2025 Sarasota Halloween Events
and Haunted Houses

Here's my annual list of Sarasota Halloween Events, Haunted Houses and Festivals around the sun coast area. Have Fun!

All dates, times and events are subject to change, cancellation or postponement by organizers. Before making any major plans check with event organizers to confirm date of event. The Calendar is updated as information is made available.

October 1- 31, 2025: Are there ghosts in Sarasota? Find out for yourself on a guided, dark and creepy, 75-minute Sarasota ghost walk. Experience the spirited and sinister side of Sarasota on this one-of-a-kind walking tour to learn more about the area and some of the residents who still call it home – many, many, many years later. Hear the haunting tales and feel the chill in the air. Boo! Reservations required – Parental discretion is advised – not recommended for small children. $24.95. Sarasota Sun Coast Tours, 301 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 941-893-4664.

October 1 - 31, 2025. Check out the Spooktacular Ghost Tour. If you’re looking for something truly unique, take the Haunted History Tour. This 75 minute tour is packed with history and ghost stories. We’ll also share ghost hunting tips and tricks. Hear live audio of a disembodied voice in a local Venice building. You’ll even have an opportunity to catch your own ghost by using real paranormal investigation tools. You'll leave wanting to find your own local haunts. $20 per person. Venice, FL. 817-714-6092. venicefloridatours@yahoo.com

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October 3 -  November 1, 2025: You're invited “Lights at Spooky Point,” which features an array of fantastic creatures and cute creations designed with lights along an eerily lit path through the woods at the preserve and outdoor museum of Historic Spanish Point. Visitors to Lights at Spooky Point will journey along a hauntingly lit trail that winds through the wooded grounds and historic landmarks of the campus. Along the path, guests will encounter whimsical Halloween displays and imaginative light installations at every turn. Returning favorites include the spectral “ghost orchids” that hover above the Pioneer Graveyard, towering “Dracula orchids” draped in eerie Spanish moss, and vibrant “spider orchids” spun into glowing webs high in the trees. These stunning decorations are inspired by real-life plants bearing the same names—a playful nod to Selby Gardens’ botanical roots and horticultural mission. Guests also will find plenty of pumpkins, scores of skeletons, and other Halloween classics at “Spooky Point.” The show is designed for all ages, with just a few minor jump-scare opportunities to keep older kids happy. A limited number of tickets will be sold for each night of the show, with two entry times available—6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Guests with young children or mobility issues are encouraged to consider the earlier entry. Those who want the full “Spooky Point” experience can opt for the later slot, after dark. Ticket prices for Lights at Spooky Point are $34 for adults ($24 for Selby Gardens members), $19 for ages 5-17, and free for children 4 and under. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged, as some nights may sell out prior to opening time. Food and beverages will be sold on-site throughout each evening of the show. Historic Spanish Point, 401 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL.

October 4 - 5, 2025: The 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. NEW FESTIVAL ACTIVITY – Hollowgraves Haunted Manor! A walk-through haunted house with live actors! Recommended for ages 8+ Lots of Halloween decorations for sale, too, from scarecrows to hay bales. Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! Individual rides and game activity booth, including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug a goat and pumpkin painting, has their own set price ranging from $1 – $10. Children’s Costume Contest every Saturday at 2 p.m. in front of the animal barn and free to participate in. Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders Free daily showtimes each weekend 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. While some vendor booths may accept cards, many are cash only so please be prepared. For your convenience they will have ATMs set up. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Additional dates: Oct 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th. Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL.

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October 10, 2025: It's Witches Night Out! Join SRQ County Parks for a positively enchanting evening! Join us for a bewitching evening at the historic (and haunted!) Edson Keith Mansion, nestled in the spooky Phillippi Estate Park. The third annual Witches Night Out will feature a live DJ, a photo booth, shopping with unique vendors, a cash bar and plenty of tasty morsels to enjoy. Dress in your best witch or wizard attire for our costume contest — let your creativity run wild! Tickets are limited, and this event is expected to sell out quickly. Get yours before they disappear! This is an event for adults 18 and older. Advance registration required. Tickets $35. No tickets will be sold at the door. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Historic Edson Keith Mansion in Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL Ticket sales open 8/29/2025 at 9am until 12am on 10/6/2025

October 10 - 11, 2025: A ‘not-so-scary’ Symphonic Spooktacular,  Venice Symphony’s first concert of the season, returns to Venice featuring a harmonious collaboration of symphonic sounds and storytelling. Become entranced by Bernard Herrmann’s Psycho: A Short Suite for String Orchestra and travel to otherworldly dimensions with music from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and other mystical medleys as you enjoy a festive concert experience designed to delight both young and old to kick off their 2025-26 Season.  Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave building 5, Venice, FL.

October 11 - 12, 2025: Get into the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival featuring fun for all including craft show, live music, live shows, pioneer trades village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, fresh roasted sweet corn, rock climbing wall, face painting and more. Additional dates: Oct 18 - 19 and Oct 25 - 26. Admission $15, kids 5 - 9 $5 & under 5 free, parking $5. Cash only. 9:00 a.m. a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hunsader Farms: C.R. 675, halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70, 10 miles east of I-75. Heading north on I-75 from Sarasota take exit 217A or heading south on I-75 take exit 220. 941-322-2168. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

October 11 - 12, 2025: The 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. NEW FESTIVAL ACTIVITY – Hollowgraves Haunted Manor! A walk-through haunted house with live actors! Recommended for ages 8+ Lots of Halloween decorations for sale, too, from scarecrows to hay bales. Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! Individual rides and game activity booth, including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug a goat and pumpkin painting, has their own set price ranging from $1 – $10. Children’s Costume Contest every Saturday at 2 p.m. in front of the animal barn and free to participate in. Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders Free daily showtimes each weekend 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. While some vendor booths may accept cards, many are cash only so please be prepared. For your convenience they will have ATMs set up. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Additional dates: Oct 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th. Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL

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October 11, 2025:  Manatee Village Historical Park is hosting “Cemetery Tours,” a free hour-long tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds led by a member of Manatee Village's staff. Tours cover different facets of life during Manatee's Founding Period (1840-1918) as well as stories of those buried in the burying grounds. Topics vary depending on the staff member leading the tour. Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. All members of your party must be present to receive a wristband. There will be FOUR (4) opportunities to experience a staff-guided tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Ground. There will be two (2) tours on Saturdays, October 11 and October 25, at 9:30 am and 11 am. Each tour has a limited availability of 30 persons. First come first served. Free to the public. Tickets available in the Wiggin's Store the day of the tours. (941) 749-7165. Manatee Village Historical Park,1404 Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64) Bradenton, FL.

October 17, 2025: The 23rd annual Goblin Gathering is an event hosted by Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources and held at GT Bray Park. This spooktacular outdoor event is family friendly and fun for all ages! Local businesses will be passing out “treats & sweets” to participants, providing a safe alternative for families to trick-or-treat. This year will also feature bounce houses, face painting, costume contests, petting zoo and magic! Costume contest sign up begins after 5 PM (judging begins at 7 PM). Food trucks will be on site to offer a BITE. Costume Contest: 1 year and under,  2 to 4 years old, 5 to 8 years old, 9 and older, Families. Three winners will be chosen for each category. Sign up at the stage after 5 PM. Judging begins at 7 PM on stage. Event entry and trick-or-treating is free. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL. (Visitors may access GT Bray Park from 59th Street West or 51st Street West and are asked to park near the Recreation Center off 33rd Ave Drive West. NO event parking available in 51st Street Park.) More info at: 941-742-5923. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 17 - 19, 2025: Welcome to Halloween Notte, the most thrilling Halloween festival in Florida! Step beyond the gates and into a world of haunted houses, eerie lights, creepy characters, and spine tingling fun for all ages. Bigger, scarier & more fun than ever! 3 haunted houses, a live Big Top show, scare actors, kids zone, pumpkin patch & more at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds. One place. Endless chills & thrills! From terrifying live shows to family friendly attractions like the pumpkin patch and petting zoo, there's something lurking for everyone with 3 Haunted Houses: The Firghtmare Before Christmas, Scarecrow Asylum and Haunted Maze. Dare to explore. Stay for the screams. This is Halloween like you’ve never seen it. Thursdays and Sundays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Kids Zone – bounce houses, pony rides & petting zoo. Fair Fun – pumpkin patch, photo ops, games, vendors & food. Delicious snacks like Tacos, nachos, cotton candy, & kettle corn. Free parking when you buy tickets online! Various ticket prices: $5 - $100. Also October 24–26, 30–31 & November 1 Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Rd , Port Charlotte, FL

October 18, 2025: It's a Pumpkin Splash! You’ve probably been to a pumpkin patch, but have you ever experienced a Pumpkin Splash? Join us for a fun-filled day at our instructional pool where participants can take a dip and select their favorite pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch! Whether you bring your own decorating supplies or use the carving tools and decorations provided, each participant will have the chance to take their personalized pumpkin home. Don’t miss this unique, family-friendly event! 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $10 per person. Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL. Registration required by Thursday, October 24. Register at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex and Parks or on line.  More info: Email: Conner.Bowers@SarasotaFL.gov

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October 18, 2025: Join in the fun of this Fourth Annual Halloween Family- and Fan-Favorite event, Boo! at The Bay! which includes a not-so-scary evening filled with trick-or-treating, free pumpkin pickings, yard games, a not-really haunted decorated trail, a movie showing of A Minecraft Movie, and more! Costumes are encouraged (not required) for this not-so-spooky special event. Pumpkins are available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 1,800 kids. Candy will be available throughout the park, including along the trick-or-treat decorated trail thanks to Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Kimley Horn, Sweet Sparkman, Visit Sarasota County, and Wilhelm Brothers. Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Teaching Artists will inspire you to decorate your FREE pumpkin in ways you never imagined. Schedule of Events: 5:00-8:30pm: Food Trucks serve delicious food 6:00pm-7:30pm: Trick-or-Treat, Pumpkin Decorating, Games and more! 7:00pm-8:45pm: Showing of A Minecraft Movie. 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Free. Get free tickets here. Common Ground at The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota, FL

October 18, 2025: Calling all goblins and ghouls! Dress in your favorite costume* and follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail at the Mall at UTC, scaring up goodies from your favorite stores along the way! The wicked-good time will also include: Fangtastic Character Meet & Greets, A Spooktacular Dance Party, Howl-oween Bounce Houses, Eerie-sistable Games, Crafts & More! No toy weapons permitted. *No toy weapons permitted. Trick-or-Treating will take place mall-wide; other activities will be held in Grand Court and outside the main east entrance (by Urban Outfitters). Candy is available on a first-come basis, so please plan to arrive and begin trick-or-treating at the event start time (5:30 pm). 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Mall at UTC, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL.

October 18 - 19, 2025: Get into the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival featuring fun for all including craft show, live music, live shows, pioneer trades village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, fresh roasted sweet corn, rock climbing wall, face painting and more. Additional dates: Oct 25 - 26. Admission $15, kids 5 - 9 $5 & under 5 free, parking $5. Cash only. 9:00 a.m. a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hunsader Farms: C.R. 675, halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70, 10 miles east of I-75. Heading north on I-75 from Sarasota take exit 217A or heading south on I-75 take exit 220. 941-322-2168.

October 18 - 19, 2025: The 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. NEW FESTIVAL ACTIVITY – Hollowgraves Haunted Manor! A walk-through haunted house with live actors! Recommended for ages 8+ Lots of Halloween decorations for sale, too, from scarecrows to hay bales. Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! Individual rides and game activity booth, including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug a goat and pumpkin painting, has their own set price ranging from $1 – $10. Children’s Costume Contest every Saturday at 2 p.m. in front of the animal barn and free to participate in. Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders Free daily showtimes each weekend 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. While some vendor booths may accept cards, many are cash only so please be prepared. For your convenience they will have ATMs set up. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Additional dates: Oct 25th & 26th. Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL.

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October 19, 2025: Grace United Methodist Church invites you to Trunk or Treat '25 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 400 Field Avenue, Venice, FL.

October 19, 2024: The Halloween movie spooktacular is unfortunately not happening this year due to damage to the screens at the stadium. Bring the whole family to Ed Smith Stadium for a Spooktacular Halloween-themed movie shown on the outfield video board. Bring your blanket to watch from the stadium seating. Join them before the movie for games throughout the stadium. Concessions available. Coolers are not permitted. Admission is FREE donations of non-perishable food will be accepted. Open to all ages. Entry at the left-field gate begins at 5 p.m. Children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St, Sarasota, FL 

October 23, 2025:  It's the Bark-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest held in the Arlington Park Paw Park. Get ready for a howling good time at the Arlington Paw Park’s annual Bark-O-Ween! Dress up your pup and participate in the judged costume parade for a chance to win fun, dog-friendly prizes. Whether your dog is spooky, cute, or creative, this event is sure to be a tail-wagging success. Registration required. To register, contact Conner Bowers at Conner.Bowers@sarasotafl.gov or call 941-263-6732  Free. 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Arlington Park Paw Park, Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL. 941-554-2110.

October 23, 2025: Sheriff Rick Wells invites you to join the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office for a “spooktactical” evening of family fun! MCSO units, special teams, and community partners will have vehicles on display, demonstrations, activities for kids, food, and trick-or-treating at each unit’s station. The event is free to the public, and free hot dogs, chips, and water will be available while supplies last. Additionally, food trucks will be available with extra options for purchase. Free parking will be available at the former Desoto Square Mall across from the Operations Center on 301 Blvd. W. Handicapped parking will be available on-site. Please follow the posted signage for directions. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Manatee County Sheriff's Office: 600 301 Blvd W, Bradenton, FL

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October 24, 2025: It's Trick-or-Triples: Spooktacular Tennis Fun! Get ready for the second annual Trick or Triples Triple Elimination Tournament! Grab your costume, rally your team of 3-4 players, and play a Triples tournament for a frightfully fun day. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. One division for all levels of play. Enjoy socializing before, during, and after the tournament in Court Thirteen! Prizes await the winning teams and the most hauntingly creative costumes! It’s going to be a wicked good time! $30 per team, sign up at the front desk or call 941-263-6641 Sign up now—spots will vanish faster than a ghost at the net! Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL.

