Sarasota Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

39 family-friendly fall activities in Sarasota and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Our Lady of Lourdes Fall FestivalDunedin Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival) Sat17Oct Pumpkin Patch ExpressParrish Illustration of an orange tractor pulling a wooden hay wagon with costumed characters past pumpkins, trees and a red barn (Pumpkin Patch Express) Sat17Oct Spooktacular Science at MOSITampa Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Spooktacular Science at MOSI) thru31Oct Creatures of the Night at ZooTampaTampa Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa) thru25Oct Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 2026Plant City Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 2026) thru1Nov Fruitville Grove Pumpkin FestivalBradenton Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival)

Other Halloween categories in Sarasota

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights SarasotaHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties14 parties & tastings Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon SarasotaHaunted Experiences12 haunted attractions Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience SarasotaHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment1 shows & screenings Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon SarasotaUnique Halloween Events9 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Sarasota

Sarasota boasts 42 family-friendly Halloween events. For a central Sarasota experience, consider the Fall Festival & Carnival at UTC. If a short drive appeals, events like the Downtown Venice Halloween Strut offer a different atmosphere. These listings highlight events from local parks and family attractions to those further afield in surrounding towns. Decide if you prefer a ticketed attraction or a free community gathering, or an indoor versus outdoor activity.

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