This weekend in North Port, FL

Beach yoga sessions offer an inviting practice right on the sand, created for every body and every experience level. Instruction focuses on building strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility to support overall well-being, and variations are provided so you can practice at a pace that suits you. A mat is not necessary. Bring a towel or beach blanket, water, and comfortable clothing. These classes are supported by donations, with contributions accepted in cash or via Venmo. To find the group, turn left after crossing the bridge, look for the concession stand that sells shark teeth, and you will find the class set up on the beach in front of it.

Shop Local North Port Market is a family-friendly community market featuring local vendors, live music, farm-fresh foods, handmade goods, and food creators. Admission and parking are free. The market runs Saturdays from 8:30 AM to noon throughout the year.

Families can sign up for an eight-week toddler soccer program at Plantation Central Park in Plantation, Florida. Sessions are grouped by age with options for 18 months to 3 years, 2 to 4 years, and 3 to 5 years. The cost is $135. For more details or to reserve a spot, contact Toddler Time at 352-425-0385.

America’s Boating Course is an in-person class that covers essential skills for safe time on the water and meets Florida’s boating education requirements. Thanks to a grant from the Charlotte County Marine Advisory Committee, there is no cost to attend. Completing a boating course can help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, may lower boat insurance premiums, and qualifies participants for the Florida Boater Education Card, which is required for some operators of boats powered by 10 horsepower or more. The program spans 12 hours and includes an introduction to using local nautical charts to build confidence in navigation. For more information or to register, call 941-584-5993 or email education@AmericasBoatingClubPeaceRiver.org.

Shop fresh local produce and browse a variety of locally made goods at the Plantation Farmers Market. You can also find artisan foods, crafts, and unique gifts from Florida vendors. The event is free and runs in the morning through early afternoon, with an easy, family-friendly atmosphere.

Experience a shark tooth hunt that centers on a shore dive in the Gulf’s shallow waters, searching the ocean floor for prehistoric teeth. After the dive, relax on the beach with fellow divers and enjoy a barbecue-style lunch.

Experience a sensory-friendly program that celebrates inclusivity and diversity through art. Held on second Saturdays of the month, YAA provides free sensory activities in a welcoming setting. As a CARD Autism Friendly Partner, the museum’s team is CARD trained to support guests with diverse needs. Sensory bags are available for check-out at all times in the museum to assist visitors with sensory sensitivities and people of all abilities. All are welcome.

At The Artistic Flip Flop, explore a hands-on workshop devoted to crafting an impressionistic butterfly with specialty handmade papers and mixed media. Guided by artist Kiera Light, participants will create a unique piece using torn Agave paper from Thailand and Kozo paper made from mulberry bark, add sculpted texture with molding paste, and finish with real dried flowers, beads, and additional embellishments. All materials are included, and beginners are welcome. The cost is $65. The displayed image serves as an example of what can be made. Kiera is a mixed paper and plant fiber artist who shares how natural fibers combine with other media to produce striking results, and she accepts commissions with work available for purchase at the Cottage in Nokomis. Due to limited space and advance preparation, the class is nonrefundable. If attendance becomes impossible, another person may take your place.

Kick off a new school year with a lively bash featuring refreshments, no-cost school supplies, and chances to win prizes along with other giveaways. Bring your crew for a fun, easy way to get ready for school while picking up a few essentials.

Celebrate the tail end of summer with a family friendly backyard bash where people and pups can share a nostalgic evening of favorite foods, cool drinks, and lighthearted rivalries as the sun goes down. Adults can sip pouch cocktails, while the PopDawgs Food Truck lets guests build their own hot dogs with toppings such as chili and cheese. The grill will be busy with burgers, and classic sides like crisp watermelon and sweet corn round out the menu. Friendly competition takes center stage with a hot dog eating showdown that challenges participants to finish the most in ten minutes. Four legged sprinters can dash in wiener dog races held on the plaza. Teams can face off in a cornhole tournament alongside other backyard games, with sign ups opening soon. Live music from the Jesse Daniels Band keeps the energy high, and a splash zone offers a way to cool off with water guns, plunge pools, slides, and more. Admission and parking are free. Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Concessions operate cashless. Dogs are welcome on the plaza. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

