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12October

Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum

History Comes to Life with the Civil War Re-enactment at the Florida Railroad Museum located in Parrish FL! Come early to ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E., Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Peter Pan at Florida Studio Theatre

Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland – where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and ...

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dr. Pineapple's Spooky Laboratory Family Mystery Dinner

Dr. Pineapple’s Spooky Laboratory Family Mystery Dinner Show (Ages 3+) Fun for the whole Family! Note: This show is for children ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Pineapple Kitchen Culinary Theater, 4914 Lean Road, Unit 104, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: Adults & Children 3 and Up, $62/per person plus tax
  • Website: pineapplekitchenmysteries.com
  • Category: Family Fun

TMWC Parrish X Family Pumpkin Festival

Parrish United Methodist Church is hosting a free community Fall Festival. There will be inflatables, face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Parrish United Methodist Church, 12180 US-301, Parrish, FL, 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Creep Venice Original Haunted House

Being the kids the whole family local fun haunted house Dare to enter… if you dare! Bring the kids, bring the ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Dorchester Dr, Venice, FL
  • Cost: Free admission, donations welcome
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
13October

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Columbus Day Pasta Pig Out at Astro Skate

Free all you can eat pasta for the first 30 minutes! Christopher Columbus coloring contest winner gets a free birthday party

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $8+ Rental
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Afterschool Art Adventures at Painting With A Twist Bradenton

Give your child the creative outlet they crave with our weekly Afterschool Art Program! Designed for ages 7 to 15, ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting With A Twist, 5917 Manatee Avenue W, Suite 209, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $30 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swift Tribute Band at Venice Theatre

Swift Tribute Band is a high-energy tribute band covering all of Taylor Swift’s hits across all of her ”eras.”

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Venice Performing Arts Center At Venice High School,1 Indian Avenue Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $56 Adult | $31 Youth (0-18 yrs of age)
  • Website: venicetheatre.org
  • Category: Family Fun
14October

The Market at Nathan Benderson Park

Eat Drink and Shop with us at this brand new midweek market right in heart of our beloved Nathan Benderson ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Music at Lakewood Ranch Music Academy

Hey mamas! Looking for a cool (literally!) activity for your little one? Join us for Toddler Music Class at Lakewood ...

The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest at The Children's Garden

Is it really a ghost—or just Papa Bear? Enjoy this not-so-scary story, then decorate your own dancing ghost puppet. This program ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
15October

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas and Clay Art Studio

Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! Calling all homeschool families! Every Wednesday from 1–3 PM, your group can enjoy 10% ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: 10% off for homeschool groups
  • Category: Family Fun

Pottery Hand Building at The Artful Giraffe

Introduction to Pottery Hand Building. Learn how to build a snowman from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun with Watercolors at The Artful Giraffe

Learn the art of watercolor In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of watercolor painting! You'll paint on ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Artful Giraffe, 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $55
  • Website: artfulgiraffe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing

Your favorite Beer & Bingo spot is at it again! We start calling numbers every Wednesday at 6:30pm

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1765 S. Tamiami trl. Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wellen Wednesday’s Drop-In Cornhole

Join us for Wellen Wednesdays every Wednesday night in Downtown Wellen for drop-in cornhole! Play a game or two with ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: $5 fee
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
16October

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stay and Play at Harvest United Methodist Church

Calling all stay-at-home moms, dads, and caregivers! Come out to Stay & Play for a fun and engaging morning of ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: $5 per family/per session
  • Website: www.welcometoharvest.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play Gym at GTFL Athletics

Every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM(Noon) Come in and play with your child! Parent signed waiver form required to play (no exceptions). ​ ​ Parent supervision out ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: GTFL Athletics, 519 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: $10/hour ($8 members) or $15 ($10 members) for more than one hour
  • Website: www.gtflathletics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin Painting at The Children's Garden

Paint it silly, spooky, or sweet, it’s your pumpkin masterpiece! Thanks to Detwiler’s, every child can take home their very ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $3 donation + admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Storytime at Canvas and Clay Art Studio

Toddler Story Time at Canvas & Clay! Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM for a fun ...

Thur-Slay Thrills at Arts A Blaze Studio

Join us Thursday evenings for lowkey spooky nights featuring a family friendly Halloween film and freshly popped popcorn!

Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza de Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
17October

Toddler Open Play at Miss Jodi's School of Dance

Ready for some indoor fun for the littles? Join us for soft play DAILY 9am-11am. We provide a fun, active, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Miss Jodi's School of Dance: 4804 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
  • Cost: $10 an hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

P.E. and Play at Sky Zone Sarasota

Looking for a fun, active way to meet your homeschool P.E. requirements? Join us for P.E. + Play, a special ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: 2 Hrs of Play = $15 per person
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Shards of Skelly Fairytale Makeover Bubble Show

A magical Halloween theater show for children and families, touring across 8 cities in the U.S. Join Skelly in a ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Sahib Shrine Event Center, 600 North Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232
  • Cost: $32.80+
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts

Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids We’re celebrating the season with Complimentary Pumpkin Painting for Kids, the perfect way to kick ...

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park

A family fun event presented by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice. Saturday bed races at 8 a.m. and parade ...

Halloween Notte at Charlotte County Fairgrounds

Halloween Notte is the ultimate Halloween festival for all ages! Experience chills and thrills with our Haunted House TOYLAND TERROR, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948
  • Cost: $5- $100
  • Website: www.halloweennotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

Haunted House at Sun Outdoors Sarasota

A haunted house offers a thrilling experience filled with spooky decorations, eerie sounds, and jump scares that bring your worst ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sun Outdoors Sarasota, 7125 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, Florida 34240
  • Cost: Included with day pass
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
18October

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 16 Open House

Save a Saturday! Join Sarasota County Fire Department during one of our free, monthly open house events at fire stations ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Station 16, 5875 Hummingbird Ave., Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.scgov.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park

A family fun event presented by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice. Saturday bed races at 8 a.m. and parade ...

Urban Air Adventure Park Sarasota Grand Opening

Our official Grand Opening is happening October 18th—and you do NOT want to miss these epic promotions: Be one of the ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 6750 Professional Parkway Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: Ultimate $39.99 | Deluxe $29.99 | $15.99 Shorty 40* (Deluxe access for children 40” & under)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

White Diamond Nursery Fall Festival

Games and crafts, food truck, goat feeding, touch a truck, pumpkins and bounce house! Admission is free, come and join the ...

Customer Appreciation Day at Detwiler's Farm Market

Join us for customer appreciation day next Saturday the 18th! As a way to show our appreciation to all of ...

Florida Railroad Museum Weekend Train Rides

Founded in 1982, the Florida Railroad Museum's mission is to acquire, preserve and operate historic examples of Florida's railroad history. ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 12210 83rd Street E, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: $17 - $21 person
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Smiley Face Cafe

We are “THRILLED” to host our first event on ~SATURDAY OCTOBER 18~ a pumpkin decorating contest! We will provide art ...

That's Amore Fall Home Tour at Vistera of Venice

Join us at Vistera of Venice for the inaugural That’s Amore Fall Home Tour on Saturday, October 18, from 11 ...

Monster Mash and Splash at North Port Aquatic Center

Join us for a hauntingly fun afternoon as the Aquatic Center is transformed with Halloween decorations and spooky characters. Enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., North Port, FL, 34291
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Stone Crab Palooza at Walt's Fish Market

Live Music, fresh local Stone Crab, raffle prizes, drink specials and much more! Bring your family and friends for a ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4144 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Anna Maria Elementary Fall Festival

Anna Maria Elementary Fall Festival! Music, Food, Games, Laser Tag, Bounce Houses, Bake Sale and more!

Trunk-or-Treat at Parrish Veterinary Clinic

Come join us for Trunk - or - Treat in the old Parrish Veterinary Clinic parking lot on Saturday, October ...

Trunk or Treat at Primrose School at Wellen Park

Join us for the First Annual Trunk or Treat at Primrose School at Wellen Park! Open to the community Bring the ...

Frightfully Fun Trick-or-Treat at The Mall at UTC

Calling all goblins and ghouls! Dress in your favorite costume* and follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail, scaring up goodies from your ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a spooktacular evening! Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat. Dress in your best costume and come ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Notte at Charlotte County Fairgrounds

Halloween Notte is the ultimate Halloween festival for all ages! Experience chills and thrills with our Haunted House TOYLAND TERROR, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948
  • Cost: $5- $100
  • Website: www.halloweennotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pirates and Princesses Costume Party at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto

Pirates & Princess at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto Ahoy, mateys and fair royalty! Join us for a magical ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 209 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

Swamp Creep Venice Original Haunted House

Being the kids the whole family local fun haunted house Dare to enter… if you dare! Bring the kids, bring the ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Dorchester Dr, Venice, FL
  • Cost: Free admission, donations welcome
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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