Name: Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats!
Start: 2026-11-07T17:30:00-05:00

🍂🐾 Tickets Are Available Now for Friendsgiving 2026! ❤️🦃
Join us for the 6th Annual Friendsgiving, benefiting Manatee County Shelter Animals, for an unforgettable evening of great food, fun, and giving back to animals in need!
✨ Enjoy an amazing evening featuring: 🍝 A delicious buffet by Carrabba’s Italian Grill 🍹 Cash/credit card bar by Bonefish Grill 🎁 Exciting Live &amp; Silent Auctions 🎶 Music and entertainment 🍷 Wine Lotto 🎉 And so much more!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–9:30 PM 📍 The Pavilion at Mixon Fruit Farms 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
🎟️ Tickets are available now for $65 or VIP tables of 8 for $800! Gather your friends, celebrate the season of gratitude, and help make a difference in the lives of Manatee County’s shelter animals. <a href="https://fomcaw.org/fg2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fomcaw.org/fg2026</a>

Local Event: Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats!

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Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs &...

🍂🐾 Tickets Are Available Now for Friendsgiving 2026! ❤️🦃
Join us for the 6th Annual Friendsgiving, benefiting Manatee County...

Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats!

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Eddie has been singing and playing piano since he was eight years old. Attending the University of Miami, Eddie was in the Studio Music and Jazz Piano program. He entertained around the country and on cruise ships.
 
Spending 15 great years in Nashville accompanying the
Forester Sisters, who opened for Kenny Rogers, and traveling with Brenda Lee. For seven and a half years, Eddie was music director, pianist, conductor, and arranger for Engelbert Humperdinck.
You’ll hear some jazz, blues, standards, ragtime, classical, pop, calypso, and country music. People will enjoy his renditions of songs by Jimmy Buffett, Leon Russell, Ray Charles, and Johnny Cash.

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Friday night with Eddie Tobin (former music...

Eddie has been singing and playing piano since he was eight years old. Attending the University of Miami, Eddie was in the...

Friday night with Eddie Tobin (former music director of Engelbert Humperdinck)

Riverview Performing Arts Center

Hocus Pocus Pops returns with a spellbinding night of music, movement, and Halloween thrills! This high-energy concert features a delightfully spooky set list that fills the theater with eerie melodies, playful chills, and family-friendly fun. The audience will be treated to a special performance by Sarasota Ballet’s Dance – The Next Generation program, along with on-stage dancing inspired by iconic hits like Thriller and The Monster Mash. Costumes, choreography, and surprises at every turn make this Halloween-eve celebration truly unforgettable. From a smoke-filled stage to the crowd-pleasing appearance of the “Stay Puff Marshmallow Man”, the concert delivers nonstop excitement and joy for children and families.
Did we mention that the Riverview High School student clubs will be providing a trick-or-treat experience in the Riverview courtyard following the performance?!
Thanks to generous grants and sponsorships, The Pops is proud to provide complimentary tickets to families connected with local organizations, including Take Stock in Children, Girls Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys &amp; Girls Club, Forty Carrots Family Center, Children First, Unidos Now, Harvest House, and many more. A night of music, magic, and community spirit—this is Halloween fun at its finest.

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Hocus Pocus Pops II

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Join this vibrant mix of community and family connection, costumes, meaningful impact, and kid-centric fun at the Child Protection Center's first annual Runaway Pumpkin!
The event will feature a 5K race, a 100m children’s Mini Monster Dash, and a FREE Fall family festival. A virtual 5K is also available. Race activities begin at 8 a.m., followed by the free Family Fest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Festival attendees will enjoy food trucks, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, child-friendly activities and sensory stations, lawn games, photo opportunities, community partners, inflatable games, and CPC’s PAWS therapy dogs in the popular puppy pit. Children can also participate in age-based costume contests. Admission to the Family Fest is FREE and open to the public — you do NOT need to register for the race to attend the festival, though all runners are encouraged to join in the fun! The goal is to provide local families with an accessible, low-to-no-cost day of connection, celebration, and support for safe childhoods all while having fun!
Proceeds from the event will support CPC’s mission of the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
Learn more or register for the races and/or the free Family Fest: <a href="https://cpcsarasota.org/events/runaway-pumpkin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cpcsarasota.org/events/runaway-pumpkin/</a> *Registering for the Family Fest is not required but is encouraged!
Businesses and organizations that would be a good fit for local families and are interested in participating in our Vendor Village, or to inquire about volunteering, please reach out to Kingsley Event Consulting at KingsleyEventsTeam@outlook.com.
Community members are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations during the event to support local families facing food insecurity during the holiday season.

