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Sarasota and Bradenton Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Manasota Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. We update our calendar every week to make sure we have all the family-friendly events in the area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!

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6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Art in the Park Presented by Art Center Sarasota
7:00 am 46th Birthday Sarasota Farmers Market
 
 
 
6:30 pm Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
10:15 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "Littles" Halloween at Gulf Gate Library
9:00 am Rock the Block at Ace Hardware with Kiddie Academy of Sarasota
 
 
 
 
10:30 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Storytime at Fruitville Library
11:00 am Village of the Arts - Art Walk and Market
9:00 am Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
1:00 pm Creation Station at North Port Library
9:00 am DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts
10:00 am Book Reading Healing our World at Children's World
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Oktoberfest by Geier's Sausages at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
10:30 am POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key
10:15 am Fun to be Fit Kids "littles" Halloween at Venice Library
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church
9:00 am Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market
1:00 pm Pop's-toberfest
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
3:30 pm Fun to be Fit Kids "Bigs" Halloween at Venice Library
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
10:00 am Homeschool Friday Tours at The Ringling
9:00 am Sarasota Youth Rugby Camp
6:00 pm Kick Off to Fall at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
6:00 pm Bradenton National Night Out
6:30 pm Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing
10:30 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Storytime at Fruitville Library
4:00 pm Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts
10:00 am Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay
 
 
 
 
5:30 pm Build and Bond: A Parent and Kid Workshop at Grace Community Church
6:00 pm Movies in the Park at Waterside Place
10:00 am Fall Arts and Crafts Fest at CoolToday Park
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant
6:00 pm Fall Festival at Bradenton YMCA
10:30 am Parent Education Session at We Rock The Spectrum
 
 
 
 
 
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5:00 pm TMWC Parrish X Family Pumpkin Festival
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
 
10:30 am Bundles of Joy with Second Chance Last Opportunity
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
4:00 pm Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts
9:00 am Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market
7:00 pm Swamp Creep Venice Original Haunted House
 
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
10:00 am Bundles of Joy with Second Chance Last Opportunity
5:00 pm Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park
9:00 am Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park
 
 
 
6:30 pm Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
 
9:00 am Sarasota County Fire Department Station 16 Open House
 
 
 
 
10:30 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Storytime at Fruitville Library
 
10:00 am White Diamond Nursery Fall Festival
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park
 
11:00 am Customer Appreciation Day at Detwiler's Farm Market
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Sun Fiesta at Centennial Park
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
10:30 am POP-UP: Storytime at Longboat Key
9:00 am TMWC Parrish X Kind Mind Solutions
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Homeschool Friday Tours at The Ringling
8:30 am Kids Market Trick or Treat at North Port Market
10:00 am Story Time and Craft at Distractions on the Island
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
4:00 pm The State College of Florida Fall Open House
4:00 pm Trick Ear Treat at Ear Research Foundation
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
4:00 pm Complimentary Pumpkin Painting at Cha Cha Coconuts
9:00 am Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market
1:00 pm Free Community Play Event
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
 
4:30 pm Beneva Christian Church Trunk-or-Treat
10:30 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Halloween at Fruitville Library
5:00 pm Arlington Park Haunted Trail Carnival
9:00 am Halloween at The Bradenton Public Market
7:00 pm Swamp Creep Venice Original Haunted House
5:30 pm Fall Festival at Dunkin' Sponsored by Passion Church Parrish
 
5:30 pm Fire Station 2 Community Open House
5:30 pm Manatee County Sheriff's Spooktactical Night
5:30 pm Matthews-Currie Ford Trunk or Treat
10:00 am Trick or Treat at the Sarasota Farmers Market
 
 
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
5:30 pm Bark-O-Ween at the Arlington Paw Park
6:00 pm Discover Bats and Birds with Sarasota County Government
10:00 am Fall Festival at Peace Presbyterian Church
 
 
 
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10:00 am Fall Fest at Legacy Church
9:00 am Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers
9:30 am Musical Motion and Costume Parade at The Roots Health Centers
4:00 pm Trick or Treating at the Library: Candy Land Trail
9:30 am Open Play at The Roots Health Centers
10:00 am Howl-O-Ween Boogie: Doggie Costume Party at Palmer Ranch YMCA
 
1:00 pm Fidget Toys Plus Trick or Treat
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library
5:00 pm Family Night at Chick-fil-A Creekwood
5:00 pm Trunk or Treat at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
10:30 am Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library
10:00 am Halloween at the Ag Museum
 
2:00 pm Pop's Kids Halloween Party
10:15 am Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library
 
6:00 pm Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
10:30 am Fun To Be Fit Kids "littles" Storytime at Fruitville Library
1:00 pm Halloween Boo Bash with Parenting Matters at Senior Friendship Centers
 
2:00 pm Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and Confidence!
 