October 24 2025: It's the Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex Annual Haunted Trail Carnival. Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled evening of games, trick-or-treating, and spooky surprises along our half-mile walking trail. This free event is perfect for children of all ages, with interactive activities designed especially for kids aged 12 and under. Dress up in your favorite costumes and prepare for an enchanting adventure in the park!  Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL

October 24, 2024: TBA for 2025. Celebrate Halloween with State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) Bradenton at “Trunk or Treat.” This kid-friendly activity will feature free candy, decorated vehicles and music.  Kids of all ages and their families are welcome to attend this free event featuring a costume contest, decorated vehicles, DJ music, food truck purchases, kid-friendly activities, treats and candy. Register online at SCF.edu/TrunkorTreat. To receive an SCF trick-or-treat bag, each child must be registered individually. The free event is open to the public.  6 p.m. - 8 p.m. SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., parking lot D,  Bradenton, FL.  

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October 24, 2025: It's the annual BooFest at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! It will be a spooktacular evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Children are invited to trick-or-treat along a festive street filled with local vendor booths and merchants handing out sweet treats, don’t forget your costume and trick-or-treat tote! The fun continues in the Kids’ Zone where young guests can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, fun inflatables, and hands-on experiments after watching the interactive Mad Scientist Show. Be sure to catch the Main Stage lineup! Music Compound kicks things off at 6 p.m. followed by the Mad Scientist’s wild, interactive science show at 7 p.m. and a captivating Magic Show at 8 p.m. With tasty food and drink vendors, fun activities for all ages, and a safe space to celebrate, this free community event is the perfect way for families to enjoy Halloween while supporting local businesses. Be sure to visit the Veteran Air booth to grab a FREE trick-or-treat pumpkin tote — available for the first 1,500 attendees! This event is free and open to the public. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

October 24 - 26, 2025: Welcome to Halloween Notte, the most thrilling Halloween festival in Florida! Step beyond the gates and into a world of haunted houses, eerie lights, creepy characters, and spine tingling fun for all ages. Bigger, scarier & more fun than ever! 3 haunted houses, a live Big Top show, scare actors, kids zone, pumpkin patch & more at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds. One place. Endless chills & thrills! From terrifying live shows to family friendly attractions like the pumpkin patch and petting zoo, there's something lurking for everyone with 3 Haunted Houses: The Firghtmare Before Christmas, Scarecrow Asylum and Haunted Maze. Dare to explore. Stay for the screams. This is Halloween like you’ve never seen it. Thursdays and Sundays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Kids Zone – bounce houses, pony rides & petting zoo. Fair Fun – pumpkin patch, photo ops, games, vendors & food. Delicious snacks like Tacos, nachos, cotton candy, & kettle corn. Free parking when you buy tickets online! Various ticket prices: $5 - $100. Also October 30–31 & November 1 Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Rd , Port Charlotte, FL

October 25, 2025: The 22nd Annual Boo Run is a family oriented 5K run or walk. There is also a Virtual 5K Run or Walk. The Boo is back for its 22nd running and wants YOU there! Still supporting Another Day for Gray and also now Big Bill’s Foundation. Want to still support our furry friends from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch? Click here! Same FUN Family Friendly course with our without costume. Look forward to seeing YOU on October 25th! What's Included with the race? Your race entry includes a chip-timed 5K, bib, glow in the dark finisher medal, and race shirt. Overall M/F and Age Group awards will be available to age group winners. Don't forget to dress in your favorite costume to enter the costume contest as well! Costume Contests are for first place in the following categories: Best Human and Pup Pair, Best Couple, Best Adult Costume, Best Child (17 & Under), Best Adult Group (18+ with 3+ People), Best Child Group (17 & Under with 3+ People). 8 a.m. FCCI Insurance Group, 6300 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL

October 25, 2025: Check out the Bradenton Public Market for a spooktacular good time with Halloween at the Market from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.! This family-friendly event includes Trick or Treating with the Market Friendors from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or while candy lasts). Bradenton Public Market, 400 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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October 25, 2025: The Annual Sarasota Dog-A-Ween costume contest returns to the Sarasota Farmers Market Halloween Festival. Goblins and ghoulies, candy corn and cornstalks, doggie costume contests and parades: It’s time for dogs to get a scary groove on and don the Halloween garb.  All proceeds benefit the Donte’s Den Foundation. REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN 9 a.m. 10 a.m. parade and contest. Registration: 1 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL Contest in Paul Thorpe Park 135 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL Competition: 10 a.m. parade and contest. Pre-register online here. Fee: $15  Parking is available in Whole Foods Parking Plaza. 

