Manatee County Bursts with Summer Fun: Events Heat Up the Last Week of June
As June draws to a close, Manatee County is buzzing with family-friendly festivals, educational workshops, live music, and summer celebrations. From $1 movie mornings and creative kids’ crafts to downtown block parties and beachside luaus, the week of June 23–30 offers something for everyone.
📅 Monday, June 23
🐢 Turtle Tracks & Shorebird Facts
⏰ 10–11 AM | 📍 Holmes Beach City Hall (5801 Marina Dr.)
A free educational presentation by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch on sea turtles and shorebirds. Runs weekly through August.
📅 Tuesday, June 24
👷♀️ Ladies Night Out – Habitat Women Build Kickoff
⏰ 5:30 PM | 📍 Inner Compass Brewing Co., Lakewood Ranch
Meet the 2026 Women Build Committee with light bites, networking, a scavenger hunt, and prizes. RSVP at tinyurl.com/WBLadies.
📅 Wednesday, June 25
🧶 Wagon Wheel Wednesdays: Make Pioneer Toys
⏰ 10 AM | 📍 Palmetto Historical Park (515 10th Ave W)
Free kids' craft activity—this week’s theme: historic pioneer toys. Registration required.🎨 FMM Activity Day at the Manatee Agricultural Museum
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM | 📍 1015 6th St W, Palmetto
Hosted by Florida Maritime Museum—create a seashell necklace and learn about maritime heritage through a fun storytime.🖼️ Art in the Park: Meet the Artist – Cynthia Maniglia
⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 Palma Sola Botanical Park (9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton)
Enjoy an exhibition and meet the featured artist. All art is for sale and benefits the park.🎨 Art Club Volume 4 at Oscura
⏰ 5:30 PM | 📍 Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton
An evening of creativity, networking, panel talks, and live painting. Free entry.
📅 Thursday, June 26
🎷 Live Jazz Night at Oscura
⏰ 6 PM | 📍 Oscura, Bradenton
Family-friendly jazz performance by Chaunces Trio. Free event with food & drink available.
📅 Friday, June 27
🎸 Dove Bomb & Friends Concert at Oscura
⏰ 7 PM | 📍 Oscura, Bradenton
Indie and punk performances by Dove Bomb, Summer Hoop, and more. Tickets available online.
📅 Saturday, June 28
🍧 Cool Down in Downtown
⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 Pelican’s Snoball, 806 6th St W, Palmetto
Free family event with games, music, and free snoballs for the first 75 families.🌴 Summer Beach Bash
⏰ 6–9 PM | 📍 Beach Club at Palmetto Marriott
Luau buffet, pool access, live music, and fire dancers. $100 per person or $589 for full weekend staycation package.🍷 Red, White & Blueberry Festival
⏰ 2–10 PM | 📍 Fiorelli Winery, 4250 County Road 675
Wine tasting, food trucks, vendors, fireworks, and live music by Music Compound and One Night Rodeo. Family-friendly.🌌 Laser Light Nights at The Bishop
⏰ Shows at 7 & 9 PM | 📍 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Laser shows set to music by Queen, Lady Gaga, Metallica, and more. $15 per ticket.
📅 Monday, June 30
🌿 EcoExplorers Camp Launches
📍 Manatee County Parks (multiple locations)
Traveling camp focused on nature exploration and science. Registration required through Manatee County Parks & Natural Resources.
📽️ Ongoing: Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Family Movies
📍 Regal Cinemas
📅 June 24–25:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The Bad Guys
Stay tuned for even more events as we head into July 4th week. For community updates, follow Pulse of Manatee.