2023 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, 2023:  The 35th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. 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 7 - 8, Oct 14 - 15, Oct  21 - 22 and Oct. 28 - 29. Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL.

October 1- 31, 2023: 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.

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October 1 - 31, 2023. 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

October 7 - 8, 2023:  The 35th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. 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 14 - 15, Oct  21 - 22 and Oct. 28 - 29. Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL.

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October 13, 2023: The 21st annual Goblin Gathering is an event hosted by Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources and held at GT Bray Park. Little and big goblins are invited to gather at GT Bray Park on Friday, October 13, for a better-than-ever free trick-or-treat and more event! This year they're adding more Halloween decorations, an animal experience and a haunted treat trail to the bounce houses and costume contes with 5 costume categories. Event entry and trick-or-treating is free. This always-popular event will feature a costume contest, food trucks and a spooky trail to explore. A $5 wristband will be sold for children to participate in the face painting, petting zoo, pony ride and bounce houses. Parental participation and trick-or-treating is free. Wristbands will be on sale beginning Friday, October 6, at the front desk inside the G.T. Bray Recreation Center (no refunds or replacements will be issued). Wristbands will also be available on a cash-only basis at the event entrance on the day of the event. 5:30 p.m. -  8 p.m. GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL. More info at: 941-742-5923. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 13, 2023: It's Witches Night Out! Join SRQ County Parks for a positively enchanting evening! Guests (witches and wizards) will enjoy music, dancing, shopping, food and drinks. Dress in your favorite witch or wizard attire, or you can dress as a muggle. Don't miss the thrilling costume contest with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Their “Witches Mart” features amazing local vendors, and you can even have fun with tarot card and intuitive readers, for entertainment purposes only of course! Gather your favorite witches and wizards for free photos at thespooktacular photo booth and capture some great memories! Hang out for an enchanting “Witches Dance” by talented local artists. To quench your thirst, delightfully wicked potions, including non-alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase. Your $35 advance reservation includes:• Swag bag • Live DJ • Photo booth pictures • Tasty morsels • Costume contest entry. This is an event for adults 18 and older. Advance registration required. 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

October 13 - 15, 2023: Three Haunted houses in Port Charlotte: The Haunting of Grin Hollow, Zombie Barn and Scarecrow's Scream. Plus they'll have a boucne house, rides and food. Nightly Haunted Dance Party. Free admisson. $5 parking. Haunted house tickets $15 - $40. Haunted House Package - all three haunted houses ($50 value) save $10 and get unlimited access to the haunted houses for a single day! Bounce house and Maze tickets $20-$25. Maze and moon bounces are open from 5pm-10pm. Also Pony rides, Mechanical Bull, Rope ladder, Petting Zoo and more. Haunted houses are open from 6pm-10pm. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (17 years and older) Charlotee County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL.

October 13 - 31, 2023:  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 also will see familiar historic sites like Mary’s Chapel and the Pioneer Graveyard in a mysterious (but not too scary) new light during this event for all ages. There will be a one-way path from the Welcome Center Gazebo through several popular areas on the Historic Spanish Point bathed in the glow of orange, purple, and red lights. Along the way, guests will encounter flying “ghost orchids,” webs with “spider orchids,” giant “bat orchids,” vine-twisted skeletons, plenty of pumpkins, and other surprises. This nighttime walk through the woods will finish at a hay maze before guests return to the gazebo to exit. Selby Gardens will offer two entry times each evening for Lights at Spooky Point: 6:30  p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A limited number of tickets will be available for each entry time and must be purchased in advance, either through the Selby Gardens website or at the Welcome Center on either campus. Ticket prices are $20 for Selby Gardens members, $30 for non-members, $15 for ages 5 to 17, and free for children 4 and under. Please note: Any guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an Adult ticket holder. Historic Spanish Point, 401 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL.

October 14, 2023:  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. Check in at the Wiggins General Store at Manatee Village Historical Park on the morning of the tour to receive your free wrist band. Please note that this is an outdoor event. Participants will traverse over curbs and uneven terrain. There will be no seating during the tour. Tours may be canceled due to inclement weather and rain dates will not be given. 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Repaets on October 28, 2023. (941) 749-7165. Manatee Village Historical Park,1404 Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64) Bradenton, FL.

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October 14, 2023: Check out the 5K SUP Rec Paddle & Costume Contest at NBP! Come dressed in your best for our 5K paddle and SUP costume contest! Costumes are optional. Prizes will be awarded for best individual costume or best group theme. Note: All costumes must be tasteful and appropriate to be permitted to participate in the event. Open to all ages and skill levels! Hop on a paddleboard, test your balance, get a great workout and have a blast! With Halloween just around the corner, we encourage you to add an extra level of fun by participating in our costume contest! Wear a costume that best shows off your SUPerpower! Participation is optional but there will be a prize for the best costume or for the group with the best costume theme. As this is an event open to all ages, all costumes must be tasteful and appropriate. Following the Rec race, checkout the food and drink vendors throughout the park. Receive complimentary access all weekend long to watch the SUP World Cup races. This event is BYOB (Bring your own Board) or, if you don’t own a board, you may rent one through the park or the local rental company they are working with. 10 a.m. There's also a beer tent and vendor market. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL. (941) 358-7275

October 14 - 15, 2023: Get into the 32nd 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  21 - 22 and Oct 28 - 29. Admission $15, kids 10 & under free, parking $5. Cash only. 9:00 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 14 - 15, 2023:  The 35th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. 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  21 - 22 and Oct. 28 - 29. Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL.

October 19, 2023: It's the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Spooktactical Night! It's a Spooktactical evening of family fun at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Operations Center! MCSO Units and community partners will have vehicles on display, demonstrations, activities for kids, free food, and trick or treating at each unit's station. Food truck options available with a cost. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Manatee County Sheriff's Office, 600 Highway 301 Boulevard West, Bradenton FL. (Parking will be available at the former Desoto Square Mall across from the Operations Center on 301 Blvd. W.)

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October 20 2023:  It's the Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex Haunted Trail Carnival complete with frightfully fun games, tricks and treats and a haunted trail carnival. Enjoy carnival style games along the half mile walking trail, a costume contest, face painting and more. Perfect for ages 2 - 13. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL

October 20, 2023: Sarasota's Bay Park hosts a not so scary evening with trick-or-treating, pumpkins on a first come first served basis to the first 1,500 kids, yard games, a not really haunteddecorated trail, live music, a double feature movie of Mosters Inc and Ghostbusters and more. (There will be a sensory-friendly version of the event from 5 p.m. 6 p.m.) 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Common Ground at the Bay Park, 655 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL.

October 20 - 21, 2023: It's the 10th Annual Halloween Haunted Trails at Oscar Scherer State Park. SCARY TRAI: If you dare, join us on this night time adventure along the darkened wooded roadway on your way to the Haunted House. You never know what frightening figures you might encounter and if you're lucky, you might just make it out alive. Warning: Scary Trail is not suitable for young children or the faint at heart. KID'S TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL: For younger Halloween enthusiasts, there's a fun trick or treat trail around Lake Osprey. The trick or treat trail features booths, activities and interactive games, and of course, candy! Don't miss the glow in the dark "Little Monster Manor" Fun House and more! HAUNTED HOUSE: Want to take your scare to the next level? Check out the infamous Haunted House sponsored by the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department. Frightfully good fun, if you dare! Warning: Haunted House is not suitable for young children. Sponsored concessions will be on hand to feed you & your wee beasties. Get your Haunted Trails T-shirt at the Friends Of Oscar Scherer Booth! T-shirts will be on sale for just $15. Get yours before they're gone! Food Drive - Non-perishables Only This year at Haunted Trails event has partnered with the South County Food Pantry to support those in need. Ticket Sales Open Labor Day Sept. 4th 8 a.m. Tickets are online only. Buy tickets online here.10th Annual Halloween Haunted Trails: Friday Oct. 20 & Saturday Oct. 21 only. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL More info at 941-483-5956. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 20 - 22, 2023: Three Haunted houses in Port Charlotte: The Haunting of Grin Hollow, Zombie Barn and Scarecrow's Scream. Plus they'll have a boucne house, rides and food. Nightly Haunted Dance Party. Free admisson. $5 parking. Haunted house tickets $15 - $40. Haunted House Package - all three haunted houses ($50 value) save $10 and get unlimited access to the haunted houses for a single day! Bounce house and Maze tickets $20-$25. Maze and moon bounces are open from 5pm-10pm. Also Pony rides, Mechanical Bull, Rope ladder, Petting Zoo and more. Haunted houses are open from 6pm-10pm. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (17 years and older) Charlotee County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL.

