Suncoast - Fall Guide - October Edition

Looking for some fall festivities in the Suncoast area? Check out our list of festivals, events, and more happening this October near you.

PALMETTO

HALLOWEEN TOGA PARTY
PEGGYS CORAL
4511 US Highway 41 N, Palmetto
October 27th | From 9pm to 1am

T+ @ Peggy’s Halloween Party. Costume Contest Prizes & Awards! Cash prizes awarded @ Midnight! Must be registered to be eligible to win prizes. You don’t wanna miss this one!!!

HALLOWEEN DISCO KAROKE
JAXX PLAYBOOK SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1035 Hasko Rd., Palmetto
October 28th | From 7pm – 11pm

Come dressed to Impress!!! Best Costume Prizes, Great Food and Drink Specials!!! Come get your Groove On and sing your favorite 70’s Disco songs.

ELLENTON

HALLOWEEN BASH 2017 – SUPERHEROS VS SUPERVILLANS
WOODY’S RIVER ROO
5717 18th St E, Ellenton
October 28th | From 7pm to 1am

THEME THIS YEAR IS SUPERHEROS vs. SUPERVILLANS! COSTUME CONTEST AT 10PM. $500 IN PRIZES! CATEGORIES ARE: MOST ORIGINAL, BEST COUPLE, FUNNIEST, SEXIEST, and ROO CREW.

HALLOWEEN SCARY-OKE!
WOODY’S RIVER ROO
5717 18th St E, Ellenton
October 31st |Starts at 6pm

Bring out the goblins and ghouls for a costume themed karaoke party!

LAKEWOOD RANCH

BOOFEST
LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET
8100 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton
October 27th | From 6pm to 9pm

BOOFest is a HOWLING good time for all ages! Come out and explore, watch local dancers, and enjoy the spooky balloon artist! Have your children bring their Trick or Treat bags to collect the many treats that will be given out from the generous sponsors and merchants. Each year they have a costume contest, so make sure to get creative and dress up!

14TH ANNUAL BOO RUN 5K & BOO DASH
LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET
8100 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton
October 28th | Starts at 8:30am

Check out the 14th running of the Boo Run 5k & Boo dash!! Details and sign up can be found at www.boorun.com. 100% of the proceeds going to the Another Day for Gray Foundation.

BRADENTON

GOBLIN GATHERING
GT BRAY PARK
5502 33rd Ave Drive West, Bradenton
October 13th | From 6:30pm to 9:30pm

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Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is celebrating its 15th Annual Goblin Gathering in conjunction with National Night Out at G.T. Bray Park. This year’s event will be held in conjunction with National Night Out, which is a program to strengthen neighborhood spirit and create police-community partnerships to make our community a safe place to live. Bring the family out and join in the costume contest, face painting, hayrides, and bounce houses. A $5 wristband is sold for children to participate in activities. Parental participation and trick-or-treating is free. Food vendors will have food for purchase. In addition to the above, several local businesses will be participating by passing out “treats & sweets” to participants, providing a safe alternative for children to trick-or-treat.

26TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
HUNDSADER FARMS
5500 County Road 675, Bradenton
October 14th – 28th

Come out and join the fun for Hundsader Farms’ 26th Annual Pumpkin Festival! Enjoy food, music, games, crafts, shows, and more! $5 Parking – $10 admission – Children 12 years and under are FREE. Open every weekend starting October 14th from 9am to 5pm.

PUMPKINS FOR A PURPOSE
DISCOVERY VILLAGE
1414 69th Ave W, Bradenton
October 14th – 15th | 10am to 4pm

Get into the fall spirit at Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay for our Charity Event, Pumpkins For A Purpose. Pick out your favorite pumpkin from our pumpkin patch and receive a complimentary hot apple cider and warm homemade donuts. All net proceeds from Pumpkins for a Purpose will go directly to help the nonprofit organization, Disabled American Veterans.

FALL HARVST FESTIVAL
GERLADSON COMMUNITY FARM
1401 99th St NW, Bradenton
October 22nd | 12pm to 4pm

Join the 4th annual Fall Harvest Festival for a celebration of local food, music, crafts, and farm fun! Bring the kids to enjoy fall themed games and activities including a hay ride, face painting, and crafts! FREE Entry and Parking/Pet Friendly!

