It's the season for candy and we have the list of the best spots for trick or treating safely in the community!
October 14: Goblin Gathering ~ Local businesses will be passing out “treats & sweets” to attendees, plus there will be a hay maze, inflatables, face painters, a costume contest and more. Entry and trick or treating is free / a $5 wristband is needed for additional activities. 5:30PM to 8PM.
October 20: Sheriff's Spooktactical Night ~ The Manatee County Sheriff's Office Operations Center will have vehicles on display, activities for the kids, free food, and trick or treating at each unit's station. FREE. 5PM to 8PM.
October 21: Boo at The Bay (Sensory Friendly) ~ Activities include trick or treating, free pumpkin pickings, yard games, food truck feasts, chances to win prizes and more! Costumes are encouraged. Designed to be accessible and inclusive for those that prefer a less stimulating environment. FREE but registration required. 5PM to 6PM.
October 21: Boo at The Bay ~ Join in after-dark for a not-so-scary evening filled with trick or treating, free pumpkin pickings, yard games, food truck feasts, chances to win prizes, and more! Costumes are encouraged. Additional special experiences include a Spooky "Moonlight in the Mangroves" tour and Family Movie Night (Hocus Pocus). All is FREE but registration required. 6PM to 10PM.
October 21: Arlington Park Haunted Trail Carnival ~ Enjoy trick or treating, carnival games, a costume contest and parade, face painting, and much more. FREE. 5PM to 7PM.
Oct 21-22: The 10th Annual Haunted Trails ~ Features a Kid's Trick or Treat Trail for younger children. Join on a fun trick or treat trail around Lake Osprey. The 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! Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY - Adults: $14 || Kids (ages 6 to 12): $6 || Kids (under 5) FREE. 8PM to 10PM.
October 22: Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular ~ Enjoy children's games, activities and photo opportunities in the stadium concourse followed by a free screening of the movie "Coco" on the baseball field. FREE. 5PM to 9PM.
October 22: Trunk or Treat at Phoenix Lodge 365 ~ Come out for candy and games. FREE. 12PM to 3PM.
October 22: Ascension Trunk or Treat ~ Trunk or Treat is an evening of fun games, crazy decorated vehicles, and of course... lots of candy! FREE. 5PM to 7PM>
October 22-23: The 2nd Annual Fall Festival at University Town Center ~ The Fall Festival will feature carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, trunk or treat (Oct 23 from 4PM to 6PM), a Lil Mr. and Miss Pumpkin Pageant, a Pet Costume Contest, live entertainment, 40+ vendors, food trucks and beer trucks and fall-themed photo opps and activities. FREE parking and admission. 11AM to 6PM.
October 23: Trunk or Treat at Grace on the Island ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat, plus pumpkins, a hayride, candy, games and more. FREE. 5PM to 7PM.
October 23: Belle's Princess Parties Not-Too-Spooky-Halloween ~ Join Sally, Mirabel, Cinderella, and her two evil stepsisters- Anastasia and Drizella for an afternoon of trick or treating, crafts, spooky treats, meet and greets and more! Costumes encouraged. Event is at 11AM (children 4 and under) and 1:30PM (children 5 and up). Get your tickets - children $40 \ adults $25.
Oct 24 - Halloween Fun ~ Come join us for crafts, games and trick-or-treating throughout the library! 6PM to 7PM at South Manatee Library. FREE.
October 25: NBP Trick or Treat on the Lake ~ Enjoy trick or treating, an area for interactive play, storytelling, live music, and a showing of the movie "Hotel Transylvania". FREE admission / parking is $10. 5:3PM to 8PM.
October 26: 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. 5PM to 7PM.
October 27: Annual Halloween Block Party ~ Join in for a costume parade, music, food trucks, and trick or treating. FREE. 5:30PM to 7:30PM.
October 28: Inside Trick or Treat ~ FREE event hosted by Learning Unlimited and Manatee Learning Academy. The event will take place inside the building and each teacher will pass out candy to participants. 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
October 28: Fall Fest ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat and other fun family activities including hayrides, face painting, photo booths and field games. Hosted by SRQ Core. FREE. 6PM to 8PM.
