This weekend in Sarasota, FL

Browse over 200 tables featuring quality guns, ammo, accessories, knives, and parts, plus antique and collectible items. Friendly, knowledgeable dealers will be on hand if you want to buy, sell, or trade. Free parking is available.

Designed for families with children entering kindergarten, this easygoing morning meet-up takes place at the downtown Wellen Park Playground. Kids can enjoy playtime while parents meet one another, and popsicles will be available for a cool treat.

Enjoy a free outdoor yoga class with certified instructor Erin Collins, provided each week as a community offering. All experience levels are welcome, from newcomers to seasoned practitioners. The session focuses on breath, mindful movement, and nurturing gratitude in everyday life. Participants are encouraged to step outside, connect with others, move with intention, and reclaim a sense of worth while releasing shame. Make yourself a priority, arrive exactly as you are, and set aside time for personal renewal. Please bring a mat, water, and an open heart.

An eight week toddler soccer program is offered in the fall at Braden River Park. Sessions are organized 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, contact Toddler Time at 352-425-0385.

Discover a trove of offbeat finds at the Sarasota Punk Flea Market at the Sahib Shrine Center in Sarasota. Independent vendors, DIY sellers, and artists will offer vintage clothing, music on vinyl, cassettes, and CDs, toys, original art, taxidermy, handmade jewelry, retro video games, comic books, VHS tapes, horror and B-movie memorabilia, oddities, and more. This all-ages market spans indoor and outdoor areas. General admission is $10, and children 12 and under enter free. Cash and cards are accepted at the door, admission is valid for both days, and all vendors take cash with most also accepting cards. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the venue.

A monthly gathering where intuitive guidance meets meaningful connection, offering a calm place for a touch of magic, clarity, and spiritual alignment. The experience blends private readings, hands-on sessions, and a chance to explore a curated boutique of mystical goods. Private readings are offered in 30 minute sessions for $49 and include a complimentary metaphysical gift. Readings of 30 minutes or longer also come with a surprise item such as a crystal, charm, or energetic tool. Featured readers include Alexander Nemo, a psychic, tarot reader, clairvoyant, and aura reader with more than forty years in the metaphysical arts. His approach draws from Buddhist and Taoist philosophies alongside studies in Natural Magick, Shamanism, Druidism, and Western occult traditions, with attention to the inner workings of energetic and spiritual phenomena. Also featured is Sultania Spirit, a spiritual advisor who works with tarot and oracle. With a background in education, she offers supportive guidance that fosters clarity, creativity, and personal growth through her Spiritual Intent workshops. Programming can include a healing current experience, a self-healing session aligned with lunar cycles, and aura smudging with energy clearing. The Mystical Treasures Boutique features crystals, tarot decks, spiritual tools, and giftable finds. Spots are limited and may fill quickly, and walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

This practical, heart-centered class explores how living in rhythm with the Moon can support self-healing, clarity, and more mindful decision-making. Drawing on traditions that have looked to lunar wisdom for guidance and renewal across centuries, it offers simple, accessible ways to bring lunar awareness into everyday life. Participants learn how the phases of the Moon can shape energy, emotions, and personal growth, along with methods for mapping life by the lunar cycle and keeping a reflective moon journal. The session also looks at how the Moon’s changing sign each day can inform daily choices, and it highlights the Moon’s relationships with planets, the elements, ocean tides, and the seasons. A primer on lunar calendars, meaningful moon-centered rituals, and what many call moon magick rounds out the experience, with straightforward self-healing practices you can begin using right away. Timed with the Sturgeon Moon, this gathering offers a fresh starting point for cultivating a personal lunar practice. It is welcoming to beginners and does not require any prior knowledge of astrology, only curiosity and an open heart. Facilitated by Sultania Spirit. Investment: $25. An optional Aura Smudging and Energy Cleaning experience is available after class for those who wish to continue their day of renewal.

Designed for young space enthusiasts, this summertime storytime unfolds beneath the planetarium dome as star patterns glide overhead. It follows the first show of the day, Ted’s Space Adventure, creating a smooth shift from that presentation to a cozy tale paired with stargazing. Admission is included with Museum entry.

