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October 19 - 25

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 283 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free

Story Time and Craft at Distractions on the Island

It’s Pumpkin Season at Distractions! Join us for Story Time & Craft on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10am for a ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 5306 Holmes Blvd, Suite 800, Holmes Beach, FL
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Community Play Event

This day of play is for ALL ages. Explore different types of play while connecting with others in our community! You ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Cost: $3.11
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Festival at Dunkin' Sponsored by Passion Church Parrish

Fall Festival! Face painting and candy! Free family event at Dunkin Donuts sponsored by Passion Church

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 11511 US-301, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

The State College of Florida Fall Open House

The State College of Florida is hosting a Fall Open House on Tuesday, October 21 from 4–6 PM. Students in grades ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: Free, no RSVP required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

TMWC Parrish X Kind Mind Solutions

Hey Mama, we are so excited to meet you! This event will be a light walk followed by some playground ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Parrish Community Park, 7550, Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL, 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventzilla.net
  • Category: Free

Trick Ear Treat at Ear Research Foundation

Free hearing screenings and hearing tests for any child ages 2-17. Wear your costumes! Games, prizes, raffles, photobooth, and giveaways! No appointment ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1901 Floyd Street, 2nd Floor, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: earrf.org
  • Category: Free

Beneva Christian Church Trunk-or-Treat

Join Beneva Christian Church and Little Disciples Preschool for our first annual Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday October 22nd, 2025 from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Enjoy ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4835 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fire Station 2 Community Open House

Join the City of Bradenton and the Bradenton Fire Department for a Community Celebration at Your New Fire Station! This FREE, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2233 Manatee Ave E Bradenton FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Halloween at Fruitville Library

HALLOWEEN IS HERE—let the spooky celebrations begin! October has arrived and I can't wait for our Halloween-themed classes packed with ...

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

Bark-O-Ween at the Arlington Paw Park

Get ready for a howling good time at our annual Bark-O-Ween celebration! Dress up your pup and strut your stuff ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Arlington Paw Park, 2650 Waldemere Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Homeschool Friday Tours at The Ringling

Homeschool families, we’ve heard you! If you don’t have a group of 10 or more students, you can still enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 417 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Matthews-Currie Ford Trunk or Treat

Join us for a fun-filled night of Halloween magic, family fun, and community spirit at our 2nd Annual Trunk or ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Matthews Currie Ford, 130 Tamiami Trl N, Nokomis, FL 34275
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Night at The Center of Anna Maria Island

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening at The Center! Enjoy games, free-play areas, and time with friends while ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kids Market Trick or Treat at North Port Market

We’re thrilled to announce our Kids Market, a fantastic opportunity for our community’s young entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: North Port High School, 6400 W Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34291
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

Fall Festival at Peace Presbyterian Church

Peace Fall Festival Join us for a day of fun, food, and fellowship at Peace Presbyterian Church! Games, crafts, activities, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trick or Treat at the Sarasota Farmers Market

Come and Trick or Treat at the Market on October 25th. Wander through spooky booth setups by our amazing vendors, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sarasota Farmers Market 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Batastic Halloween Celebration at Bat City Comics

Trick-or-Read!!! Come one and all to a fun-filled day of comics, candy, and creativity!!! Celebration includes free comics for all-ages, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bat City Comics, 915 Manatee Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Boo! at the Bazaar: Free Trick or Treating

Boo! At The Bazaar: A Family-Friendly Trick or Treating Extravaganza! FREE: Trick or treat throughout the entire Bazaar! Plus, meet and ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Old Manatee Halloween

Hey Spooky Skeletons and Creepy Crawlers! It’s time for our 3rd annual Old Manatee Halloween Trick-or-Treat event! Grab a map ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Old Manatee, 708 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Phoenix Lodge's Fall Festival

Phoenix Lodge's 7th annual Fall Festival Fun games, great crafts, free candy!

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Phoenix Lodge #346, 240 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Saturday Family Art Lab at the Sarasota Art Museum

Weekends are for art and family fun! Bring the kids or grandkids and enjoy making art together every Saturday in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL (Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134)
  • Cost: Free For Members or Free With Admission
  • Website: www.sarasotaartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Trunk or Treat Party at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch

Calling All Families & Local Businesses! Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is hosting our Trunk or Treat Party on Saturday, October ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5424 Lena Road, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Music On The Porch at Florida Maritime Museum

This free music event series is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Florida Maritime Museum. The ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: floridamaritimemuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Halloween Fall Festival at Palmetto Marriott

Halloween festive celebration featuring local vendors, Trunk or Treat, a spooky-fun hay maze, Halloween-themed photo ops, and live entertainment! Enjoy ...

  • 2:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 US-41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

WestChurch Fall Fest

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon at WestChurch Fall Fest! Bring the whole family for Trunk-or-Treating, bounce house fun, face ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4200 32nd Street E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Festival at FBC Gillette

Our Fall Festival is coming up on October 25th and you're invited! Bounce house Food Candy Games!

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 7550 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trunk or Treat at Ascension Lutheran Church and School

You are invited to a night of Fall family fun! Join us at Ascension Lutheran Church & School for our ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Ascension Lutheran Church and School, 800 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

AFNY Trunk or Treat

Bring the family, dress up, and decorate your ride for a chance to WIN Best Decorated Vehicle and Best Costume! ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: AFNY Shop, 3513 12th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
October 19 - 25
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