Free Parrish Heritage Day Parade & Chili Cookoff ($10)

The Annual Parrish Heritage Day Parade and Chili Cookoff is today, March 8th, 2025! The parade kicks off the festivities, and the Chili Cookoff will follow at the Florida Railroad Museum, just under a half-mile from the parade’s end. Parrish Heritage Day Parade When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.Where: The […]

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Parrish Community Park Grand Opening with Rye Road Band

Celebrate the Parrish Community Park Grand Opening today, Friday, March 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.!Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Explore the park’s stunning amenities, including: Enjoy delicious food available for purchase while experiencing everything this beautiful new park has to offer! Don’t miss this exciting […]

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2 Free Family-Friendly Activities in North Manatee This Weekend

Two free events this weekend offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy history and culture while spending quality time with family. You can find more events on our event calendar. Add your event to the calendar by clicking here. Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Palmetto Heritage Festival The Heritage Festival at Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County […]

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Free admission to the Manatee County Fair today

Tonight is family night and a veterans tribute at the Manatee County Fair. Sponsored by Palmetto Build, admission is free from 5-10 p.m. this evening. Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for the Mayors Feed the Homeless program. The veterans tribute program begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be a patriotic performance […]

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