Join us at Sun Outdoors Sarasota for a special week of remembrance, reflection, and celebration as we honor the brave men and women who served our country. In recognition of Memorial Day, we invite you to take part in a variety of patriotic-themed activities and family-friendly events designed to bring our community together in gratitude.

Schedule of Events:

12:00 PM
Daily Free Crafts
In the Activities Center, children can create a Paper Memorial Poppy by cutting and assembling red paper petals to honor and remember veterans. They can also make a Paper Fighter Jet by folding and decorating paper to form a sleek, flying aircraft ready for imaginative play!

Location: Activities Center

12:00 PM
Flag Paper Plate
In the Activities Center, kids can create a colorful Flag Paper Plate by painting or coloring a paper plate with stripes and stars to represent a national or personal flag. It's a fun and creative way to celebrate a country's colors while making a vibrant, interactive craft!

Location: Activities Center

12:30 PM
Ceramic Painting
Create your own masterpiece with Ceramic Painting at our Activity Center—choose your favorite ceramic piece from our selection and paint it to reflect your unique style and creativity!

Location: Activities Center

01:00 PM
Design Your Own Hat
Get ready to show off your style! Customize your own hat using a variety of fun patches. Mix and match designs to create a one-of-a-kind look that's uniquely yours. Perfect for all ages—let your creativity shine!  

Location: Activities Center

01:30 PM
Tie Dye/Reverse Dye
Transform white shirts, bold black tees, vibrant greens, radiant reds, and navy blues with an array of colors into colorful canvases with Tie Dye/Reverse Dye at our Activity Center—choose from a variety of sizes, and explore the magic of vibrant dyes and creative techniques, either by rubber banding and coloring indoors or crafting unique bleach patterns outdoors!

Location: Activities Center

02:00 PM
Suncatcher Painting
Shine with creativity in Suncatcher Painting at the Activity Center! Choose from our wide selection of plastic suncatchers and let your artistic side flourish as you paint them with suncatcher paint. Watch your artwork turn into stained glass as the sun gleams through - it's a sun-soaked adventure in creativity!

Location: Activities Center

03:00 PM
Paper Roll Fireworks
In the Activities Center, kids can create Paper Roll Fireworks by decorating toilet paper rolls with bright colors and adding colorful streamers or glitter to simulate sparkling fireworks. Once finished, they can shake or roll them to create their own festive display!

Location: Activities Center

04:00 PM
Sand Art
In the Activities Center, kids can enjoy the colorful world of Sand Art by layering vibrant sands into bottles or jars to create stunning, personalized designs. This creative activity not only sparks imagination but also results in a beautiful, tangible piece of art to showcase and treasure.

Location: Activities Center

05:00 PM
Water Balloon Target Practice
Ready, aim, splash! Join us poolside for Water Balloon Target Practice—test your throwing skills as you aim for fun, floating targets. Whether you're competing with friends or just cooling off, it's a perfect mix of challenge and laughter. Great for all ages—let the splashing begin!

Location: Activities Center

06:00 PM
Tissue Paper American Flag
In the Activities Center, kids can create a Tissue Paper American Flag by gluing red, white, and blue tissue paper onto a flag template to form stripes and a starry field. This hands-on craft helps children celebrate patriotism while learning about the colors and symbols of the American flag!

Location: Activities Center

07:00 PM
Twister
Get ready to twist, stretch, and laugh as you try to keep your balance! Spin the wheel and place your hands and feet on the right colors—last one standing wins!

Location: Activities Center