100-plus fun things to do in October in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties (Tamiami: house, university)

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Fall events 2023: Pumpkin festivals, Oktoberfests & more in Bradenton, Sarasota

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tri...4e683804&ei=44

Autumn is upon us, and Bradenton and Sarasota have lots of fall fun to offer up this year.

Pumpkin festivals, Oktoberfests, farmers markets and outdoor concerts are among the seasonal traditions returning to Southwest Florida in 2023.

There's something for all ages, including free and family-friendly events.

Here's a guide to happy harvest times near you.

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Biggest concerts, comedians coming to Tampa Bay, Sarasota in October, November, December

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news...45b15296&ei=46

Fall's recent arrival may mean the summer blockbuster tour season is coming to a close, yet fear not if you're a lover of live music and stand-up comedy, as some of the biggest names in both are among the touring acts set to visit Tampa Bay over the next three months.

The first week of October alone, there'll be one of today's most popular stand-up comedians, a touring festival headlined by a country music legend, and the Clearwater-founded Hooters celebrating its 40th birthday with a hometown concert featuring a famed pop-rock group. Another iconic rock band is set to visit a few days later on its farewell tour making a stop at Tampa's Amalie Arena, with that venue's calendar also including a stand-up comedy superstar and a pop/hip-hop hitmaker (with one of Tampa's own opening the show.)

You'll find plenty more notable rock, pop, country, R&B, blues and stand-up comedy shows throughout the next three months at our various local venues, including Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. To help keep track of it all, here are our picks for the biggest concerts and comedy shows visiting Tampa Bay in October, November and December, presented in chronological order. Event details are subject to change.

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I wasn't sure whether to post this article in the arts thread or here. Most of these events are in October.

October explodes with new arts events in Sarasota-Manatee area

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news...45b15296&ei=42

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Annual Hootenanny offers family friendly fun to celebrate and preserve 109-year-old Schoolhouse in Miakka

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https://www.fox13news.com/news/annua...-in-miakka.amp

A small community in Sarasota is working to preserve a piece of history that's stood for 109 years.

The Old Miakka Schoolhouse was a learning destination for local kids when it opened in 1914 and was built for $1,390.

The one-room schoolhouse would shut down 30 years later as the area grew and there were more modern options.

In 1948, the Miakka Community Club acquired the property for one dollar and has been committed to preserving the building ever since.

Their annual Hootenanny is the primary fundraiser for the upkeep and preservation efforts of the building.

This year’s celebration will take place on Sunday, October 1st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It is expected to be a toe-tapping, knee-slapping, good time for the whole family with food, music and games.

Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about the history of the old school.

While the event is free to attend and parking is free, donations are welcome.

The Old Miakka Schoolhouse is located at 15800 Wilson Road in Sarasota.

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Manatee County hosting Goblin Gathering at GT Bray Park Oct. 13

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https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/10/0...y-park-oct-13/

This month on Friday the thirteenth, Manatee County will be hosting “Goblin Gathering”, a community event for the whole family to enjoy. The event will be at GT Bray Park in Bradenton and is going to feature a spooky trail and food trucks.

Event parking and trick-or-treating is free but wrist bands will be sold for $5 dollars that are good for a pony ride, face painting, and even a bounce house.

G.T. Bray Park is located at 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West in Bradenton.

There will also be a costume contest, with different categories so everyone can participate.

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Big event for Allman Brothers Band fans coming to downtown Sarasota

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news...08a5c594&ei=13

The event will include an appearance by a renowned rock author who has written two bestselling books about the band, followed by a concert featuring Allman Brothers music.

The band will include the son of founding Allman Brothers member Berry Oakley, as well as musicians who performed with Dickey Betts' and founding member Butch Trucks' respective solo bands.

Rock author Alan Paul and music of the Allman Brothers is 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Tickets are $31 and can be purchased at mccurdyscomedy.com.

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North Port hosting Sweetheart Ball on Oct. 13

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/car...602d7d95&ei=58

On Oct. 13, at the George Mullen Activity Center, North Port will host their Sweetheart Ball from 6 to 8:30 p.m., jam packed with activates for anyone with a sweetheart to enjoy.

Tickets start at $20 dollars a couple with $10 dollars added for every additional child.

A less intense, sensory hour will be from 6-7 p.m. with room lights on and softer music. A sensory room will also be available for those who might need it during the dance.

Then from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the lights will be turned down and the music will be turned up to dance your little sweethearts out.

Semi-formal attire is recommended and space is limited so registering early is recommended.

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Arts Editor: Orchids on display at Selby Gardens in advance of grand opening of new campus

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tri...602d7d95&ei=33

It’s an exceptionally busy time at Selby Botanical Gardens, where workers are feverishly trying to finish up the first phase of a major transformation of the 15-acre campus along the Sarasota Bayfront.

Right now, you can take a tour of “Orchid Show 2023: A 50th Anniversary Celebration,” which is running through November. In addition to some beautiful orchid displays in the Conservatory, the Museum of Botany and the Arts is filled with memorabilia, photos and artifacts that trace the history of Selby Gardens itself.

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Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community

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https://www.yourobserver.com/news/20...rts-community/

The Annual Pumpkin Festival, which takes place each weekend Saturday and Sunday until Oct. 29 at Fruitville Grove, offers a variety of activities for the family, as well as support for the local community.

On Oct. 8, kids and families could be seen enjoying the variety of pumpkins, a hay play area, a free circus, and many other activities; meeting animals that included baby piglets, skunks, butterflies, and even a unicorn; and finally enjoying food and refreshments, from corn dogs to candy apples.

For full details visit the event web site:

https://fruitvillegrovefarm.com/festival/

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Dreams come true: Tree Fort Productions Projects opens with Tony-winning play ‘Red’

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dr...dadb7ce9&ei=53

Katherine Tanner is directing John Logan’s Tony Award-winning play “Red” to open her new non-profit professional theater Tree Fort Productions Projects, an extension of her ongoing Tree Fort Productions, her home base for introducing young people to the arts and presenting a variety of work for the public.

The theater is set up in a storefront inside the Crossings at Siesta Key shopping center, where both The Sarasota Players and Rise Above Arts have spaces. It’s a flexible room that can be set up in different ways depending on the production.

‘Red’
By John Logan. Directed by Katherine Michelle Tanner. Runs Oct. 13-29, Tree Fort Productions Projects, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tickets are $40. treefortproductionsprojects.com