holiday celebration at Manatee Village Historical Park. “An Old Florida Christmas” will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, featuring food, crafts, music, and vendors selling handmade crafts and goods. Manatee Village staff and volunteers will also be offering free "make and take" seasonal crafts. The buildings of Manatee Village Historical Park will be decked out in Victorian and Florida pioneer inspired décor. While on the museum grounds, explore landmarks like the "Old Cabbage Head" locomotive, Junior Junction playground, museum exhibits, and the Whistle Stop Gift Shop. This annual festival is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is FREE. Additional details and musical performance times will be announced on the website, www.manateevillage.org, and social media pages for Manatee Village Historical Park. Manatee Village Historical Park is located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64), Bradenton, Florida. For more information, visit www.manateevillage.org, email Manatee.Village@manateeclerk.com or call 941-749-7165. Manatee Village Historical Park is part of the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Historical Resources Department. This program is offered in conjunction with the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc.

Shop handcrafted functional and decorative pottery created by local artists.

Shop handcrafted functional and decorative pottery created by local artists.

All-Live Instruction! Fun online experiences to help to keep kids active and engaged. ¡Instrucción en vivo! Experiencias divertidas en línea para ayudar a mantener a los niños activos y comprometidos.

Create a festive tree from an old book! Materials and decorations provided. Seating is limited. Maximum number of registrants is 8.

Read your favorite story to a furry friend.

A drop-in D&D game for teens. No experience necessary, but space is limited!

FREE family-friendly event with crafts, games, bounce house, maze, Santa meet-and-greet & other holiday festivities for the whole family! There will be food available on-site for purchase but admission, parking, & ALL activities are free of charge. Parking available at F.I.S.H. Preserve located on Cortez Road - no parking at the museum. The museum will be closed Thursday & Friday, December 8th & 9th while the merry elves make Christmas magic for you! * Museum open during event hours only on Saturday December 10th*

Join us for live music in the beer garden!  

Join us for live music in the beer garden!  

Join us for live music in the beer garden!  

The Christmas Elf at Pineapple Inn, Original Interactive Family Mystery Dinner Show, Ages 4 and up. No Infants or Toddlers Please. The shows run 7-8:30PM. Choose from one of four dates: Saturday, December 10th, Wednesday, December 14th, Wednesday, December 21st, Thursday, December 22nd. Pineapple Kitchen Culinary Theater, 4914 Lena Road, Unit 104, Lakewood Ranch FL 34211 You've been invited to attend Mr. Kris's Holiday Party at The Pineapple Inn. We have heard there is a mischievous Christmas Elf who is up to no good. Help Mr. Kris solve and discover what the Christmas Elf has been doing to keep Christmas from coming. All guests should come dressed in their favorite holiday Pajamas. Additional character information and props will be assigned to each adult attending with a child. $50/per person plus tax. Includes Interactive Mystery Show Admission, Children's Menu, Four Course Southern Cuisine Dinner (Gluten-Free options available). Non-Alcoholic Beverages (upgraded adult beverage menu available upon arrival) Gratuity is appreciated and not included in ticket price. Our Culinary Theater can hold a maximum of 22 guests for this event. No Refunds. Should cancellation become necessary, a credit plus a $25 change fee per seat reservation will be applied for a future Pineapple Kitchen event. Your reservation is transferable to someone else (no fee will be charged

In River City, Illinois, the town was promised a marching band by a salesman named Harold Hill. What they don’t know is that he is a con man who has no understanding of music. He plans to skip town after receiving money to buy the instruments, but the plan doesn’t go exactly as he expected when he meets the town’s librarian, Marian. As he falls in love with her, and starts to see things differently, is it enough for him to change? Watch as in “The Music Man” we learn that Harold either becomes the biggest con of the town, or the man who brought music to it.   This show is rated G.

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content... Start your morning with BEACH YOGA on one of the area's most beautiful beaches and leave feeling ready to take on the week. Stretch and move your body, absorb the energy of sunrise, the waves, and maybe even see some dolphins in the distance. Join us and set your intention in the midst of nature for a refreshing start to your day/week. This is a balanced flow class that is perfect for beginners! Bring water and we suggest placing your yoga mat on top of a towel/sheet/blanket.    