GROWL O WEEN
THREE DOG BAKERY
8455 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park
October 22nd | From 2pm to 5pm

A Trick or Treat Event just for Dog’s!! We will be having a Growl-O-Ween costume contest for dogs starting at 2PM in the Bakery, followed by Tricks for Treats in the Shoppes at UTC. Pre-register at the Bakery for $10/Dog or sign up the day of the event for $15/Dog. Costume contest will be split up into – Small Dog- Under 25lbs. Medium Dog- 26lbs-50lbs. Large Dog- 51lbs and up. Group Costume- 2 or more dogs per group

SPOOKY FAMILY STORYTIME
SOUTH MANATEE BRANCH LIBRARY
6081 26th St W, Bradenton
October 26th | From 6pm to 7:30pm

Join the South Manatee library branch for Spooky Family Storytime with Trick-Or-Treating & Costume Contest.

DRUNKIN’ PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY
PADDYWAGON IRISH PUB
5320 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Bradenton
October 26th | From 7pm to 9pm

RULES: Simple… Come have some drinks and paint a pumpkin! THAT’S IT! We will supply the painting supplies and the pumpkins! (Pumpkins may be limited numbers so plan accordingly!). Sign up to reserve a pumpkin today! Just ask your favorite bartender! Drink specials will also be available. Wear old clothes as you will get paint on yourself!

MDC’S SPOOKTACULAR FALL FESTIVAL
THE MOVEMENT DANCE COMPANY
4602 E SR 64, Bradenton
October 28th | From 5pm to 8pm

Come out for a FREE fun filled event for children of all ages! Rides, games, costume contest, FREE hip hop dance classes, raffles, vendors, prizes and more! Please donate canned goods in lieu of an admission fee as these will be donated to a good cause for the holidays.

MDC’S SPOOKTACULAR FALL FESTIVAL
CORK’S CIGAR BAR
425 12th St W, Bradenton
October 28th | From 10:30pm to 11:30pm

Costume Contest – $100 1st $50 2nd Gift Card 3rd – 10:30pm Sign up. 11:00pm Contest.

14TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SAFE KIDS NIGHT
DESOTO SQUARE MALL
303 301 Blvd W, Bradenton
October 31st | From 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Free to the public! Fun and games for the whole family. Plenty of candy. Prizes will be awarded for BEST costumes!

TRICK-OR-TREAT IN THE VILLAGE
VILLAGE OF THE ARTS
Downtown Bradenton
October 31st | From 6pm to 8pm

Visit the Village of the Arts for a trick-or-treat stroll. Sidewalk streets, child-friendly decorations and friendly Villagers passing out treats. Great for families with small children. Tuesday, October 31, 6-8pm. A list of participating galleries, shops and scheduled activities will be added to the events Faceook the week before Halloween.

SIESTA KEY

SKOB’S 3RD ANNUAL PUMPKIN CARVING PARTY
SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
5328 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
October 24th | Starts at 7pm

Join SKOB if you dare for a Spooktacular evening of Pumpkin carving, sweet treats and ice cold concoctions to tempt your tastebuds! Pre-Register for $10, SKOB will provide ready to carve Pumpkins and all of the tools you will need!

HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K
BEACH CLUB SIESTA KEY
5151 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
October 28th & 31st | From 8pm to 2am

$1000 IN CASH AND PRIZES TO THE SEXIEST, SCARIEST, AND MOST ORIGINAL COSTUMES OF THE EVENING! New Divide will be taking the stage at 8pm and rocking out until 11pm, when we’ll have our DJ Kensi closing out the night! It’s Night 1 of our ‘Killer Clown’ Halloween Weekend at the Beach Club Siesta Key, and we’re giving away the prize money to the top 3 costumes in the building at midnight!

HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K
SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
5328 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
October 29th | Starts at 8am

Come one, come all!! Calling all ghouls, ghosts and goblins alike for the scariest run this side of Siesta Key! They ask everyone to come dressed in costume, show them what you’ve got! Costume contest, fun treats and spooky surprises for everyone!! Children and pets welcome to join, this is a family event!

SARASOTA

HORROR MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE BIG TOP
BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY
6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota
October 13th | From 8pm to 11pm

Fall is here! And with fall comes Halloween! And what comes with Halloween? Horror movies of course!!! Come join Big Top Brewing on the spookiest of nights “Friday the 13th” for a classic horror movie. Night of the living dead, displayed on the two 50inch LCD TVs in the back courtyard of your favorite brewery in Sarasota. The movie will start at 8p. Bring your camping chair and a taste for some great local brews. Enjoy a drink while taking in a terrifying cult classic. See you all there!

