Boo! at The Bay Family Halloween Celebration

Enjoy a not-so-scary evening of trick-or-treating, free pumpkin picking, yard games, a family movie under the stars, and more!

Boo! at The Bay is presented by Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Costumes are encouraged (not required) for this not-so-spooky special event.

Pumpkins are available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 1,800 kids.

Schedule of Events:

4:30-7:45pm | Food Trucks (Come hungry!)
5:00-6:30pm | Trick-or-Treating, FREE Pumpkin Picking and Decorating, and more!
6:30-7:45pm | Family Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas --SING-ALONG VERSION (Please bring a lawn chair to make sure you have a comfortable seat!)
Candy will be available throughout the park, including along the trick-or-treat decorated trail thanks to Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Kimley-Horn, NCL Sarasota, REI Co-op Sarasota, Sarasota Bay Explorers, Sarasota Paradise, Sweet Sparkman, Venice Pier Group, Visit Sarasota County, Wilhelm Brothers, and more!

Delicious tastes served by Big Blue Grilled Cheese Company, Harvest & Heart, Nako's Takos, Rita's Italian Ice, and Wingz N Thingz. Boo-licious Lemonade and other beverages will be available at The Nest Café.

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Teaching Artists will inspire you to decorate your FREE pumpkin in ways you never imagined.

Don't forget to take a family Halloween picture at one of the photo-ops including the station created by an Art Center Sarasota talented artist.

NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be POSTPONED to Sat, Oct 24. Updates will be shared on The Bay website calendar, Eventbrite, Facebook and Instagram up to one hour before the scheduled start time.