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Bradenton Courthouse Square Concerts: Bradenton Courthouse Square, Manatee Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets, Bradenton
Courthouse Square Concerts will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 26 with live music. Tables and chairs will be available. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the local street vendors. The concerts are free. Information: 704-4366
Farmers markets: various location
n Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host a farmers market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 27 and every Saturday featuring produce, fruit, vegetables, baked goods, fresh flowers, gourmet specialties and more. Admission: free. Information: 907-0243 or visit www.lwrmainstreet.com.
n The Downtown Farmers Market will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27 and every Saturday through May on Main Street in downtown Bradenton. The market features fresh food and produce vendors, plant and flowers, jewelry and arts and crafts. Admission: free. Information: 544-8077.
n The Historic Bridge Street Merchants Association will host a farmers market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27 in Bradenton Beach, featuring locally grown plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables from area farmers and suppliers, as well as cooking demonstrations by local chefs and local and regional arts and crafts items. Information: 518-4431.
n The community farmers market will be 2:30-6:30 p.m. March 3 and every Wednesday at Health Park East, 6040 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, featuring all-natural veggies, breads, flowers, trees and more. There will be live music, free food sampling, d-stress chair massages, handcrafted skin and body care products. Admission: free.
Yard sale: St. Francis Cabrini Church, 12001 69th St. E., Parrish
The Knights of Columbus will hold its annual yard sale 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27 featuring sports equipment, lawn and garden tools, electronic equipment, bicycles, cable-ready televisions, power tools, furniture in good condition, small appliances, and more. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call Jerry Hardcorn at 776-8261.
Flea market: Palma Sola Harbour Condominiums, 9400 Cortez Road, Bradenton
Palma Sola Harbour Condominiums will hold it annual flea market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 27 featuring large and small appliances, furniture, clothing, sporting equipment, paddle boats, jewelry, bikes, plants, shells, electrical organs, and more. Lunch will be available for purchase. Information: 792-3475.
Florida Railroad Museum: 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish
The Florida Railroad Museum will present a weekend of steam Feb. 27-28, featuring antique cars and the opportunity to detrain along the route to photograph or video the “run by” of #75 and the freight train. Train times are 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The freight train departs at 9:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. For ticket prices and full schedule, please call 776-0906 or visit www.frrm.org.
Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show: Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto
The Service Club celebrates the 45th Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28 featuring vintage collectibles, silver, fine china, glass, paintings, jewelry, coins, furniture, rugs, and much more. Admission: $6. Information: 746-5352 or visit www.manateeserviceclub.com
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