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Week of October 26

📰 Local Buzz

Dogs Inc Opens New Visitor Center in Lakewood Ranch
Publix Charities Gives Stillpoint Mission $10,000

📅 Don't Miss

Haunted Boat Ride at Jiggs Landing

Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💼 Local Spotlight

Sun Soaked Coffee Company

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Our Top Event Picks This Week

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Fruitville Grove, 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Family FriendlyFarm

The 38th annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival returns every weekend in October with a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, local vendor booths, and circus performances. Admission and some activities are free; other activities range from $1–$10.

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OCT31Sat

Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

Sundown Get Down – Halloween Spooktacular

2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

HalloweenFamilyFree

AMI South End presents a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration with costumes, candy, entertainment, games and activities for all ages. Local vendors and trick-or-treating for your little ghosts and goblins.

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NOV1Sun

🌦️79°/70°Drizzle

The Bay, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Best of The Bay Music Fest

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Family Friendly

Kick back and enjoy a full day of live music featuring talented regional artists and surprise performances at this laid-back festival on the Boulevard of the Arts.

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✨ Fall Festivals, Farms and Spooky Fun

Oct 28–Nov 1

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Mike Rivera at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Showtimes vary, check the website

ComedyNightlife18+

Stand-up comedian, father and teacher Mike Rivera, crowned America's Most Hilarious Teacher on ABC's The View, brings fast-paced observational comedy about fatherhood, teaching and relationships. Seen on HBO and SHOWTIME. Rated AS. Tickets $26. Call 941-925-FUNY (3869).

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Oct 31–Nov 1

Fruitville Grove, 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Oct 29–Nov 1

3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237

Sarasota Fright Fest

7:30 PM – 11:30 PM (Fri & Sat), 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Sun)

Halloween

Runs Oct 16–18, Oct 22-25, Oct 29-Nov 1. One $28 general admission ticket covers the music, Halloween atmosphere and entertainment, plus both haunted attractions: Virus and Tomb of Terror.

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