 
6:30 pm Bingo at 3 Bridges Brewing
3:00 pm SunCoast Blood Centers Trunk or Treat
3:00 pm Siesta Key Safe Treats
 
3:00 pm Christ Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch Party
 
 
 
5:00 pm Sarasota Fall Festival and Carnival at University Town Center
3:00 pm Boooook-r-Treat at Palmetto Library
 
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01Oct

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: 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
02Oct

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

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 ...

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

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

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
03Oct

Art in the Park Presented by Art Center Sarasota

Art in the Park, presented by Art Center Sarasota in partnership with The Bay Sarasota, is where creativity meets well-being—an ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fun To Be Fit Kids "Littles" Halloween at Gulf Gate Library

Ages 1-5 w/caregiver. HALLOWEEN IS HERE—let the spooky celebrations begin! October has arrived and I can't wait for our Halloween-themed ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1227 12st St W Bradenton, 34205
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: villageofthearts.org
  • Category: Free

Creation Station at North Port Library

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with ...

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
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04Oct

46th Birthday Sarasota Farmers Market

The Market is turning 46! Join us October 4th for a birthday bash full of local flavor, community cheer, and ...

  • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Lemon & Main, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Rock the Block at Ace Hardware with Kiddie Academy of Sarasota

Join Kiddie Academy of Sarasota for a colorful community celebration at our Rock the Block rock painting event! What to Expect Each ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ace Hardware, 7220 University Pkwy. Sarasota, Fl
  • 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, ...

DIY In-store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Home Depot locations - register online and select your preferred store
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

Book Reading Healing our World at Children's World

For a joyful book reading of Healing our World-with Story-time, Eco-crafts, and book signing for Kids 4-8 by Local author ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 4525 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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05Oct

Oktoberfest by Geier's Sausages at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

Join us for a weekend of authentic German celebration at Oktoberfest 2025, proudly presented by Geier's Sausages! Set against the ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa 600 US Hwy 41, Palmetto, FL, 34221
  • Cost: Free Entry & Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop's-toberfest

Join us for the 5th Annual Oktoberfest celebration at Pop’s Sunset Grill on October 5 from 1 PM to 4 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 112 Circuit Dr, Nokomis, FL 34275
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kick Off to Fall at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto

Kick Off to Fall at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto! We’re opening the gates for the official start of ...

06Oct

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
07Oct

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!

Fun to be Fit Kids "Bigs" Halloween at Venice Library

Ages 6-10. Join our “BIGS” class this October for Halloween-themed games and dances! Build strength, grow your confidence, and meet ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: William H. Jervey, Jr. Library (Community room), 300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

Bradenton National Night Out

BPD is hosting a #NationalNightOut get-together - and you're all invited! This **FREE** family-friendly event is scheduled for Tuesday, October ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 100 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
08Oct

Fun to be Fit Kids "littles" Halloween at Venice Library

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

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: William H. Jervey, Jr. Library (Community room), 300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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
09Oct

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

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 ...

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

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

Build and Bond: A Parent and Kid Workshop at Grace Community Church

Join kids@grace x Facilities as we partner and host a parent-and-kid craft event! Stop by our Events Room anytime between 5:30PM ...

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
10Oct

Mommy and Me at Grace Community Church

Open house, open play, y’all come with your littles anytime and enjoy a safe indoor play space with free coffee ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Grace Community Church, 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gracesarasota.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

Movies in the Park at Waterside Place

Join us at Waterside Park every 2nd Friday of the month for a free, outdoor, family-friendly movie! Showtimes begin at ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Waterside Park: 7301 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: watersideplace.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Festival at Bradenton YMCA

Food trucks, Kona ice, crafts, photobooth and truck o' treat! Costumes are encouraged!

