Everything You Need to Join the Fun at Suncoast Remake Learning Days 2026
Leah Verier-Dunn, consultant with The Patterson Foundation
I sat down with Beth Duda, Director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading to discuss all things Suncoast Remake Learning Days. Saturday, April 18 – Saturday, May 2 marks the fifth FREE 15-day hands-on learning festival where the community becomes an interactive classroom. Families in our region will immerse themselves in a world where learning happens everywhere!
Charlotte, Desoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties will be chock-full of fun with 380 events taking place over those 15 days. Businesses, non-profits, libraries, schools, government entities, and a variety of organizations will host activities of all kinds, from artistic ventures to robotics, music making to outdoor learning, cooking classes to big truck days, and more. There will truly be something for everyone: young learners from infants to seniors in high school, along with their adults, will enjoy engaging side by side in this joyous celebration.
Throughout this episode of Connecting Communities, a Beyond The Blog podcast of The Patterson Foundation, we discussed the contagious spirit of Suncoast Remake Learning Days, highlighting how the events have evolved and deepened over the years. In reflecting on all of the amazing hosts and collaborating partners, and the tens of thousands of participants, we talk about the strong connective tissue that’s been fostered through the festival.
Listen to the podcast to learn more about how to enjoy this year’s festival and how you might join us as a host in the future. Download the app (search SRLD 2026) on Google Play or Apple, or access the online event guide here.
We’ll see you on April 18 when we all hit the ground running for 15 days of non-stop fun!