October 25, 2025:  Manatee Village Historical Park is hosting “Cemetery Tours,” a free hour-long tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds led by a member of Manatee Village's staff. Tours cover different facets of life during Manatee's Founding Period (1840-1918) as well as stories of those buried in the burying grounds. Topics vary depending on the staff member leading the tour. Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. All members of your party must be present to receive a wristband. There will be FOUR (4) opportunities to experience a staff-guided tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Ground. There will be two (2) tours on Saturday, October 25, at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each tour has a limited availability of 30 persons. First come first served. Free to the public. Tickets available in the Wiggin's Store the day of the tours. (941) 749-7165. Manatee Village Historical Park,1404 Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64) Bradenton, FL.

October 25, 2025: Get Ready for the Halloween Dragon Egg Hunt at the Children's Garden! Put on your costumes and get ready for a magical morning at our annual Halloween Dragon Egg Hunt! The hunt begins at 10:15am sharp.​ Each child may collect up to 12 dragon eggs filled with treasure and candy. One specially decorated Snuffy Egg will be hidden for a special prize. Craft your own paper pumpkin wand with ribbons and bells. Enjoy Story Time on the stage at 11am with Room on the Broom, a cute witchy tale. Starting at 11am, Ben & Jerry’s will be handing out free ice cream in the garden (while supplies last). Tickets: $5 + tax per child participating in the hunt (in addition to admission: 0-2 years free, 3 -12 years $6 + tax, teens-adult $10 + tax, 60+ seniors $9 + tax). Members only pay the event fee. Advance purchase required via Zeffy or at the Gift Shop. Refunds available until two weeks before the event. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. The Children's Garden, 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, Fl.

October 25, 2025: It's the 2025 Boo! at The Bazaar with Free Trick or Treating (inside). It's The Bazaar's annual Boo! Free Trick or Treat event. Belle's Princess Parties will be joining in again this year with their amazing Princesses, Villains and Super Heroes! 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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October 25, 2025: Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Downtown Sarasota! Pull out your spookiest costumes, grab your ghoulish friends, and prepare for a night of haunted fun. It's Sarasota County's most frightfully fantastic pub crawl, where the spirits are high, and the fun never dies! With contests, prizes, and downtown fun, this is the Halloween Pub Crawl event you should do. Come solo, with your boo, or gather your whole ghoul-gang and join in for the spookiest Halloween bash! 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Contest awards and prizes will be awarded during the event. Tickets ARE NOT sold at the door and can be purchased ONLY online! Tickets are just $15*. Last-Minute Tickets are $19.* Joe's On Main, 1448 Main Street Sarasota, FL 

October 25, 2025: Join in for Monster Mash! It's ALIVE! 107.9 WSRZ's Monster Mash returns. Jones and Company are hosting the Ultimate Halloween Party at the Venice Community Center Featuring the Ultimate Costume Contest with $1,500 in cash prizes. Admission: $10/advance $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, FL

October 25, 2025: Check out Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Sarasota. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween-inspired music at St. Boniface Episcopal Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program includes Thriller - Michael Jackson, Funeral March of a Marionette - Charles Gounod, String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto - Dmitri Shostakovich, Tubular Bells (Theme from The Exorcist) - Mike Oldfield and many more. Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 minutes prior to the start time and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted) Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. $44 - $71.  8 p.m. St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL.

October 25, 2025: Check out Joyland's 29th AnnualBoo Bash and Icons of Horror with a Costume Contest with $3,500 in cash prizes,   drink specials, Horrorland Haunted Maze All Night. Party starts at 8:45 p.m. Joyland Live, 8341 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota FL.

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October 25 - 26, 2025: Get into the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival featuring fun for all including craft show, live music, live shows, pioneer trades village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, fresh roasted sweet corn, rock climbing wall, face painting and more. Admission $15, kids 5 - 9 $5 & under 5 free, parking $5. Cash only. 9:00 a.m. a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hunsader Farms: C.R. 675, halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70, 10 miles east of I-75. Heading north on I-75 from Sarasota take exit 217A or heading south on I-75 take exit 220. 941-322-2168. October Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

October 26, 2025: Enjoy the Selby Gardens Spooktacular with the whole family. With fun and not too scary festivities, bring your camera for pictures of your costumed family! Activities include traditional, wholesome Halloween happenings like trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, fun and educational activities, as well as more frightening (but not too scary) options for older children including storytelling. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and bring their own trick-or-treat bags to collect their goodies. Food and beverage available for purchase.10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: Free, Member's Guests: $12. Regular admission: Adults $28, kids 5 - 17 $12. 4 and under are free. Food available for purchase. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

October 25 - 26, 2025: The 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. NEW FESTIVAL ACTIVITY – Hollowgraves Haunted Manor! A walk-through haunted house with live actors! Recommended for ages 8+ Lots of Halloween decorations for sale, too, from scarecrows to hay bales. Admission, Parking, Petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots are FREE! Individual rides and game activity booth, including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug a goat and pumpkin painting, has their own set price ranging from $1 – $10. Children’s Costume Contest every Saturday at 2 p.m. in front of the animal barn and free to participate in. Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders Free daily showtimes each weekend 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. While some vendor booths may accept cards, many are cash only so please be prepared. For your convenience they will have ATMs set up. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Additional dates: Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

October 28, 2025: It's the return of Nathan Benderson Park’s annual NBP Trick Or Treat On The Lake. Don your spookiest, silliest, or most star-studded costumes and prepare for an evening of trick-or-treating along their candy trail. Experience not-too-spooky themed booths decorated by community organizations, all ready to treat you with candies and delights, themed children’s activities, live music, an area dedicated to interactive play for the little ones, as well as a storytelling corner to ignite their imaginations with Halloween tales. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Regatta Island. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota FL.

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October 29, 2025: It's Trunk or Treat! Bring a treat for your furry friend and join in for fall fun, games, costumes and more. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Humane Society of Sarasota County, 2331 15th St, Sarasota, FL

October 29, 2025: It's Trunk or Treat. Bring the whole family for a ghoulishly good time at the annual Trunk or Treat at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Kids of all ages will enjoy a safe and spooky evening filled with fun, games, and candy! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and trunk decorations. Free; no registration required. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota, FL.

October 29, 2025: Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at the Lakewood Ranch Halloween Bash - costumes, music, and good times await! Come join us for a spooktacular evening at the EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch, an IHG Hotel. Get ready for a night filled with costumes, dancing, and fun! Don't miss out on the haunted house and scary good drinks. This event is perfect for all ages, so bring your family and friends for a night to remember! 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch, an IHG Hotel, 6231 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota, FL .

October 29 - 31, 2025: It's the Haunted Fish Camp & Walk – 3 Nights of Spooky Fun at Jiggs Landing Outpost for a frightfully festive celebration leading up to the 5th Annual Haunted Fish Camp & Walk! Each evening features themed entertainment, contests, live music, and ends with a spine-tingling stroll into the swamp. Here's what's in store: Wednesday – Deliverance Night Starts at 4:00 PM Hosted by the toe-tapping Blue Grass Pirates, this evening kicks off with a Dueling Banjos Contest where talented pickers compete for a $100 cash prize and a weekend stay at Jiggs Landing. Come dressed in your best backwoods attire and enjoy the rustic vibes before the haunted walk begins.. Thursday – Lobsters & Mobsters Costume Bash Starts at 4:00 PM Local legend Steve Arvey takes the stage to host this quirky costume party. Whether you're rocking claws or pinstripes, strut your stuff for a chance to win prizes for Best Lobster Costume and Best Mobster Costume. Expect lively tunes, laughs, and plenty of photo ops before heading into the swamp for the nightly haunt. Friday – Pumpkin Carving & Halloween Jams Pumpkin Contest at 3:00 PM | Music at 4:00 PM Bring your creativity to life in our Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest, open to kids and adults alike. Then stick around as Santiago delivers two sets of hauntingly good Halloween music to set the mood. Whether you're carving, dancing, or just soaking it all in, Friday promises festive fun for the whole family. Nightly Finale – Haunted Fish Camp & Walk Each evening concludes with our Haunted Walk into the Swamp, where eerie sights, spooky sounds, and familiar characters await. Don’t forget to grab a s’more by the fire before you venture into the shadows! Costumes encouraged. Fun guaranteed. Fear optional. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. daily. Jiggs Landing is a Manatee County Preserve with an open public boat ramp, kayak launch, rentals, fishing, & pavilions. Jiggs Landing Outpost, 6106 63rd St E, Bradenton, FL