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October 21, 2023:  It's a Pumpkin Splash! Come take a swim and pick out your favorite pumpkin from a Floating Pumpkin Patch and then decorate or carve your pumpkin! Only $10/Participant. $2 per addtional children All ages welcome. 11 a.m. a.m. - 1 p.m.  Parental/Guardian assistance required for carving pumpkins. Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL. Register at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex and Parks or on line. Sponsored by Recreation District - City of Sarasota, FL.

October 21, 2023: Calling all goblins and ghouls...join in for frightfully fun Halloween Trick-or-Treating at The Mall at University Town Center! Dress in your favorite costume* and follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail throughout the mall, 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 & More. The event takes place mall-wide & outside at The Mall at University Town Center’s East Grand Entrance. *No toy weapons permitted. 5:30 pm. - 7:30 p.m. The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL

October 21 - 22, 2023:  The 35th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. 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. 28 - 29. 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 21 - 22, 2023: Get into the 32nd 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 28 - 29. Admission $15, kids 10 & under free, parking $5. Cash only. 9:00 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

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October 24, 2023: 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 Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 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: 65 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. October 24 and 26, 2023. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

October 25, 2023:  Bring the whole family for a howlin' good time at our 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 best costumes and trunk decorations. Free. No registarion required. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St, Sarasota, FL. RSVP on Facebook to stay up to date with event details!

October 26, 2023: Celebrate Halloween with State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) at “Trunk or Treat.” This kid-friendly activity will feature free candy, decorated vehicles and music.The free event is open to the public and will take place  6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. between Buildings 17 and 18, Bradneton, FL.  

October 26, 2023: It's the return of Nathan Benderson Park’s annual NBP Trick Or Treat On The Lake. More than 6,000 children and families will come to NBP in their spookiest, silliest, star-studded costumes for an evening of not-too-spooky trick-or-treating along the candy trail, themed children’s activities, live music, and a Halloween movie  on a large video screen! Free. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free admission but there is a $10 fee for parking on the island. Regatta Island. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota FL.

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October 26, 2023: It's the Bark-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest held in the Arlington Park Paw Park. from 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Sure to be a howling good time! Dress up your dog and walk in the judged costume parade for a chance to win dog-friendly prizes. Free; pre-registration is encouraged for the costume contest. Treats and prizes. Free. Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL. 941-554-2110.

October 26, 2023: 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 Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 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: 65 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. October 24 and 26, 2023. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

October 27, 2023: Lost Creek is hosting their Annual Halloween Block Party. A huge hit last year, again this year there will be food trucks along with music and Trick or Treating, Costume parade is at 5 p.m. So be sure to dress up in your Halloween Costume! This event is open to the public! Additional Parking for non residents across the street at Lakewood Ranch Park. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. Lost Creek, 11140 Lost Creek Terr, Bradenton, FL. Bring a bag for candy.

October 27, 2023:  It's the annual BooFest at Lakewood Ranch Main Street! It's family-friendly fun including entertainment, food and drink vendors, and more. Have your children bring their trick-or-treat bags to collect the many treats that will be given out from their generous sponsors and merchants. Don’t forget to dress up for the children’s costume parade! Get ready to get spooky, you’re bound to have a HOWLING good time! This event is free and open to the public. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

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October 27, 2023:  It's the 22nd Annual Clancy's Halloween Party and Costume Contest. They'll be giving away cash prizes for costume contest The entertainment will be Black Thorn Rose from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Costume contest after band. Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Clancy's, 6218 Cortez Rd., West, Bradenton, FL. More info: 941-794-2489.

