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SUMMARY:Field Trip -- "Meet The Ringling" Museum Trip
DESCRIPTION:“Meet The Ringling” is an introductory tour for elementary-aged children. In this tour\, students will define what art is and what museums do. Students will explore The Ringling galleries and learn about the collection. Then\, students will analyze and interpret 3-5 works of art from The Ringling Collection. This tour is an opportunity to explore all the Museum of Art has to experience! This tour practices visual arts standards\, English language arts\, and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 26th \nTime: 10:00 am \nLocation: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 \nCost: $10 for adults; Children are FREE! Click here for tickets.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/7540/
LOCATION:The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Cookie Cottage Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together and decorate some Christmas cookies! This is one of our favorite field trips of the year! Read details below. \n\n\n\nThe Cookie Cottage provides everything we need. Each child will get several cookies to decorate and an apron to decorate and wear as well. \nPlease wear your green LAF shirts to make it easier for us to keep track of our group (and so we can get a great photo of our outing!). \n\nDetails\nDate: Friday\, December 16\, 2022\nTime: 1:00  pm (We will start decorating promptly at 1\, so please arrive a few minutes early so that we can all get situated.)\nCost: $10 per cookie decorator (parents can decorate too but must sign up and pay as a decorator)\nLocation: The Cookie Cottage\,  335 Gillespie Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236\n\n\n\nClick here to register and pay for this trip.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/cookie-cottage-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Cookie Cottage\, 335 Gillespie Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230120T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Save our Seabirds
DESCRIPTION:Let’s spend the afternoon learning about birds at Save Our Seabirds. We will visit their Wild Bird Learning Center and take a stroll along their Birdwalk. Students\, bring a notebook to keep track of some exciting information for your field guide! \nAfterward\, anyone interested can bring a snack and enjoy some outdoor time at the nearby park. \nPlease remember to wear your green LAF shirts to this event. \nNOTE: This is a free event. Please bring a few dollars to drop into their donation box so we can help them continue their amazing work! \n  \nLet us know you’re coming by visiting the event page on Facebook.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/field-trip-save-our-seabirds/
LOCATION:Save our Seabirds\, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T113000
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SUMMARY:Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/sarasota-bradenton-international-airport-field-trip/
LOCATION:SRQ\, 6000 Airport Circle\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T120000
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SUMMARY:Manatee Agricultural Museum Grades K-2
DESCRIPTION: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\,\noutdoor painting\, making butter\, and picking up mail in the Post Office.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/manatee-agricultural-museum-grades-k-2-2/
LOCATION:Manatee Agriculture Museum\, 1015 6th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T120000
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SUMMARY:Manatee Agricultural Museum Grades 3-5
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an exciting morning at the Manatee Agricultural Museum! This field trip is for grades 3-5. We will partake in a schoolhouse lesson\, Beef-o Bingo\, a planting project\, outdoor painting\, making butter\, a Cow Hunt\, and picking up mail in the Post Office.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/manatee-agricultural-museum-grades-k-2/
LOCATION:Manatee Agriculture Museum\, 1015 6th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231106T170000
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SUMMARY:Legoland Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a fun day at Legoland. Please arrive at 9:45 am to receive your tickets and get the most out of your day. We will plan to ride some rides together and enjoy lunch later in the day as a group as well. \nThis field trip is geared for grades K-8; siblings may also attend but must purchase a regularly priced ticket.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/legoland-field-trip/
LOCATION:Legoland\, One LEGOLAND Way\, Winter Haven\, FL\, 33884\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:West Manatee Fire Station Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a behind the scenes tour at a real fire station! Meet real fire fighters and see the station up close as we learn how these first responders work to keep us all safe.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/west-manatee-fire-station-tour/
