Manatee County Comes Alive: Exciting Events Lined Up for April 7–13, 2025!
Spring is in full swing, and Manatee County is alive with theater, markets, music, family events, sports, and more! Here’s your complete guide to the week of April 7 through April 13, 2025, with helpful links to plan your fun.
🎭 CULTURE & THE ARTS
🎶 “Beer for My Horses” – Toby Keith Tribute – April 8
📍 Manatee Performing Arts Center
🕑 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets & info
🎭 “The 39 Steps” – April 10–20
📍 Manatee Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets & showtimes
⚡ “The Lightning Thief” Musical – April 10–13
📍 MSA Large Theater, 700 Haben Blvd., Palmetto
🗓️ April 10–12 at 7 PM | April 13 at 2 PM
🎟️ Details via poster
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
🎤 Open Mic Night @ Oscura – April 10
📍 Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton
🕖 Sign-ups at 7 PM, Show at 8 PM
🎟️ Details
🎵 Youth Antics + Guests @ Oscura – April 11
📍 Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton
🕖 7:30 PM
🎟️ Event link
🎶 April Sunset Series – April 11
🎤 Scream Machine performs live
📍 Downtown Bradenton, Riverwalk area
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ Event page
🎵 Music in the Park – April 11
🎸 Have Gun, Will Travel (Live)
📍 Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Realize Bradenton Info
💙 COMMUNITY EVENTS
🌽 Bradenton Public Market – April 12
🛍️ Local food, crafts & more
📍 Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Market info
🧩 Autism Awareness Affair – April 13
🎈 Sensory play, train rides, raffles
📍 Florida Railroad Museum, Parrish
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Event flyer
🦆 Lucky Ducky Race for Pace – April 12
📍 Bradenton Riverwalk
🕚 11 AM – 1:30 PM
🎟️ Adopt ducks & info
🎨 Friendly City Flea – April 13
📍 Oscura, Bradenton
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Event page
🏃♂️ FAMILY & OUTDOORS
📚 Story Book Trail + 5K – April 12
📍 Tom Bennett Park
🕘 Starts at 9 AM
📖 "Not a Stick" interactive walk
🎟️ Details
🏹 Youth Archery at Rye Preserve – April 12
📍 Rye Preserve
🕘 Sessions at 9 AM & 10 AM
🎟️ Info & registration
⚾️ SPORTS & RECREATION
🎾 Sarasota Open – April 7–13
📍 Payne Park Tennis Center, Sarasota
🎟️ Event site
⚾ Bradenton Marauders Opening Weekend – April 11–12
📍 LECOM Park, Bradenton
🕔 Gates 5:00 PM | Game 6:30 PM
🎇 April 11: Fireworks | April 12: Drone Show
🎟️ Tickets & schedule
🤝 BUSINESS & NETWORKING
⚾ Business & Baseball – April 9
📍 LECOM Park, during Marauders game
🎟️ Register via Manatee Chamber
🎓 Networking University – April 10
📍 Manatee Chamber of Commerce
🎟️ More info
Whether you're into arts, athletics, shopping local, or just soaking up some sunshine—Manatee County has something for you this week!
Please note: Event details are subject to change. It's advisable to check the provided sources or contact event organizers directly for the most current information.