<h3>🍂 Friendsgiving 2026 — A Night for the Animals! 🐾</h3>
Join us for the 6th Annual Friendsgiving, an unforgettable evening dedicated to helping Manatee County shelter pets find brighter futures. Every ticket and every dollar raised supports our mission to provide care, comfort, and lifesaving support to animals in need.
Enjoy an evening filled with: 🍽️ Buffet by Carrabba’s Grill 🍹 Cash/Credit Bar by Bonefish 🎶 Live Music by Mike Sales 🎁 Live &amp; Silent Auctions 🍰 Delicious Desserts 🍷 Wine Lottery
Come enjoy great food, music, friends, and fun while making a life-changing difference for shelter animals. Your support helps give vulnerable pets the care and second chances they deserve.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 5:30–9:30 PM The Pavilion at Mixon Fruit Farms 2525 27th St E, BradentonTickets Available $65 &amp; VIP Tables for $800
Every ticket helps change a life. 🐾❤️

Local Event: 6th Annual Friendsgiving Fundraiser - Benefiting MCAW Shelter Dogs & Cats

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6th Annual Friendsgiving Fundraiser -...


🍂 Friendsgiving 2026 — A Night for the Animals! 🐾
Join us for the 6th Annual Friendsgiving, an unforgettable evening dedicated...

6th Annual Friendsgiving Fundraiser - Benefiting MCAW Shelter Dogs & Cats

🍂🐾 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.&nbsp;<a href="https://fomcaw.org/fg2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fomcaw.org/fg2026</a>

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🍂🐾 Tickets Are Available Now for Friendsgiving 2026! ❤️🦃
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Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats!

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Meadows Farmers Market

Join us for our Halloween Affair at the Meadows Farmers Market 🎃 Featuring local kid-preneurs mixed in with your favorite local vendors and artisans! Kicking Off Season 6 in the Meadows!
ENJOY TRICK OR TREATING, COSTUME CONTESTS, FOOD, MUSIC, ART &amp; FUN!
Sunday, October 18th 10 AM TO 2 PM
AGENDA 9:30 AM - Sooky Yoga with Meredith 👻 10 AM - 2PM Trick or Treating🍭 11 AM- Spooky Tea Party👻 12 PM - Thriller Dance Performance👯 12:30 PM- Costume Contest Begins🧛‍♂️
🎯 PLAY ZONE -ALL DAY -Blow Up Obstacle Courses, 2 Bounce Houses, games and more with. ALL BOUNCE ENTERTAINMENT.🎯
🎭 TOTS PLAY ZONE- ALL DAY- 5 &amp; Under! Sponsored by Party Playground Company
🪴 ALL DAY- Garden Activities from Rock art to planting your own flowers!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY with Jeff Julian playing all your favorite Halloween hits!🎶
📸PHOTO BOOTH | HALLOWEEN FAMILY PHOTOS Sponsored by Royal Rentals SRQ
🧛‍♂️THE BEST COSTUME WINS SPECIAL PRIZES FROM OUR VENDORS! 3 Winning Costume Categories 🧚‍♀️ BEST Kids Costume - TOP 3 WIN BEST Adult Costume - TOP 3 WIN BEST Pet Costume- TOP 3 WIN
Don’t miss this spooky good time! 🎃👻🧛‍♂️
The HALLOWEEN Market is FREE to attend BUT you need a ticket to participate in certain activities. we strongly suggest purchasing tickets ahead of time via the link above to avoid the line.
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👻 Spooky Tea Party from 11 AM to 11:30 AM Come dressed in your best halloween costume to join our magical and spooky tea party with live creatures, halloween crafts, crumpets &amp; tea with your new spooky friends!🕷️ Purchase tickets for this special family experience before it sells out! ALL AGES WELCOME.
$20 Per ticket per kid for a seat at the table All proceeds go to our Non- Profit 501 C3 to keep the wellness alive in the community!
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993709463675?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PURCHASE TICKETS</a> ------------- 🪴 ALL DAY-Garden Art ROCK Project- Decorate and design your own garden rock to share around town. ALL AGES 🌈 $10 for 5 Rocks to paint at the market ------------ 💚 Plant Your Own Flower Pot 🌺Garden with us! Design your own flower pot &amp; plant special flower seeds for our NEW Butterfly Garden! $10 PER TICKET Included 1 Flower Pot + Dirt &amp; Flower Seeds for 1 Flower Pot to decorate per ticket. All proceeds go to building our non-profit 501C3
PRE PURCHASE tickets via the link or at our booth the day of market. Limited tickets available.** ---------------- BOUNCE HOUSE AND PLAY ZONE🎯 SPONSORED BY TROPICAL THRILLS FLORIDA
ALL DAY PLAY ZONE PASS ALL AGES $10 PER KID Wristbands can be purchased at the market. -----------
SOFT TOTS PLAY ZONE🎯 Ball pit zone, soft slides and more for the little ones under AGE 5. with Party Playground Company $10 PER KID ALL DAY SOFT PLAY PASS Wristbands can be purchased at the market.
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Shop Local while feeding the mind, body and soul.
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSORS❣️
<ul><li>All Bounce Entertainment</li><li>Party Playground Company</li><li>Royal Rentals SRQ,</li><li>A’ Wellsy’s Auto Detailing</li><li>Kali Acoustic Therapy</li><li>The Learning Cottage</li><li>K9 Kinesthesia Dog Training</li><li>Crepetopia Desserts</li><li>Ganges Restaurant &amp; Bar</li><li>The Music Compound</li><li>Amy Chapman | SRQ Reality</li></ul>

