Spooky season has officially arrived, and Sarasota and Manatee counties are packed with events for every kind of Halloween lover—from haunted tours and bar crawls to family-friendly festivals and even pet costume contests. Whether you’re looking for a ghostly adventure or a pumpkin patch to visit with the kids, this guide has you covered.
Here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating Halloween in Sarasota this year.
Haunted Tours & Spooky Adventures
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Stories, Shipwrecks & Spirits on Anna Maria Island
Oct. 1–31 | Bradenton Beach | sarastoasuncoasttours.com
Explore eerie island tales, from Al Capone to ghostly brides, on this 75-minute walking tour. ($29.95) -
Spirits & Stories on Old Main Street
Oct. 1–31 | Bradenton | sarastoasuncoasttours.com
A two-hour ghost tour with local bites and drinks along the way. ($67.95) -
Haunted Sarasota Tour
Oct. 10–31 | Downtown Sarasota | discoversarasotatours.com
Ride a trolley through Sarasota’s haunted history, complete with music, costumes, and complimentary drinks. ($75) -
Cemetery Tour
Oct. 11 | Bradenton | manateevillage.org
Learn about Manatee County’s earliest settlers on this free historic cemetery walk.
Festivals, Pumpkin Patches & Family Fun
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Lights at Spooky Point
Oct. 3–Nov. 1 | Osprey | selby.org
Selby Gardens transforms Historic Spanish Point with Halloween lights, orchids, games, food, and more. -
37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
Weekends in October | Sarasota | fruitvillegrovefarm.com
Pumpkins, circus acts, haunted houses, petting zoos, costume contests, and more. (Cash only) -
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 11–26 | Bradenton | hunsaderfarms.com
Crafts, live music, hayrides, petting zoo, corn maze, and plenty of pumpkins. ($15 adults) -
Boo! at The Bay
Oct. 18 | Sarasota | thebaysarasota.org
Trick-or-treating, pumpkin picking, and a family-friendly movie under the stars. -
Pumpkin Plunge & Monster Mash Splash
Oct. 18 | North Port | northportfl.gov
Pick pumpkins from a floating patch and enjoy a Halloween-themed aquatic adventure. -
Trick or Treat at City Center
Oct. 24 | North Port | northportfl.gov
A night of costumes, candy, and community with a sensory-friendly option. -
Sarasota Farmers Market Halloween Festival & Dog-o-Ween
Oct. 25 | Downtown Sarasota | sarasotafarmersmarket.org
Halloween fun at the market, complete with a dog costume contest that benefits local pets in need. -
Boo Bash at Nathan Benderson Park
Oct. 28 | Sarasota | nathanbendersonpark.org
Trick-or-treating, activities, storytelling, and live music on Regatta Island.
Music, Movies & Grown-Up Fun
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Oct. 25 | Siesta Key | A candlelit string quartet performance of spooky classics. ($44–$71) -
Sarasota Boos & Booze Bar Crawl
Oct. 25 | Downtown Sarasota | raffurtyssrq.com
Six stops, drink specials, costume contests, and spooky vibes downtown. ($25.36) -
Hocus Pocus Pops
Oct. 30 | Bradenton | thepopsorchestra.org
A Halloween concert featuring “Thriller,” Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, and more. -
Fright Night on St. Armands
Oct. 31 | St. Armands Circle | Free trick-or-treating, games, and decorated storefronts. -
Downtown Venice Halloween Strut
Oct. 31 | Venice | visitvenicefl.org
Trick-or-treating, music, and trunk-or-treat fun for families. -
Fall Festival & Carnival at University Town Center
Oct. 31–Nov. 3 | Sarasota | Food trucks, live music, trunk-or-treating, and more.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re chasing thrills on a haunted trolley ride, bringing the kids to a pumpkin festival, or hitting the town for a spooky bar crawl, Sarasota has no shortage of ways to celebrate Halloween 2025.
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