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October 26 - November 1

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The 34rd Annual Pumpkin Festival will be here before we know it! Craft Show • Live Music • Live Shows • ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 5500 CR 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Admission $15 | Parking $5, Children 5-9 $5, Children under 5 Free | CASH ONLY
  • Website: www.hunsaderfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Sunday Family Jump

Heads up to all Bradenton families! It's time to bond, laugh, and jump together at Altitude Trampoline Park's Sunday Family ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Cost: $18 for 120 Min Jump Pass
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Dakin Dairy Farms Harvest Festival

Come out for some good ole farm fun! Free parking, food trucks, vendors, live music! Included with admission: Corn maze Kid Zone/ Playground Lawn Mower ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $20 per person | Kids 5 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

It's that exciting time of the year again. Our 37th annual Pumpkin Festival is right around the corner! Mark your calendars ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Fruitville Grove | 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
  • Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
  • Website: fruitvillegrovefarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Crawl at Country Inn and Suites

Music, food, special vendors, costume contest and raffles! Clothing swap shop and donations!

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gentle Yoga with the Manatees at The Bishop Museum

Join us at The Bishop for Gentle Yoga with Manatees! Enjoy tranquil views of the manatees being cared for in ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St W Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: $15 for members, $20 for all others
  • Website: bishopscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Last Hurrah at Playtime Plaza

Halloween “Last Hoorah” on Sunday, October 26th from 11 AM to 1 PM! There will be costumes, treats, games, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Playtime Plaza, 6740 28th Street Circle East, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Included with Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center

Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:15 pm 
  • Location: Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free, $5 Suggested Donation
  • Website: meditationinsarasota.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Cat Habitat Wild-O-Ween

Get ready for a wild time at Big Cat Habitat's Annual WILD-O-WEEN! FREE ADMISSION FOR KIDS Trick-or-Treat Stations Pumpkin Painting & Pumpkin Bowling Costume ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free admission for kids
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and Confidence!

Join us for Havana Hop—a FREE joyful, interactive kids’ show about culture, confidence & finding your voice with Paige Hernandez!

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Harvest House, 3650 17th Street Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop's Kids Halloween Party

Join Us for the 4th Annual Kids Halloween Party at Pop’s Sunset Grill! Bring your little princesses, goblins, and superheroes ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 112 Circuit Dr, Nokomis, FL 34275
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

We will have 6 shows this fall from September 28th - November 2nd. 2pm, but arrive a little early to ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 (Located behind old Mote Marine Aquarium on City Island)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christ Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch Party

The Pumpkin Patch Party is an afternoon event for us to connect with neighbors, laugh with children, and fill our ...

Fall Fest at Harvest United Methodist Church

Food trucks, fun games, pumpkin decorating, laughter, and nonstop fun for all ages. Bring your friends & family! All are ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Trunk or Treat Boot Camp Bash at Burn Boot Camp

Join us for more than a TRUNK OR TREAT! Join our Boo-t camp bash! We will kick off with a ...

Fall Festival "Fall for Jesus" at Elwood Park Baptist Church

Join us for a day of faith, fun, and fellowship at our annual Fall Festival — themed "Fall for Jesus"! ...

Halloween Party at Wicked Awesome Ice Cream Emporium

Join us for our Halloween celebration! We will have free games, cotton candy and popcorn for sale along with our ice ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4122 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trick or Treat Fall Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church

Let’s celebrate fall with fun activities for all ages! We’ll have trick or treating for kids, crafts, free food, games, ...

The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat is BACK… and it’s bigger than EVER! Join us on Sunday, October 26th from 5–8pm for one of ...

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

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 - 10:00 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 Illusions - Show and Tell at Van Wezel

Show & Tell is the name for our FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE VAN WEZEL. These shows may feature ticket discounts, ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
  • Website: www.vanwezel.org
  • 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

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.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

Gecko’s Grill & Pub Bingo Night

It's Bingo Night!! Bring the family or friends and come join in the Monday night fun!

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.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

Tuesdays 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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.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 ...

