Whether you’re a young parent looking to entertain a toddler, a middle-aged caregiver hoping to connect with a teen, a grandparent searching for something fun to do when the grandkids visit, or you don’t have children at all and you're just a kid at heart, you’ll find something here to keep you entertained and energized. Get ready to feel like a kid again.

In This Feature:

12 Local Arts Activities Kids Will Love

Your little ones can channel their inner artists at these spots, with offerings from glass-blowing to theater to robot building.

12/02/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Where to Take Your Kids to Eat in Sarasota

Twelve local restaurants that the whole family can enjoy.

12/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Hotshot Teen Skater Shiloh Catori Credits Growing Up in Sarasota’s Skate Scene for Much of Her Success

Catori was inspired to pick up a board by watching her older brother, who liked to compete for fun around Sarasota.

12/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Meet Three Young Performers Making a Name for Themselves on Local Stages

Nikolina Šupe, Finley MacBeth and Kayla Hayes' stars are shining bright.

12/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Our Favorite Go-To Activities for Teenagers

It can be difficult to find fun things to do with older kids—but we've got you covered.

12/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Skin Care Products Are Hot Commodities for Kids These Days—Just Ask a Sephora Tween

“I went on YouTube and started seeing all the good products, and that’s how I started getting more and more," says 9-year-old Ellie Capel-Davies.

12/01/2024 By Megan McDonald

Alex Thompson Proves That Kids Can Be Every Bit as Obsessed With Food as Adults

Thompson credits her interest in food to her mother’s boundless kitchen creativity, alongside a love of Food Network’s cooking competition shows.

12/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

The Ultimate Generation Alpha Glossary

How to be GOATed when it comes to communicating with your kid.

12/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson