Bradenton Community Calendar of Events

Southwest Florida Honor Flight proudly announces its 2026 mission dates! Join us as we honor local veterans with unforgettable flights to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. Mark your calendars and help us support the heroes who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice. If you know a veteran who has not been on their honor flight, who lives in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Manatee, Sarasota (or surrounding) counties, please have them complete an application (found at: www.swflhonorflight.org) and submit.  Veterans fly at no-cost to them on their one-time honor flight. There is a wait list, with priority given to WWII, Korean and veterans with a life-limiting illness.   Guardians accompany a veteran on their honored day, come from a volunteer pool of community members.  There is a nominal fee, and guardians must be able to handle the rigors of the day, which include walking (approx. 5 miles, not all at once) and possibly pushing a veteran in an "honor chair" (wheelchair) at various times during the day. Guardian applications can be found on the website: swflhonorflight.org.

Calling all ladies looking to network! Join SWAT Networking for our monthly Bradenton Luncheon. Here you'll meet with other Successful Women Aligning Together for networking, sharing and learning from each other. If you're looking for a welcoming, friendly group to help you further yourself in business, this is the group for you. Come check us out. We have multiple meetings each month at various locations. To register and for more information, visit our website at www.swatnetworking.org or call 941-757-3833

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! ???? Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% OFF creative outings at Canvas & Clay Art Studio. ? Paint, sculpt, and create together ? Perfect mid-week activity ? Specially for homeschool groups ?? When: Every Wednesday ?? Time: 1–3 PM ?? Discount: 10% off for homeschool groups Bring your imagination—we'll supply the rest! ??? ?? Canvas & Clay Art Studio - 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto FL 34221 ?? Call ahead to reserve your spot! 941-212-6943

          Wednesday Chamber Nights at Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar Kicking off in June   10% Discount for members of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and Manatee Chambers of Commerce Wine down Wednesday specials featuring happy hour pricing all evening and wine specials by the bottle   Check out our Wine Bar!   Our layout is great for groups of 10 to 35!   Live entertainment in our Wine Bar dining room on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Visit us every Saturday and enjoy craft beer, wine, coffee and tea while browsing our handcrafted heirloom-quality pieces. The DutchCrafters Sarasota Showroom is your local destination for Amish and American made, solid wood furniture. Our friendly furniture specialists and interior decorators will help you design your furniture in the style you love with the wood, finish, and upholstery options just right for you. Furry friends welcome!

Meet us at the Bradenton Public Market (along with lots of our

Looking for migrants, flyovers, waders and ducks. Possible two miles of mixed sun and shaded walk. Meet at Red Bug Slough on Beneva Road. Restrooms.

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

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Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! ???? Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% OFF creative outings at Canvas & Clay Art Studio. ? Paint, sculpt, and create together ? Perfect mid-week activity ? Specially for homeschool groups ?? When: Every Wednesday ?? Time: 1–3 PM ?? Discount: 10% off for homeschool groups Bring your imagination—we'll supply the rest! ??? ?? Canvas & Clay Art Studio - 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto FL 34221 ?? Call ahead to reserve your spot! 941-212-6943

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          Wednesday Chamber Nights at Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar Kicking off in June   10% Discount for members of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and Manatee Chambers of Commerce Wine down Wednesday specials featuring happy hour pricing all evening and wine specials by the bottle   Check out our Wine Bar!   Our layout is great for groups of 10 to 35!   Live entertainment in our Wine Bar dining room on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Visit us every Saturday and enjoy craft beer, wine, coffee and tea while browsing our handcrafted heirloom-quality pieces. The DutchCrafters Sarasota Showroom is your local destination for Amish and American made, solid wood furniture. Our friendly furniture specialists and interior decorators will help you design your furniture in the style you love with the wood, finish, and upholstery options just right for you. Furry friends welcome!

CRITIQUE CORNER-A Great Opportunity! Every Last Saturday of the Month, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Join us for a fun interactive discussions on what makes a great piece of art. Bring your work or just join the conversation. All artists and art lover's welcome!

