Suncoast Remake Learning Days is a 15-day, hands-on learning festival, underwritten by The Patterson Foundation, across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties—focused on youth from birth through 12th grade and their families.
The festival runs from Saturday, April 18 through Saturday May 2 at multiple locations. For more information about Suncoast Remake Learning Days, call 941-952-1413 or go to www.gradelevelreadingsuncoast.net.
*Events without listed age restrictions can be considered “All Ages Events.”
*Events without registration links do not need registration; however, registration is not required for any of the following events.
The 2026 events include:
April 26, 2026
- Youth Voices – Voces de la Juventud: 4/26, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Solmart Media will interview Latino youth about their outlook on life, school, future plans, and bilingualism. Additionally, living and imagining their future in the US. We’ll then produce and broadcast a radio show with their answers.
- Solmart Media at St. Paul Catholic Church ,1330 E Oak St, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Ages 14-18
- Spring Fling Family Fun: 4/26, 1-3pm
- Spring Fling is a high-energy, family fun night focused on health, movement, and togetherness! Enjoy tug-of-war, bounce houses, jump ropes, cornhole, crafts, and more. This hands-on event encourages kids and parents to stay active, laugh, and connect—no phones or video games needed! We’ll have snacks and refreshments for everyone. Come ready to move, play, and make memories together. Fun, fitness, and family time await—don’t miss it!
- Catholic Charities, 1210 E Oak St, Arcadia FL 34266.
April 27, 2026
- Suncoast Remake Learning Days Softball Clinic
- Join Miss Desoto Fastpitch Softball along with KWball Training for a fun, action-packed day of softball that’s perfect for all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, bring the whole family and get ready to learn, play, and make memories together! Skills sessions for all ages and abilities. Drills focusing on hitting, fielding, and pitching. Fun, interactive games and activities. A supportive and family friendly environment for everyone! Healthy snacks provided. The FREE clinics will be held April 20th, 22nd, 27th & 29th 5pm-7pm, come out and have a ball.
- Miss Desoto Fastpitch Softball Inc. at Storybook Park/Speer Center, 185 W Winifred St, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Registration: https://tinyurl.com/dsrbpc5r.
April 28, 2026
- STEM – Hands on Technology: 4/28, 3:30-4:30pm
- Jump into hands-on STEM fun with Osmos, hand drones, and mini robots! Families can explore, experiment, and get creative while learning how technology works through play. Fly, code, and tinker together in a welcoming space designed for curiosity and discovery. It’s an exciting way to build skills, spark imagination, and have fun—no experience needed and all ages welcome.
- DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Make a Fresh Flower Arrangement: 4/25, 4:30-6pm
- Do you want to be a FLORIST? Children and their adult(s) will learn to design and create a fresh flower arrangement. We will use professional florist supplies and beautiful fresh flowers. You will take home your arrangement to beautify your home. Light snacks will be provided. FREE but you must reserve. Email [email protected] to register.
- Arcadia Garden Club, 1005 West Magnolia St, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Ages 8-10, Ages 11-13, Ages 14-18, Teens, Adults
April 29, 2026
- Muffins with Mom: 4/29, 6-7:05am
- We are excited to invite all of our amazing moms (or special grown-ups!) to join us for Muffins with Mom! Come out and enjoy a quick mommy-daughter art activity, a sweet treat, a few smiles, and special time with your child as we celebrate the love and support that helps them shine every day. We can’t wait to share this special morning with you!
- West Elementary School, 304 W Imogene St, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, Adults
- Harvest of the Month: Watermelon Edition!: 4/29, 3:30-4:30pm
- Join us for a special family program with All Faiths Food Bank! Families will learn fun facts about watermelons, cook a simple and healthy recipe together at the library, and enjoy tasting what they create. It’s a free, interactive way to learn, cook, and connect—sweet, healthy fun for all ages!
- DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Suncoast Remake Learning Days Softball Clinic: 4/29, 5:15-7:15pm
- Join Miss Desoto Fastpitch Softball along with KWball Training for a fun, action-packed day of softball that’s perfect for all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, bring the whole family and get ready to learn, play, and make memories together! Skills sessions for all ages and abilities. Drills focusing on hitting, fielding, and pitching. Fun, interactive games and activities. A supportive and family friendly environment for everyone! Healthy snacks provided. The FREE clinics will be held April 20th, 22nd, 27th & 29th 5pm-7pm, come out and have a ball.
- Miss Desoto Fastpitch Softball Inc. at Storybook Park/Speer Center, 185 W Winifred St, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-13, Ages 14-18, Teens, Adults
- Registration: https://tinyurl.com/dsrbpc5r.
April 30, 2026
- Bots, Bolts & Boots Career Discovery: Skip the Degree, Not the Dream: 4/30, 3:30-7:00pm
- Join us for “Bots, Bolts & Boots Career Discovery: Skip the Degree, Not the Dream”, an interactive and fun event for all ages. Explore high-demand, high-skill careers that offer great pay in challenging fields. Meet professionals and local employers, and learn what a typical day looks like and how you can get started fast. Discover your passion and find a path to a fulfilling career, while having fun. Win prizes and enjoy free refreshments, too!
- DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Earth Day Tree Planting & Vegetable Gardening
- The best way to celebrate Earth Day is to plant a tree and to tend the community garden. Everyone will help put the fruit tree in the ground, water, fertilize, and mulch it. We will also plant some vegetable starters and herbs in the raised beds. FREE PLANTS and SEEDS to take home to tend and harvest. Let’s grow together!
