Sarasota Children's Museum

Wild About Nature STEAM Day
2026-03-28 10:30 - 16:00 UTC | The Bay Preserve, 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey, FL, 34229, United States
Join the Sarasota Children’s Museum for a day of hands-on environmental exploration at Wild About Nature! This interactive outdoor STEAM experience invites children and families to discover Florida’s ecosystems through engaging activities focused on seed dispersal, habitats, and conservation.
Throughout the day, children can create seed nuggets, experiment with wind dispersal, and learn how animals help move seeds in nature — all while connecting real science concepts to real-world environmental impact.
This free, family-friendly event brings accessible, hands-on STEAM learning into a beautiful natural setting and continues to build excitement for the future Sarasota Children’s Museum.

Skye Ranch STEAM Night
2026-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Skye Ranch School, 16600 Savoy Court, Sarasota, FL, 34241, United States
Join the Sarasota Children’s Museum for an interactive evening of hands-on STEAM exploration focused on Florida’s unique ecosystems. Families will rotate through engaging activity stations where children will create seed nuggets, explore wind dispersal, and discover how animals help spread seeds in nature.
This event connects environmental science to real-world impact while inspiring curiosity, creativity, and conservation in young learners. Designed for elementary-age students and their families.
NOTE: This event is for Skye Ranch School families.

Remake Learning Days: Earth Day at Wilkinson Elementary
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Wilkinson Elementary, 3400 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34231
Join the Sarasota Children’s Museum for an interactive Earth Day celebration at Wilkinson Elementary. This hands-on STEAM experience invites children and families to explore Florida’s ecosystems through engaging activities focused on seed dispersal, habitats, and conservation.
Students will rotate through activity stations where they’ll create seed nuggets, experiment with wind dispersal, and discover how animals help move seeds throughout nature. Each activity connects core science concepts to real-world environmental impact, encouraging kids to think about sustainability and protecting Florida’s unique environment.
This family-friendly event brings accessible, engaging STEAM education directly into the school community while continuing to build excitement for the future Sarasota Children’s Museum.

Sarasota Children's Museum STEAM Spectacular
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Bello Nock’s Property, 10033 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
📅 Saturday, November 15, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Bello Nock’s Property, Sarasota, FL
10033 Fruitville Road

Join us for a morning of wonder, creativity, and discovery at the Sarasota Children’s Museum STEAM Spectacular! This family-friendly event will feature hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities, plus exciting vendor partners bringing interactive experiences for kids of all ages.
This year’s Spectacular will be hosted at the incredible property of world-renowned daredevil Bello Nock, making it a one-of-a-kind Sarasota event you won’t want to miss.
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per carload – pack the whole family in and enjoy a day of fun and learning together.
🚗 Parking is limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Bring your curiosity, your imagination, and your sense of adventure for a morning filled with STEAM-powered fun!
Please click here to learn more about becoming a business sponsor.

Sarasota Children's Museum Fun-Raiser Silent Online Auction
2025-07-13 18:00 - 2025-07-18 20:00 | Online
Welcome to our FUN-Raiser… help us fuel the fun!

Join the Sarasota Children’s Museum for our Fun-Raiser Silent Auction, happening online July 13–18, to raise funds for the truck that will tow our mobile STEAM museum — the STEAM Machine!

We’re teaming up with amazing local businesses to offer gift cards, services, and unique items you’ll love — and every dollar raised helps bring hands-on STEAM learning to kids all across our community.

Bonus! Everyone who places a bid will be automatically entered to win a birthday party with the STEAM Machine once it’s ready to roll!

Register NOW to view and bid on the items when the auction starts July 13 at 6pm!

Be the first to see new auction items as they’re added
Help us recognize and support our generous local sponsors
Get reminders and updates so you don’t miss a thing!

Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and register right here to follow along — together we can keep the Road to Discovery moving forward!

Remake Learning Days - Wonder Outpost: From Mud Pies to Starry Skies
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Wilkinson Elementary, 3400 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34231
Join the Sarasota Children’s Museum for Remake Learning Days!
Gear up for a day of wonder at the Wonder Outpost, where every corner is bursting with fun! Dig into the dirt, sniff out the scents of nature, and gaze up at the stars as we explore the world from the ground up. With hands-on activities that tickle your senses and spark your imagination, this adventure is perfect for curious kids and their grown-up sidekicks. Whether you’re crafting, building, or simply marveling, the Wonder Outpost is your passport to a day full of discovery and giggles. Let’s get messy, silly, and inspired—together!

Little League Opening Day
2025-02-14 08:00 - 17:30 | Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34241
We are SO excited to celebrate Little League Opening Day with our Sarasota Children’s Museum sponsored baseball team! We will have a fun activity at our table and you can vote for your favorite MLB team – lets see who will win!

Batter Up for Books! ELC’s 5th Annual Storybook Street
2025-02-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota, FL, 34237
The Sarasota Children’s Museum is excited to take part in Storybook Street!
Information about the event from the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County:
At Sarasota’s iconic ballpark, tales take flight,
Where books and music pitch pure delight.
Science steps up to join the play,
Come watch imaginations swing away!
The Early Learning Coalition’s FREE, family-friendly, literacy-meets-the-arts extravaganza is back in 2025!
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th Street
Sarasota, FL 34237
9am-11am
*Free parking
We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Ed Smith Stadium as we bring our 5th annual Storybook Street back full circle, returning the event to its original venue.
Designed for children ages birth to seven, Storybook Street is set to dazzle once again as it delivers a unique blend of imagination, creativity and scientific discovery, all in one unforgettable experience.
Collaborating with two dozen organizations to bring books to life with preschool pomp and circumstance, the event will feature art, dance, drama, music, movement and more! Picture your child’s excitement as a book-themed spectacle unfolds right in front of their eyes. Books are distributed at each vendor booth, tangible keepsakes of the magic they just witnessed.
No registration necessary. Just show up!
Each family will have an opportunity to walk away with 20 books, a swag bag of goodies as well as meaningful, memorable moments to help foster an early love of reading. Children are welcome to dress up as their favorite storybook character.
The whimsical event will feature the many creative talents of:
Sarasota Orchestra
Venice Theatre
CreArte Latino
Gulf Coast Music Therapy
Nailed It DIY Sarasota
The Ringling Museum
Wholehearted Education
Sidewalk Science Center
The Venice Symphony
Sarasota Children’s Museum
All Faiths Food Bank, Education Team
The Sarasota Players
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation
Big Cat Habitat
Sarasota Young Voices (SYV)
Future of Dance
State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Natural Sciences Dept.
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
An artistic literary adventure awaits your arrival!
Click here for a printable flyer
Follow our social pages for up-to-date event details:
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Click here to see photos from past Storybook Street events
Questions? Email Ana McClendon: amcclendon@elcsarasota.org
¡Jonrón de Lectura!
La Quinta Edición Anual de Storybook Street de ELC Regresa a Sarasota
¡El espectáculo GRATUITO, familiar y de alfabetización que se une a las artes de la Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County regresa en 2025!
Sábado, 8 de febrero de 2025
Estadio Ed Smith
2700 12th Street
Sarasota, FL 34237
9am-11am
* Estacionamiento gratuito
Estamos encantados de anunciar nuestra asociación continua con el Estadio Ed Smith mientras completamos nuestro quinto Storybook Street anual, devolviendo el evento a su lugar original.
Diseñado para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los siete años, Storybook Street está listo para deslumbrar una vez más, ya que ofrece una combinación única de imaginación, creatividad y descubrimiento científico, todo en una experiencia inolvidable. En colaboración con dos docenas de organizaciones para dar vida a los libros con pompa y solemnidad preescolar, el evento contará con arte, danza, teatro, música, movimiento y más. Imagínese la emoción de su hijo mientras se desarrolla un espectáculo con temática de libros frente a sus ojos. En cada puesto de venta se distribuirán libros, recuerdos tangibles de la magia que acaban de presenciar.
No necesita reservación. ¡Solo venga!
Cada familia tendrá la oportunidad de llevarse 20 libros, una bolsa de obsequios y momentos significativos y memorables para ayudar a fomentar el amor por la lectura desde temprano. Los niños pueden disfrazarse de su personaje de cuento favorito.
El evento extravagante contará con los muchos talentos creativos de:
Sarasota Orchestra
Venice Theatre
CreArte Latino
Gulf Coast Music Therapy
Nailed It DIY Sarasota
The Ringling Museum
Wholehearted Education
Sidewalk Science Center
The Venice Symphony
Sarasota Children’s Museum
All Faiths Food Bank
The Sarasota Players
Big Cat Habitat
Sarasota Young Voices
SCF Natural Sciences Dept
Future of Dance
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
And more!
An artistic literary adventure awaits your arrival!
Click here for a printable flyer
Follow our social pages for up-to-date event details:
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
Click here to see photos from past Storybook Street events
Questions? Email Ana McClendon: amcclendon@elcsarasota.org
¡Y mucho más!
Para este evento, nos complace distribuir una colección de libros completamente nueva, lo que garantiza títulos nuevos que no se han compartido en años pasados.
¡Una aventura literaria artística te espera!
Click here para obtener un folleto imprimible
Siga nuestras páginas sociales para obtener detalles actualizados del evento:
Facebook: Click here
Instagram: Click here
Linked In: Click here
Click here para ver fotos de eventos anteriores de Storybook Street
¿Tienes preguntas? Envía un email a Ana McClendon: amcclendon@elcsarasota.org

First Rotation Celebration
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Payne Park, 2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota, 34237, United States
Interested in becoming a business sponsor? Learn more here.