October 27 - 29, 2023: Jiggs Landing turns into the "HAUNTED FISH CAMP."  Children (12 and under) are free, all others are $5. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Jiggs Landing, 6106 63rd St E, Bradenton, FL

October 27 - 31, 2023: Three Haunted houses in Port Charlotte: The Haunting of Grin Hollow, Zombie Barn and Scarecrow's Scream. Plus they'll have a boucne house, rides and food. Nightly Haunted Dance Party. Free admisson. $5 parking. Haunted house tickets $15 - $40. Haunted House Package - all three haunted houses ($50 value) save $10 and get unlimited access to the haunted houses for a single day! Bounce house and Maze tickets $20-$25. Maze and moon bounces are open from 5pm-10pm. Also Pony rides, Mechanical Bull, Rope ladder, Petting Zoo and more. Haunted houses are open from 6pm-10pm. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (17 years and older) Charlotee County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL.

October 28, 2023: Check out the downtown Sarasota Farmer's Market for a spooktacular Halloween market! There will be many vendors going all out to decorate their booths with the most creative and festive displays for their chance to win a prize. And make sure to bring your little ones, because they have a special treat for them: trick or treating! Yes, your kids can go from booth to booth and collect candy and goodies from the friendly vendors of the Sarasota Farmer's Markt. 7 a.m - 1 p.m. Downtown Sarasota, FL.

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October 28, 2023: The 20th Annual Boo Run is a family oriented 5K run or walk. There is also a Virtual 5K Run or Walk. Exciting changes this year with a brand new certified 5k course in Lakewood Ranch! In-Person Option - Saturday, October 28th - 5k run or walk with pups at 8:05 am 5k run or walk with Humans starts at 8:00 a.m. Boo Dash starts at 7:30 a.m. Your race entry includes a chip-timed 5k, bib, finisher medal, and race shirt. Overall M/F and Age Group awards will be available to age group winners. Sponsor Village, along Tervis Tumblers and Costume Contest!

October 28, 2023: The 16th 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. The Annual Dog-A-Ween costume contest returns to the Sarasota Farmers Market Halloween Festival. All proceeds benefit the Donte’s Den Foundation. 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. check in and get your entry number at Lemon Ave. & 1st Street Downtown Sarasota. Pre-register online here. Fee: $15 (Thank you in advance for pre-registering to participate by Oct. 25th) 10 a.m. Parade. 10:15 a.m. Contest. Parking is available in Whole Foods Parking Plaza. Registration Address: 1451 1st Street Sarasota FL

October 28, 2023: 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 vendors, face painting with Manatee School for the Arts Academic Team from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, and a dance performance by Slick Motion Studios at 10:00 a.m. Bradenton Public Market, 400 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL.Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

October 28, 2023:  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. Check in at the Wiggins General Store at Manatee Village Historical Park on the morning of the tour to receive your free wrist band. Please note that this is an outdoor event. Participants will traverse over curbs and uneven terrain. There will be no seating during the tour. Tours may be canceled due to inclement weather and rain dates will not be given. 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.  (941) 749-7165. Manatee Village Historical Park,1404 Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64) Bradenton, FL.

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October 28, 2023: It's the 2023 Boo! at The Bazaar with Free Trick or Treating (inside). They don't care your age - just come in your Halloween costume and have fun.. All of their Bazaar Family will be giving out candy. Trick or Treat with them and the princesses from Belle's Princess Parties! More than 20 stops to visit. Plus, lots of surprises and activities. Come in your Halloween costume and have fun. 10 a.m.  The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

October 28, 2023: This year, they're bringing back Snuffy's famous DRAGON EGG HUNT at The Children's Garden! Put on your costumes and join in for a magical scavenger hunt and find your own dragon eggs with treasure and candy inside! Then enjoy a coloring craft along with a spooky story. Whoever finds the decorated dragon egg hidden in the Garden can turn it in for a special prize! As a special treat, Sarasota Ben & Jerry's will be handing out FREE SCOOPS at the garden starting at 10am while supplies last! This event is included with the cost of admission and free for members while dragon eggs last.The hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Admission::​0-2 Yrs.Free. 3-12 Yrs. $6. Teens-Adults $10.. 60+Seniors $9. How quickly can you find the dragon's eggs? The Children's Garden, 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL. The Children’s Garden is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charitable organization.