Feeling drained without a clear reason? This hands-on class shares straightforward, beginner-friendly practices to clear, renew, and protect your energy so everyday life feels lighter and more balanced. Explore simple ways to strengthen and cleanse your aura, try several effective clearing techniques, and learn when and how to use incense and smoke cleansing. You will also get an introduction to the role of common magical tools and discover how to refresh the energy of crystals, jewelry, antiques, gifts, and other meaningful objects. Guidance is included for cleansing a home, office, or any living space to create a calm, protected environment wherever you are. No prior experience is required, and the focus is on practical methods you can apply immediately. Facilitated by Alexander Nemo. Investment: $25.

Some seasons turn up the volume on what lies beneath the surface, and Lion’s Gate is one of them. With the Sun in Leo and the 8/8 alignment at its height, this period is associated with courage, purpose, creativity, intuition, and the clarity to recognize what no longer aligns with a true sense of self. This gathering offers an immersive sound bath with crystal singing bowls, planetary gongs, chimes, and thoughtfully selected frequencies that help quiet daily noise so you can listen inward and notice what is ready to emerge. As the experience unfolds, tension can soften, mental activity can slow, and the nervous system can settle, inviting spaciousness, coherence, and a deeper connection to yourself. It suits anyone at a turning point, seeking insight, or simply needing a full, restorative exhale. Arrive exactly as you are and leave with whatever is ready to take shape. Moon pods and air mattresses are provided, with yoga mats and blankets available, and you are welcome to bring personal items for added comfort. The cost is $33. Presented at Kenshō Studio.

Monallo returns to The Habitat with the full trio for an evening of music, storytelling, and laughter. The performance takes place in a music space cultivated by the Settlemeyers. This event is BYOB, and RSVPs are requested.

Families can kick off the new school year at a free, high-energy Back to School Jam presented by the School District of Manatee County and the Bradenton Marauders. This lively celebration offers free backpacks filled with school essentials while supplies last.

Propaganjah returns with a fiery night of music and feel-good vibes. After a hot minute away, the band is geared up to bring big energy and keep the momentum high from start to finish.

A hilarious, exuberant musical comedy centered on the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom. This production includes mature themes related to gender identity and sexual expression, so audience discretion is advised and it may not be appropriate for young children.

Celebrate a new summer stretch of the Sunday Taco ride along the Legacy Trail. 3 Bridges Brewing and Pigfish inside Calusa Brewing will be serving tacos on Sundays all season. Shape the ride to fit your day. Reward a long morning in the saddle with tacos, or meet friends for tacos first and then roll on to a few other refreshment stops. The flexible format welcomes riders of all kinds and helps grow a new Sunday tradition on the Legacy Trail. Those seeking company on the trail can connect with groups through the Legacy Taco Ride group page.

Kick off a season of page-turning adventures at Bat City Comic Professionals with the Bat City Summer Reading Challenge. Pick up a tracking sheet in the store or online, set a personal goal for reading hours or number of books, then start exploring fantastical worlds, distant places, and new cities through whatever you love to read. Every format counts, including single issues, and readers of all ages are welcome. Bring your completed form back to the store to unlock special deals and prizes. The celebration wraps up with an end-of-summer reading party featuring gatherings for adults and for kids.

Freshly baked bread and flour-dusted hands set the tone for a friendly, hands-on bread making class. The pizza portion guides participants through making dough from scratch, then enjoying pizza hot from the oven. Another session focuses on cinnamon rolls for Mother’s Day, a thoughtful gift and a chance to create something sweet, warm, and memorable to share with the whole family. Space is limited, so reserving in advance is recommended.

Head to Motorworks Brewing for a live show by Trevor Bystrom. Expect an engaging mix of folk and reggae vibes in the afternoon.

This event offers an in-person country performance, with songs played live for attendees.

Sunset Food Tours presents an elevated, sensory-rich evening that pairs Sarasota stories, refined cuisine, and sky-high scenery. The experience begins with a 45 minute guided walk that brings downtown arts, architecture, and little-known local tales to life with an expert leading the way. It continues with a curated three course dinner at Rose & Ivy, showcasing fresh, inventive dishes plated with care. The finale unfolds at the Art Ovation Hotel’s Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar, where a complimentary cocktail accompanies golden hour and clear views of a Gulf Coast sunset.

Beginners and improving players gather at Kava Social Club in Downtown Bradenton for a welcoming chess meetup focused on learning, practice, and friendly competition. Participants can study with experienced players, enter casual mini tournaments each week, and work toward earning a place on the official chess team. An advanced session is available by invitation only, and standout players from the regular meetup may receive an invite.