UPCOMING
EVENTS

*Folk School classes for the 2026-2027 Folk School season are live! Click here for details.

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Vacationing in Cortez: Greetings from Old Florida @ Central Library

September 1, 2026 - November 20, 2026 (Available during Central Library's operating hours)

This traveling exhibition tells the story of tourism in Cortez, highlighting both the charter fishing industry, as well as the Albion Inn. The exhibition is located on the second floor of the library. It is in front of, and inside the Archive Lab. For information about Central Library’s operating hours click here.​​

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​Christmas in Cortez

December 12, 2026 (12PM - 3PM)

Christmas in Cortez is a free, family-friendly holiday festival. We will have a meet n' greet with Santa, AMI Privateers handing out gifts, bounce houses, games, crafts, face painting, food trucks serving for a fee, and more! We will also have student performances throughout the event, and live music provided by the Music on the Porch musicians starting at 2PM. You can find more details here.

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​​Music on the Porch

2nd & 4th Saturdays (2PM - 4PM)

FMM has partnered with the Cortez Cultural Center to host this FREE music event on Museum grounds. Bring an instrument to play along or just enjoy the jam session from our picnic tables from 2 pm until 4 pm on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. ​

Music on the Porch has upcoming schedule changes:

• November 14th - Music on the Porch will be held as normal on the Burton Store's porch from 2-4PM

• December 12- Music on the Porch will be held from 2-4PM, it will be located on the Schoolhouse's front porch due to Christmas in Cortez

• November 28 & December 26- Music on the Porch will be cancelled due to the holidays

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Soar in 4 at the Bishop Museum

First Wednesday of every month (5:30PM - 7PM)

Soar in 4 is a FREE literacy event open to all Manatee County students and their families held at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. FMM hosts a booth that hands out take-home activities to help families facilitate hands-on learning at home. ​

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Nautical Flea Market

March 13, 2027 (9AM-1PM)

The Nautical Flea Market is a FREE family-friendly event. Find some deals on new and used fishing gear, marine & diving equipment, and coastal arts and crafts!