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in Sarasota
Your weekly guide to events, festivals, and the best things to do around town.
This Week
Festivals, shows, and community happenings across the Sarasota area.
Now through Sat, Oct 31
A walk-through light show along an eerily lit path of glowing, botanically themed Halloween decorations. Equal parts campy, creepy, and cute, with food and drinks for sale.
Now through Sun, Nov 1
A hometown fall tradition on a working grove, with a petting zoo, Torres Family Circus shows, and new Saturday mermaid encounters. Pony rides, hayrides, and a haunted house cost extra.
Now through Sun, Nov 1
Two haunted houses, Virus and Tomb of Terror, anchor the haunt, with live entertainment and horror merch between them. Not recommended for young kids.
Now through Sun, Nov 1
Dreamland Amusements runs the carnival rides and games, with food trucks and crafters joining Friday. The midway runs until 11pm most nights.
Today
Trick-or-treat along Main Street, then hit the kids' zone for inflatables, face painting and hands-on experiments while four local bands play the main stage. The first 2,500 people get a free pumpkin tote.
Today
Kids trick-or-treat trunk to trunk from 5 to 8pm, and the monthly food truck rally keeps going until 10, with The Real Main Lobster and Smakoszek Taste of Poland among the trucks.
Keep Exploring
The rest of what we cover, updated all week long.
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Who's playing around town this week, from beach bars to concert halls.
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