LOCATION:West Manatee Fire Station\, 10350 Cortez Rd.\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:West Manatee Fire Station Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a behind the scenes tour at a real fire station! Meet real fire fighters and see the station up close as we learn how these first responders work to keep us all safe.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/west-manatee-fire-station-tour-2/
LOCATION:West Manatee Fire Station\, 10350 Cortez Rd.\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T150000
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SUMMARY:Hunsader Farms Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Come have some fall-time fun with us at Hunsader Farms! This is one of my favorite trips of the year! We will get our own buggy tour around the farm. This guided tour will allow us to see many different animals\, crops\, vegetable fields\, and more! Then we will enjoy the petting zoo and feed deer\, ducks\, emus\, bunnies\, pigs\, geese\, sheep\, goats\, miniature donkeys\, miniature ponies\, alpacas\, and more. After this\, the kids can play on a large playground and we can all enjoy a picnic lunch together (pack a lunch for this part). Sometimes we stay all afternoon and enjoy each other’s company while the kids play! At the end of the day\, each child will leave with a small plant.\n\nAll participants must wear a green LAF Field Trip shirt.\nThis is not a drop off event; a parent or guardian must be present the entire duration of the field trip.\nALL SALES ARE FINAL – There are NO REFUNDS unless a trip is canceled due to weather or not meeting the minimum number of participants.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/hunsader-farms-field-trip/
LOCATION:Hunsader Farms\, 5500 C. R. 675\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062651
CREATED:20231017T173537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T173537Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Maritime Museum Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, Nov. 17th\, 9:30 am \nWhere: 4415 119th Street W.\, Cortez (Bradenton) FL 34215 \nCost: $2 per child \nWe will be exploring all things maritime and history. Different stations will be set up for the kids\nto learn. After we finish at the Maritime Museum\, we will walk down to the Cultural Center which\nis filled with local history from the Cortez Fishing Village. If you would like\, bring a picnic lunch to\nenjoy after the field trip – they have a pavilion outside with picnic tables where you can sit. Only\nwater is permitted in the buildings. Wear closed toe shoes for walking– we will be walking\nthrough a field from the Maritime Museum to the Cultural Center.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/florida-maritime-museum-field-trip/
LOCATION:Florida Maritime Museum\, 4415 119th Street W.\, Cortez\, FL\, 34215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T120000
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating at the Cookie Cottage
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, Dec. 15th at 10 am\nWhere: The Cookie Cottage; 335 Gillespie Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236\nCost: $10 per child decorating\n\nLet’s get together and decorate some Christmas cookies! This is one of our favorite field trips of the year! The Cookie Cottage provides everything we need. Each child will get several cookies to decorate and take home.\n\nAll participants must wear a green LAF Field Trip shirt.\nThis is not a drop off event; a parent or guardian must be present the entire duration of the field trip.\nALL SALES ARE FINAL – There are NO REFUNDS unless a trip is canceled due to weather or not meeting the minimum number of participants.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/cookie-decorating-at-the-cookie-cottage/
LOCATION:The Cookie Cottage\, 335 Gillespie Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240115T190000
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SUMMARY:Afternoon with Horses
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the afternoon learning to halter\, walk\, and brush these beautiful horses. Kids will learn horse etiquette and will also have the opportunity to paint the horses. If there is time\, we will also enjoy a campfire and s’mores!
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/afternoon-with-horses/
CATEGORIES:Co-op,Field Trip,Junior Co-op,Middle and High School Co-op
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062651
CREATED:20240210T063514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T063514Z
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SUMMARY:Dakin Dairy Farms Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Dakin Dairy Farm Tour is one of the most unique family activities in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. Bring the family and your friends to learn “Where Milk Comes From” and how milk travels from the cow to the bottle. After\, you will have a chance to taste the difference of our fresh Dakin milk!