October 28: Trunk or Treat at Good Shepherd Lutheran School ~ Enjoy a fun evening trick or treating from trunk to trunk. FREE. 6:30PM to 8PM.
October 28: Trick or Treat Spooktacular: Enjoy inflatables, bounce houses, games, crafts, a trick or treat and more. Hosted by Just Grow. FREE. 5:30PM to 7:30PM.
October 28: BooFest on Main Street ~ Children can trick or treat from merchants and vendors in a safe environment. There will be live entertainment, children's activities, food trucks, a costume contest and more. FREE. 6PM to 9PM.
October 28: Fall Festival and Truck or Treat ~ Celebrate the season with games, bounce slides, food trucks, coco joes, trunk or treating, and an obstacle course. FREE. 5PM to 7PM.
October 29: Halloween at the Sarasota Farmers Market ~ Enjoy trick or treating, dog and human costume contest, a Thriller Flash Mob, candy, prizes and more. FREE. 7AM to 1PM.
October 29: Boo! at The Bazaar ~ Enjoy FREE trick or treating inside and live music. FREE. 10AM to 3PM.
October 29: Boo! at The Bishop ~ This event will take you through parts of the Museum while visiting tables for candy. $7 admission. 6PM to 9PM.
October 29: Trunk or Treat ~ Trick or treat from decorated trunks. Hosted by Faith United Methodist Church. FREE. 2PM to 4PM.
October 29: The 3rd Annual SCSO Halloween Drive-Thru ~ Presented by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. 6PM to 8PM. FREE.
October 29: Frightfully Fun Trick or Treat ~ Follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail throughout the UTC mall, plus enjoy character meet and greets, a dance party, bounce houses, crafts, games and more. 5:30PM to 7:30PM. FREE.
October 29: Halloween Trunk or Treat at Inverness Farms ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat, pony/horse rides, festive decorations, photo booths, food trucks, vendors and more. FREE admission / $1 parking. 9AM to 4PM.
October 29: YMCA Trunk or Treat~ Come dressed in your costume to collect candy from the trunks of your YMCA friends! FREE, please RSVP. 1PM to 4PM.
October 29: Trunk or Treat at Gulf Coast Church ~ Enjoy the community trunk or treat outside followed by a time for your kids to play inside on our new three-story play center! 5PM to 7PM. FREE. The middle youth and teens will also be having a Halloween party from 7:30PM to 9:30 PM / FREE.
October 29: Trunk or Treat at Harbor Life Church ~ Walk around to decorated cars and get lots of candy! FREE. 6PM to 8PM.
October 29: BBC Candy Land Trunk or Treat ~ Enjoy a night of fun and candy themed around Candy Land. Hosted by Bible Baptist Church. FREE. 4PM to 7PM.
October 29: BubbaQue's and Superior Auto First Annual Trunk or Treat ~ Come out and decorate your trunk, all makes and models welcomed! This event is for groups of all ages. Costume contest and best decorated trunk contest! Food and drink specials all day! Live music included. FREE. Starts at 3PM.
October 29: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Trunk or Treat ~ Collect candy & treats from the trunks of your YMCA friends, enjoy kid-friendly crafts, refreshments, and a costume contest! FREE. 1PM to 3PM.
October 29: Palm View Fall Festival ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat, plus games, face painting and bonfire with hotdogs and smores. FREE. 5PM to 7PM.
October 29: Trunk or Treat at Westside Christian Church ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat, candy, a Kid Zone, popcorn, prizes, and food trucks. FREE. 6PM to 8PM.
October 29: Trunk or Treat (Sensory Friendly) ~ Enjoy decorated trunks, carnival games, a photo booth, and so much more. Hosted by Joyful Friends Programs and Central Christian Church of Bradenton. FREE. 5PM to 7PM.
October 29: Fall Fun at the Market ~ This FREE event at the Bradenton Public Market features trick or treating, face painting, pottery demonstrations, candle making and live entertainment. 9AM to 2PM.
