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.

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“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

Christmas Break

Enjoy you family and friends over this joyous time of year.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year "She will give birth to a son, and will give him the name Jesus, for he will save us from our sins." Matthew 1:21

“Deck the Halls” Play at Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States

A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families […]

Ringling Museum of Art Guided Tour Field Trip-All Ages

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States

Date: Friday, January 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 Location: 5401 Bayshore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34242 Cost: $11.00 per adult, child/ren are free. Anyone with a child under 5 that many need a stroller, please note it after ticket bought as the museum does need to know. Ringling Museum of Art Guided Tour- Adult Ticket - Homeschooling […]

$10.00

Mom’s Night Out- Inner Compass Brewing Company

Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025Time: 6:00-9:00PMLocation: Inner Compass Brewing Company10316 Technology Terr. Bradenton, FL 34211 Come out for a mom's night of Fellowship, Karaoke or even some lawn games if you want. Food and drinks available to purchase. https://innercompassbrewingcompany.com/

Free

“Aesop’s Fables” Play at Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States

The classic tales of Aesop come to life on the FST stage! Please note, this show is only open to children ages five and up and parents. Experience the charm of Aesop’s Fables like never before in this lively two-actor production. Full of humor, hijinks, and timeless morals, our talented duo brings Aesop’s classic tales to life […]

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Multi-Cultural Fair

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

We will be holding our 1st Annual Multi-Cultural Festival on Tuesday and Thursday, February 25th and 27th, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the gym at Co-op. The goal of our Muti-Cultural Festival is for our families to celebrate and learn about the history and cultures from around the world. This will be a fun event […]

Recurring

Multi-Cultural Fair

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

We will be holding our 1st Annual Multi-Cultural Festival on Tuesday and Thursday, February 25th and 27th, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the gym at Co-op. The goal of our Muti-Cultural Festival is for our families to celebrate and learn about the history and cultures from around the world. This will be a fun event […]

“The Flying Penguin and Other Winning Plays” at Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States

The SECOND performance in a THREE-PLAY series! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From an acorn afraid to leave the tree to the transformative power of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and a penguin flying to […]

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