The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County hosts and participates in many community events throughout the year. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with staff, tour our mobile classrooms, and receive FREE books! Up-coming events are listed below or click here to view our full calendar of events.
ELC in the Community
May 6, 2026 - Soar in 4 FREE Family Night
Bishop Museum (201 10 St W, Bradenton) 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join Soar in 4 Manatee for a FREE Family Night at the Bishope Museum. Enjoy free admission for your whole family, tour the museum, and receive literacy materials and books to support your child's classroom learning at home! For more information, visit soarin4.org.
May 16, 2026 - Kiwanis Family Fesitval
LECOM Park (1611 9th Street W, Bradenton, FL) 5:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for an evening of baseball (Star Wars Night), prizes, fireworks, and fun activities for the whole family at the Kiwanis Family Festival in Bradenton featuring the ELC Book Bus, MCR Health Dental & Eye Bus, inflatables, face painting, local vendors, and more! Tickets are required to enter the festival. Learn More
June 3, 2026 - Soar in 4 FREE Family Night
Bishop Museum (201 10 St W, Bradenton) 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join Soar in 4 Manatee for a FREE Family Night at the Bishope Museum. Enjoy free admission for your whole family, tour the museum, and receive literacy materials and books to support your child's classroom learning at home! For more information, visit soarin4.org.
June 17, 2026 - BLOCK Fest® at Lakewood Ranch Library
Lakewood Ranch Library (16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211) 2:00pm-3:00pm
BLOCK Fest® is a FREE family interactive event that uses five, hands-on, block play stations to introduce children and their families to early math and science concepts through guided play and conversation. Join the fun, and build on your child's learning!
July 8, 2026 - Soar in 4 FREE Family Night
Bishop Museum (201 10 St W, Bradenton) 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join Soar in 4 Manatee for a FREE Family Night at the Bishope Museum. Enjoy free admission for your whole family, tour the museum, and receive literacy materials and books to support your child's classroom learning at home! For more information, visit soarin4.org.