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Calling all little explorers ages 1-5! Tot Time returns on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the George ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: northportfl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Stroller Tours and Messy Art for Babies at The Ringling

Join a museum educator for a 40-minute tour designed for parents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free, ticket required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play - Tuesdays

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 1:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

Family Night, buy 1 adult meal, get 1 kid's meal free! (Creekwood location only)

NBP Trick-or-Treat on the Lake

Join NBP & Sarasota County for a spook-tacular evening of trick-or-treating fun the whole family will enjoy! Get into the ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park - 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota,FL 34235
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota BMX Trunk or Treat

Join us to dress up, Decorate your trunk and to race!

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.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

Theory of Play Open Play (Ages 3-5)

Open Play with Ms. Jazmyn & Team for ages 3-5 on Wednesdays

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Theory of Play, 2970 University Pkwy #202, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play - Wednesdays

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bingo for All in Lakewood Ranch (James Patton Park)

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors because this is the game that brings everyone together! Join us for weekly bingo ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 5725 White Eagle Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $15 Non-resident
  • Website: mylwr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.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

Glow Zone Wednesdays at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 3:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trunk or Treat at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex

Get ready for a spook-tacular night at our annual Trunk or Treat at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex! Join us ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex 1845 34th Street Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Ranch Nite Wednesdays are BACK starting October 1st! Get ready for another unforgettable season at Waterside Place — where Wednesdays ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: lakewoodranch.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

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 ...

Free Pizza Skate at Astro Skate

Every Wed. in August 6:30-8:30pm Free Pizza Served 1st Hour *$3 for Adult food band

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

Jiggs Landing Outpost Haunted Fish Camp

The Haunted Fish Camp Walk Returns! Join us for a chilling journey through fog, fright, and fishy folklore as we ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jiggs Landing Outpost, 6106 63rd St E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Children (12 and under): Free | All Others: $5
  • Website: jiggslanding.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

Calling all little explorers ages 1-5! Tot Time returns on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the George ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: Residents $3/child | Non-Residents $4/child
  • Website: northportfl.gov
  • 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

Theory of Play Open Play - Thursdays

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 1:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Fall Festival and Carnival at University Town Center

Join us for the incredible Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at University Town Center presented by Florida Blue ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 150 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family 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!

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 - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948
  • Cost: $5- $100
  • Website: www.halloweennotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

Jiggs Landing Outpost Haunted Fish Camp

The Haunted Fish Camp Walk Returns! Join us for a chilling journey through fog, fright, and fishy folklore as we ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jiggs Landing Outpost, 6106 63rd St E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Children (12 and under): Free | All Others: $5
  • Website: jiggslanding.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Bradenton

Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Bradenton: 7385 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: $18.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.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

Halloween Party at My Gym Sarasota

Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for Halloween-themed songs, games, a costume parade, and spooky (not really ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:20 am 
  • Location: 8792 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: $25, Sibling discount $5
  • Website: mygym.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Howl-O-Ween Boogie: Doggie Costume Party at Palmer Ranch YMCA

Join us on Thursday, October 31 from 10am-12pm for a spooktacular good time! Dress up your pup for our Doggie ...

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back! From Sept. 20 - Oct. 31, come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Monster Mash Party at The Children's Garden

Come dance in our Monster Mash party on the stage, build your own silly monster with Play-Doh, and head home ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play - Fridays

Theory Of Play, nestled in Sarasota, Florida, is an extraordinary indoor playground designed specifically for young explorers aged 4 to ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.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

Halloween Boo Bash with Parenting Matters at Senior Friendship Centers

Parenting Matters is thrilled to partner with Senior Friendship Centers and Granny Nannies Senior Home Care of Sarasota for this ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bridge Tender Inn Halloween Party

Get spooky waterside at Bridge Tender Inn! Join us for a full day of live music, games, and three Halloween ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 135 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Freedom Factory Tour of Destruction

Tour of Destruction is back at the Freedom Factory for our second event of the 2025 season. Two wild days ...

  • 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 E. State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Adults $30+ / Kids (12 & under) $10
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Siesta Key Safe Treats

Siesta Key will host Safe Treats for Kids on October 31, 3-6pm. Bring your little ones to trick-or-treat with Siesta Key ...

Halloween at The Ringling

The Ringling invites you to join us for a safe and enjoyable family-friendly Halloween @The Ringling Museum of Art, benefiting ...