Facilitated by Jocelyn Hoch, this gathering invites participants into a sacred space aligned with the Lionsgate Portal, a moment associated with heightened intuition, remembrance, and connection with the divine. The experience begins with ceremonial cacao to soften the heart and nurture deep presence, then moves into a guided shamanic journey supported by sound and clear intention. Attendees are gently led beyond everyday awareness into expanded states of consciousness where personal healing, fresh insight, and soul-level guidance may emerge. The container centers alignment with the higher self, the release of what no longer serves, and a renewed remembrance of one’s soul path. This offering is open to anyone who feels called.

Experience a signature Florida coastal tradition at the Nokomis Drum Circle, a lively beach gathering that blends rhythm, dance, and community spirit. Expect an upbeat, welcoming scene as hand drums and percussion set the groove while some people dance and others relax and listen. Attendees can bring a chair or blanket, and a drum if they want to play. All are welcome, whether taking part in the music or simply enjoying the atmosphere. Cabana Bay RV Resort does not organize or sponsor this activity.

Join Total Wine & More for a guided session on pairing wine and cheese. You’ll learn how different wines complement different cheeses and what combinations work best. The event costs $20.00.

Learn how to create perfect wine and cheese pairings with Total Wine & More. This session walks through how different wines and cheeses work together, with guidance on which cheeses tend to pair best with different styles of wine. The event runs from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and admission is $20.

A musician will play a set of songs and create a relaxed hangout vibe.

Snowblind pays powerful tribute to Black Sabbath, channeling the shadowy mood, crushing riffs, and unfiltered intensity of classic heavy metal. Drawing on the Ozzy Osbourne era, the band delivers a fierce live set that transports listeners to Sabbath’s early heyday. Anthems such as Iron Man, Black Sabbath, and War Pigs roar to life as Snowblind recreates the sound, style, and spirit of one of rock’s most influential bands.

Enjoy the bold, comedic musical Head Over Heels, a fun, exuberant story about a royal family going on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom. Please note the show includes mature themes related to gender identity and sexual expression, so audience discretion is advised.

Catch Occasions live at T J Carney's in Venice. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM.

Nokomis Beach Yoga offers inclusive classes on the sand in a relaxed and supportive setting for newcomers and longtime practitioners. Sessions focus on building strength, improving flexibility and balance, enhancing mobility, and supporting overall well-being, with options for a range of experience levels and abilities. A mat is not required; bring a beach blanket or towel, water, and comfortable clothing. These donation-based classes accept cash or Venmo. For easy locating, after crossing the bridge, turn left, look for the shark tooth concession stand, and the class takes place on the beach in front of it. Offerings run on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, with an additional sunset session on Thursdays.

Cycle Springs Powersports is organizing a SeaDoo social ride that departs from the Train Depot Boat Ramp in Venice and heads south to the Boca Grande sandbar for a full day on the water. The ride is led by SeaDoo Ambassador AquaDan together with a Cycle Springs SeaDoo ambassador. Anglers can opt into an afternoon fishing excursion in the waters around Boca Grande with FishPro Ambassador Camilo Velasco. Pack a lunch and bring your ski for a day of adventure and fellowship.

Enjoy bingo at Knights Hall in a warm, welcoming setting. Open to the public, it features a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Game packages include 12 games with options starting at $10. A snack bar will be available with hot dogs, chips, donuts, cakes, soda, and ice cream.

Support the Venice Vikings by enjoying a meal at Chipotle. During this fundraiser, 25% of event sales will be donated to the Venice Vikings to benefit the football and cheer program. Bring family, friends, and teammates, and know that every burrito, bowl, taco, and salad adds to the total. This offer applies at the Venice location only. Show a digital or printed flyer when ordering in person, or enter promo code 7H7PAB8 when placing a pickup order in advance.