HOWL-O-WEEN MOVIE NIGHT SPOOKTACULAR
ED SMITH STADIUM
2700 12th St, Sarasota
October 14th | From 5pm to 9pm

Big league family fun at Ed Smith Stadium! Children dress up in costume to enjoy games and activities in the concourse and outfield from 5-6:30 p.m. A costume parade around the bases begins at 6:40 p.m. The movie, Monsters, Inc begins at approximately 7 p.m. Bring a blanket to enjoy the movie on the outfield or watch from stadium seating. Concessions are available for purchase. No coolers or outside food allowed but may bring sealed plastic bottles of water. No strollers, lawn chairs or high heels on the field. Admission is a non-perishable food item donation to All Faiths Food Pantry.

2017 PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
FRUITVILLE GROVE
7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
Every weekend in October

Fruitville Grove’s 29th Annual Pumpkin Festival running every weekend in October! FREE admission! FREE parking! Come out for some Fall family fun with music, food trucks, a rockwall, pumpkin painting, pony rides, face painting, local crafters, hand dipped ice cream, apple cider, and tons of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes!! Visit the farmer’s market for the largest and best selection of pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows, hay bales, and heirloom beauties to make your home ready for Fall. Festival dates: October 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd, 28th & 29th. from 10am – 5pm.

NIGHT OF FISH, FUN, & FRIGHT
MOTE MARINE
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota
October 20th | From 6pm to 8:30pm

Buoys and ghouls of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright! Unearth shark teeth in “Coffin Creek”, enjoy deep sea delights in the “Diner of the Dead” and take part in Mad Science experiments and activities. Don’t miss the signature underwater pumpkin carving in the spooktacular shark habitats! NEW THIS YEAR: Mad Science Experiments and Live Shows. Stay tuned for details! Pricing: $10 online presale (Sept. 1 – Oct. 19) – $12 members at door – $14 non-members at door.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SPOOKTACULAR
THE FRANCIS
1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
October 20th | From 11pm to 2am

It’s time to do the TIME WARP AGAIN! Come out and join the fun for RHPS on the big screen with the live shadow cast at the Francis! The sexiest show in town is bringing back your favorite cult classic for a night that you’ll never forget. Enjoy a fabulous late night menu, the best cocktails in town, and an open minded atmosphere in the classy main room of the Francis. Each table will include props so you will be in Transylvanian mode for the full sensory experience! VIP tickets will be available and include: A bottle of champagne, rockstar seating in the splash zone, and a special prop basket from the cast! Don’t forget to dress for the occasion as there will be a costume contest following the viewing as well as a meet and greet with the all star cast!

HOWL-O-WEEN COSTUME CONTEST
OLD SALTY DOG CITY ISLAND
1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota
October 21st | From 2pm to 4pm

Costume Contest for Dogs. Dogtoberfest Food Specials. Beer promotions from Lagunitas & Oskar Blues. Donation drive for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue. Items in need – Cleaning supplies ( paper towels, lysol wipes, etc), Bleach, Hand Sanitizer, Puppy Pads, Towels & bedding, Office Supplies – legal pads, post-its, pens, envelopes, printer paper, etc.

3RD ANNUAL HALLOWEEN D&D
LA DONA DONUTS
4567 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota
October 21st | From 5:30pm to 7:30pm

ATTENTION ALL! GHOSTS & GOBLINS YOU ARE INVITED TO LA DONA DONUTS’ SPOOK-TACULAR HAUNT!! Each Dunker will receive 3 mini cake donuts to decorate to their liking with tons of toppings to choose from! Cost is $6.00 plus tax per dunker! HOW TO REGISTER! (Hurry…this event fills up fast!!) Must be registered. Taking reservations until Friday October 20th at noon. 1. Email us at ladonadonuts@gmail.com (Please provide phone number.). 2. Call us at 941-702-5207. 3. Visit us at 4567 Bee Ridge Road. Times available: 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, & 7:15pm Halloween Costume Contest – Boy and Girl Winners! Winner Wins the choice of a Personal D&D Party of up to 8 dunkers or a Dozen Donuts delivered to their door!!

