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Weekdays, Nov. 9–12
Morning
10:15–11 amFamily Story TimeRocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301 N, Ellenton
Afternoon
12:30–1:30 pmPartners in Play for kids 5 and underPalmetto Library, 923 6th St. W, Palmetto
Morning
10 am–2 pmParrish Veterans Day parade and ceremonyParrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish
10:15 amPalmetto Veterans Day parade and memorial serviceManatee County Fairgrounds to Sutton Park, Palmetto
- WhereManatee County Fairgrounds to Sutton Park, Palmetto
- Websitemymanatee.org (another site)
Evening
6:30–7:30 pmZumbaParrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish
Martha's Fitness & Friends posts each week's classes in its Facebook group; check there before you go. $5 a class, $25 punch card.
- WhereParrish Community Park, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish (another site)
- Websitefacebook.com (another site)
Morning
10–11 amKids PlaygroupPalmetto Library, 923 6th St. W, Palmetto
10:15–10:45 amBaby Story TimeRocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301 N, Ellenton
11–11:45 amMy First Book Club for little readersPalmetto Library, 923 6th St. W, Palmetto
Afternoon
1–2 pmSprout Lab at the Agricultural MuseumManatee County Agricultural Museum, 1015 6th St. W, Palmetto
This weekend, Nov. 13–15
Weekend weather
- Fri.72°/54°Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy29% rain
- Sat.66°/50°Mostly Sunny0% rain
- Sun.70°Sunny1% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, issued Sun., Nov. 8, 2:01 pm.
All day
10 am–6 pmFall Book Sale at Rocky Bluff LibraryEllenton, thru Sat.
The Friends of Rocky Bluff Library sell books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles at low prices to support the branch.
- WhereRocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301 N, Ellenton (another site)
- Websitemanateelibrary.libcal.com (another site)
10 am–5:30 pm most daysSiesta Key Crystal ClassicSarasota County, thru Sun.
Master sand sculptors from around the world build giant sculptures on Siesta Beach over four days, with live music, food and demonstrations; one ticket gets you in once. $20; seniors and military $18; ages 5–17 $12.
- WhereSiesta Key Public Beach, 948 Beach Rd., Siesta Key (another site)
- Websitesiestakeycrystalclassic.com (another site)
Evening
6–8 pmManatee Movie Night at Mixon FarmsBradenton
The county's free outdoor movie night shows "GOAT"; bring a blanket or chair.
Add to calendar6–9 pmMovie in the Park at Waterside ParkLakewood Ranch
"Wicked: For Good" at sunset, with inflatables for kids from 6 and a visit from Elphaba and Glinda; bring blankets or chairs.
- WhereWaterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch (another site)
- Websitelakewoodranch.com (another site)
6–7 pmSights + Sounds: Circus Arts ConservatoryLakewood Ranch
Students from Sarasota's Sailor Circus Academy perform on the waterfront; seating is limited, so bring a lawn chair.
- WhereWaterside Place, 1560 Lakefront Dr., Lakewood Ranch (another site)
- Websitelakewoodranch.com (another site)
All day
9 am–4 pmFall Art Show and Sale at Lakewood Ranch Town HallLakewood Ranch
The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's 24th annual show of work by local artists and artisans, with free parking.
- WhereLakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch (another site)
- Websitelakewoodranch.com (another site)
9:45 am–5:30 pmSarasota Medieval FairManatee County, thru Sun.
Jousting, human chess, 14 stages, rides and an artisan market, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 6, rain or shine. $28.95; kids $17.95.
- WhereWoods of Mallaranny, 29847 SR 70 E, Myakka City (another site)
- Websitesarasotamedievalfair.com (another site)
Morning
9 am–2 pmBradenton Public MarketBradenton
The Saturday market downtown, through May.
- WhereOld Main Street (12th St. W), Bradenton
- Websiterealizebradenton.com (another site)
10 am–1 pmAsk a Master Gardener at the Palmetto LibraryDowntown Palmetto
UF/IFAS Extension's Master Gardener volunteers answer questions about Florida plants and yards at a lobby table.
- WherePalmetto Library, 923 6th St. W, Palmetto (another site)
- Websitemanateelibrary.libcal.com (another site)
10 am–2 pmLakewood Ranch Main Street MarketLakewood Ranch
More than 70 local makers, artisans and shops along Main Street, one Saturday a month.
- WhereLakewood Ranch Main Street, 8141 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch (another site)
- Websitelakewoodranch.com (another site)
10:45–11:15 amFree Try It skating classEllenton
Half an hour on the ice with the rink's coaches, for ages 3 and up and adults; room for 20, so arrive early.