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October 30 - November 1, 2025: Welcome to Halloween Notte, the most thrilling Halloween festival in Florida! Step beyond the gates and into a world of haunted houses, eerie lights, creepy characters, and spine tingling fun for all ages. Bigger, scarier & more fun than ever! 3 haunted houses, a live Big Top show, scare actors, kids zone, pumpkin patch & more at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds. One place. Endless chills & thrills! From terrifying live shows to family friendly attractions like the pumpkin patch and petting zoo, there's something lurking for everyone with 3 Haunted Houses: The Firghtmare Before Christmas, Scarecrow Asylum and Haunted Maze. Dare to explore. Stay for the screams. This is Halloween like you’ve never seen it. Thursdays and Sundays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Kids Zone – bounce houses, pony rides & petting zoo. Fair Fun – pumpkin patch, photo ops, games, vendors & food. Delicious snacks like Tacos, nachos, cotton candy, & kettle corn. Free parking when you buy tickets online! Various ticket prices: $5 - $100.  Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Rd , Port Charlotte, FL

October 31, 2025: For the 40th year Siesta Key will host the “Safe Treats.” This FREE event provides a safe venue for children to trick-or-treat and is a fun afternoon for the entire family. The event includes merchants in Siesta Village and on South Siesta Key. Bring your little ones to trick or treat and look for participating members displaying  festive balloons. Don’t forget to hop on the free Siesta Key  Breeze Trolley which makes a continuous loop between the Siesta Key Village and Turtle Beach, with multiple stops along the way. 3 - 6 p.m. Siesta Key, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 31, 2025: It's the Downtown Halloween Strut in Venice, taking the place of the usual children's Halloween costume parade. All ages (from little ones to seniors) are invited to show off their costumes in Downtown Venice for the Halloween Strut! From 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. enjoy trick-or-treating at participating locations on Tampa Ave West, West Venice Ave, Miami Ave West, and Nokomis Ave! PLEASE NOTE: There is no street parade this year. Historic Downtown Venice, FL. October Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 31, 2025: There's a Trunk or Treat event with Free candy, fun and treats, and decorated trunks in "the shell lot" at First Baptist Church!. 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Frist Baptist Church, 312 Miami Ave W,, Venice, FL.

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October 31, 2025: Enjoy Halloween at The Ringling This Year! The Ringling invites you to join us for a safe and enjoyable family-friendly Halloween @The Ringling Museum of Art, benefiting the All Faiths Food Bank. Enter the Museum of Art gates dressed in costume! Enjoy trick-or-treating in the Courtyard! The Museum of Art galleries will come alive with guides highlighting not-too-spooky paintings, a fun Seek and Find adventure, and non-candy prizes! There will be a food truck and art making in the MOA circle! Halloween short animations will be playing in the MOA Courtyard! Come join us for a unique Halloween event for the whole family to enjoy!  4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free There is no registration required for this event. The event will be closed to new visitors once we reach capacity (1,200 participants). Please leave swords, wands, and other costumes/costume accessories that might pose a risk for The Ringling's collection at home or in the car. No candy can be eaten while inside the galleries. The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

October 31, 2025: Get Ready for a Spooktacular Night at the 11th Annual Trick-or-Treat in the Village of the Arts! Calling all ghosts and goblins, witches and wizards, superheroes and monsters! It’s that time of year again, and the Village of the Arts is brewing up a magical Halloween night just for you! Have a thrilling adventure filled with candy, costumes, and community spirit! Visit the Village where the streets are filled with Halloween magic. Their local galleries and friendly neighbors will be handing out treats, spreading joy, and creating memories that will linger long after the night ends. So, round up your little goblins and ghosts, and come enjoy a treat-filled Halloween adventure in the Village of the Arts—where the spirit of the season comes alive! 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Village of the Arts, 1227 12th St. W, Bradenton, FL Street Parking throughout the Village, and at the empty lot on 13th Ave and 12th Street.

