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18October

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Our 35th annual pumpkin festival is going to be here before you know it Oct 10,11,17,18,24,25 9am-5pm Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists ...

  • 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

Mixon Farms Market

Welcome to Mixon farms market! We gather every Sunday September 27,2026- May 30, 2027, 9AM-2PM!

Turner's Farm Fall Festival

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tractors, Pumpkin Display, Corn Pit, Bounce House, Family Fun and More!

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7301 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.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: Discounted rate available Sundays from 10a-12p. $18 per person (plus tax).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival

Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival offers fun for the whole family on the farm. We have live music ...

  • 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.dakindairyfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Studio Theatre Presents Pinocchio

Wish upon a star and follow Pinocchio on an unforgettable adventure! From curious encounters to daring escapades, this beloved tale ...

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 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 Affair at the Meadows Farmers Market

Join us for our Halloween Affair at the Meadows Farmers Market Featuring local kid-preneurs mixed in with your favorite local ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free to attend, tickets required for certain activities
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Market at Mixon Farms

If you have a kid aged 5-17, they can come and run a booth at our kids-only market! Co-hosted with ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2525 27th St E Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free to attend market. See website for registration information if interested in hosting a booth
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Join us for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: $30.99 Single Day Admission
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin Patch Express at Florida Railroad Museum

The Pumpkin Patch Express is departing the station for a trip to the Museum’s very own pumpkin patch. Lots of activities ...

  • 10:30 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish, FL
  • Cost: $31+
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Skate at Astro Skate

Open Skate!

Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo

Come experience grit, skill, and edge-of-your-seat action at the 13th Annual Arcadia Fall Rodeo. Watch professional riders take on some ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Arcadia Rodeo Arena, 2450 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Cost: $45.00 - $75.00
  • Website: arcadiarodeo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

It’s that time of year again, for us to start back up with shows! Free family entertainment on the bay? ...

  • 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

Low Dough Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for $4 Skate every Sunday!

Hip Hop Family Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Hip Hop Skate night every Sunday!

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun
19October

Turner's Farm Fall Festival

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tractors, Pumpkin Display, Corn Pit, Bounce House, Family Fun and More!

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7301 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Free Monday at The Ringling

The Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion are free to the public on Mondays. Note: Regular admission pricing ...

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Join us for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: $30.99 Single Day Admission
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun
20October

Sip N'Brew Picnic in the Park

Pack a blanket, bring the kids—or make it a sweet morning out with your partner—and join us for a picnic ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Nathan Benderson Park Playground, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Turner's Farm Fall Festival

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tractors, Pumpkin Display, Corn Pit, Bounce House, Family Fun and More!

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7301 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Join us for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: $30.99 Single Day Admission
  • 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

It’s open play with blocks, push cars, playhouses and tons of fun to help build social skills. Plus, don’t miss ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: $4 for residents, $5 for non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun
21October

Turner's Farm Fall Festival

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tractors, Pumpkin Display, Corn Pit, Bounce House, Family Fun and More!

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7301 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UTC Kids Club with Miss Jodi

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.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

Join us for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: $30.99 Single Day Admission
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Storytime at Wellen Park

Toddler Storytime at Wellen Park: Starting January 14th Join us every other Wednesday for a fun, interactive Storytime filled with ...

Step-Into-A-Story at The Children's Garden

Gather around for an engaging nature tale followed by a themed craft. Wednesdays at 11am at the Stage

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

Threenager Meet Up at The Flock SRQ

Have a kiddo(s) 3 years old? Meet other mamas and nannies withs kids the same age! Join us for this ...

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: ...

  • 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

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place! | 6-9PM, Every Wednesday, starting October 7, 2026 – May 26, 2027 ...

  • 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

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun
22October

Turner's Farm Fall Festival

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tractors, Pumpkin Display, Corn Pit, Bounce House, Family Fun and More!

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7301 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Junior Ranger Station at The Children's Garden

Visit our new interactive station in Safari Land to check weather conditions and learn about fire safety! Pick up your ...

