- The list below includes 135 free or cheap things to do in or near Bradenton, Florida, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Kayaking.
- From De Soto National Memorial to Riverwalk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bradenton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Ruskin and St. Pete Beach.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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Bradenton's McKechnie Field is the home baseball field of the Bradenton Marauders, a Minor League team, and is the summer practice field for the Major League Pittsburgh Pirates. It seats roughly 6,500.
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Bradenton, Florida is home to the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Manatee Aquarium. The institution houses delightful and fascinating exhibits for visitors of all ages. Adults receive half-price admission on the first Saturday of each month.
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Nestled in Bradenton, Florida, Mixon Fruit Farms is a working produce farm, farm store and event venue. This attraction includes a wildlife refuge co-managed by the Florida Wildlife Care & Education Center. Tours are available.
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In 2011, O'Brien Family Farms was opened up to the public as both a retail market and an educational center dedicated to educating visitors on the benefits of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Schedule a tour to witness the modern methods being used to produce their crops.
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From its humble beginnings in 1967, Hunsader Farms, has grown to become much more than a working farm. Your visit features pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, a playground and petting zoo for the kids, and special events throughout the year.
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South Florida Museum is home to a museum, a 60,000 gallon manatee aquarium and a planetarium. The first floor of the museum features archaeological exhibits and medical artifacts and other unique items are located on its second floor.
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Organizing kayaking trips to the region's major waterways, Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures offers visitors eco-tours where they can encounter dolphins, manatees, and tropical birds. One of the highlights of the trip is a path through a mangrove tunnel.
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Operated by the Sarasota Film Society, the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas is a movie theater that offers a number of amenities to its guests. These include the latest film releases, concessions and a cafe, and six modern auditoriums.
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A state of the art bowling alley and indoor entertainment complex, the AMF Bradenton Lanes features electronic scoring, and hosts tournaments and a variety of leagues. The alley also has a concession stand.
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If you want to take the kids or your date to movies on a budget, Desoto Dollar Movies, is your answer. Featuring seven screens of first-run movies don't miss the daily discounts and a price you can't beat.