October 31, 2025: It's the 17th Annual Fright Night on St Armand's Circle for Halloween fun. There will be haunted store fronts, frightening characters around every corner and statues dressed in the Halloween spirit. Adults and Kids can trick-or-treat around The Circle with numerous shops and restaurants contributing to the Halloween spirit with customized promotions. Free. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. St. Armand's Circle, St. Armand's Key, Sarasota, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 31, 2024: It's the 6th annual  Halloween on S. Lime Ave! Madam Dementia cordially invites you to join her and the other characters of Halloween on South Lime. Created by artists, Dave Gordon and Elln Hagney, of Enlightened Monkey Arts, the installation offers multiple areas for guests to enjoy and features, projection mapping, custom made animatronics, special effects, games, interactives, a scavenger hunt and more. Described as heavy in humor with a little edge, Halloween on S. Lime is perfect for the entire family. This Years Theme: ​ Madam Dementia’s Fairytales for the Underworld​: This year, visitors will descend into Madam Dementia’s Fairytales for the Underworld, meeting the unnatural denizens of the realm’s most twisted fables. Guests may: Listen to campfire songs from the fan-favorite Singing Pumpkin Trio, Visit Alice’s Nightmare Garden and chat with the Caterpillar, Be Amazed by the Pied Pipers Circus, Encounter the Magic Mirror, Look out for strings in Painocchio’s Pleasure Playground,Explore the Western Cemetery and the grave of Rip Van Winkle — and perhaps learn about its ghostly inhabitants. Halloween on S. Lime Ave is a free, family friendly neighborhood event that draws hundreds of visitors from Sarasota and Manatee County. Madam Dementia cordially invites you to join her and the other characters of Halloween on S. Lime from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Halloween on South Lime Ave, 133 S Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL. For more information call 617-823-5081. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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October 31, 2025: You're invited to start your Halloween festivities at The Sarasota Modern where everyone is bound to have a ghoulishly good time! Join in for an evening full of live music, dancing, delicious cocktails, and an exciting costume contest with prizes worth up to $1,000!! And the fun doesn’t stop there—keep the party going in downtown Sarasota with a FREE trolley ride to Main Street for the first 30 guests who buy their tickets in advance!* Tickets ere only $15 for both advanced purchase and general admission which includes complimentary Valet Parking until 1:00AM! Get your tickets now because prices go up on 10/31! From $17.85. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 1290 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL.

October 31, 2025: It's a Spooktacular Dance Party at Cafe Venice with a costume contest with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Drink specials, Dancing, The Haunted Breezeway. Costume judging and prizes at 10 p.m. 7 p.m. - ? Cafe Venice, 101 W Venice Ave , Venice FL

October 31, 2025: It's the Gator Club's Heroes vs Villains Halloween Block Party. 5:00 p.m. start outside with DJ Kelly Crawford on stage followed by Phoenix 5 live. 2 costume contests with Cash 💰 and Prizes! Food trucks Smokin Momma Lora's BBQ Mobile and more. Inside entertainment with the ONE and ONLY Johnny Diamond on stage 9:30 p.m.! The Gator Club, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

October 31, 2025: Summon the spirits and awaken the supernatural for a night like no other at Sage’s Annual Haunted Mansion Party! Shed the ordinary and embrace the eerie for an evening that promises thrills, chills and memories to haunt your dreams. Embrace the fear, feel the thrill, and dance with the spirits. A most anticipated event of the year awaits your presence! Three floors of non-stop action and a truly haunted mansion vibe. 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sage Restaurant, 1216 1st Street, Sarasota, FL

October 31, 2025: Join Sarasota's Art Ovation Hotel for a magical night under the stars at Spirits in the Sky: A Halloween Soiree, where ethereal beings will light up the night sky. Witness the beauty of the cosmos as we delve into the mysteries of the night. Dance and vibe in your best Halloween Costume. So, mark your calendars and get ready for frightful extravaganza extraordinaire! Ticket Includes: Entry // DJ // Dancing // Welcome Cocktail. Registration for Costume Contest required before Midnight. Ticket Tiers: Gen Admission // $25, VIP Table for up to 4 Guests // $250 >>> Includes Bottle of Bubbles or Bucket of High Noons. VIP Cabana for up to 8 Guests // $500>>> Includes Bottle of Bacardi, Grey Goose, or Patron. Costume Contest Prizes: 3rd Place // $100 Bar Tab, 2nd Place // 2-Night Stay and Rooftop Cabana, 1st Place // $1,000 Cash. 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Costume contest 12 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Art Ovation Hotel, Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar, 1255 North Palm Avenue #8th Floor Sarasota, FL.

November 7 - 8, 2025: The Skeletons are Coming, The Skeletons are Coming!! This year marks the 21s anniversary of their BIGGEST event of the year: the Festival of the Skeletons! Join in for the 21st Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 11 am – 4  pm. The Village will be bursting with color, lively energy, and excitement like never before!! Explore an incredible array of shrines and altars featured in the galleries throughout the Village. Enjoy strolling music as you wander through the Village, discover unique treasures from pop-up vendors, and savor delicious food from a variety of vendors. Flaunt your best Día de los Muertos costume and immerse yourself in the cultural richness. This vibrant celebration of life and remembrance is not to be missed! This event is free and family-friendly. Friday, November 7, 6 p.m. - 9 pm. Saturday, November 8, 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Village of the Arts and The Village Art House Collective, 1227 12th St. W, Bradenton, FL Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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