🎉 Your Guide to September 2025 Events Around Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton & Sarasota

September is here, and with it comes a full calendar of exciting community happenings! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, live music, fitness in the park, or cultural festivals, there’s something for everyone this month.

Here’s your detailed guide to local events happening across Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Sarasota this September:

Waterside Events

Weekly Events at Waterside Place

• Monday Nights

  • Bingo at Florida Provisions | 6:30–9:30 PM

  • Trivia Night at Good Liquid Brewing Co | 7–9 PM

  
  

• Wednesdays

  • Sunset Volleyball | 6–8 PM

  • Starting in October: Ranch Night Wednesdays | 6–9 PM

  
  

• Thursdays

  • Casual Cornhole | 10–11 AM

  • Field Bocce | 11 AM–12 PM

  • Florida Man Trivia Night | 7–9 PM

  • Agave Bandido Ladies Night | 8–10 PM

  
  

• Fridays

  • Live Music at the Plaza | 6–9 PM

  
  

• Saturdays

  • Live Music at the Plaza | 6–9 PM

  
  

• Sundays

  • Yoga in the Park | 9–10 AM

  • Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | 10 AM–2 PM

  
  

Special September Waterside Events

• Sept 5: Sound Bath at the Wellness Space | 5:30–6:30 PM

• Sept 6: Intro to Line Dancing | 4–5 PM

• Sept 11: Uplift at the Wellness Space | 5–6:30 PM

• Sept 12: Coffee Hour at the Wellness Space | 9–10 AM

• Sept 12: Movie in the Park | 7–9 PM

• Sept 14: Seasonal Reset Workshop – Ayurveda, Nutrition, & Yoga | 10:30 AM–12 PM

• Sept 19: Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place ft. The Circus Arts Conservatory | 6–7 PM

• Sept 24: Embodying Strength: Women’s Self-Defense Workshop | 5:30–7 PM

• Sept 28: Sunset Stretch | 6–7 PM

Lakewood Ranch Events

Weekly Events

• Tuesdays

  • Tennis for Adults | 9 AM @ Summerfield Park | Register here

  • Toddler Storytime | 11–11:45 AM @ Lakewood Ranch Library | Details

  • Comedy Open Mic Night @ Peculiar Pub | 8–10 PM

  
  

• Wednesdays

  • Teen Workshop (1st Wed) | 5–6 PM

  • Pawsome Kids Club (1st Wed) | 5–6 PM

  • Bible Study @ Rooted and Free (1st Wed) | 6:30–8 PM

  • Bingo for All @ White Eagle Blvd (weekly) | 10–11 AM

  • Book Club @ Rooted and Free (2nd Wed) | 6:30–8 PM | Details

  • Sip & Shop @ Rooted and Free (4th Wed) | 6–8 PM

  
  

• Fridays

  • DJ Spaz @ Peculiar Pub (1st Fri) | 8–11 PM

  • Music on Main (1st Fri) | 6–9 PM

  • 40 Carrots Partners in Play | 12:15–1:15 PM

  
  

• Saturdays

  • Intro to Pickleball (1st Sat) | 8:30–10 AM @ Lakewood Ranch High School

  • Yoga @ Bob Gardner Park (1st Sat) | 9–10 AM | Details

  • Rooftop Yoga @ Lakewood Ranch Library (weekly) | 9:30–10:30 AM | Details

  
  

Special September Events in Lakewood Ranch

• Sept 2, 16, 30: Needle Arts Studio: Open Sew & Knit | 2–4 PM | Info

• Sept 2: Explore Morocco with Travelogue Host Jean Mahler | 6–7:30 PM | Details

• Sept 4: Beginner Sewing Class | 5:30–7:30 PM | Details

• Sept 5: Imagination Playground | 4–5 PM | Info

• Sept 5, 12, 19, 26: Kids Night Out @ Arts a Blaze | 5:30–8 PM | Register

• Sept 6: Little World Traveler’s Storytime | 11 AM–12 PM | Details

• Sept 10, 24: Crafty Kids Corner @ LWR Library | 4:30–5:30 PM

• Sept 11: Taste of Italy – In-Store Tasting | 7–9 PM

• Sept 13: Community Supported Art for Kids @ Arts a Blaze | 10 AM–1:45 PM | Info

• Sept 17: The Communi-Tee Golf Classic | 8 AM–1 PM | Details

• Sept 20: Permanent Jewelry Trunk Show @ Rooted & Free | 10 AM–12 PM

• Sept 20: Learn to Fish | 10–11 AM | Register

• Sept 20: Read to a Dog! @ LWR Library | 10–11 AM

• Sept 23: Family Movie Night – Freaky Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM | Details

• Sept 26: A French Affair Wine Dinner @ Grove | 7–10 PM | Details

• Sept 30: Create + Pour: Candle-Making Experience @ Grove | 4–6 PM | Details

Bradenton Events

• Sept 4–14:Gutenberg! The Musical! | Comedy Musical | Tickets

• Sept 4:What’s Next for the Purple Lady by the Bay? | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Info

• Sept 6–Dec 13: Disney’s Frozen Kids Camp @ Manatee Performing Arts Center | Details

• Sept 21–22: Manatee Players Auditions | Details

• Sept 27: Adult Camp @ Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue | 6–9 PM | Info

• Sept 30: Terry Lee Goffee as Johnny Cash @ Manatee Performing Arts Center | 2 PM & 7 PM | Tickets

Sarasota Events

• Sept 6–7: 16th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival | Details

• Sept 13–14: 3rd Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival & Craft Marketplace | Details

• Sept 27: Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival | Details

Final Thoughts

From wellness workshops to art festivals, wine tastings to live music, September is packed with events that celebrate community and culture in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Sarasota.

👉 Which event are you most excited about? Share in the comments below or save this list to plan out your month!

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