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REGISTER HERE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mysticaloasis.com/event-details/floating-harvest-sound-bath-with-greg-9" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.mysticaloasis.com/event-details/floating-harvest-sound-bath-with-greg-10" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.mysticaloasis.com/event-details/floating-harvest-sound-bath-with-greg-11" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.mysticaloasis.com/event-details/floating-harvest-sound-bath-with-greg-13" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mysticaloasis.com/event-details/floating-harvest-sound-bath-with-greg-13</a>
No Drop-ins please! Pre-registration is required. &nbsp;Nonrefundable / Nontransferable
Relax into the cozy atmosphere of our Autumn Sound Bath. The room will be softly decorated with warm fall colors, creating a calm and welcoming space to rest. As you settle into your hammock, soothing tones and grounding sounds will help you release stress and simply relax. This is your time to get comfortable, let go, and enjoy the peaceful feeling of the season.
DETAILS:
Cost:&nbsp;$35 
Doors open 15 minutes before class. For everyone’s safety, doors will be locked promptly at start time.
<h3>HAMMOCK GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul><li>Do not wear jeans.</li><li>Please wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing with no metal or plastic (zippers, snaps, sequins, etc).</li><li>Avoid sharp jewelry or accessories.</li><li>This class is experienced barefoot.</li><li>If you are sensitive to motion or prone to motion sickness, please take caution before reserving.</li></ul>
<h3>IN-STUDIO GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul><li>This is a shoe-free space.</li><li>Please silence or turn off cell phones upon arrival.</li><li>Respect all sound bath instruments and studio equipment.</li><li>Doors open 15 minutes before start time.</li><li>Studio doors will lock at the start of the session – no late entry.</li><li>Pre-registration required – no drop-ins.</li><li>No refunds or credits.</li></ul>
<h3>SOUND BATH ETIQUETTE</h3>
<ul><li>This is a quiet and distraction-free experience.</li><li>Please remain silent during the sound bath.</li><li>No phone use, talking, or texting once the session begins.</li><li>Please do not perform yoga poses or stretches during the sound portion.</li><li>Understand that this is a public class – occasional snoring or natural sounds may occur.</li></ul>

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Raffurty's Bar and Grill

The Boos &amp; Booze Halloween Bar Crawl is creeping back into town on Saturday, October 31st — and it’s going to be bigger, spookier, and more BOOzy than ever! 🎃 Dare to crawl through 6+ haunted hotspots in Downtown Sarasota as you summon spirits (both kinds), dance with the undead, and compete for cash in your creepiest costume contest. 🎟️ Tickets Include: 💀 2 Complimentary Spine-Tingling Shots 📸 Red Carpet Check-In with our photographer — Your look could win $100 cash for best costume! 🍻 Wicked Drink Specials: $3 Beers | $4-$5 Shots | $6 Haunted Cocktails 🗺️ Official Crawl Map + Bar Crawl USA Lanyard 🎧 Entry to the Exclusive After Party 🏚️ 6+ Ghoulish Bars 🧛‍♂️ Hundreds of Costumed Crawlers ready to haunt the town 🎃 Participating Bars &amp; Spooky Drink Specials: 💀 Raffurty's: Registration 3pm-6pm*welcome shot for each crawler* 💀 The Office 4pm-7pm 💀 Evie's Tavern 5pm-9pm 💀 Joe's On Main 6pm-9pm 💀 Fat Rabbit 7pm-10pm - Best Dressed at 8pm 💀 Raffurty's 9pm-10pm - official after party 🦇 Costumes are highly encouraged. Creepy, clever, or downright outrageous — just don’t be boring. Let’s make this a night to dismember. 🩸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹 𝗨𝗦𝗔: We’ve been doing events (bar crawls &amp; festivals) since 2015 in over 20 cities. What separates us from the other crawl companies is you actually get stuff with your ticket. Swag, lanyard, map, koozie, drink specials, DJ entertainment, after party, and much more. We are the only company with reviews on Google &amp; Facebook. We aren't afraid to hide that we deliver the best crawl experience. Check our Facebook &amp; Google reviews for confirmation on just how much value and fun we bring. 🎃 Follow Bar Crawl USA to receive weekly updates including drink specials.

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Cynthia Jordan began her career in music as a songwriter when in 1983 her song, JOSE CUERVO became the number one country song of the year in Billboard Magazine. Join us for a wonderful evening with great food, country music and the old songs to remember...
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Reserve now: (941)383-1111

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Mellow Mushroom Sarasota

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 7:00–10:00 PM Location: Mellow Mushroom
Celebrate Halloween at Mellow Mushroom’s 5th Annual Melloween, a Halloween party for adults ages 21 and up. Show off your best costume and enjoy an evening of spirited games, spooky cocktails, and fabulous drag performances. Whether your look is scary, sexy, or wonderfully weird, come ready for a night of Halloween fun.
What to Expect:
<ul><li>Adult Games &amp; Trivia: Including the return of the infamous Bobbing for Shots.</li><li>Costume Contest: Dress to impress for a chance to win free pizza for a year.</li><li>Spooky Cocktails: Sip bewitching drinks made for the occasion.</li><li>Drag Shows: Enjoy frighteningly fabulous performances.</li></ul>

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