ArtCenter Manatee is hosting a huge selection of Kid’s Art Camps all month long! This includes once-a-week classes for kids in the 4-6 and 6-10 age groups and week-long camps for kids aged 6-10, and 11-15. Some class options include paper mache, play with clay, and more.

Scholarships are also available. Check out their Kid’s Camp page for more information!

Are you looking for a fun date night or girls’ night out? Painting with a Twist is now offering happy hour and late-night parties! Come have a blast creating your own work of art and socializing with friends. You can bring your own snacks and adult beverages.

Book a private party or join one of their public events. The first public happy hour is scheduled for Friday, June 4th at 5:30 pm and costs just $28! Check out their event calendar to learn more about upcoming events and sign up.

The monthly Art Walks in the Village of the Arts are always a great time. This month, Birdrock Taco Shack is hosting amazing local recording artists Soul Purpose. If you love reggae music, you definitely won’t want to miss this!

Come chill on Birdrock’s legendary front porch, enjoy amazing music, and get yourself some of the absolute best tacos in Bradenton!

If you don’t get enough, you can also come back on Saturday to enjoy the sounds of amazing local guitarist Scott Stevenson. He’ll start playing on the patio at 1 pm.

Join Bradenton’s favorite game host Steve O Entertainment for a fun and FREE round of Bingo at Table Talk Board SRQ Board Game Cafe. There will be fun prizes for each round.

Plan to come hungry so you can enjoy a meal or snack. They have a great menu with items like flatbread pizzas and tacos as well as snacks like a bowl of M&Ms or Goldfish crackers. They also sell beer, wine, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.

Want to have even more fun? Plan to come early and play some games! Table Talk also has a huge collection of over 550 board games and unlimited play for just $5.

During this fun dinner at Pineapple Kitchen, you’ll enjoy an interactive murder mystery party where everyone is a suspect.

This two and half hour evening will include a first-class, 3-course dinner created by their Executive Chef, plus drinks and a keepsake Pineapple Kitchen Murder Mystery token.

Costumes are encouraged but not required. A prize will be awarded to the sleuth who solves the mystery. Reserve your spot online or give them a call at 941-254-1763.

You won’t want to miss this fun, free event hosted by Thrive Yoga & Fitness! They’ll have tons of information and vendors to help you explore various holistic approaches to maintaining a healthy body and mind.

This event also includes a Biochemical Tissue Salts explanation and analysis, yoga and martial arts demos, raffle prizes, and more!

Kava Social Club is celebrating their one-year anniversary in a big way! During their 16-hour celebration, they’ll have live music ALL day and night, games, and giveaways every hour.

The event will also feature a Giant Pong Tournament, Cornhole Tournament, Pinball Tournament, Glass Blowing Booth with instruction, Food Trucks, Vendors, and delicious beverages!

Join Steve O Entertainment at RJ Gators for a fun night of general knowledge trivia. Gather up your smartest friends and create a team, then compete for prizes! It’s free to play, just remember to support the restaurant by ordering something and remembering to tip your server.

RJ Gators is known for unique and delicious Florida-style foods like Florida Gator Tail, Conch Fritters, Havana Banana Chicken, and more! Make sure you come hungry — you’ll be glad you did.

Now that the kids are out of school, many parents are looking for fun ways to entertain them. How about an afternoon of gemstone mining? Mystic Mines, located in the Village of the Arts, offers an awesome experience your kids won’t soon forget!

They’ll love becoming a prospector as they mine for crystals, gemstones, shark’s teeth, and fossils from around the world.

Choose from one of their three bucket sizes, then wash away the dirt at their 40′ Gem Mining Sluice to uncover all the treasures. Each bucket is unique and one of a kind! Follow Mystic Mines on Facebook to learn more.

Are you ready to flex your green thumb? Whether you’re a seasoned plant lover or you’re brand new to it, this hands-on class at ArtbyCmac is perfect for you.