October 28, 2023:  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. Enjoy free children's games, activities, a sensory area and community booths in the stadium concourse and on the baseball field from 5 to 6:45 p.m. At 6:45 p.m. join the Orioles' Bird, for a Halloween costume parade around the bases. The feature movie, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," rated PG, will begin at 7 p.m. Concessions available. Coolers are not permitted. Admission is one non-perishable food item. 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  Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

October 28, 2023: Check out the Main Street Live Halloween Celebration Block Party. Live music on stage by K-Luv and the United Funk Foundation, food trucks, dinks and vendors. Scary Dress Code. Free Entry. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Old Main Street, downtown Bradenton, FL.

October 28, 2023: Art Ovation Hotel hosts their Neon Terror 80s Halloween Dance Party with live music plus DJ, hanuted ballroom with laser dance floor and 80s horror decor, 3 bars, costume contest with $1,500 grand prize and more. $20 advance/$40 at the door. 8 p.m. Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL.

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October 28, 2023: It's BOO! at The Bishop Join The Bishop and other community partners for safe, family fun. Trick-or-Treat within the Museum while visiting with local community members. Light activities will also be provided for children as they explore! Child-friendly costumes are encouraged. You’ll leave with candy and plenty of great memories! Admission: $5. Free for kids under 4. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  p.m. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St., W., Bradenton, FL.

October 28, 2023: It's the Monster Beach Bash at Dry Beach at Fisherman's Village. There will be a DJ, Bunce Houses and Themed Cocktails. Activities include a costume parade for the little ones– a perfect chance for parents to capture those adorable moments in their spooky attire. Costume Contest, open to ALL ages. There's a category for every age group, top three in each category will be chosen by judges and win fabulous prizes, crowd favorite will receive grand prize! Groove to the beats of a live DJ and let the littles loose in the bounce houses while you enjoy an evening filled chilling fun! Free admission Fishermen's Village - Sunset Beach Club (Dry Beach located on west side of the village) 6 p.m. - 10 p.m, Fishermen’s Village (Sunset Beach Club Tiki Bar), 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL

October 28, 2023: It's the Joyland Live's 27th Annual Boo Bash featuring Scareland Haunted House plus yearly costume contest with $3,500 in prizes. Give-aways, food and drink specials, music with live DJ. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Party starts at 9 p.m.. Cover charge. Joyland Live, 8341 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota FL.

October 28, 2023: It's the Gator Club's Annual Halloween Block Party with 2 live bands. Outside live music by 22N. Inside music will be by Johnny Diamond and DJ, Kelly Crawford. They will have two separate costume contests. $1500 in cash and prizes plus food trucks outside with Smokin Mama Lora's Barbecue, fo’cheesy and Killicks kitchen. 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. The Gator Club, 1490 Main Street, Sarasota, FL. 941-366-5969.

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October 28, 2023: There's a Halloween Block Party in downtown Sarasota. It's the El Melvin Day of the Dead Block Party! Outdoor food drinks and live music. $1,000 cash giveaway to winner of the costume contest. Starts at 4 p.m., live band 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., costume contest 9 p.m. - 10 .p. m, DJ 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. El Melvin Cocina Mexican, 1355 Main Street, Sarasota, FL. 941-366-1618. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

October 28 - 29, 2023:  The 35th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest features hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, mini train rides, a petting zoo and more. 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.  Free admission and parking. East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 28 - 29, 2023: Get into the 32nd 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 29 - 30. Admission $15, kids 10 & under free, parking $5. Cash only. 9:00 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 29, 2023: It's First Kids Pumpkin Fest! What's not to love about this event? Celebrate all things fall in their First Kids building featuring balloon artists, face painters, candy and more! Kids wear your costumes! While kids are enjoying this special event, parents will have the opportunity to hear from Christian Psychologist, Dr. Charles Lowery, as he speaks on mental wellness and balancing life's demands. 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. First Sarasota, 1661 Main Street, Sarasota, Fl. 941-365-2846.

