- The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Kayaking and Aquariums.
- From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sarasota and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key and Holmes Beach.
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BYOB art classes host painting parties for friends and families to creatively express themselves in a fun social environment
34.7 Miles
Located in Madeira Beach, Florida, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk is a large waterfront area ringed by marinas and sandy beaches. It's popular with surfers, sunbathers, shore anglers, boaters, parasailers, waterskiiers and others who enjoy being close to the water.
34.7 Miles
78%
247 votes
12973 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
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The Alligator Attraction gives patrons the truly rare opportunity to hold and pet live alligators. The reptiles' mouths are secured with strong elastic bands while they are interacting with visitors. There is also a gift shop on the premesis.
34.8 Miles
Beach Fun & Games offers an arcade and party room with ticket redemption games and activities such as air hockey and skee-ball. They also have food and beverages, including alcohol for adults.
35.4 Miles
Spanning 400 acres, Sawgrass Lake Park offers a mile-long boardwalk and a half-mile long dirt trail through a maple swamp. Many different plants and animals can be viewed throughout the trails, including alligators.
35.5 Miles
93%
339 votes
1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
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Weedon Island Preserve offers 3,190-acre natural area to protect the natural environment where Native Americans lived for over 2,000 years. At select times, visitors can attend guided history walks, walks to look for birds, and photography hikes.
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7 votes
13998 Balm Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33547
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Balm-Boyette Scrub & Triple Creek Nature Preserves is a 5000 acre land preserve that features creeks, grassy meadows, and freshwater marshes. The preserve offers nature studying, fishing, bird watching, and hiking and biking trails.
35.6 Miles
84%
92 votes
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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Community residents and visitors can experience both recreational and educational programs at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. This includes theater, dance and art workshops, as well as a thrift shop, restaurant and fitness salon on site.
35.8 Miles
Regal Park Place Stadium 16 is located just off of Highway 19 in Pinellas Park. Families, couples, and individuals can all enjoy a movie, and the theatre also has an RPX big screen.
35.8 Miles
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43 votes
7200 US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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A movie theater featuring an RPX auditorium, Regal Park Place Stadium 16 & RPX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area.
36.2 Miles
Suited for those making a short visit and for those who would enjoy a longer stay, the Madeira Beach is popular among the locals because of its calm waters and close shoreline.