- WhereEllenton Ice and Sports Complex, 5309 29th St. E, Ellenton (another site)
- Websiteellentonice.com (another site)
11 am–2 pmTouch-a-Truck at North River RanchParrish
Kids climb into fire trucks, police cars and big work vehicles, with a DJ, food trucks and a kids' zone; entry and parking are free with an RSVP on the community's page. Free with RSVP.
- WhereNorth River Ranch, 11149 Cirrus Pl., Parrish (another site)
- Websitenorthriverranch.com (another site)
Afternoon
2–4 pmMusic on the Porch at the Florida Maritime MuseumBradenton
An open acoustic jam on the Burton Store's porch in Cortez; listen or bring an instrument.
- WhereFlorida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W, Cortez (another site)
- Websitefloridamaritimemuseum.org (another site)
3 pmBorn in the U.S.A. with the Pops Orchestra in ParrishParrish
The Pops Orchestra's yearly salute to veterans and service members: singer Alex Shillo and the orchestra play Bruce Springsteen.
- WhereParrish Community High School, 7505 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish (another site)
- Websitethepopsorchestra.org (another site)
3 pm; parade 6:30 pmSanta's Grand Arrival Parade at UTCSarasota County
The holiday season's kickoff on N. Cattlemen Rd.: a kids' zone from 3, a tree-lighting show at 6, Santa's parade at 6:30, fireworks at 7:30 and a concert after.
- WhereThe Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota (another site)
- Websitesimon.com (another site)
Evening
6–8 pmStarry Night Astronomy at Robinson PreserveBradenton
Suncoast Stargazers set up telescopes in the preserve's expansion for all ages; free, register on the county's page.
- WhereRobinson Preserve Expansion, 10299 9th Ave. NW, Bradenton (another site)
- Websitemymanatee.org (another site)
7 pmLightning vs. Red WingsHillsborough County
Morning
9 am–2 pmMixon Farms MarketBradenton
The Sunday farm market's vendors, every week through May.
Add to calendar10 am–2 pmFarmers' Market at Lakewood RanchLakewood Ranch
100-plus vendors at Waterside Place, music by Jesse Daniels and hands-on science activities from the BotTanks robotics team.
- WhereWaterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Dr., Lakewood Ranch (another site)
- Websitelakewoodranch.com (another site)
Afternoon
12:30–3:30 pmMakers' Market at Educational HarborPalmetto
The school's craft market, with local vendors.
- WhereEducational Harbor, 415 49th St. E, Palmetto (another site)
- Websiteeducationalharbor.com (another site)
Confirm times with organizers before you go.
Local favorites
Rain isn’t likely, so outdoor picks come first.
- OutdoorsFlorida Railroad MuseumWeekend train rides to Willow and back on historic cars.ParrishKid friendly
- OutdoorsRye PreserveTrails through 530 acres of old Florida by the Manatee River.ParrishFree
- OutdoorsGamble Plantation Historic State ParkThe oldest building in Manatee County, with guided house tours.EllentonFree
- OutdoorsPalmetto Historical ParkPioneer buildings, an 1880 post office and a schoolhouse.PalmettoFreeKid friendly
- IndoorsEllenton Ice and Sports ComplexPublic ice skating on two NHL-size rinks by the outlets.EllentonKid friendly
- IndoorsThe Bishop Museum of Science and NatureNatural history, a planetarium and rescued manatees.Downtown BradentonKid friendly
Local businesses: reach neighbors in Palmetto, Parrish and Ellenton. Sponsor Palmarrish.
Sources (22)
- Manatee County Public Library: events calendar
- Manatee County: meetings and events
- Lakewood Ranch: events list
- Martha's Fitness & Friends: October classes
- Manatee County: SCF Sarasota-Manatee Veterans Day event
- Manatee County Public Library: Palmetto Trivia Night, Nov. 9
- Manatee County Public Library: Family Story Time, Rocky Bluff, Nov. 10
- Manatee County Public Library: Forty Carrots Partners in Play, Palmetto, Nov. 10
- Parrish Civic Association: annual events
- Manatee County: Parrish Veterans Day Parade
- Manatee County: Veterans Council Veterans Day Parade
- Manatee County Public Library: Kids Playgroup, Nov. 12
- Manatee County Public Library: Baby Story Time, Rocky Bluff, Nov. 12
- Manatee County Public Library: My First Book Club, Nov. 12
- Manatee County Public Library: Sprout Lab, Nov. 12
- Fun 4 Manasota Kids: family events calendar
- Manatee County Public Library: Drop-In Art, Nov. 2
- Fun 4 Manasota Kids: Forty Carrots Partners in Play, Palmetto Library, Nov. 3
- Manatee County Public Library: Musical Motion, Nov. 4
- Manatee County Public Library: Kids Playgroup, Nov. 5
- Manatee County: Green Explorers at Rye Preserve, Nov. 5
- Manatee County Public Library: Baby Story Time, Rocky Bluff, Nov. 5