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October 29, 2023: It's the Children's Garden's "Bubble and Brew - A Witchy Halloween Just for You!" The Garden has transformed into a Witch's Garden with a Halloween Nature Scavenger Hunt along with a Bubble & Brew Station that's sure to delight all little witches, goblins, ghouls. Color your black cat ear headbands, enjoy a story about a witch & her little animal friends, and sip on some yummy witch tea from the Garden - if you dare! Whoever wears the best witch hat will receive their own Halloween Witchy Wand craft kit. Don't forget to grab your "Hocus Pocus" trick-or-treat bag, too! This event is included with the cost of admission and free for members while supplies last. 10 a.m. - noon. Admission::​0-2 Yrs.Free. 3-12 Yrs. $6. Teens-Adults $10.. 60+Seniors $9. The Children's Garden, 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL. The Children’s Garden is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charitable organization.

October 29, 2023: Grab your racket and get ready to serve up some frightful forehands and ghoulish backhands! Payne Park Tennis Center is hosting its first-ever Trick or Triples tennis event! Think 3-on-3. Spooky! Prepare for a thrilling day of tennis, costumes, and surprises. Dress up in your scariest or silliest costume and compete in the costume contest for a chance to win some wicked prizes sponsored by the USTA. Admission is free for PPTC pass holders and $10 for non-pass holders. (Wear a costume and save $5!) Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so pre-register or call 941-263-6641 for more information. 9 a.m. - Noon. Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Ln., Sarasota, FL

October 29, 2023: 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! Enjoy 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 an inflatable corn maze and storytelling.10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: Free, Member's Guests: $11. Regular admission: Adults $26, kids 5 - 17 $11. 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 30 - 31, 2023: This Halloween, once again, local artists Dave Gordon and Elln Hagney, will transform the cul-de-sac in front of their home into A FREE family-friendly mass wedding inspired walk-a-bout, Halloween on S. Lime Ave! The installation offers multiple distinct haunted 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. Madam Dementia invites you to celebrate the marriage of Joe Skeleton to Diana Moss Swamp Monster in a mass nuptial celebration. Attend or participate in the mass nuptials performed by celebrity JP Magic Mirror, get your picture taken with the bride and groom. For this most unique celebration Madam Dementia has planned a banquet filled with multiple interactive experiences, games, and entertainment. Including a DJ, Circus and of course the Singing Pumkin Trio. 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, 2023:  For the 39th 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, 2023: Time for ghosts, goblins, monsters, and tricks or treats! The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the annual "TRAIL OF TREATS." This super fun event will kick off at the AMI Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. A costume contest for ages up to 11 will be judged promptly at 4:00 p.m. and participants should plan to check in at the Chamber at 3:30 p.m. They will have four age groups for the contest, with trophies awarded! After the judging and snacks, kids will have the opportunity to safely trick or treat at area businesses in Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. Approximate timetable for trick or treating: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. City of Holmes Beach, City of Bradenton Beach, City of Anna Maria. AMI Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, AMI, FL.

October 31, 2023:  It's the Children's Costume and Halloween Parade in downtown Venice.. Show off your costume and meet at 4:30 p.m. in Centennial Park. The parade down West Venice Avenue will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. led by the Venice Lions Club float and members. More than 500 children are expected to receive candy treats from its members. Following the brief parade children will be free to trick or treat for more goodies at participating locations along the avenues. It is an event for all ages and fun for the whole family.Visit the Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot of the Merchants of Venice building (206-210 Miami Avenue West).  Historic Downtown Venice, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

October 31, 2023: There's a Trunk or Treat event with free music, candy, games, prizes and a dunk tank. 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Frist Baptist Church, 312 Miami Ave W,, Venice, FL.

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October 31, 2023: It's the 15th 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. 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, 2023: The Gator Club Presents their Halloween Party complete with live music from DJ Ryan & DJ Kelly Crawford starting at 10 p.m. Costume contest with cash prizes. No Cover charge. 6 p.m. - ? The Gator Club, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

November 3 - 4, 2023:  It's the annual Dia de los Muertos / Festival of the Skeletons, one of the highlights of the year! Dias De Los Muertos is a colorful festival centered around the traditional Day of the Dead. From 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, Grab your friends and come on out to explore the art during their biggest event of the year - Festival of the Skeletons! Enjoy the galleries, shops, restaurants, live music, and tasty treats during one of Bradenton's favorite events. Village of the Arts, 1227 12th St W, Bradenton, FL. Sarasota Halloween Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

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