WITCHES TEA
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
1670 10th Way, Sarasota
October 22nd | From 2pm to 4pm

Bring your eye of newt, wear your best witch stockings & ride your broom to the garden for our Witches Tea. We will be serving fiendish food & sweet delights along with our special witch’s brew. Learn about the “wicked” plants, make a craft with witch magic and then enjoy a wicked good tea! Prize for best witch hat too! All witches must make a reservation for this tea please details and prices on the webpage sarasotachildrensgarden.com or call the garden at 941.330.1711.

20TH ANNUAL HOWL-O-WEEN PET COSTUME CONTEST
PHILLIPPI FARMHOUSE MARKET
5500 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
October 25th | From 11:30am to 1pm

Join the fun at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market on Wednesday, October 25, for the Humane Society of Sarasota County’s 20th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest. Find a costume for your four-legged friend and enjoy all the market has to offer. Costume categories include: Cutest costume, Funniest costume, Spookiest costume, Most creative costume, Best pet/owner look-a-like costume and Best costumed rescue.

HALLOWEEN FALL FEST
SARASOTA YMCA
8301 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota
October 27th | From 5pm to 8pm

The event is free to all! The water park is not operational but there will be a haunted bus, pumpkin painting, face/hair painting by Sport Clips Haircuts of South Sarasota, bounce obstacle course, climbing tower, games, food trucks including Chefs2U Restaurant & Catering and plenty of trick or treat stations!

HALLOWEEN FALL FEST
SARASOTA YMCA
1075 S Eucli Ave, Sarasota
October 27th | From 5pm to 8pm

The event is free to all! Trunk or treat, pumpkins, and family friendly activities. Not a Y member? Sign up at the event and your joiner’s fee is waver ($50 savings!).

BLOOD JAM MUSTICAL FESTIVAL
CENTRAL CITY LOUNGE
1945 17th St, Sarasota
October 27th – 30th

Blood Jam is an annual 2 Day Music Festival, Haunted House and Blood Drive that benefits the community. DJs from the area will be playing hot dance music all night long mixing a blend of Hip Hop, Rap and Electronic Dance Music. Suncoast Blood Bank is the main beneficiary of this event by having the blood mobile on location with a Haunted House during the day called Alien Beach.

SPOOKTACULAR
SELBY GARDENS
900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota
October 29th | From 10am to 12pm

This playful, family-friendly event includes trick-or-treating, as well as frightening (but not too scary) options for older children. Come in costume! Included with regular admission; free to members.

HALLOWEEN BEER MIKE
JDUBS BRWING COMPANY
1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota
October 29th | Starts at 3pm

Tired of running a typical Beer Mile with the same macro lagers and light American pilsners? We’re bringing you a “CRAFT BEER MILE” featuring Poolside Kolsch on October 29th! Registration will start at 3pm and the Mile will start at 4pm! Sign ups are $20 and include 4 Poolside 12oz cans during the Craft Beer Mile and 1 ice cold draft after you catch your breath. Prizes will go out to 1st place Male & Female, 1st place Coed Relay and Best Costume!

14TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR CELEBRATION
THE CHILDRENS GARDEN
1670 10th Way, Sarasota
October 29th | From 5:30pm to 7pm

Join the Childrens Garden for their 14th Annual Halloween Event! Come in your best costume for our trick or treating and you could win a “Best Costume” prize. A lot of fun things are in store for your family to do from treats to our craft table to a visit in the Spooktacular Gallery if you dare. There will be wonderful vendors set up and of course the costume judging. This is a free event but are being asked that you bring DONATIONS for All Faith’s Food Bank who will be present.

SPOOKY TRICK OR TREAT
SARASOTA FORD
707 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota
October 31st | From 2pm to 5pm

Ghouls and Goblins ages 0 to 12 may dress in costume and trick or treat through the dealership! One family-friendly location, 10 candy opportunities! The best dressed Ghoul or Goblin can enter to WIN a $250 gift card!

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
MARINA JACK
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota
October 31st | From 7pm to 11:59pm

Party is in the Deep Six Lounge, featuring music on our Piano Bar by Rock Lee. One Free Drink Ticket for each person in costume, and Prizes for our Costume Contest.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
JDUBS BRWING COMPANY
1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota
October 31st | Starts at 8pm

Join the fun in at the taproom for JDub’s third annual Halloween Costume Contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place costumes, a best “group costume” prize and of course a special beer tapping! Special beer tapping at 6pm. Costume contest will begin at 8pm. 3rd Place: $10 Gift Certificate. 2nd Place: Free Growler Glass & First Fill (64oz). 1st Place: JDub’s Gift Basket. Group Prize: *Keg Party in our taproom including ONE 1/6 keg of any of our four flagship beers for you and all of your friends to enjoy. Food: AYCE Macaroni & Cheese Bar will be available starting at 7pm.

