UPCOMING
EVENTS

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Nautical Flea Market

March 8th, 2025 (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! See the Nautical Flea Market page for details about becoming a vendor.

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Cortez Coffee Social

​March 28, 2025 (9AM - 11AM)

Join us at the Florida Maritime Museum for conversation and refreshments at our Cortez Coffee Social. Co-hosted with the Cortez Village Historical Society, this is a chance to get to know your neighbors and build community. We will also be dedicating our butterfly garden and revealing two new outdoor signs during this event. While the main building of the museum remains closed for a structural rehabilitation, visitors can tour the adjacent Cortez Cultural Center while 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.​

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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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Christmas in Cortez

2nd Saturday of December (1PM - 4PM)

Christmas in Cortez is a free, family-friendly holiday festival. Take this opportunity to get in the holiday spirit with free crafts, children's activities, and a visit with Santa.​