The holidays are the perfect time to get crafty! Whether you are building something, decorating Gingerbread houses or enjoying a holiday story time and craft, there is a lot locally to keep you busy all month long!
Nov 13 - Holiday Card Creations - Join Island Branch Library and make your own holiday cards with construction papers, glitter glue, ink stamps, stickers and more. Free. 2PM to 3PM.
Nov 14 - Sunday MakeBreak - In-store event at Michaels! Learn how to decorate a perfect sign for the holidays. 2PM to 4PM.
Nov 20 - Take & Make: Yarn Wreath Ornament - Pick up a FREE craft from participating Michaels stores *while supplies last.
Nov 20 - Sunday MakeBreak - In-store event at Michaels! Learn how to make your very own Advent calendar. 2PM to 4PM.
Nov 22 - Ornament Making with Drifttheory - Make a one-of-a-kind ornament to keep or give as a gift at our outdoor DIY workshop on The Green with Driftheory. The ticket price ($50) includes all materials to make a resin ornament, plus a gift bag and refreshments. 6PM to 7:30PM.
Dec 1 - Red and Green Mystery Craft - Come find out what the mystery is with Storytime and the cutest craft! Included with admission to the Children's Garden.
Dec 1-12 - Kids Club Winter Workshop Series - Join Michaels for 12 days of merry making in our free online classes. Each day is a different project that kids can enjoy making for themselves, or gifting to others for the holidays! 5PM - 6PM.
Dec 3 - Paper Mosaic Christmas Ornament - We are using our creativity this morning with a bright Paper Mosaic Christmas Ornament. Included with admission to the Children's Garden.
Dec 4 - Take & Make: Gingerbread Card - Pick up a FREE craft from participating Michaels stores *while supplies last.
Dec 4 - DIY Holiday Paper Ornaments - Get in the festive spirit and learn to make beautiful paper ornaments. FREE. For ages 8+. 9:30AM to 11AM.
Dec 4 - Recycled Book Sculpture: Holiday Trees - Create a festive tree from an old book! Materials and decorations provided. FREE. 11:30AM to 12:30PM.
Dec 4 - STEAM Saturday: Sled and Slope - Help us go sledding in Forida by designing and building your own sled and ramp. For ages 8-12. FREE. 11:30AM to 12:30PM.
Dec 4 - Saturday Night Jingle Bell Dance Parties and Fireworks - Tonight is Frozen Party with Anna & Elsa. Enjoy free Santa's Workshop craft activities, dance along with their characters and watch a spectacular fireworks show at 9 pm. The nights will also feature face painting, a DJ, magical snowfall and cocktails and sweet treats.
Dec 4, 11 - Mommy & Me Holiday Cookie Decorating - Join Pineapple Kitchen for this jolly decorating class. Learn the decorating techniques for making your own Holiday Cookies. Supplies are included; five undecorated Christmas Cookies plus icing. $45 adults || $30 each child. 10:30AM to 12:30PM.
Dec 5 - Sunday MakeBreak - In-store event at Michaels! Make a fun watercolor card for the holidays. 2PM to 4PM.
Dec 6, 9, 13,16, 20, 23, 27, 30 - Holiday Outdoor Workshops - Enjoy fun and exciting hands-on crafts. 11AM to 2PM each Monday and Thursday. FREE. Register on Eventbrite.
Dec 8 - Fingerpainting Christmas Lights - We are making a super cute keepsake by Fingerprinting Christmas Lights for a holiday card. Included with admission to the Children's Garden.
Dec 8 - Christmas Under the Stars - Christmas stories for young families and young at heart. Music provided by our Palms Preschoolers. FREE. 5:30PM.
Dec 9 - Makerspace: Holiday Floral Pens - This month, we'll be making holiday floral pens. These festive and fun pens make the perfect holiday present for your friends and loved ones. FREE. 2:30PM to 3:30PM.
Dec 10 - Kid's Night Out - Nutcracker Theme! - Join Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts for a fun night of dancing, aerial class, crafts and games. For children ages 4 to 14. Registration required. $35 per child. 6PM to 8:45PM.
Dec 11 - Winterfest at The Bishop - Roar in the season with dinosaurs when you join us in Dino Don’s DinoVenture experience in The Bishop’s Riverside Plaza for fun, games, and family-friendly festivities. $8 for members of the Discovery Society; all others pay $10. 10AM to 3PM.
Dec 11 - Saturday Night Jingle Bell Dance Parties and Fireworks - Tonight is Grinch-Mas Celebration with The Grinch & Cindy Lou. Enjoy free Santa's Workshop craft activities, dance along with their characters and watch a spectacular fireworks show at 9 pm. The nights will also feature face painting, a DJ, magical snowfall and cocktails and sweet treats.
Dec 12 - Sant Visits The Elixir - There will be special treats for the little ones…and of course plenty of holiday treats for adults. We'll also have a local craft table, along with holiday gift bags for that special someone. 2PM to 4PM.
Dec 15 - Rudolph Grass Heads - We are planting & decorating Rudolph Grass Heads to take home and watch grow. Included with admission to the Children's Garden.
Dec 16 - Holiday Homecoming - Join us for a family-friendly night of holiday-themed games, crafts, and more! FREE. 6PM to 7PM.
Dec 16-17 - Fun with Holiday AG Bags - Our theme for this bag is Christmas. Pick-up for the bags will be Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17 from 10AM to 4PM. You may pick up at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum's back door or come on inside. Bags are FREE - first come, first served.
Dec 18 - Annual Elf Workshop - Be an elf in Santa's workshop - buy sweet treats, write a letter to Santa, create a Jingle Bell stick and more. Price is Garden admission and $5.
Dec 18 - Story Time with Santa - Join Santa and Danny the Elf at the Central Library Branch for story time. FREE. 11AM to 1PM.
Dec 18 - Families Flock Together: Ornament Making - In this program, we will use natural materials to create special holiday ornaments. $5 materials fee. Reservation required. 10AM to 12PM.
Dec 18 - Take & Make: Pony Bead Ornaments - Pick up a FREE craft from participating Michaels stores *while supplies last.
Dec 18 - Saturday Night Jingle Bell Dance Parties and Fireworks - Tonight is ELF Party with Buddy & Jovie. Enjoy free Santa's Workshop craft activities, dance along with their characters and watch a spectacular fireworks show at 9 pm. The nights will also feature face painting, a DJ, magical snowfall and cocktails and sweet treats.
Dec 19 - S'Mores Christmas Fun - Join in s’mores making, Christmas ornament and shirt decorating, holiday games and decor, Christmas carols and hot cocoa. FREE. 5PM to 7PM.
Dec 21 - Happy Winter Solstice - We will be making sweet little lanterns for Solstice at the Downtown Farmer's Market free of charge, so please join us and support local businesses from our community!
Dec 21 - Story Time with Santa - Join Santa and Danny the Elf at the Island Branch Library for story time. FREE. 9AM to 11AM.
Dec 21 - Story Time with Santa - Join Santa and Danny the Elf at the Rocky Bluff Branch Library for story time. FREE. 2PM to 4PM.
Dec 22 - Story Time with Santa - Join Santa and Danny the Elf at the Braden River Branch Library for story time. FREE. 10:30AM to 12:30PM.
Dec 22 - Christmas Tree Suncatchers - Made with tissue paper and perfect for little hands! Included with admission to the Children's Garden.
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