  • 4:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Ringling is 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota FL 34243.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Fall Festival and Carnival at University Town Center

Join us for the incredible Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at University Town Center presented by Florida Blue ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 150 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.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

Halloween Trick or Treat in the Village of the Arts

Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, Witches, Wizards, Superheroes, and Monsters! Halloween night is almost here, and the Village of the Arts ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Village of the Arts 1312 11th St. W Bradenton FL, 34209
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Light the Night at Church of Hope

The countdown is on for Light the Night! Join us at Church of Hope on Friday, October 31, 2025, from ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: churchofhope.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Friday Night Friendzy

Friday nights are made for friends. Tag your peeps and come take flight while you kick off the weekend with ...

Bradenton Alive Halloween Party

Celebrate Halloween in the heart of Bradenton! On Friday, October 31, Bradenton Alive brings you a free, family-friendly Halloween Block ...

Jiggs Landing Outpost Haunted Fish Camp

The Haunted Fish Camp Walk Returns! Join us for a chilling journey through fog, fright, and fishy folklore as we ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jiggs Landing Outpost, 6106 63rd St E, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Children (12 and under): Free | All Others: $5
  • Website: jiggslanding.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Teen Night Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Teen Night Skate every Friday! Recommended for ages 11 & up. *No skate trainers

Cars and Caffeine at Wellen Park

Rev up your engines! Wellen Park and Co-Sponsors, Foxtail Coffee, and Antique Automobile Club of America-Venice Region, are excited to ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Wellen Park: 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Manatee County Stand Down

Stand Down is more than an event—it’s a powerful day of community connection. Together, we bring essential resources that help ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: tpmanatee.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings for Little Leapers at Sky Zone! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sky Zone, 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $13/toddler and one adult for up to 2 hours of play, $9 for additional adults
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of exploration. Walk the grounds ...

Family Art Making at The Ringling

FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota 34243
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday! $8+ skate rental or $20 for family of 5 with at least ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Astro Skate 3611 3rd St. W., Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $8 (plus skate rental), Family of 5 for $20 (with one adult.)
  • Website: astroskatingcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Medieval Fair 2025

Welcome one and all to weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the Sarasota Medieval Fair! ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Woods of Mallaranny 29847 FL-70 East Myakka City, FL 34251
  • Cost: $26.95 for Adults and $16.95 for children. | Other ticket packages available. Visit website for details.
  • Website: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Theory of Play Open Play- Saturdays

At Theory of Play, your child’s adventure begins in our thoughtfully designed Oasis, featuring six unique Playscapes that offer endless ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2970 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: Free; Guests: $35 and Siblings $25
  • Website: theoryofplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Grinch Comes to Town at The Bazaar

The Bazaar turns into Whoville on Nov. 1st! Snap a photo with The Grinch from 10:30-11:30 10 am - 3pm: Enter to WIN ...

  • 10:30 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota 34237
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market

A place where community and creativity come together in the most colorful way! Our historic cottages are home to award-winning ...

Art Center Sarasota Family Saturdays

Family Saturdays are free, drop-in art experiences held every Saturday from 12–3 PM. Designed for kids and grown-ups to enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.artsarasota.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Fall Festival and Carnival at University Town Center

Join us for the incredible Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at University Town Center presented by Florida Blue ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 150 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Freedom Factory Tour of Destruction

Tour of Destruction is back at the Freedom Factory for our second event of the 2025 season. Two wild days ...

  • 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Factory, 21050 E. State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Adults $30+ / Kids (12 & under) $10
  • Website: tickets.thefoat.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Wild West Bonanza at Calvary Chapel School

Saddle up for our Wild West Bonanza! Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 3:30–7:00 PM at Calvary Chapel ...

  • 3:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Calvary Chapel School, 3800 27th Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Game Night: Trivia at The Green at UTC

It’s all fun and games at UTC! Join us for Family Game Night on The Green the first Saturday of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Night at Jumpin Fun Inflata Park

It’s Time For Some Glowing Fun! Now Join Us Fridays & Saturdays Starting At 6:00pm For Great Family Fun! The house lights ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: starting at $18.95
  • Website: www.jfipark.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

Glow Zone at Sky Zone Sarasota

We’re Different After Dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. DRESS TO IMPRESS: ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone Sarasota: 6180 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Cost: $29-$37
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Altitude Trampoline Park Bradenton - Glo in the Park

Lights, tramps, and action are on deck during Glo in the Park! Load up the crew and come in for ...

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