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, kids can create a Paper Plate Windcatcher by decorating a paper plate with bright colors and adding colorful ribbons or streamers to catch the wind. They can also make a Coffee Filter Poppy by coloring a coffee filter with red markers and turning it into a beautiful, blossoming flower to honor Memorial Day or other occasions.

Location: Activities Center

12:00 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

12:30 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
Pinch Pots
In the Activities Center, kids can make a Pinch Pot by shaping clay with their fingers to create a small, open bowl-like pot. They can decorate it with fun colors and designs, turning it into a unique, personalized piece of art!

Location: Activities Center

02:00 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

03:00 PM
Patriotic Paper Roll Blower
In the Activities Center, kids can create a Patriotic Paper Blower by folding a piece of red, white, and blue paper into a fun accordion shape and attaching it to a straw. Once finished, they can blow into the straw to make the patriotic paper spin and twirl in the air!

Location: Activities Center

04:00 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

05:00 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

05:30 PM
Splash-N-Crafts
Get creative while you soak up the sun! Stop by our craft station for fun, free poolside crafts—perfect for kids and families. From colorful creations to beachy keepsakes, there's something new each time. No sign-up needed, just drop in and let your imagination shine!

Location: Poolside

06:00 PM
Patriotic Paper Lanterns
In the Activities Center, kids can create Patriotic Paper Lanterns by decorating red, white, and blue paper with stars and stripes, then folding it into a lantern shape. Once assembled, these festive lanterns can be hung up for a vibrant, patriotic display!

Location: Activities Center

07:00 PM
Patriotic Sidewalk Chalk
Get ready to show your red, white, and blue spirit with our Patriotic Sidewalk Chalk Art activity! Grab some colorful chalk and let your creativity shine as you decorate the sidewalks with stars, stripes, flags, and fireworks in celebration of our nation's pride!

Location: Activities Center