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Join us for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: $30.99 Single Day Admission
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Time at We Rock the Spectrum

TODDLER TIME (Ages 1–4) Special playtime just for our littlest rockstars! Enjoy a safe, sensory-friendly environment designed just for toddlers to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4744 Cortez Rd. W, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: $15 per child | $12 per siblings
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tot Time at the George Mullen Activity Center

It’s open play with blocks, push cars, playhouses and tons of fun to help build social skills. Plus, don’t miss ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286
  • Cost: $4 for residents, $5 for non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Together We Play at Playtime Paradise

Join us for a special play session created specifically for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. This is ...

Manatee County Sheriff's Spooktactical Night

Manatee County Search and Rescue is proud to be joining the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for an evening of family ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Sheriff's Office Operations Center, 600 US-301 #202, Bradenton, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Coco Joe's Pokemon Trading Card Game Night

Join us every Thursday from 6–9 PM for Trading Card Game Night at Coco Joes! Bring your Pokémon, Magic: The ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Coco Joe's Italian Ice & Pizza, 5120 Manatee Avenue West, West Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Dance Party on the Green at UTC

Let’s boo-gie! Meet us on The Green on Thursday, October 22, for a wickedly fun Halloween Dance Party. Come show ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun
23October

Turner's Farm Fall Festival

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tractors, Pumpkin Display, Corn Pit, Bounce House, Family Fun and More!

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7301 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nature Craft Fridays at The Children's Garden

Stop by the gift shop to pick up your supplies and head out to the picnic tables for an open-ended, ...

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Join us for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: $30.99 Single Day Admission
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Arlington Park Haunted Trail Carnival

Haunted Trail Carnival: Family-friendly Halloween event along the Arlington Park walking trail including free carnival-style games and treats. Bark-o-Ween: Canine costume ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Speed Skate Lessons at Astro Skate

Marty Niester from Detroit Michigan and Caiden Haynes from Wichita Kansas are starting Astro Bradenton's Speed Skating Program for roller/inline ...

Trunk or Treat at Palmetto Boys and Girls Club

Join us at our Palmetto Boys & Girls Club for our Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family for a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Palmetto Boys & Girls Club, 1600 10th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Oceanside Learning Academy Trunk or Treat

Come to our trunk or treat. There will be show cars, a haunted house and so much more to see. ...

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • 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 ...

Movies Under The Stars on the Green at UTC

Get ready for a wildly fun night! Arrive early for pre-show fun at 7 pm, including face painting, on-site concessions, ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: utcsarasota.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Manatee Pro Rodeo at the Manatee County Fairgrounds

The Manatee County Pro Rodeo, presented by Top Shop Truck Accessories returns to the Manatee Fairgrounds on October 23–24, 2026 ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Adults $25 + tax, Children $10 + tax
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Orchestra Presents: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

You asked, and we answered: Sarasota Orchestra completes the original Star Wars trilogy this season with a symphonic screening of ...

24October

Sensory Saturdays at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community. Sensory Saturday is a ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free with registration
  • Website: selby.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity Dunk-N-Fun Fall Fest

We are bringing the SPLASH to our Dunk-N-Fun Fall Fest! Saturday, October 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a morning ...

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Our 35th annual pumpkin festival is going to be here before you know it Oct 10,11,17,18,24,25 9am-5pm Everyday of the Pumpkin Festival consists ...

  • 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

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

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

Turner's Farm Fall Festival

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tractors, Pumpkin Display, Corn Pit, Bounce House, Family Fun and More!

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7301 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, 2 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

ArtSelf for Generations at The Ringling

ArtSELF for Generations is a Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation program, presented in partnership with The John and Mable Ringling Museum ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Ticket Required
  • Website: www.ringling.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Country Critters Fall Festival

Fall Festival is coming to Country Critters! Join us October 10th, 17th, and 24th from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM for a fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Country Critters, 15571 Rutland Road, Parrish, FL
  • Cost: $15 per person for ages 24 months and up
  • Website: www.countrycrittersfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival

Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival offers fun for the whole family on the farm. We have live music ...

  • 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.dakindairyfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Dip Netting in the Bay

Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mote’s City Island Campus- 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: $18 per person for members, $20 per person for non-members
  • Website: mote.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Every Weekend in October! October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st & Nov. 1st Festival ...