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! ???? Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% OFF creative outings at Canvas & Clay Art Studio. ? Paint, sculpt, and create together ? Perfect mid-week activity ? Specially for homeschool groups ?? When: Every Wednesday ?? Time: 1–3 PM ?? Discount: 10% off for homeschool groups Bring your imagination—we'll supply the rest! ??? ?? Canvas & Clay Art Studio - 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto FL 34221 ?? Call ahead to reserve your spot! 941-212-6943

          Wednesday Chamber Nights at Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar Kicking off in June   10% Discount for members of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and Manatee Chambers of Commerce Wine down Wednesday specials featuring happy hour pricing all evening and wine specials by the bottle   Check out our Wine Bar!   Our layout is great for groups of 10 to 35!   Live entertainment in our Wine Bar dining room on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Monthly Education & Workforce Committee Meeting    

The Village is a residential neighborhood with a commercial overlay that creates a true live/work/play mix. Come visit, shop, dine, stroll, Photograph our beautiful galleries and restaurants. The Village has experienced a remarkable 15 years, growing from a neglected neighborhood to one of the most unique and visited places in Manatee County. West. We encourage you to use the parking garage at the corner of 12th St. West and 8th Ave. Paid parking Monday - Friday 8-6pm. Friday night ArtWalks and weekends, park free. Limited on-street parking is free throughout the Village of the Arts. http://www.villageofthearts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Village-of-the-...

From the perspective of her medical practice, body, mind, and spirit are interconnected aspects of the one whole being. Practicing the 'art' of aligning body, mind, spirit in a supportive community setting has healing power even beyond our individual bodies.

The Village is a residential neighborhood with a commercial overlay that creates a true live/work/play mix. Come visit, shop, dine, stroll, Photograph our beautiful galleries and restaurants. The Village has experienced a remarkable 15 years, growing from a neglected neighborhood to one of the most unique and visited places in Manatee County. West. We encourage you to use the parking garage at the corner of 12th St. West and 8th Ave. Paid parking Monday - Friday 8-6pm. Friday night ArtWalks and weekends, park free. Limited on-street parking is free throughout the Village of the Arts. http://www.villageofthearts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Village-of-the-...

Music On Main, the first Friday of every month. January: Remembering Ranch Days – Jesse Daniels will fill the air with country, rock and soul and the event will benefit the Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast of Florida. February: Celebrating Polo – Kettle of Fish will fill the air with rock, blues, reggae and New Orleans Soul and the event will benefit Sarasota-Manatee Association for Riding Therapy. March: Agricultural History Month – Eireann's Call will fill the air with Celtic rock, rockin' bagpipes, blistering fiddle, and tight vocal harmonies and the event will benefit Manatee Children's Services. April: Flashback to the 90s – Mojo Filter will fill the air with favorite hits from the 90s and the event will benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. May: Appreciating Nature – Brigade will fill the air with classic rock covers by Heart and the event will benefit Camelot Community Care. June: Supporting Arts and Culture – Doug Demming & Thee Jewel Tones will fill the air with rockin' rhythm and blues and the event will benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.

Enjoy these FREE live concerts, taking place First Fridays at Parrish Community Park, 6 to 8 PM, February to May! Presented by HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency February 6: Eric Von March 6: Cassie Jean & the Fireflies April 3: The Doodz May 1: Jessie Daniels Band In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the West side of the County on THIRD Fridays (please see the separate Facebook event series for more information!).  See less

Visit us every Saturday and enjoy craft beer, wine, coffee and tea while browsing our handcrafted heirloom-quality pieces. The DutchCrafters Sarasota Showroom is your local destination for Amish and American made, solid wood furniture. Our friendly furniture specialists and interior decorators will help you design your furniture in the style you love with the wood, finish, and upholstery options just right for you. Furry friends welcome!

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! ???? Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% OFF creative outings at Canvas & Clay Art Studio. ? Paint, sculpt, and create together ? Perfect mid-week activity ? Specially for homeschool groups ?? When: Every Wednesday ?? Time: 1–3 PM ?? Discount: 10% off for homeschool groups Bring your imagination—we'll supply the rest! ??? ?? Canvas & Clay Art Studio - 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto FL 34221 ?? Call ahead to reserve your spot! 941-212-6943

          Wednesday Chamber Nights at Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar Kicking off in June   10% Discount for members of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and Manatee Chambers of Commerce Wine down Wednesday specials featuring happy hour pricing all evening and wine specials by the bottle   Check out our Wine Bar!   Our layout is great for groups of 10 to 35!   Live entertainment in our Wine Bar dining room on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

SAVE THE DATE The Manatee Chamber's Fall Expo is one of the BEST opportunities to support local businesses, network, and make valuable connections. The event showcases 100+ local businesses and features complimentary light bites from Chamber member restaurants, entertainment, door prizes, and a grand prize that's sure to impress. Open to the public | Free parking | Great give-aways NOTE: This is an outdoor event.   *Ballpark concession stands will be serving food and alcohol available for purchase with credit only; cash not accepted.

