Whether you are looking for a spooky show or something for the entire family, we have it listed here for you! Haunted tours, a family fun musical tour, holiday-themed markets, a light show and a Boo Run are just some of the fun events listed on this page.
Select nights Aug 21 - Dec 28 (Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8PM) ~ Ghosts and Gruesomes: 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. Tickets are $24.95. Hosted by Sarasota Suncoast Tours.
Select dates Aug 21 - Dec 31 ~ Haunted History Walking Tour: This 75-minute tour is packed with history and ghost stories. We’ll also share ghost hunting tips and tricks. You’ll even have an opportunity to catch your own ghost by using real paranormal investigation tools. Hosted by Venice Florida Tours. $25 per person.
Select dates Sept - Oct ~ Dr. Pineapple's Haunted Laboratory Murder Mystery Dinner: Hilarious and fun interactive mystery show for ages 21+. Each guest will be assigned a character in advance and encouraged to come in costume. Reserved tickets of $99++ includes a chef-inspired four-course meal, a complimentary glass of wine and coffee or tea.
CANCELED Oct 9-31 ~ Lights at Spooky Point: Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an eerily lit path and encounter fantastic creations and bootanically-themed decorations along the way. Equal parts creepy, campy, and cute, this walk-through show is fun for all ages. Early entry 6:30PM | General Admission 7:45PM | Ends 9PM. Purchase tickets online.
Select Nights starting Oct 13 ~ Haunted Sarasota Tour: Hop on board our trolley for a historical tour of Sarasota’s haunted past! Hear stories about famous murders, visit spirited buildings, and explore unsolved crimes during this 75-minute, air-conditioned nighttime tour. 18+ only. Tickets start at $53.99.
Tours resume in Oct - dates TBD ~ Cemetery Tours: Join us for 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.
Select Nights Oct 11-29 ~ The BooMobile: Hop on board for a fun family Halloween party on the trolley, a 45-minute Magical Musical Tour. Children and their parents will join WitchyPOO on a delightful musical hunt for her missing Pumpkin all around downtown Sarasota’s historic landmarks. Nightly tours at 6:30PM. Recommended ages 2 to 11. Tickets are $25.99 for children (ages 2 to 11) and $40.99 for adults (ages 12+).
Oct 11 and 12 ~ A Symphonic Spooktacular: Gather witches, wizards, and ghosts for our newest addition to the concert season, a ‘not-so-scary’ Spooktacular featuring a harmonious collaboration of symphonic sounds and storytelling. At Venice Performing Arts Center.
Oct 12 | 10:15AM - 11AM ~ Pumpkin Pump Up: Join us for a 45-minute themed family workout, followed by a pumpkin messy play for your little ones! $25 per family / FREE for members. Hosted at The Flock SRQ.
CANCELED Oct 17 | 5PM to 9PM ~ Pumpkins and Palms in Paradise: Get ready for a fun-filled evening of fall festivities - island style! It's the perfect way to celebrate the fall season in paradise. FREE.
Oct 18 | 9AM to 12PM ~ Bewitching Bites Halloween Workshop: Create ghoulishly-delicious bites that will bewitch your taste buds. Ages 6+ / $65 per student / register in advance. Young Chefs Academy of Sarasota.
Oct 18 | 4PM to 6PM ~ Trunk or Treat and Spooky Walkthrough: Join us for a trunk or treat! Before you walk through, join us in the gym for a fun spooky walk-through experience your little ones will love! Hosted by Burn Bootcamp Sarasota.
Oct 19 | 9AM to 3PM ~ Family Spooktacular Brunch and Party: Event for babies and toddlers featuring a family costume contest, themed arts and crafts, themed food and drinks, family games, open play, music and more. Choose from 2 times. Hosted by The Flock SRQ. $30 per family or $15 for members.
CANCELED Oct 19 | 1PM to 5PM ~ Mote-A-Scarium: Enjoy Trick or treating at special stations throughout the Aquarium, complete our scavenger hunt to win a prize, meet our Mote Mascots, Gilly and Shelle, enjoy spooky science and educational encounters with the Mote team, experience a live underwater pumpkin carving, enjoy our coloring table, bounce house, live music, face painting and other A-scare-ium delights! Included with cost of admission.
Oct 19 | 6PM to 9PM ~ Acro Fit Gymnastics Center Halloween Party: Kids will enjoy a Party slide, carnival games, crafts, games, and a haunted house! Pizza included. $45 per child / ages 4 to 12. Pre-register.
Oct 24 | 7PM to 9PM ~ Halloween Dance Party: Come show off your best dance moves and your spook-tacukar costumes from 7-9 pm while enjoying music, live entertainment, and drinks from Georgie's UTC. FREE.
Oct 24-26 | 6PM ~ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Performed by The Sarasota Players. Tickets: Adult - $25.00, Child (under 18) - $10.00. Note: Fall Festival on October 26 ONLY starting at 2PM. Free admission to the festival / bracelets required for access to games, prizes, face painting, photo booth, bounce houses and more. $10 if pre-ordered with performance ticket or $15 at the door.
