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 make a Paper Roll Bald Eagle by decorating a toilet paper roll with feathers, a beak, and eyes to create a majestic eagle. They can also craft an American Flag using paper, adding red, white, and blue stripes with stars to celebrate the spirit of the nation!

Location: Activities Center

12:00 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

12:30 PM
Tie Dye/Reverse Dye
Transform your plain white shirts, bold black tees, vibrant greens, radiant reds, and navy blues with sunny yellow 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

01:00 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

01:30 PM
Build-A-Friend
Bring your imagination to life with Build-A-Friend at our Activity Center—choose your perfect stuffed animal from our selection, stuff it to huggable perfection with stuffing and a star, seal it up with the help of our friendly staff, and fill out a new birth certificate for your new addition.

Location: Activities Center

02:00 PM
American Flag Coffee Filter
In the Activities Center, kids can create an American Flag Coffee Filter by using red, white, and blue markers to color the coffee filter, turning it into a vibrant, patriotic design. Once finished, they can hang it up or display it to show off their creative interpretation of the flag!

Location: Activities Center

03:00 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

04:00 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

05:00 PM
Patriotic Love Bug Pot Painting
In the Activities Center, kids can create a Patriotic Love Bug Pot Painting by decorating small plant pots with red, white, and blue paint to form a cute love bug design. They can add fun details like googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennae to give their love bugs a charming, festive touch!

Location: Activities Center

05:30 PM
Gaga Ball
Step into the Gaga pit and get ready for fast-paced fun! Gaga Ball is a high-energy game of agility, strategy, and quick reflexes. Players aim to hit the ball and eliminate opponents by striking them below the knees—all while dodging and staying in the game. It's fun, friendly competition for all ages. Who will be the last one standing?

Location: Mailroom Gaga Ball Pit

06:00 PM
Patriotic Coffee Filter
In the Activities Center, kids can make a Patriotic Coffee Filter by using red, white, and blue markers to color the coffee filter, creating a vibrant, flag-inspired design. Once finished, they can hang it up or display it as a fun, creative decoration for the celebration!

Location: Activities Center

07:00 PM
Popsicle Stick Patriotic Truck
In the Activities Center, kids can create a Popsicle Stick Patriotic Truck by gluing popsicle sticks together to form the shape of a truck, then painting it in red, white, and blue colors. They can add details like stars and stripes to give their truck a festive, patriotic touch!

Location: Activities Center