October 29-30: Wild-O-Ween ~ Enjoy the wildest family-friendly Halloween event in town featuring Pumpkin Painting, Pumpkin Bowling, Mummy Wrapping, Costume Contests, Pony Rides, Trick-or-Treat stations, Animal Shows, Wild Prizes and More! Included in price of admission. 12PM to 4PM.
October 29-31: Mote-A-Scare-ium ~ Enjoy trick or treating, a scavenger hunt, see our signature underwater pumpkin carving, meet our mascots, and more. Mote Marine Laboratory / 9:30AM to 5PM. Included with admission.
October 30: Halloween at Selby Gardens ~ 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 an inflatable corn maze and storytelling. Included with admission. 10AM to 2PM.
October 30: Family Trunk or Treat ~ Hosted by Forward Community Church of God. Trick or treat from themed trunks with games, activities and treats. Enjoy a Charlie Brown movie and free food. FREE. 5PM to 7PM.
October 30: Family Fall Fest ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat, bounce houses and more. Hosted by Happy Gospel Church. FREE. 4PM to 7PM.
October 30: Halloween at the Meadows Farmers Market ~ Enjoy trick or treating, a costume contest, yoga, live music, art and more. FREE. 10AM to 2PM.
October 30: Fall Festival and Costume Parade ~ Enjoy a Costume Parade and Contest at 4:30 pm. There will also be Trunk-or-Treat, Games, Crafts, and a free snack supper (Hotdogs, chips, & drinks). Hosted by Living Lord Lutheran Church. 4PM to 5:30PM. FREE.
October 30: Trunk and Treat at Unity of Sarasota ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat. FREE. 11:45AM to 2PM.
October 30: Trunk or Treat / Fall Fest at Abundant Life Church ~ Enjoy a trunk or treat, Inflatables, a rock climbing wall, a mechanical bull, a balloon slingshot and more. FREE. 4PM to 7PM.
October 30: Trunk or Treat at Grace Community Bible Church ~ Enjoy Food, Bounce Houses, Cotton Candy, Balloon animals, Kona Ice and of course, SO MANY TRUNKS full of candy. FREE. 5:30PM to 7:30PM.
October 31: Trick or Treating with Macaroni KID Bradenton ~ Bring your kids in costume to trick or treat through Westminister Manor retirement center. Afterwards enjoy snacks, juice and making holiday crafts. FREE / please RSVP! 10:30AM to 12PM.
October 31: Trunk or Treat at Evie's ~ Enjoy a Trunk or Treat. FREE. 6PM to 9PM.
October 31: Siesta Key Safe Treats ~ Safe trick or treating around the businesses of Siesta Key Village. 3PM to 6PM. FREE.
October 31: Treat Street ~ Enjoy trick or treating, a petting zoo, candy and lots of fun! Hosted by West Bradenton Baptist Church. FREE. 6PM to 8PM.
October 31: Fright Night on St Armands Circle ~ The circle is transformed into Halloween fun with trick or treating. FREE. 6PM to 8:30PM.
October 31: Light the Night Family Festival ~ Enjoy trick or treating, inflatable games, bounce houses, preschool activities and more. Hosted by Church of Hope. FREE. 6PM to 8PM.
October 31: Candy Carnival ~ Event features a Trunk or Treat (costumes welcome), hayride, a Petting Zoo, Inflatable Slides, a 65ft Obstacle Course, a Bungee Trampoline, Rockwall, a bounce house just for toddlers, carnival games, and face painting! Also enjoy free hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, and drinks throughout the event. 6PM to 8:30PM. FREE. Register for your ticket.
October 31: Children's Parade - Show off your costume in a parade, followed by trick or treating through downtown Venice. FREE. 4:30-5:30PM.
October 31: The Great Pumpkin Party ~ Enjoy food, face painting, crafts, candy, hayride, inflatables, trunk or treat, games and more. Hosted by Dream Church. FREE. 6PM to 8PM.
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