# Things to do with kids in Bradenton, FL this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Bradenton, FL, taken from our Sarasota–Bradenton list by the town in each address. This week has 4 dated outings, and 2 more are coming up.

Last checked Oct 30, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/sarasota-bradenton/bradenton/

## This week in Bradenton

- **Wiggles, Giggles and Tales (Little Discovery Center)** at Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Official page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16623116 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **40 Carrots Partners in Play (Braden River)** at Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:15–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Official page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16831564 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Bishop Museum of Science and Nature**, 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm. Price: Adults $25; ages 5–17 $16; ages 0–4 free with a paying adult. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://bishopscience.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Trick-or-Treat in the Village** at Village of the Arts, 1312 11th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.bradentongulfislands.com/event/trick-or-treat-in-the-village/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Coming up in Bradenton

- **Bradenton Runners Club kids' 1/3-mile Turkey Trot** at Robinson Preserve, south entrance, 10299 99th St. NW, Bradenton, FL. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids' run 7:30 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m. Price: Kids' run $5; 5K free for ages 8 and under, $5 for 9–15, $15 for adults. Thanksgiving. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Bradenton/BradentonTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade** at Manatee River, Bradenton and Palmetto, Bradenton. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Staging 5:30 p.m.; boats head out at sundown. Organizers estimate the boats reach the Riverhouse area around 7 p.m. and Pier 22 between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Price: Free at the public viewing areas. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://holidayboatparade.org/faq (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Bradenton this week?

Wiggles, Giggles and Tales (Little Discovery Center) (Fri Oct 30), 40 Carrots Partners in Play (Braden River) (Fri Oct 30) and Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1), plus 1 more outing below. Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Bradenton?

Bradenton Runners Club kids' 1/3-mile Turkey Trot on Nov 26 and Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade on Dec 12.

### Is anything free for kids in Bradenton?

Yes. Wiggles, Giggles and Tales (Little Discovery Center), 40 Carrots Partners in Play (Braden River), Trick-or-Treat in the Village and Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Bradenton?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Sarasota–Bradenton pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 30, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Sarasota–Bradenton listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.