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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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Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

Pumpkins and Pajamas at Arts A Blaze Studio

A family friendly pottery painting party. Join us in your favorite cozy pajamas! Donuts, Pumpkin Baked Goods, Coffee, Juice & Bubbly ...

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 ...

Fall Festival at Bradenton YMCA

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

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

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

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

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

The Not So Scary Family Movie Night at The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto

Not-So-Scary Family Movie Night Bring the whole family out for a cozy fall evening under the stars at The Great ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

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

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

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

Shards of Skelly Fairytale Makeover Bubble Show

A magical Halloween theater show for children and families, touring across 8 cities in the U.S. Join Skelly in a ...

  • 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sarasota Sahib Shrine Event Center, 600 North Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232
  • Cost: $32.80+
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Goblin Gathering at GT Bray Park

Ghouls just want to have fun! And GT Bray Park is the place for the fa-boo-lous Annual Goblin Gathering for ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

Pumpkin Plunge at North Port Aquatic Center

This family event incorporates traditional harvest-time activities with a new aquatic twist. Participants will have the opportunity to come to ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., North Port, FL, 34291
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

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

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

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex Pumpkin Splash

You’ve been to a pumpkin patch—but have you ever picked your pumpkin while swimming? Dive into fall fun at our Pumpkin ...

  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St Sarasota, Florida
  • Cost: $10 per participant/pumpkin
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Monster Mash and Splash at North Port Aquatic Center

Join us for a hauntingly fun afternoon as the Aquatic Center is transformed with Halloween decorations and spooky characters. Enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., North Port, FL, 34291
  • Cost: See Description
  • Website: NorthPortFL.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

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

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

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

The Great Pumpkin Party at Theory of Play

You’re Invited to The Great Pumpkin Party! Calling all kids ages 4–10! Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 2–4 pm ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Theory of Play, 2970 University Pkwy #202, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Members: FREE with unlimited play | Guests: $35 (Direct Pay Provider) includes full event access, 2 Hrs of play + parent amenities
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

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: Holiday Events

Suncoast Credit Union Trick or Treat at City Center North Port

Mark your calendars for the annual Trick or Treat at City Center, presented by Suncoast Credit Union! This North Port tradition ...

Lakewood Ranch Main Street BooFest

Join us for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Children are invited to trick-or-treat along a festive street filled ...

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

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

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

Halloween Dragon Egg Hunt at The Children's Garden

Get Ready for the Halloween Dragon Egg Hunt at the Garden! Put on your costumes and get ready for a ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Cost: $5 + tax per child participating in the hunt (in addition to admission)
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

Boo! at the Bazaar: Free Trick or Treating

Boo! At The Bazaar: A Family-Friendly Trick or Treating Extravaganza! FREE: Trick or treat throughout the entire Bazaar! Plus, meet and ...

Halloween Spooktakular at My Gym Sarasota

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

  • 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Location: 8792 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
  • Cost: $25, Sibling discount $5
  • Website: mygym.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

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

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

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

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

Halloween Last Hurrah at Playtime Plaza

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

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

The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto Trunk or Treat

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

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

NBP Trick-or-Treat on the Lake

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

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

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: Holiday Events

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

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: Holiday Events

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

Halloween Party at My Gym Sarasota

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

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

Siesta Key Safe Treats

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

Halloween at The Ringling

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

Discover Sarasota Tours The BooMobile - A Halloween Musical Trolley Tour!

Hop on board for a fun, family-friendly Halloween party on the trolley! Children and parents, join us for a 45-minute ...

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