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.