Around the Bend Nature and Dip Netting Tour
2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Emerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
🌿🐠 Explore Nature & Marine Life at Emerson Point!
A hands-on field trip for curious kids and families!
Join us for a fun and educational adventure where kids and parents will:
🦀 Dipnet & Discover Marine Life

Use dipnets to catch and release small fish, crabs, shrimp, sea stars, and more

Learn about fish, crustaceans, and mollusks through observation and Q&A

Study real marine animals up close — and have a blast doing it!

🌳 Nature Walk Through Forest & Mangroves

Peaceful walk under the canopy

Explore ancient Native American shell midden mounds

Identify native & exotic plants, birds, and maybe some wildlife!

🪶 Hands-On Native American Tools

Explore a replica collection of archaeological tools

Learn how early Floridians lived off the land

A great tie-in to local history and museum exhibits

📍 Location: Emerson Point Preserve; 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221🎒 Bring: Water shoes, sunscreen, lunch, curiosity, and a sense of adventure!
Purchase Tickets in the shop, First ticket is $17, additional siblings are $15

Myakka Elephant Ranch Field Trip
2025-11-15 11:45 - 12:30 | Myakka Elephant Ranch, 4450 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, Florida, 3425
Come out for an unforgettable experience learning about our own local Elephant sanctuary! Kids and adults will get to learn all about elephants and what it takes to care for them. They will also get to touch and take pictures with the elephants! Follow this link and put code EDU10 for a discounted ticket. Be sure to pick November 15th at 11:45 am. Make sure to wear your field trip shirts so we can find each other easily on the day of the event.
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Interactive Horse Barn Field Trip
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Smart With Heart, 4640 County Road 675, Bradenton, FL, 34211, United States
🐴 Horse Therapy Barn Field Trip! 🐴
Join us for a heartwarming and hands-on visit to Smart with Heart — where learning meets the magic of horses!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th🕙 Time: 10:00 AM📍 Location: Smart with Heart — 4640 Co Rd 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
✨ What’s Included:

A short introduction and safety talk on how we communicate with horses

A horse scavenger hunt to discover colors, markings, and barn treasures

Grooming and bonding time with our friendly horses and ponies

Interactive games to learn about horse care, body parts, and grooming tools

A closing reflection and optional photo opportunity with our equine friends!

🕒 Visits typically last 1.5–2 hours, depending on the group.💲 Cost: $21 per child👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and chaperones attend free!
🥪 Pack a lunch! After the activities, families are welcome to enjoy lunch together under the shaded pavilion.
Come experience the joy, connection, and calm that only horses can bring! 🌾🐎

Ice Skating with LAF
2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, 5309 29th St E., Ellenton, FL 34222, FL, 34222, United States
❄️⛸️ Indoor Ice Skating! ⛸️❄️
Glide into the holiday spirit with festive fun for all ages!📅 Monday, December 8th🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM💲 $15.00 per skater
Bring your family for a joyful morning on the ice 🎄✨

Big Cat Habitat Field Trip
2026-01-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Big Cat Habitat, 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
🐾 Field Trip to Big Cat Habitat!📅 January 14 | 🕚 11:00 AM📍 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
🎟 Tickets in the shop:

$9 (8th grade & under)

$16 (9th grade & up)

Come explore Big Cat Habitat & meet amazing animals while learning about wildlife and conservation!
👉 RSVP soon to save your spot!
bigcathabitat.org

Bowling At Bowlero Bradenton
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Bowlero Bradenton, 4208 Cortez Rd W,, Bradenton, FL, 34210, United States
🎳 Bowling Fun for All Ages! 🎳
Join us at Bowlero Bradenton📍 4208 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210📅 Thursday, January 23rd at 10:00 AM
Only $11 per bowler – includes:✨ 1.5 hours of bowling👟 Shoe rental🎮 $10 arcade card
Don’t miss out—buy tickets in the shop on our website & RSVP under Facebook events!
Perfect family fun day—see you at the lanes! 🎉

Texas Roadhouse Field Trip
2026-01-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Texas Roadhouse, 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd, Bradenton, FL, 34202, United States
Come out and join the fun at Texas Roadhouse. We will be doing a tour of the facility and what it takes to make it all work. This field trip is for all ages; there is something for everyone to do! There will be games, dancing, crafts, bread making, and activities for older kids to serve and check out others. The price for the field trip includes lunch! Adults $11 and Kids $6. Please purchase the correct ticket and RSVP on the LAF Community Facebook page. See you there!🤠 FIELD TRIP ALERT: Behind the Scenes at Texas Roadhouse! 🍞🥩
Yee-haw! calling all homeschool families! 📣 Come out and join the fun at Texas Roadhouse for a hands-on field trip. We are getting an exclusive tour of the facility to see exactly what it takes to make it all work!
This trip is for ALL ages—there is something for everyone!
✨ What to expect:
🏢 Facility Tour: See how a restaurant runs.
🍞 Bread Making: Learn the secrets of those famous rolls!
🎨 Fun & Games: Dancing, crafts, and games for the younger ones.
🍽️ Real Experience: Older kids will get activities involving serving and checking out guests.
🍔 LUNCH IS INCLUDED!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, January 28th
💲 Cost: Adults $11 | Kids $6
📝 HOW TO REGISTER:
Step 1: Purchase your tickets strictly through the website here:
👉 https://learningandfamilies.org/shop/
Step 2: Please RSVP on the LAF Community Facebook page so we know you are coming!
Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and learning. See you there! 🤠👋

