Parenting Matters' popular Musical Motion program is back for fall with free bilingual classes for parents, caregivers, and little ones ages 0 to 5.
The fall session runs August 10 through December 18, with classes throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties. Each hour-long session uses music, movement, creative play, and connection to help children build early learning, literacy, language, motor, and social skills.
For parents and caregivers, it’s also a chance to pick up simple activities to use at home, ask Parenting Matters educators questions, and let the kids play around other children without having to plan a whole morning around it.
What It Is
Musical Motion is a free bilingual learn-and-play class for families with children from birth through age 5.
Sessions focus on bonding, early learning, and preschool readiness through creative activities. Kids can participate fully, partly, or at their own pace, depending on age, mood, and temperament. Anyone who has ever taken a toddler to a structured class knows that flexibility matters.
Families are served on a first-come, first-served basis. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you want.
Families who attend 10 classes receive an Activity Bag to take home, while supplies last.
Fall Schedule 2026
The fall session runs August 10 through December 18.
There will be no classes on September 7 (Labor Day), October 12 (Record Day), November 11 (Veteran's Day), or during Thanksgiving week, November 23–27.
Monday
10:00 to 11:00 am
Oneco Hope Global Methodist Church
2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Central Library
1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton
Tuesday
10:00 to 11:00 am
Peace Presbyterian Church
12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch
3:00 to 4:00 pm
The Soar Lab
6413 9th St E, Bradenton
First and third Tuesday of the month only
Wednesday
9:30 to 10:30 am
Trinity United Methodist Church
3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton
10:00 to 11:00 am
Music Compound
775 Bell Road, Sarasota
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Palmetto Library
923 6th St W, Palmetto
No class August 12 or 26, or October 21 or 28
Thursday
10:15 to 11:15 am
South Manatee Branch Library
6081 26th St W, Bradenton
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Little Discovery Center
321 15th St W, Bradenton
Pre-registration is required at this location. Call (941) 748-5555 or register through the Manatee Library calendar.
Friday
10:00 to 11:00 am
Step Up Suncoast
6428 Parkland Dr, Sarasota
No class November 13
A Few More Details
This is a FREE class, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are accepted year-round to help keep the program going. Whether you attend once or every week, you're welcome.
Keep an eye on ParentingMattersfl.org and their Facebook page: Parenting Matters for upcoming pop-up sessions scheduled throughout January and May.
Questions? Reach out to them directly at (941) 756-3007 or email programs@parentingmattersfl.org.
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