Alicia Monterrubio, domingo a domingo, estara con nosotros para enseñarnos como durante estos momentos dificiles, los padres empresarios podemos realizar nuestras actividades diarias de manera positiva.

Shop local every Sunday with 90+ local vendors including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more. Spend your Sunday mornings lakeside while enjoying a variety of local musicians, an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones, and weekly yoga at Waterside Park starting at 10am.

Join us for SUNDAY FUNDAY! We have mimosas and our special wake - n - bacon pizza on special! Curious about what that is? You'll have to come check us out, we are here every Sunday! 

Latin Rendezvous plays world/latin/flamenco musical fusion featuring David Muñoz on flamenco guitar and Elise Amaral on vocals, flute, hand-pans and percussion. An afternoon in the park is enhanced with Iberian, Moorish and Mediterranean rhythms.

In River City, Illinois, the town was promised a marching band by a salesman named Harold Hill. What they don’t know is that he is a con man who has no understanding of music. He plans to skip town after receiving money to buy the instruments, but the plan doesn’t go exactly as he expected when he meets the town’s librarian, Marian. As he falls in love with her, and starts to see things differently, is it enough for him to change? Watch as in “The Music Man” we learn that Harold either becomes the biggest con of the town, or the man who brought music to it.   This show is rated G.

Presented by Parenting MattersMusical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children. Sessions focus on creative activities that enhance brain development and build preschoolers’ social skills, language skills, motor skills, and more. In English and Spanish.

Participants in support meetings may be loved ones, family members, friends, and caretakers, of someone with a substance use disorder. Their loved one with an addiction may be at any stage- in active use, in recovery, passed away, or any other stage in between. The goal is to support friends and family as they learn to cope, manage, communicate, navigate resources, establish boundaries, and gain strength through a community of people with shared experiences. Meetings will last 1.5 hours and occur in multiple locations throughout Manatee County, with the goal of hosting one meeting per week in each location. The number of meetings to begin with will depend on the number of hosting locations and availability of facilitators. Each meeting will be structured in two parts- half of the meeting will consist of a group dialogue, status updates, and check-in. The second half of the meeting will consist of a semi-structured presentation focused on education, resource sharing, and SMART Friends and Family Groups curriculum. Once a month the curriculum/presentation portion may be provided by a guest speaker with a particular recovery-related expertise or lived experience. Meeting locations and weekly topics will be posted on a monthly event calendar online where participants can register in advance for a meeting and decide which meetings are the best fit for them. Participation will be capped at 20 people per meeting. Location, frequency, and topics may change over time depending on emerging needs and demands. PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://drugfreemanatee.org/family-and-friends-recovery-network/

Join us at Discovery Villages at Sarasota Bay for Tai Chi Tuesdays. Two class times available 10am &11am. Tai Chi promotes strength, flexibility, cardiovascular efficiency, increased bone density, lower blood pressure and heart rate. This ancient art form also helps to decrease anxiety and depression, reduces inflammation and improves balance.   

Calling all ladies looking to network! Join SWAT Networking for our monthly Lakewood Ranch Luncheon. Here you'll meet with other Successful Women Aligning Together for networking, sharing and learning from each other. If you're looking for a welcoming, friendly group to help you further yourself in business, this is the group for you. Come check us out. We have five meetings a month at various locations. For more information, visit our website at www.swatnetworking.com or call 941-757-3833

Join us for our special version of Nights Out – held in the afternoon during the week! These classes include all supplies, just no wine, beer or snacks. You don’t need to be a member to attend these classes. Come as you are, bring a friend and go home with a piece of art you’ve created. Add a little charm and greenery to your home with a beautiful living succulent picture frame. Succulents are a natural choice for vertical gardens because they grow slowly and have low water requirements. Plus they come in so many shapes and colors, it’s easy to create unique designs with them. $115

