Below are all of the currently scheduled special events, field trips, small group activities, parent workshops, and any special dates for Co-op.

For Co-op related questions, email coop@learningandfamilies.org.

For special events or small group activity questions, email vicepresident@learningandfamilies.org.

For all other questions, email info@learningandfamilies.org.

 

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Picture Make Up Day

 Make Up Picture Day!! Thursday November 7th, 10:00-12:00 in the gym at Co-opIf you missed the original Picture Day, Mark your calendars and get your smiles ready!! We want your picture in the Yearbook!! Picture day is open to ALL students registered in the LAF Support Community, as well as Co-op Facilitators/Staff. ***There is no fee […]

Free

Moms Night Out at Bailey Stiegler’s

Join us for a fun night of fellowship at Bailey Stieglers house. Since the last 2 Moms' Night Out nights had to be cancelled due to the weather, we are long overdue to get together! Tell your LAF mom friends!Bring a board with a sweet or salty treat to share. We will have water, tea […]

Free

Heritage Bee Farm Tour

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024Time: 10:00-12:00PMLocation: Heritage Bee Farm13339 MJ Road, Myakka City, FL 34251 Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey into the heart of the bee world! Immerse yourself in the incredible universe of bees as you are guided through an unforgettable adventure.Ever wanted to become a bee enthusiast? By delving into the vital […]

West Manatee Fire & Rescue Station #2 Tour

Come out and tour the fire and rescue station #2. You'll meet some of the Firemen and tour the station. Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024Time: 10:30 AMLocation: West Manatee Fire & Rescue #210350 Cortez Road West, Bradenton FL 34210 If you could please list the attendee's names and grades below in the link so we […]

Free

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024Time: 10:00-11:30AMLocation: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens1534 Mound Street, Sarasota FL 34236 Marie Selby's Downtown Campus on Sarasota Bay is the only botanical garden in the world dedicated to the display and study of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads and ferns, and other tropical plants. They have a significant focus on botany, horticulture, […]

$13.00

Glazer Children’s Museum

Glazer Children's Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, United States

Cost $12.00 per child and $10.00 per adult. Glazer does not accept memberships or Play Day passes for field trips. All families need to arrive 30 minutes prior to the field trip time to make sure everyone is present. Which will make our check in much faster and smoothly. The Exhibit that will be happening […]

Thanksgiving Break

Enjoy your time with your family and friends. This week co-op is closed. "The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me, to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!" Psalm 50:23

Cat Depot Tour Field Trip

Come on out and see some cute cuddly cats? On this field trip you will be able to tour the shelter, be given a cat-themed science lesson. Date: Wednesday, December 4thTime: 10:00-12:00PMLocation: Cat Depot2542 17th St Sarasota, FL 34234Cost: $3.00 per person CAT ALLERGEN WARNING For this Field Trip All Participants MUST wear a LAF […]

$3.00

Florida Studio Theatre Playmakers Tour at LAF

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

The SECOND performance in a THREE PLAY series! This fun and interactive performance walks students through the process of writing a play. Students will see a handful of winning plays, and then they will work together to write a play on the spot!

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Junior Theatre Production

Faith Church, 1201 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join us for the LAF Junior Theatre Production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans […]

Cookie Cottage- Cookie Decorating

The Cookie Cottage 335 Gillespie Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States

Date: Wednesday, December 11thTime: 11:00AMWhere: The Cookie Cottage335 Gillespie Ave, Sarasota Fl 34236Cost: $10.00 per student Let's get together and decorate some Christmas cookies! This is a favorite field trip every year. The Cookie Cottage provides everything we need. Each child will get several cookies to decorate and take home. FYI: Food Allergens All Participants […]

$10.00

MNO- Christmas Cookie Exchange and Party

Join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas cookie exchange and white elephant party! Date: Thursday, December 12th Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Location: Leslie O’Brien’s house (University and Lorraine area) Bring four dozen cookies and a wrapped gift (less than $5) to exchange with other LAF moms! Homemade cookies are highly preferred but high-quality store-bought cookies are […]

Free

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