Event List

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Soap is easy and fun to make! In this program, kids can choose from a variety of colors, scents, and fun-shaped molds to make their very own bars of soap, each a work of art! Washing your hands has never been so much fun!

Join us every Thursday afternoon during summer for an exciting mystery board game. Each week features a different board game. No registration needed. Recommended for Teens and Adults.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

Citizenship class

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

Learn fascinating facts and see incredible creatures up close with the amazing animal ambassadors from Jungles Gardens during two special summer presentations. 

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Influenced by the playful artwork installations by Lucy Sparrow, students will create 3-dimensional food items from felt. Create a bag of potato chips or even your favorite slice of apple pie.