Make an apt. for a 1 hr. session to learn about succulents and create your own succulent dish. These classes are appropriate for adults and children accompanied by adults.

You’ll need to pay for the materials and plants you select. The estimated cost is about $10- $15. Each session is limited to 4 people and this is an outdoor activity. Reserve your spot by calling 941-757-7557.

Want to enjoy a fun night, win some prizes, and support a great cause? Check out Gulf Coast Giving‘s Virtual Bingo Night and help raise money for Satchel’s Last Resort and Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.

Play 10 games for just $30. Check out their Facebook event for more information.

Marauders games are always fun, but this one is extra special. Show your pride (or your support) by coming out to the Bradenton Marauders Pride Night presented by Sarasota Out!

The National Anthem will be performed by Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota. Every Friday night game also features Happy Hour food and drink specials from 5 to 6 pm.

Head out to Palmetto for a weekend full of entertainment, food, arts & crafts, live music, crazy raffles, and one-of-a-kind auction items.

This annual tournament was founded by East Manatee Firefighter Erik Nicholson for the purpose of raising funds for the Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida and other local charitable causes.

Check out the official website to learn more and sign up for the adult’s or kid’s tournaments.

Join Foto Dono for a nighttime photo walk in downtown Bradenton. The event isn’t a class but an opportunity to photograph architecture, night cityscapes, and more. Dono will be there to provide instruction to those who need it. 

The group will meet across from The Lost Kangaroo in downtown Bradenton and will walk to the Bradenton Riverwalk. There is no cost to join, and it will be held rain or shine.

Do you enjoy searching for treasures that are vintage, quirky, and fun? If so, you won’t want to miss the Outdoor Tent Event held in the parking lot of The Cat’s Meow: A Vintage Marketplace.

Not only will you be able to browse their almost 8,000 square-foot store, but they’ll also have even more vendors outdoors! Stop by and see what kind of unique items you can find.

Every third Sunday, Animal Network hosts a Yappy Hour event in the 16,000 square-foot artificially turfed beer garden at Motorworks Brewing.

This month, all proceeds from their raffles and silent auction will be donated to Perfect Pup Rescue. There will also be vendors, food trucks, and drink specials.

This is a pet-friendly event. For everyone’s safety, please ensure your dog is leashed and up-to-date on all shots.

Are you ready for a 5-course meal that is sure to blow your mind? Then you won’t want to miss the Italian Wine Dinner at Mean Dean’s Local Kitchen.

Each course is accompanied by a hand-selected wine. The cost for this event is $85 per person and advanced ticket purchases are required. The deadline for purchasing tickets is 6/20, so don’t delay! You can learn more here and purchase your ticket by calling 941-251-5435.

Once a month, you can head over to Joey D’s on Manatee Ave. to enjoy a car show hosted by Lance’s Cruizin to the Hop.

There will be great food, gorgeous cars, 50s and 60s music, and tons of fun! This is a free, family-friendly event, so come on out and enjoy.

Joey D’s is known for their incredible pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs, so make sure you come hungry and grab some dinner while you’re there!

For an incredible meal, gorgeous atmosphere, and amazing blues music, you can’t go wrong with the monthly Blues Brunch at Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille.

This month features authentic live blues from Gary Drouin and a delicious chef-crafted brunch menu with bottomless mimosas and signature Bloody Mary’s!

Reservations aren’t required but are encouraged. You can make a reservation by calling 941-896-9660.

You may have purchased a SipNWick Upcycled candle from the Bradenton Farmer’s Market, but now that the market is done for the season, they’re going to teach you how to make your own!

During this BYOB candle-making class, you’ll have a chance to experience what it truly feels like to be a candle maker. Start by choosing your vessel, then head to the fragrance wall to choose your scent. They’ll show you how to put it all together yourself and create a unique candle to take home with you.

The cost is $15 for the class, plus the cost of the materials you choose. You can learn more and purchase your tickets here.