  • 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

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

Harvest Days are coming back to Keel Farms! Celebrate the season with us every Saturday & Sunday in October, until the ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosasssa Rd, Plant City, FL33565
  • Cost: Free admission | $10 parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Skate at Astro Skate

Join us for Open Family Skate every Saturday!

Sarasota County Public Utilities Presents: H2-O Expo!

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for H2-Oh! Expo, a community event hosted by ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility, 5550 Lorraine Road, Sarasota
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Join us for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32809
  • Cost: $30.99 Single Day Admission
  • Website: www.crayolaexperience.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tots at Astro Skate

Saturdays is Tiny Tots Skate at Astro Skate!

Pumpkin Patch Express at Florida Railroad Museum

The Pumpkin Patch Express is departing the station for a trip to the Museum’s very own pumpkin patch. Lots of activities ...

  • 10:30 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish, FL
  • Cost: $31+
  • Website: www.frrm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Art and Ice Painting Workshop at Coco Joes Italian Ice

ART & ICE IS HERE! Looking for something fun, affordable, and creative to do with the kids on Saturday? Come ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5120 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Cost: $5 per artist
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lucky Strike Bradenton Lucky Launch Party

Bradenton, are you ready to get lucky? Join us for our Lucky Launch Party on Saturday, October 24th, from 11am ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lucky Strike Bradenton, 4208 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Fest at Back Porch Brewing Co.

Grab the family and come celebrate fall with us Saturday, October 24 from 11:30 AM–5 PM! - Pumpkin decorating - Face painting - ...

  • 11:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3469 Precision Drive, Venice, 34275
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pick Your Glow Painting -Family Day at Painting with a Twist

Great experience with friends or family! It's time to relax and PARTY! Try something NEW and create your own long-lasting, all-natural ...

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex Pumpkin Splash

Pumpkin carving and decorating event where attendees can swim and choose a pumpkin from the Arlington Recreation Center instructional pool. ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, Florida
  • Cost: $10 per pumpkin, including swim fee
  • Website: www.sarasotafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Glaze Day at The Makery SRQ

Still have work to glaze? Want to have a relaxing afternoon painting pottery? Glaze your own work or choose from ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Makery SRQ: 821 Apricot 3 Sarasota, FL 34237
  • Cost: Prices will vary.
  • Website: www.themakerysrq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at Sahib Shrine

Join us at Sahib Shrine & Sarasota Event Center for an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole Bring the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 600 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

East Manatee Fire Rescue Trunk or Treat

TRUNK OR TREAT IS BACK! Join East Manatee Fire Rescue for a fun, family-friendly evening of candy, costumes, fire ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Indoor Trick or Treating with Learning Unlimited and Manatee Learning Academy

Come enjoy a fun filled evening of treats, costumes and Halloween fun!

Annual Fall Fest at Palmer Ranch YMCA

Join us for a spooktacular evening of family fun at the YMCA’s Fall Fest! Bring the whole family and enjoy ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Palmer Ranch YMCA, 8301 Potter Park Dr. Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin Lights & Candy Nights: A Good Old-Fashioned Trunk or Treat at 53rd Avenue Church of Christ

Somewhere along the way, Halloween got complicated. We’re bringing back the good stuff. Remember when Halloween meant costumes, glowing pumpkins, running around ...

SCSO Headquarters Halloween Drive-Thru

On Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will host its seventh annual Halloween ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 6010 Cattleridge Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sky & Scope Session 2 Workshop at The Bishop Museum

Session Two: Putting it into Practice After you learn the ropes of telescopes, join us after dark in the Riverside Plaza ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 210 10th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Selby Gardens Lights at Spooky Point

Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
  • Cost: $24 for members / $34 for non-members / $19 for children (5–17) / Free for 4 and under
  • Website: selby.ticketapp.org
  • 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 ...

Manatee Pro Rodeo at the Manatee County Fairgrounds

The Manatee County Pro Rodeo, presented by Top Shop Truck Accessories returns to the Manatee Fairgrounds on October 23–24, 2026 ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue W, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Adults $25 + tax, Children $10 + tax
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sarasota Orchestra Presents: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

You asked, and we answered: Sarasota Orchestra completes the original Star Wars trilogy this season with a symphonic screening of ...

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