NOKOMIS / OSPREY

5TH ANNUAL HAUNTED TRAILS
OSCAR SCHERER PARK
1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey
October 20th – 21st | From 7:30pm to 10pm

Trick or Treat Trail (Opens at 7:30pm) – A fun Halloween trail around Lake Ospreyeaturing many local businesses from the Osprey-Nokomis Chamber of Commerce decorating their booth and passing out candy for children or the more cautious Halloween enthusiasts. (Fun, kid friendly, not scary). The Haunted Trail (Opens at 8:00pm) – A spooky, dark trail winding through the park filled with things that go bump and crunch through the night. Enter if you dare – there is no turning back. (Medium scary). The Haunted Pavilion (Opens at 8:00pm) – If you make it to the end of the Haunted Trail, more horror awaits in the form of a Haunted House done by the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department. (Pretty scary. Not recommended for the faint of heart). Additionally there will be hot dogs and drinks offered by local scout troop 77! As well as burgers and drinks offered by the Venice Sunrise Rotary Club! (Please get your tickets early as there is a very limited parking capacity and once tickets are sold out – that’s it! We will be turning cars away at the entrance!)

VENICE

PUMPKIN PAINT NIGHT
REAL BIKES-VENICE
581 US Highway 41 Byp N, Venice
October 13th | From 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Located at the Gran Paradiso Clubhouse – Costume Contest and Music by EC Listening – Echo Matrix & GP’s Car; Letterie and Ed Terazza.

14TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
HAZELTINE NURSERIES
2401 N River Rd, Venice
October 26th – 28th | From 9am to 5pm

Hazeltine Nurseries is a 90 acre nursery and tree farm with a large inventory of palms, hardwood trees, fruit trees, shrubs, butterfly garden plants and garden accessories. They have everything to spruce up your yard for Fall and Winter , including Fall Annuals, Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Corn Stalks, Pottery, Hanging Baskets, and much, much more! They also offer Full Service Landscape Design and Landscape Maintenance. Come out for a day of fun, food, demonstrations, speakers and displays. Don’t forget to shop for your Halloween Pumpkin! Take a family photo in the Pumpkin Patch for a lasting memory. Kids can enter the coloring contest. Hazeltine Nurseries looks forward to seeing you there!! All classes are free! Dog Friendly! Be sure to bring your leashed pup!

HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA & CONCERT
GRAN PARADISO CLUBHOUSE
20061 Galleria Blvd, Venice
October 28th | From 5:30pm to 10pm

Located at the Gran Paradiso Clubhouse – Costume Contest and Music by EC Listening – Echo Matrix & GP’s Car; Letterie and Ed Terazza.

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE
MADE IN ITALY ITALIAN RESTAURANT
117 W Venice Ave, Venice
October 28th | From 9pm to 2am

First Annual Masquerade Ball. Join the masquerade for a night full of mystery and fun while funds are raised for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

HALLOWEEN 5K DECK RUN
DAQUIRI DECK ISLAND OF VENICE
300 W Venice Ave, Venice
October 30th | From 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Come on out for our Halloween 5k Deck run on the Monday right before halloween! Dress up in your costume and the best costume will win a FREE ENTRY into the currently sold out Deck to Deck to Deck on Sunday November 19th! There will also be some light snacks after the run and as always you will receive a small daiquiri, domestic draft or small smoothie after the run! See you at the Deck for a scary good time!

CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARADE!
MAINSTREET VENICE
101 W Venice Ave, Venice
October 31st | From 4pm to 7pm

Hundreds of Venice area children (and some adults) are choosing their costumes to show off in the Annual Venice MainStreet/Venice Lions Halloween Parade, Tuesday October 31st, at 4pm in Centennial Park. The parade down Venice Avenue will begin promptly at 4:30pm led by “Old Betsy”, Venice’s very own antique fire truck. More than 500 children are expected to receive candy treats from the members of the Venice Lions Club, sponsors of the parade for 60 years. Following the brief parade, children will be free to Trick or Treat for more goodies at stores along Venice Ave.

