October 1, 2024 - 5pm-7pm - Parktoberfest at The Bay - Come join the fun for music, cornhole, beer, food, and more. Free public parking located along Blvd of Arts and in front of Van Wezel. Bring your own chair. Located at the Bay Park 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, Fl.

 

October 2, 2024 - 9am-2pm - The Phillippi Farmhouse Market - Featuring locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and baked goods. Fun for the whole family including: barbecue and live music. Every Wednesday, located at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Free admission.

 

October 3, 2024 - 8pm-11pm - Ringling Underground - Enjoy live music, art, and community. $15 admission/ free for students with ID. Free with art after 5 admission. The Courtyard at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, Fl.

 

October 5, 2024 - 8:30am-3pm - 18th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale - Choose from an abundance of plants, all “Florida Friendly”. EdFest booths will present gardening advice and youth development. Free admission with plant purchases. Located at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota.

 

October 5, 2024 - 8am-noon - UF/IFAS Manatee County Fall Plant Sale - Bring new Florida- friendly plants grown by Manatee County Master Gardener Volunteers into your home. Tickets starting at $10 per person, $15 per family. Pre-registration is required on Eventbrite. Located at Barbara Davis Educational Gardens, 1303 17th St W.

 

October 5-27, 2024 - 10am-5pm - 36th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest - Hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, train rides, petting zoo, and more. This event has fun for the whole family. Activity prices vary; costume contest at 2pm. Every Saturday, free admission and parking. 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Fl.

 

October 5-6, 2024 - 10am-5pm - 28th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival - Crafts include jewelry, ceramics, and photography. Join for a great time downtown with the beautiful Green Market landscape. Free admission. Central Avenue, downtown Sarasota, Fl.

 

October 9-31, 2024 - 6:30pm-9pm - Lights at Spooky Point - Creatures and creations designed with lights along a path through the woods. Visitors can explore spooky, historic sites including Mary’s Chapel and more. Early entry 6:30pm; general admission 7:45pm. Tickets on sale September 3. Limited tickets so grab them fast. Located at Historic Spanish Point, 401 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, Fl.

 

October 21, 2023 - 6:00pm – 11:00pm – Rock the Roof - SMH West Parking Garage Rooftop Valet Parking, Party Attire - 90’s Theme. Proceeds to benefit Women and Children’s Services at our Health Care System. Co-chairs: Sarah Lodge, Melissa Perrin, Britt Riner

Sponsorships and Tickets: www.smhf.org/event/rock-the-roof/