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/dakin-dairy-farms-field-trip/
LOCATION:Dakin Dairy Farms\, 30771 Betts Road\, Myakka City\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T033935Z
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SUMMARY:Manatee Village Historical Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an exciting tour at Manatee Village Historical Park. Students will enjoy a blacksmith demonstration as well as an artifacts show and tell from the late 1800s and early 1900s. After the tour\, we can enjoy a picnic together on the grounds and continue to explore.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/manatee-village-historical-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Manatee Village Historical Park\, 1404 Manatee Avenue East\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-op,Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250915T120000
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CREATED:20250814T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T193600Z
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SUMMARY:Around the Bend Nature and Dip Netting Tour
DESCRIPTION:🌿🐠 Explore Nature & Marine Life at Emerson Point!\nA hands-on field trip for curious kids and families! \nJoin us for a fun and educational adventure where kids and parents will: \n🦀 Dipnet & Discover Marine Life\n\n\nUse dipnets to catch and release small fish\, crabs\, shrimp\, sea stars\, and more \n\n\nLearn about fish\, crustaceans\, and mollusks through observation and Q&A \n\n\nStudy real marine animals up close — and have a blast doing it! \n\n\n🌳 Nature Walk Through Forest & Mangroves\n\n\nPeaceful walk under the canopy \n\n\nExplore ancient Native American shell midden mounds \n\n\nIdentify native & exotic plants\, birds\, and maybe some wildlife! \n\n\n🪶 Hands-On Native American Tools\n\n\nExplore a replica collection of archaeological tools \n\n\nLearn how early Floridians lived off the land \n\n\nA great tie-in to local history and museum exhibits \n\n\n\n📍 Location: Emerson Point Preserve; 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL 34221🎒 Bring: Water shoes\, sunscreen\, lunch\, curiosity\, and a sense of adventure! \nPurchase Tickets in the shop\, First ticket is $17\, additional siblings are $15
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/around-the-bend-nature-and-dip-netting-tour/
LOCATION:Emerson Point Preserve\, 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T140000
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CREATED:20250911T134756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T134756Z
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SUMMARY:Trader Joe's Behind The Scene Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our local Trader Joe’s\, where the kids will learn all about the history and what makes Trader Joe’s different from other grocery stores and how it all works. We will take a tour of the facility\, including the back rooms and the freezer\, where kids will experience temperatures below freezing! At the end of the tour\, each child will recieve a goody bag. We have two tours\, as we are limited to 10 kids per tour. Please RSVP for either 1 Pm or 2 PM on the Facebook group under events.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/trader-joes-behind-the-scene-field-trip/
LOCATION:Trader Joe’s\, 8111 Cooper Creek Blvd\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062651
CREATED:20250930T191408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T191408Z
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SUMMARY:Big Cat Habitat Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:🐾 Field Trip to Big Cat Habitat!📅 January 14 | 🕚 11:00 AM📍 7101 Palmer Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL 34240 \n🎟 Tickets in the shop: \n\n\n$9 (8th grade & under) \n\n\n$16 (9th grade & up) \n\n\nCome explore Big Cat Habitat & meet amazing animals while learning about wildlife and conservation! \n👉 RSVP soon to save your spot! \nbigcathabitat.org
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/big-cat-habitat-field-trip/
LOCATION:Big Cat Habitat\, 7101 Palmer Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-op,Field Trip,Junior Co-op,Middle and High School Co-op,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062651
CREATED:20250916T162209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T011927Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Roadhouse Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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! 🍞🥩\nYee-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!\nThis trip is for ALL ages—there is something for everyone!\n✨ What to expect:\n🏢 Facility Tour: See how a restaurant runs.\n🍞 Bread Making: Learn the secrets of those famous rolls!\n🎨 Fun & Games: Dancing\, crafts\, and games for the younger ones.\n🍽️ Real Experience: Older kids will get activities involving serving and checking out guests.\n🍔 LUNCH IS INCLUDED!\n🗓 Date: Wednesday\, January 28th\n💲 Cost: Adults $11 | Kids $6\n📝 HOW TO REGISTER:\nStep 1: Purchase your tickets strictly through the website here:\n👉 https://learningandfamilies.org/shop/\nStep 2: Please RSVP on the LAF Community Facebook page so we know you are coming!\nDon’t miss out on the fun\, food\, and learning. See you there! 🤠👋
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/texas-roadhouse-field-trip/
LOCATION:Texas Roadhouse\, 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260420T062651
CREATED:20251002T154129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T154129Z
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SUMMARY:Legoland Florida Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:🌟 Family Field Trip to LEGOLAND Florida! 🌟 \nJoin 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 \n🎟️ Cost: \n\n\n$26 per child (K–8th grade) \n\n\n$41 per adult \n\n\nEnjoy a self-guided adventure through all the rides\, shows\, and attractions—no need to stay as a group\, explore at your own pace! 🏰🎢✨ \n👉 Tickets can be purchased through the shop.👉 Please RSVP under Facebook events. \nDon’t miss this brick-tastic day of fun for the whole family! 🧱💛
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/legoland-florida-field-trip/
LOCATION:Legoland\, One LEGOLAND Way\, Winter Haven\, FL\, 33884\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-op,Field Trip,Special Events
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