Here are 9 family-friendly events to explore Sarasota this February:

February 1, 2025: Free Family Day at The Ringling Museum

Free admission for families, art-making in the MakerSpace using botanical debris from Hurricane Milton, and access to the Museum of Art and Circus Museum.

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL.

February 1 – 9, 2025: Myakka River Rendezvous at Crowley Museum & Nature Center

Living history demonstrations, blacksmithing, archery, old-time games, and more. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 3-12.

Public days: February 1, 2, & 8.

Location: 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota, FL.

February 2, 2025: Temple Sinai’s 17th Annual Sarasota Jewish Food Festival

Enjoy traditional Jewish food, including corned beef, kugel, matzo ball soup, and baked goods.

Free admission.

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL

February 7, 2025: Music on Main at Lakewood Ranch

Family-friendly event with live music, food, balloon twisting, and face painting.

Free admission.

Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Location: Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

February 8, 2025: 14th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run at Nathan Benderson Park

Family-friendly event with music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways.

Time: Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m.

Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL.

February 8 – 9, 2025: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

One of the nation’s top art festivals featuring sculptures, paintings, and more.

Free admission.

Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Main Street, Downtown Sarasota, FL.

February 21 – 22, 2025: American Vintage Markets at Robarts Arena

Vintage and handmade treasures, perfect for families to explore.

Admission: $8 for adults, free for kids 16 and under.

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL.

February 22, 2025: Family Saturdays at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Campus

Nature-inspired art-making activities for elementary-age children.

Included with Selby Gardens admission.

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL.

February 22 – 23, 2025: Longboat Key Festival of the Arts

A free event featuring sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and more.

Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Longboat Key Town Center Green, 600 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key, FL.

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