Oct 24 | 6:30PM and 8PM ~ Halloween Spooktacular: Ovation Theatre Inc has created a wonderful tradition in our Halloween Spooktakular Performances each year! $20 adults / $10 students. Fundraiser to support Ovation.
Oct 25-26, 30 | 6:30PM to 8PM ~ Halloween Party: Enjoy a Costume contest, Haunted House, Music, Games, Candy, Pinata and more. $20 per child. Hosted by Clark's Self Defense.
Oct 25-26 | 7PM to 9PM ~ Sun and Suds Car Wash Tunnel of Terror: You never know who or what you will see at the car wash! Halloween-themed scares. Unlimited Wash Members get in FREE! / All other customers $15 per car ($25 wash is included in entry!).
Oct 25-26 | 7PM to 10PM ~ Tunnel of Terror / Tommy's Express Sarasota: A haunted car wash experience providing a scary, clean time for you and your friends! $20.
Oct 25-26 | 7PM to 10PM ~ Tunnel of Terror / Tommy's Express Bradenton: A haunted car wash experience providing a scary, clean time for you and your friends! $20.
Oct 25 | 8PM to 11PM ~ Teen Halloween Skate Party: Wear a costume and get 1/2 price off admission. Best middle or high schooler contest will win free skates! Astro Skate Bradenton.
Oct 26 ~ Boo Run 5K / Kids Boo Dash: Race to support two charities this year - Another Day for Gray Foundation AND the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch! In person and virtual options available.
Oct 26 | 10AM to 3PM ~ Halloween Open Play: Come for a Halloween themed Open Play at Island Kids on 10/26! Wear your costume or just come for fun! Our “Caterpillar Kids” Gross Motor room and different classrooms will be open for play, fun, Halloween crafts and more! $25 for one child for a day pass / $35 for two children / $45 for three children.
Oct 26 | 11AM to 12:30PM ~ Mr. Stevey and Friends Halloween: Embrace Your Fears: FREE books, FREE lunch, FREE admission. This event will feature art activities, music making, and read-aloud featuring a mindful moment. RSVP.
Oct 26 | 11AM to 4PM ~ Batastic Halloween Celebration: Celebration includes free comics for all-ages, Halloween themed crafts, a costume parade, a chance to meet comic creators, special discounts and more. Hosted by Bat City Comic Professionals. FREE.
Oct 26 | 5:30PM to 7:30PM ~ Spooky Spider Celebration: Join We Rock the Spectrum for a spooktacular day of fun, featuring Meet & Greet with Spiderman, Costume Dance Party, Slime Making and Spiderweb Obstacle Course. $25 per child / $20 siblings.
Oct 26 | 1:30PM to 3:30PM ~ Haunted Gingerbread House Workshop: Gather around the table to decorate your very own chilling centerpiece with loads of candy and treats! $65 / Pre-register. Young Chefs Academy of Sarasota.
Oct 26 | 2:30PM to 6:30PM ~ Hack-O-Ween: Think you are a Scratch master? Then come and compete against other coders to build the best Halloween game in Scratch! Hosted by theCoderSchool Sarasota. $20 per coder.
Oct 26 | 5:30PM to 9PM ~ Halloween Parents Night Out at EVO Gymnastics: Drop the kids off for 3.5 hours of Halloween-themed activities, games, trick-or-treating and FUN. Costumes are encouraged and Pizza dinner is included!! Ages 5 to 14. $55 for members / $60 for non-members / $50 for siblings.
Oct 27 | 12PM to 3PM ~ Trick or Treat and More!: Get ready for a fang-tastic time on with **FREE fidget toys** for trick-or-treaters, a Dance party to your favorite Halloween tunes, a costume contest with prizes for the best-dressed, bounce houses and an inflatable slide. Hosted by Fidget Toys Plus. FREE.
Oct 27 | 1PM to 5PM ~ Elementary and Family Halloween Party: Wear a costume and get 1/2 price admission. Kid's Costume Contest - 1 elementary-aged boy and 1 girl will win new skates! Second place wins a FREE Astro birthday party. Astro Skate Bradenton.
Oct 30 | 3:30PM to 8PM ~ Halloween Glow Party: We are turning the glow lights on during the entire party for a spooky fun time! Plus enjoy candy and prizes. Come in costume and get $5 in JFI bucks! Hosted by Jumpin Fun. $18.95 / $12.95 for 5 and under - jump as long as you like!
Oct 30 | 6:30PM to 7:30PM ~ Halloween Zumba: Put on your costume and trick or treat your way to The Green at UTC for a fangtastic fitness class. FREE.
Oct 30 | 6:30PM to 8:30PM ~ Halloween Pizza Skate: Enjoy skating plus get pizza FREE for the first hour! Admission is only $1 with a costume. Astro Skate Bradenton.
Oct 31 | 9:30AM to 10:30AM ~ Halloween Fun at The Roots Health Center: Join us for a spine-tingling morning of open play, musical motion & trick-or-treating!! FREE.
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