ENGLEWOOD

SCARECROW CONTEST & FALL EXTRAVAGANZA
ENGLEWOOD HEALTH CARE
111 Drury Lane, Englewood
October 26th | From 4pm to 6pm

Englewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center invites you to their 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest and Fall Extravaganza. Come enjoy an evening of food and fall fun. Get creative and design your own scarecrow to be displayed in the contest. Visitors, residents, and associates will vote on their favorite creation in the following categories: overall winner, traditional, “most likely to scare a crow”, celebrity, and humorous. Completed scarecrows can be delivered to Englewood Health Care center beginning on Sunday, October 1st.

FALL INTO READING FESTIVAL
ENGLEWOOD CHARLOTTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
3450 N Access Rd, Englewood
October 28th | From 10am to 1:30pm

Come join the fun at the Englewood Charlotte Public Library for the Fall Into Reading Festival on October 28th 2017 from 10am – 1:30pm. There will be a Stranger Things themed Escape Room, Free Balloon Animals, Discovery Zone and the MakerSpace, Book Pop! Booth will be giving away ONE free Comic book to Kids and Teens, Adults can win a prize by answering some trivia, and a Photo Booth shoot with props and the Cardboard Cutouts (TARDIS, Sherlock, Droids). Community vendors Beno’s Food Truck will be outside selling food (they accept Cash and Credit Cards), The Stone Crabs will be outside with an inflatable game and their Mascot Clawford, PopNComics will be here as well.

22ND ANNUAL DEARBORN STREET HALLOWEEN SAFE WALK
HISTORIC DEARBORN STREET
Dearborn Street, Englewood
October 31st | From 5pm to 7pm

The 22nd Annual Dearborn Street Halloween Safe Walk trick-or-treating event takes place on Halloween night from 5 to 7 p.m. Trick-or-treating on Dearborn Street features live music, a pet costume contest, pumpkin patch photo props, and, of course, ghoulish goodies and treats.

NORTH PORT

TOLEDO BLADE’S 2017 ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1201 Geranium Ave, North Port
October 13th | From 5pm to 8pm

An evening of fun for the family! Free admission, free parking, Food trucks, bounce houses and games (Tickets/wristbands available for sale), dance performances, K-9 demo, great music and more! All proceeds go directly to the school!

8TH ANNUAL TOUR DE NORTH PORT BICYCLE RIDE
IMAGINE HIGH SCHOOL
2757 Sycamore St, North Port
October 22nd | From 8am to 2pm

“It’s the Green Pumpkin!”. Sponsored by People for Trees. An organized, on-road bicycle ride that features the natural settings and parks of North Port. Cyclists choose to complete a 15, 35, or 65-mile route. It is NOT a race. Includes breakfast, lunch, rest stops with snacks, SAG. A “Gravel Grinder” off-road route will also be available. $40. Visit www.peoplefortrees.com for more information and to register.

TRICK OR TREAT AT CITY HALL
NORTH PORT CITY HALL
4970 City Hall Blvd, North Port
October 27th | From 5pm to 8pm

Looking for something fun and safe this Halloween for your family? Trick-or-Treat at City Hall, presented by Suncoast Credit Union, will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 4970 City Hall Blvd., on Friday, October 27, 2017. City Hall will close at 4 p.m., including the drive-thru window of North Port Utilities, to allow staff time to prepare for the festivities. This year, City Hall and the surrounding Campus will continue to offer a variety of activities, from a bounce house by Awaken Church to a pumpkin patch led by North Port Fire Rescue’s Benevolent Association. Information booths from local businesses and nonprofits will add to the festivities providing treats to attendees as they enter City Hall. The event is free for families. The City of North Port is asking residents to bring a canned good or nonperishable food item to donate to a local food pantry and kick off the annual holiday food drives. A collection truck will be parked outside of City Hall. Each year, the City hosts a People’s Choice Award for the best floor decorations. The employees take great pride in presenting this event, and the coveted Pumpkin Trophy proudly displays on the winning floor for the entire following year. This year, the City’s Information Technology Division is building a digital voting system to replace the paper ballots. Awaken Church has agreed to manage the voting area.

PORT CHARLOTTE

FALL FESTIVAL 2017
COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER
19048 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte
October 21st | Starts at 4pm

Get your friends together and come out to an amazing and FREE event! Kids can come dressed or not. Gift card giveaways, LOTS of candy, hay rides, face paintings, food, bounce houses and obstacle courses, puppet show, local vendors, and much more!