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11Oct

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 Youth Rugby Camp

Looking for something fun, active, and different for the kids? Bring them out for a morning of rugby, friends, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2926 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-Up: Story Time at the Bay

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Fall Arts and Crafts Fest at CoolToday Park

Join us Saturday, October 11th for the Fall Arts & Crafts Fest 10am-3pm at CoolToday Park- Spring Training Home of ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: CoolToday Park 17974 SW Villages Pkwy, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parent Education Session at We Rock The Spectrum

Join us at We Rock the Spectrum on Saturday, October 11th at 10:30AM! Your kids can stay and play for FREE ...

  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: We Rock The Spectrum, 4744 Cortez Rd. W Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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12Oct

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: 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
13Oct

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
15Oct

Bundles of Joy with Second Chance Last Opportunity

Bundles Of Joy is celebrating moms this October. Supplies for babies and moms! Preregistration is required for local moms.

  • 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1933 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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
16Oct

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

Bundles of Joy with Second Chance Last Opportunity

Bundles Of Joy is celebrating moms this October. Supplies for babies and moms! Preregistration is required for local moms.

  • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: 3276 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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

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

Dueling Pianos Night at Wellen Park

Enjoy the sight and sounds of Dueling Pianos in Downtown Wellen Park on the third Thursday of the month! These ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wellenpark.com
  • Category: Free
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17Oct

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 283 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free
18Oct

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, ...

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 - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 283 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.womenssertoma.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 7301 36th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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19Oct

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
20Oct

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.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
21Oct

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
22Oct

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

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: Free
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23Oct

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

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 ...

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 ...

Manatee County Sheriff's Spooktactical Night

Sheriff Rick Wells invites you to join the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for a "spooktactical" evening on Thursday, October 23, ...

  • 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: Free

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
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24Oct

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

Arlington Park Haunted Trail Carnival

Join us for frightfully fun games, tricks, and treats at our hunted trail carnival. Enjoy carnival style games and spooky ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St Sarasota, FL 34239
  • 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

Discover Bats and Birds with Sarasota County Government

Discover the fascinating world of bats and birds with fun, family-friendly activities on Friday, Oct. 24, 6-7:15 p.m. at the ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
  • Location: Venice Area Audubon Rookery, 4002 S Tamiami Trail via, Annex Rd, Venice, FL 34293
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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25Oct

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, ...

Halloween at The Bradenton Public Market

Join us for our annual family-friendly Halloween experience as our Market Friendors distribute candy to trick-or-treaters (while supplies last).

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 400 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL
  • 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

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
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26Oct

Fall Fest at Legacy Church

Fall Fest at Legacy Church! Kick off the day with our 10 AM service - a powerful time to worship, ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, 34211
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fidget Toys Plus Trick or Treat

Join us for TREAT + TOYS on October 26 from 1–4 PM at our Sarasota store! Trick-or-treat for FREE fidget toys Meet ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 6740 28th Street Circle East, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 515 Upper Manatee River Road, Bradenton, FL 34212
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: emphasisonchrist.org
  • Category: Free
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27Oct

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

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Elsie Quirk Library

Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fortycarrots.com
  • Category: Free
28Oct

Musical Motion and Costume Parade at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for an exciting morning of singing, dancing, and trick or treating! Parenting Matters will be coming in again to ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: 8209 Natures Way #115, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Creekwood

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

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 5206 73rd Ln E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
29Oct

Trick or Treating at the Library: Candy Land Trail

Feel free to dress in costumes and come walk the Candy Land Trail. Collect your goodies along the way. Meet ...

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: Free

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: 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
30Oct

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

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 ...

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

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

SunCoast Blood Centers Trunk or Treat

SunCoast Blood Centers is hosting its 1st Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat—an exciting, free, family-friendly event for all ages, taking ...

  • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 1760 Mound Street Sarasota, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
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31Oct

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 8301 Potter Park Dr. Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: operations.daxko.com
  • Category: Free

Halloween at the Ag Museum

Come celebrate Halloween at the Ag Museum from 10 AM to 4 PM! Make spooky crafts, finish a tricky scavenger ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1015 6th St W, Palmetto, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Siesta Key Village, 5200 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: my.siestakeychamber.com
  • Category: Free

Boooook-r-Treat at Palmetto Library

No need to choose here, get both books and treats during this drop-in holiday event! Show off your costumes in ...

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