Valentine Cookie Cottage Event
2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | The Cookie Cottage, 335 Gillespie Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
💕🍪 Valentine Cookie Decorating Party! 🍪💕
Join us at The Cookie Cottage for a heart-filled morning of sweetness and creativity!✨ Each guest gets 8 cookies to decorate + a keepsake apron✨ Perfect for kids & adults of all ages✨ Cost: $11 per person
📍 Location: 335 Gillespie Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236🕙 Time: 10:30 AM
🎟️ Grab your tickets through the shop and RSVP under our Facebook events—spots fill up fast!
Come spread the love, one cookie at a time! 💖

Legoland Florida Field Trip
2026-02-20 | Legoland, One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL, 33884, United States
🌟 Family Field Trip to LEGOLAND Florida! 🌟
Join us for an unforgettable day at LEGOLAND Florida Resort!📅 Date: Thursday, February 20th⏰ Time: 10:00 AM📍 Location: 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
🎟️ Cost:

$26 per child (K–8th grade)

$41 per adult

Enjoy a self-guided adventure through all the rides, shows, and attractions—no need to stay as a group, explore at your own pace! 🏰🎢✨
👉 Tickets can be purchased through the shop.👉 Please RSVP under Facebook events.
Don’t miss this brick-tastic day of fun for the whole family! 🧱💛

Selby Botanical Gardens Field Trip
2026-03-09 | Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
🌿 Field Trip to Selby Botanical Gardens
Date & Time: March 9th, 9:45 AMLocation: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236selby.org

🎫 Tickets

Ages 5–17: $10

Adults: $13(Prices are special for our group)

🗺️ What to Expect

Self-guided tour through the lush gardens, tropical conservatory, mangrove walk, children’s rainforest garden, and more

Explore the beautiful bayfront campus at your own pace

Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds

📋 Schedule & Tips

9:45 AM — Meet at Selby (don’t be late!)

Walkthrough and exploration time

Lunch break (bring your own)

Optional photo stops & nature journaling

Wear comfortable shoes, sun protection, and bring water

Cameras encouraged!

Restrooms and garden maps will be available

✅ RSVP & Tickets
🌸 RSVP under our Facebook Page Events🎟️ Buy your tickets via the Shop on our website

Farm Field Trip
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
🐷🐔🐐 Pigs, Chickens & Goats—Oh My!
Come join us for a farm adventure at Lithia Springs Farm! Kids will get hands-on with animals—feeding, milking, collecting eggs—and learn about real farm life.
🌿 After the fun, bring a lunch to enjoy at the farm! Want more? Head over to beautiful Lithia Springs Park nearby for a swim or playtime.
📅 Date & Time: March 27th at 10 AM
📍 Location: 5104 Lithia Springs Road, Lithia, FL 33547
💲 Cost: $26 per student (1 adult free per family; extra family members $26 each)
🚗 Parking: Limited to ~25 cars, please carpool if possible!
✨ Space is limited—buy your ticket today!

SRQ Airport Field Trip
2026-04-24 09:45 - 11:00 | SRQ, 6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota, FL, 34241, United States
Field Trip: SRQ Airport Tour!

Get ready for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at our local Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)!
We’ll explore areas not open to the public and learn how the airport operates day-to-day — from runways to terminals and everything in between!

Date & Time:
Meet at 9:45 AM at the waterfall on the ground level on April 24th, 2026

Cost:
$2 per student, adults free.

Parking:
Please park in short-term or long-term parking. SRQ will handle parking arrangements, but we’ll need a headcount and car count two weeks before the tour.

Important Details:

Only Children 7 years old and up are allowed

No strollers, wagons, or large bags allowed

Closed-toe shoes required

Bring your curiosity and be ready to explore!

Discover the fascinating world of aviation right here at SRQ — this is one adventure you won’t want to miss!

End of Year Skate Party
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Astro Skate Bradenton, 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
You’re invited to a special, private end-of-year skate party just for the LAF family! 🎉🛼 Join us at Astro Skate Bradenton for an exciting night of fun, music, games, and celebration!
Here’s what you need to know:
🌟 When: 6 PM – 8 PM, with extended stay until closing for free!
💵 Cost: $11 per person — includes skates! (Payment is required for everyone, even if you’re not skating)
🍔 Food: Delicious options available for purchase to enjoy during the event
This event is a wonderful way to celebrate an incredible school year with your family, grandparents, and friends. It’s a private event, so it’s just for the LAF community—fun, safe, and full of good vibes!
📍 Location: 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
📲 Please RSVP on Facebook under “Events” and purchase your tickets through the shop on our website to secure your spot.
Bring the entire family for an unforgettable night of skating, dancing, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you there and end the year on a high note!