- DeSoto County Economic Development at Turner Agri-Civic Center ,2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Registration: https://tinyurl.com/vfw9py8x.
- DJ Day at AHA: 4/30, 3:30-5:30pm
- “DJ Day at AHA” is an engaging, hands on workshop that teaches youth the basic fundamentals of DJing. This FREE FUN program features two interactive DJ stations where participants learn beat matching, cue points, timing, song transitions and equipment operation. A great exposure to entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry.
- Arcadia Housing Authority, 7 Booker T Washington Road, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Paper Airplane Challenge at the Library!: 4/30, 3:30-4:30pm
- Families are invited to build, test, and race paper airplanes together in this hands-on engineering adventure. Design your plane, launch it, see how it flies, then redesign and try again. Learn through play as you experiment with speed, distance, and style. It’s creative, a little competitive, and a whole lot of fun for all ages—perfect for curious minds and busy hands!
- DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
May 1, 2026
- Teen VR Day: 5/1, 4-5:30pm
- Barnyard Bash at AHA – a FREE FUN event with live animals, activities and free food. Milk a cow, pet a baby cow, and play with goats. Talk to and ask a Veterinarian about animals. Free hands on animal activities.
- DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Kids Karaoke: 5/1, 5:30-7:30pm
- LIFT YOUR VOICE and sing, rap, recite poetry, tell jokes, or play an instrument. KIDS OPEN MIC and KARAOKE is the place to express yourself! Enjoy performing and watching others perform. FREE PIZZA and drinks! Fun for the whole family. Every performer will be entered into a RAFFLE to WIN a bluetooth microphone!
- Arcadia Garden Club, 1005 West Magnolia St, Arcadia FL 34266.
May 2, 2026
- Breakfast and Encouragement: 5/2, 8-11am
- We invite children and their families to come and enjoy a nutritious breakfast to start the morning. Breakfast is complimentary for all youth ages 17 and under. We will break into small groups by age level and discuss how the youth of Arcadia think the community can best be of service to them, including what they feel is needed to be successful. There will be representatives from all different aspects of the community including police, firefighters and community leaders.
- Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 304 West Myrtle St, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Volunteering Made Easy: 5/2, 8am-12pm
- There are many benefits to volunteering; it can help improve the community, you can meet new friends, and grow your network and skill set. However, volunteering for the first time could be intimidating. Trying to figure out where to start the volunteer journey? Arcadia Center for the Needy can provide education on the volunteer process while you explore helping part of the community.
- Arcadia Center for the Needy, 163 S Orange, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Happy Kids Day at Casa San Juan Bosco: 5/2, 10am-1pm
- Happy Kids Day honors the April 30th Mexican El Dia de Los Niños with fun traditional (and non-traditional) activities, food, and more as your family learns more about El Dia de Los Niños at Casa San Juan Bosco!
- Casa San Juan Bosco, 2358 SE Arnold Andrews Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Strong Mind, Strong Body: 5/2, 10am-2pm
- Strong Mind, Strong Body is an experience designed to help young athletes grow both on and off the field. The program combines interactive learning with wellness-focused activities, teaching athletes the importance of football knowledge, leadership, nutrition, mental wellness, and injury prevention. Through various sessions and guided movement, participants build confidence, healthy habits, and teamwork skills they can use in sports and everyday life.
- DeSoto Youth Football & Cheer at Richard Bowers Jr Stadium, 1175 SW Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Super Hero Academy at the Library: 5/2, 11am-1pm
- Calling all heroes-in-training! Families are invited to test their skills at Superhero Academy, where teamwork, kindness, and creativity help you prove you have what it takes to be a hero in your family and community. Tackle fun challenges, build your powers, and discover that real heroes come in all sizes. Capes optional, courage required!
- DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Spring Into Wellness Community Health Fair: 5/2, 11am-1pm
- Spring Into Wellness Community Health Fair is a free, all-ages event focused on whole-person health and wellness. Hosted by Ivey Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the fair will feature health screenings, wellness resources, interactive demonstrations, and educational activities designed to support physical, mental, and community well-being. Families and individuals are invited to learn, connect with local resources, and take practical steps toward healthier living this spring.
- Ivey Chapel AME Church, 2895 SW Terrell St, Arcadia FL 34266.
- Par-tee like it is Cinco de Mayo: 5/2, 12-2pm
- Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with a FREE fun-filled family fiesta! Bring the whole family to the Arcadia Golf Course! Families can play mini golf, join the sombrero golf ball race for treats, enjoy a salsa bar to spice things up, take photos, and have a chance to win a variety of prizes. All for FREE! No golf skills needed—just come ready for fun, food, and fiesta vibes!
- Junior Golf Association of Arcadia at Arcadia Municipal Golf Course, 1769 NE Livingston St, Arcadia FL 34266.
*This wraps the second week of the 2026 Suncoast Remake Learning Days.
Additional info:
Suncoast Remake Learning Days is a 15-day, hands-on learning festival, underwritten by The Patterson Foundation, across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties—focused on youth from birth through 12th grade and their families. The festival runs from Saturday, April 18 through Saturday May 2. For more information about Suncoast Remake Learning Days, call 941-952-1413, find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SuncoastCampaignForGradeLevelReading or visit SuncoastRemakeLearningDays.org.
Suncoast Remake Learning Days
- Beth Duda – [email protected].
- Leah Verier-Dunn – [email protected].
