Team Renick · The Explorer’s Door
The Coast Calendar, curated.
What’s actually worth leaving the lanai for — festivals, markets, family days, and the coast’s best free fun. Hand-picked daily, never a paid listing.
UPDATED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026 · Sources: Visit Sarasota County, Bradenton Area CVB, Wellen Park + official venue sites
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Mike’s Pick · Free & Family
One Park FOUR All 4th Anniversary Celebration
“A full month of free programming at The Bay — 70+ events, and the Oktoberfest slot from last week has rolled into Park-toberfest on Oct 11. If you only catch one night, make it that one.”
Mike’s Pick · Family
Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival
“A real working dairy out in Myakka City — it’s a drive, but a two-week window means you can pick a slow Tuesday instead of fighting a Saturday crowd.”
Mike’s Pick · Free & Family
25th Annual BayFest
“Anna Maria’s biggest annual street festival — a full day, free to walk, and it draws a crowd, so get there early if you want parking anywhere close.”
This week on the coast · 28 events curated from 450+ listings
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FestivalsMarketsArts & Shows
Food & DrinkSarasotaLakewood RanchVeniceBradentonPalmettoAnna Maria IslandWellen Park
This week
Thru
11/1
Runs
One Park FOUR All 4th Anniversary Celebration
The Bay Park, Sarasota
Oct
8
Today
Jazz Thursday at Sarasota Art Museum
Sarasota Art Museum
Thru
10/11
Runs
Four Old Broads
Venice Theatre / Raymond Centre
Thru
10/11
Runs
2026 Strider Cup World Championship
Sarasota BMX
Thru
10/11
Runs
Englewood Beach Waterfest
Englewood Beach
Oct
9
Fri
Sarasota Orchestra FREE Family Concert: The Conductor’s Magical Book
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Oct
9
Fri
Movie in the Park
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Oct
9
Fri
Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place: Asolo Rep on Tour – Shakespeare 45
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Thru
10/31
Runs
Live Music at The Plaza
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Oct
9
Fri
Dueling Pianos on The Green
The Green at UTC, Lakewood Ranch
Oct
9
Fri
Art Opening: Bedroom Communities: Artists Who Work Without Witnesses
SPAACES, Sarasota
Thru
11/1
Runs
Blood Relations – The story of Lizzie Borden
Venice Theatre / Pinkerton
Oct
9
Weekly
Coquina Beach Market
Coquina Beach Market, Bradenton Beach
Oct
10
Sat
Sarasota Cars & Coffee
The Mall at UTC, Lakewood Ranch
Oct
10
Sat
The 20th Annual UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Sale / EdFest
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
Thru
10/25
Runs
Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival
Dakin Dairy Farms, Myakka City
Thru
10/25
Runs
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Hunsader Farms, Bradenton
Oct
10
Weekly
Walking Group Meet-up
Wellen Park, Venice
Oct
11
Weekly
Fresh Harvest Farmers Market
Downtown Wellen, Wellen Park
Oct
12
Weekly
Zumba at Downtown Wellen
Downtown Wellen, Wellen Park
Oct
13
Weekly
Anna Maria Community Farmers Market
Roser Church, Anna Maria
October & beyond · on the horizon
Thru
11/1
Runs
Carrie The Musical
Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton
Oct
16
Fri
Goblin Gathering
GT Bray Park, Bradenton
Oct
17
Sat
25th Annual BayFest
City of Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island
Oct
31
Sat
Trick-or-Treat in the Village
Village of the Arts, Bradenton
Thru
11/7
Runs
Festival of the Skeletons
Village of the Arts, Bradenton
Nov
11
Wed
2nd Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Parrish Community Park
Nov
21
Sat
Grilled Cheese Festival
CoolToday Park, Wellen Park
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Events curated from Visit Sarasota County, the Bradenton Area CVB, and official venue sites; details change — confirm with the official source (linked on each event) before you go. Curation is editorial; no venue pays for placement. Team Renick · Mangrove Realty Associates Inc. · Michael Renick, Senior Broker · Equal Housing Opportunity.
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