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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Ice Skating Field Trip

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex 5309 29th St E., Ellenton, FL 34222, FL, United States

Let's start off the year right with a Back to School Skating Bash! Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. This field trip is for all ages.

$14

Axe Throwing – High School Only

Axe and Bull 4088 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States

Kick off the school year with LAF's favorite high school activity, Axe Throwing! We did this last year & had a great turnout so it's BACK by popular demand!

Dads’ Night Out

Livingston's 5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States

Calling ALL LAF Dads to come on out to Livingston’s Amusements for our first ever Dads’ Night Out hosted by LAF Dad Seth Van Valkenburg. It is going to be a fun Dads' night out with tons of arcade games, billiards, bumper cars, go karts, and lots of food and drink options. This is a […]

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Wacky Tacky Spirit Day

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Wacky, Tacky Day! Be as creative and wild as you want and show your Co-op spirit. Dress up in the wackiest and most unmatched clothes you have! The best part about Wacky Tacky day is the worse your outfit looks, the better!

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Wacky Tacky Spirit Day

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Wacky, Tacky Day! Be as creative and wild as you want and show your Co-op spirit. Dress up in the wackiest and most unmatched clothes you have! The best part about Wacky Tacky day is the worse your outfit looks, the better!

Moms’ Night Out at ATRIA Cafe

ATRIA Cafe 4120 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL, United States

We are excited to be hosting our Moms’ Night Out Kick Off at ATRIA Café in LWR. This amazing place is owned by one of our LAF facilitators’ family. We will have several tables reserved so we can all talk and get to know each other. This is a great way to connect with other […]

Moms’ Night Out – Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist 5543 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

Calling all LAF Moms! Let’s get our creative juices flowing. Join us for a fun filled evening on Monday, October 2nd 6:00- 8:30 pm at Painting with a Twist Sarasota.

School Picture Day

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

When: October 5th, 9am - 1pm Where: In the Gym at Co-op Get those smiles ready! It's school picture day! This is open to ALL LAF families. We want your picture in the Yearbook so mark the date! Please go on your parent portal now and verify that your student's grade is correct.

Middle School Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist 5543 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

Let your kiddos express their creativity while making new friends and having fun with old ones. Who doesn’t love their kids' art work? It’s time to upgrade those paintings on your refrigerator with a nice wall canvas created by your child under the guidance of a professional artist that you can love and display for […]

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Spirit Days – Sports Day

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Sports Day at Co-op! Come dressed in your favorite team jerseys, college team shirts or ball caps. Or you could even wear your own team jersey! Have some fun and show your LAF Spirit!

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Field Trip

SRQ 6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

Come join us as we tour the SRQ airport. We will be able to see areas that most people never get to see! Enjoy learning about how all of the different jobs work together to keep each area running smoothly. This field trip is for 1st graders and UP ONLY.

$2

Manatee Agricultural Museum Grades K-2

Manatee Agriculture Museum 1015 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL, United States

Come enjoy an exciting morning at the Manatee Agricultural Museum! This field trip is for grades K-2. We will partake in a schoolhouse lesson, a Cattle Lotto game, a planting project, milking and lassoing, outdoor painting, making butter, and picking up mail in the Post Office.

$2

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