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Manatee Unitarian Universalist

The Building Bridges Coffeehouse in Bradenton kicks off its 2026-27 concert series with FL native and singer-songwriter Sarah McCulloch at a new Sunday afternoon time. Admission is a $20 donation at the door. Doors open 2:30pm. Open seating, accessible, plenty of parking, refreshments available.&nbsp;Growing up in a swampy, remote section of Florida’s Collier County, Sarah’s songwriting reflects her colorful childhood, surrounded by the Seminole Tribe and Florida pioneers and being raised in a family supported by her father’s saw mill business. Her songs are lively, funny, sad and at times introspective. And it isn’t long before audience catch on and sing right along with her. Learn more about her music at www.saramacmusic.com.
Her latest full-length album is live and recorded in March 21, 2026 at Temple Beth El in Hollywood, Florida. Backed by the red-hot White Knuckle Flyers, the new release contains 13 fan favorites plus two brand new tracks - "Cherokee Rose" and "Sure to Be a Rainbow." Sarah was recently recognized by the State of Florida's Division of Arts and Culture for her significant contribution to country music. Her music has been added to the state Folklife Program's online encyclopedia of Florida music.

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The Building Bridges Coffeehouse in Bradenton kicks off its 2026-27 concert series with FL native and singer-songwriter Sarah...

Folk-Country Artist Sarah McCulloch Performs October 18th

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Join The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton &amp; Sarasota and Palma Sola Botanical Park for Groovin' in the Gardens, a new outdoor music experience that brings together live jazz, beautiful gardens, and the simple joy of gathering with friends.
This event takes place Sunday, October 18, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the stunning Palma Sola Botanical Park. Relax beneath the trees, stroll through the gardens, or settle into your favorite spot as The Pops Orchestra's Jazz Combo fills the air with timeless jazz favorites and vibrant live music. Wine, beer, seltzers, soda POPS, water, POPScorn, and other snacks will be available for purchase at the event.
$65 - VIP Reserved Seating at Table on Deck &amp; 2 Drink Tickets $50 - Lawn Seating with Chair Included $35 - General Admission; bring a chair or blanketUse code "groovin" for $5 off lawn and GA tickets.
Additional features:
$10 - Valet Parking $15 - Chicken Salad Chick Box Meal
Invite your friends, and experience an unforgettable afternoon surrounded by the beauty of the gardens and the music you love. All proceeds for this event benefit two fantastic 501(c)(3) nonprofits, The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton &amp; Sarasota and Palma Sola Botanical Park. In the event of light rain, the event may be delayed. In the case of severe weather, the event will be rescheduled.
The event is sponsored by the Bradenton Area CBV, and music is sponsored by the Manatee Community Foundation.
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Local Event: Groovin' in the Gardens at Palma Sola Botanical Park with The Pops Orchestra Jazz Combo

Groovin' in the Gardens at Palma Sola Botanical...

Join The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota and Palma Sola Botanical Park for Groovin' in the Gardens, a new outdoor music...

Groovin' in the Gardens at Palma Sola Botanical Park with The Pops Orchestra Jazz Combo

Nathan Benderson Park

Start your weekend right by shopping a variety of vendors at the beautiful Nathan Benderson Park. This seasonal community market offers a delightful morning of shopping conveniently located next to Homewood Suites UTC.

Local Event: Shop The Market at Nathan Benderson Park

Shop The Market at Nathan Benderson Park

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Lockwood Ridge Road

Join us Saturday, November 7th for a fun, FREE community event for families, caregivers, and anyone looking to live healthier, stay active, and connect with great local resources!
Come spend the day exploring everything our community has to offer — with plenty of fun along the way!
<ul><li>FREE admission</li><li>70+ local health, wellness &amp; community vendors</li><li>FREE health screenings &amp; resources</li><li>Educational talks &amp; expert Q&amp;A</li><li>LIVE entertainment</li><li>Food &amp; refreshments</li><li>Giveaways, raffles &amp; prizes</li><li>Resources for active adults, caregivers &amp; families</li><li>Explore our one-of-a-kind 1950s-themed Town Square</li><li>Top Chef Competition</li><li>Dementia Live Experience</li></ul>
Saturday, November 7th | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Town Square University ParkwayCall Now 941-277-5048
Start living well! Whether you&nbsp;are looking for great local resources, education, or services, there's something here for you.
FREE &amp; open to the community — bring a friend and make a day of it! RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993855096266?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/1993855096266?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

Local Event: FREE Health Expo & Resource Fair

FREE Health Expo & Resource Fair

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