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Old 10-26-2012, 10:47 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Lots of things going on in the Sarasota area this weekend, many free or inexpensive to attend.

Tonight is Boo Fest at Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, 6 - 9 pm. Trick or treating, costume parade, ghost stories. Great place to take the little ones.

Oct 26th - 28th: the Pumpkin Festival at the Sarasota fairgrounds on Ringling. 12 pm - 10 pm. Games, carnival rides, hay rides and a haunted house. Beer garden for adults. Children free, adults $5.

Saturday: downtown Sarasota, Doggy & Kitty Costume Parade. Dress up your 4 legged friend and join the parade at 10:15 am at Selby Five Points Park. Event runs 9 am - 3 pm. $5 each parade entry.

Saturday: Boo Run, 5 k run thru Lakewood Ranch, starts at 8 am at LWR Main Street.

Oct 26th - 27th: historic Spanish Point in Osprey is offering ghost tours at 7, 8 and 9 pm. Tickets must be prepurchased, more info on their website.

Saturday: big outdoor Halloween block party on Main street in Sarasota at the Gator Club. Live bands. 6 pm - 1 am.

Saturday & Sunday: Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest,10 am to 5 pm. East of I75 on Fruitville Rd. Hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo and lots of family fun.

Oct 31st: Fright Night on St. Armands Circle 6 to 8:30 pm. Trick or treating for the little ones.



There are also some non Halloween events this weekend:

Saturday 4 - 8 pm is the International Beer Festival at Lakewood Ranch's Main street. Tickets are $25 purchased pre event, $35 at the event. Offering samples of over 100 beers from around the world.

Sunday 2 - 5 pm is the Morton's (Market) Firehouse Chili Cookoff on Osprey Ave between Hyde Park and Hillview in Southside Village, Sarasota. Celebrity judges. Lots of fun.


Saturday is also a Special Adoption Day event by the Manatee county animal services. Adopt a new best friend that has been at the shelter for over 60 days for only $10. 10 am to 4 pm. For more info go to www.mymanatee.org/pets. Help support Manatee county's No Kill policy.


We survived the humid summer months and now it's time to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and enjoy the many outdoor events.
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Old 10-26-2012, 10:56 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Awesome weekend events; something for everyone!!
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Old 10-26-2012, 11:17 AM
 
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Awesome events! Thanks for posting!
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Old 10-26-2012, 01:57 PM
 
Location: Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL
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We are doing the Pumpkin fest with our little guy and friends Sat and staying the night on Lido Beach for the Int'l Beer Fest on the beach!! FUN!
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