[censored] by Malbec                                                                        Monday June 12th from 6 to 9pm     Complimentary Prosecco at arrival   The Menu   Sun-dried Tomato and Asiago Bisque, with gruyere crisps   Hearts of Romaine and Radicchio, with hearts of palm, gorgonzola, toasted pistachios, tossed in caramelized shallot vinaigrette.   Entrée Choices Faroe Island Salmon, with crab baked in phyllo, Chicken Saltimbocca, with wild mushrooms, prosciutto, and mascarpone, Pork Osso Bucco, braised with pancetta, finished in a red wine demi-glace, over wild mushroom risotto Or Veggie & Goat Cheese, Zucchini, [censored], rapini, and baby spinach, sauteed in a sun-dried tomato pesto cream, over fettuccine, topped with goat cheese   Finishing Touch ~ Chocolate Grand Marnier Mousse   Dinner and Performance - $60 plus tax and gratuity Beverages are not included  

Visit us every Saturday and enjoy craft beer, wine, coffee and tea while browsing our handcrafted heirloom-quality pieces. The DutchCrafters Sarasota Showroom is your local destination for Amish and American made, solid wood furniture. Our friendly furniture specialists and interior decorators will help you design your furniture in the style you love with the wood, finish, and upholstery options just right for you. Furry friends welcome!

Calling all ladies looking to network! Join SWAT Networking for our monthly Bradenton Luncheon. Here you'll meet with other Successful Women Aligning Together for networking, sharing and learning from each other. If you're looking for a welcoming, friendly group to help you further yourself in business, this is the group for you. Come check us out. We have multiple meetings each month at various locations. To register and for more information, visit our website at www.swatnetworking.org or call 941-757-3833

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! ???? Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% OFF creative outings at Canvas & Clay Art Studio. ? Paint, sculpt, and create together ? Perfect mid-week activity ? Specially for homeschool groups ?? When: Every Wednesday ?? Time: 1–3 PM ?? Discount: 10% off for homeschool groups Bring your imagination—we'll supply the rest! ??? ?? Canvas & Clay Art Studio - 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto FL 34221 ?? Call ahead to reserve your spot! 941-212-6943

          Wednesday Chamber Nights at Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar Kicking off in June   10% Discount for members of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and Manatee Chambers of Commerce Wine down Wednesday specials featuring happy hour pricing all evening and wine specials by the bottle   Check out our Wine Bar!   Our layout is great for groups of 10 to 35!   Live entertainment in our Wine Bar dining room on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Learn about foster parenting from professionals who will give an overview of the child welfare system and the supports available to foster parents. You will find answers to your questions and feel more confident moving forward in your fostering journey. Meetings are a no pressure environment where the goal is to inform and assist.  If unable to attend at that time, please ask about our "On-Demand" option to schedule at your convenience. To sign up please click here!  

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Toddler Story Time at Canvas & Clay! Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM for a fun and creative Toddler Story Time!   ? We'll read a toddler-friendly book and paint a themed pottery piece — perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Just $10 per child (includes pottery, paint, and firing).   Canvas & Clay Art Studio - 839 8th Ave W Palmetto FL 34221 Spots are limited call to reserve your spot 941-212-6943. Let's make story time magical!    

Calling all early bird ladies looking to network! Join SWAT Networking for our monthly morning meeting. If you like more intimate networking, this is the one for you! Our morning meetings are small group open discussions. Like a big one-on-one where we really get to know each other and have an open conversation. Come join us! Guests are welcome to attend! A light continental breakfast will be served. To register, visit www.swatnetworking.com.

SAVE THE DATE Please join us for our Member Appreciation Cookout. This free event will take place on Friday, November 20 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Manatee Chamber's Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center. Our annual cookout is one fun way we can say THANK YOU for your investment in the Manatee Chamber and our mission to support local business growth and stellar quality of life here in the Manatee County region.