Join us for our special version of Nights Out – held in the afternoon during the week! These classes include all supplies, just no wine, beer or snacks. You don’t need to be a member to attend these classes. Come as you are, bring a friend and go home with a piece of art you’ve created. Add a little charm and greenery to your home with a beautiful living succulent picture frame. Succulents are a natural choice for vertical gardens because they grow slowly and have low water requirements. Plus they come in so many shapes and colors, it’s easy to create unique designs with them. $115

Join members of the Manatee and Sarasota Chambers of Commerce for an evening networking event at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside.   Enjoy delicious lite bites, cash bar, and door prizes while making connections with business people from the two-county region.   There's no charge for Manatee Chamber members to attend but your RSVP is requested so we can accurately plan for food and beverage. Admission is included with your Chamber membership Future member fee is $25 Don't forget your business cards!

Join us for LADIES NIGHT! Ladies can enjoy $5 house wines between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.. Come in for a wood fired pizza and ask your server which wines pairs best! 

EXCEL - LEVEL 4 - HANDS ON CLASSES at SCF This class is for the more advanced user of Excel. Topics include: importing and exporting data; creating pivot tables and pivot charts, slicers, timelines; creating, editing and using macros; summarizing data in a table, subtotaling, advanced filtering, data validation; data analysis; goal seek, solver, scenarios, data tables, and more. REQUIREMENTS: Must have taken Excel Level 2 to register for this class. 9am - 4pm Fee: $129 per class Register Here.

Learn the basics of this exciting craft. You will learn how to chain and crochet rows, creating a unique fabric. Start on a project if time permits. Materials are provided. Limit: 8 people

Join us for our special version of Nights Out – held in the afternoon during the week! These classes include all supplies, just no wine, beer or snacks. You don’t need to be a member to attend these classes. Come as you are, bring a friend and go home with a piece of art you’ve created. Glorious Garden TotemsMichele PolitoS5: Dec 14 & 15 from 1:00-4:00 Add some pizzazz to your garden with your own clay garden totem. We’ll use hand building techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch pots to make anything that your imagination can conjure – colorful flowers, fantastical creatures, animals, people. Each item will have a hole through it so it can be stacked on a pole in the garden. $135

Join us for our special version of Nights Out – held in the afternoon during the week! These classes include all supplies, just no wine, beer or snacks. You don’t need to be a member to attend these classes. Come as you are, bring a friend and go home with a piece of art you’ve created. Glorious Garden TotemsMichele PolitoS5: Dec 14 & 15 from 1:00-4:00 Add some pizzazz to your garden with your own clay garden totem. We’ll use hand building techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch pots to make anything that your imagination can conjure – colorful flowers, fantastical creatures, animals, people. Each item will have a hole through it so it can be stacked on a pole in the garden. $135

Come enjoy Knight's Towing Car Show and Vendor Event to help F.E.L.T. Feeding Empty Little Tummies! Needed: Nonperishable food items. Join us for this event to help F.E.L.T. and see some amazing cars! F.E.L.T. feeds 1300 kids every week. With the holidays coming, they need the community help to make sure these kids get the food they will need for the time away from school.

On the second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 pm, we transform the Bishop Planetarium into a forum for discussions at think + drink (science), a place where you can grab a beer or a glass of wine (or a soft drink) and learn about cutting-edge science in a relaxed, informal setting. Typically our “expert du jour” gives a short presentation on the topic of the month, and then opens the floor for questions and discussion.

Every Wednesday night in the Beer Garden (weather permitting) we'll be showing a different movie starting at 7PM (free!), ranging from classic comedies to cult hits, rom-coms, thrillers & more. Round up a group of your friends, grab a seat at a table (or bring a blanket) and get cozy on our turfed lawn with complimentary popcorn and your favorite craft brew or cocktail. Four-legged friends are always welcome in our Beer Garden (please just ensure they remain leashed and well behaved).

Play trivia this week at Wilder's Pizza for a chance to win the big money bonus game. Jackpot starts at 500 bucks! Hosted by: Jim Casey from Game Show Trivolution.