Looking For Something To Do This Weekend? Here's Some Ideas

Concert With A Cause

Come out and listen to the smooth sound of vintage rhythm and blues and smooth jazz of Nu Jazz and Soul Sensations. Proceeds benefit the MCRHS Foundation and Manatee Performing Arts Center Conservatory Program.

Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton

Children's Book Fair And Family Fun Day

A children's book fair is featured at Family Fun Day at the Bradenton Farmers’ Market in downtown Bradenton. This free event includes a dozen children’s book authors signing their books, live readings of the authors’ books, hands-on activities about how food grows and vegetable gardening, planting summer vegetable seedlings to take home and grow, craft making, a scavenger hunt and more.

Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bradenton Farmers' Market, 400 12th St. W., Bradenton

Taste Of The Ranch On Main Street

Enjoy light bites from local restaurants, while sipping on distinctive wines and craft brews. Proceeds will benefit the College of Hospitality and Tourism Leadership at USF Sarasota Manatee.

Saturday, April 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.

8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch

Beach’N Food Truck & Music Festival

Food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, a classic car show, kids zone, life music and beer, wine margaritas and sodas are on tap.

Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Coquina Beach Café, 2650 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach

Image via Bradenton Farmers' Market