TRUNK OR TREAT
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE CHARLOTTE HARBOR
4000 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte
October 27th | From 4pm to 7pm

Join Solaris Healthcare for a night of fun, laughter & CANDY! All monies raised will benefit the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition! Have an opportunity to meet Batman and hang out with Clawford from the Charlotte Stone Crabs! You don’t wanna miss out on all the fun, all are welcome!

2ND ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT
HAROLD AVE REC CENTER
23400 Harold Ave, Port Charlotte
October 28th | From 5pm to 7pm

Save the date for October 28th. It’s almost time for the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat Event. Costumes are encouraged.

CHARLIES HALLOWEEN PARTY
CHARLIES PUB
3496 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte
October 28th | From 8pm to 12am

Halloween costume party! Music by Tolerance Zero. Prizes and giveaways!

HALLOWEEN PARTY
BANDITOS BAR
5665 S McCall Rd, Port Charlotte
October 28th | Starts at 8pm

Costume contest 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Games and Fun!

PUNTA GORDA

FALL FESTIVAL & PUMPKIN PATCH
CHRIST COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
27000 Sunnybrook Rd, Punta Gorda
October 14th – 15th | From 10am to 6pm

Pumpkins are scheduled to arrive Oct 10. Craft Vendors, Games, Bounce House, Bake Sale, Food, Live Music, Silent Auction, Family Fun, Pumpkins, Sand Art, Face Painting & more!

HAUNTING ON THE HARBOR
DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA
Corner of US 41 & US 17, Downtown Punta Gorda
October 27th – 31st | From 5pm to 11pm

The 8th annual Haunting on the Harbor Halloween Festival & Haunted House returns to downtown Punta Gorda. 6,000 sq.ft. Haunted House – the largest in SW Florida. Costume Contests, Kids Fun Zone, Hypnotist Show, Live Music every night! Great Food and Beverages.

OCTOBERFEST PJ PARTY
THE CRAFTIN’ COW
29291 Tribune Blvd Unit B, Punta Gorda
October 28th | From 10am to 8pm

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Octoberfest PJ Party on October 28th. This is a one day craftin’ crop with potluck for lunch and dinner. Bingo door prizes. So call your girl friends. Let’s get craftin’. 10am-8pm. $10.

BOO BASH 2017
HARPOON HARRY’S RESTAURAUNT & SPORTS BAR
1200 W Retta Esplanade #55, Punta Gorda
October 28th | From 12pm to 3pm

Bring the family out for Harpoon Harry’s Boo Bash party! Children of all ages are welcome to join our kid’s costume contest. Prizes will be given out for each age group in addition to goodie bags for all! Children are welcome to enjoy the craft station, thematic music and arcade area. Entertainment will include Captain Jack & Juggles the Clown and Logan Light the magician. You won’t want to miss the Boo Bash! It is the BEST party for your littles around town!

TRUNK OR TREAT
KELLER WILLIAMS PEACE RIVER PARTNERS REALTY
1675 W Marion Ave Unit 112, Punta Gorda
October 28th | From 5pm to 7pm

Keller Williams Peace River Partners is so excited to host our 1st Trunk or Treat for Charlotte County! All are welcome! There will be trunks decorated by their staff, agents, and local companies with lots of candy ready to be given out! Bring the kids in costume and don’t forget their trick or treat bag!

CARNEVIL & FREAK SHOW HALLOWEEN PARTY
HARPOON HARRY’S RESTAURAUNT & SPORTS BAR
1200 W Retta Esplanade #55, Punta Gorda
October 28th | From 8pm to 2am

Adult Party 21 & Up to enter. *NO COVER* DJ Manny C. 8PM-2AM. Costume Contests for the following: Scariest, Funniest, Most Unique & Couple/Group. Prizes include: 1st place $200 cash & 2nd place $50 gift cards for each category. $1000 CASH PRIZE for the BEST OVERALL COSTUME. Early Specials 8-10: 1/2 price WELLS and CALLS & $2 SHOTS. Arrive early to enter a raffle to have your ENTIRE TAB paid for!

TRUNK OR TREAT
BABCOCK RANCH
42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda
October 31st | From 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Come to Babcock Ranch for some Halloween fun! We’re hosting “Trunk or Treat,” where children and their families can trick-or-treat throughout Founder’s Square with trunks full of candy. We will also be running a canned food drive to provide food to the victims of Hurricane Irma and any contribution is appreciated. The event is free, but guests are encouraged to RSVP in order for them to get an accurate count of attendees.