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Saturday, Oct. 24
International Career Seminar
Runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at New College of Florida Sudakoff Hall, 5845 General Dougher Drive. The United Nations Association-USA, Sarasota Manatee Chapter is sponsoring the sixth International Career Development Seminar. Keynote speaker is UNA-USA Chief Outreach Officer John Ericson. Local college students and high school juniors and seniors can register for free. Tickets are $15 per person and include lunch and reception. Visit unasarasotamanatee.org
Thursday, Oct. 22
Cure Cara Fundraiser
Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Beach Club, 5151 Ocean Blvd. Cara Bodziak was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis, a life-threatening disease, in 2007. The annual event helps fund her treatments and travel to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago. The event features live music and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $5; additional donations are appreciated.
Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 25
The Scope of Expressive Arts
Runs from 5 p.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Expressive Arts Florida Institute, Suite 1, 200 S. Washington Blvd. Participants will engage in both individual and collaborative arts processes. This is a core Level One course of our Certificate Training Program and is open to admitted students in the program. Visit expressiveartsflorida.com or call 941-366-9595.
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25
Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival
Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street. Downtown Sarasota’s fall art and craft festival returns this weekend, with a focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A wide array of handmade art and crafts as well as unique and affordable gift items will be available. Admission is free. Visit artfestival.com.
Friday to Sunday, Oct. 23-25
Seventh Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival
Runs from noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Payne Park, 2050 Adams Lane. Take in the fall season with carnival rides, vendors, a pumpkin patch and more at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival. Tickets are $5 for children ages 4 to 12; $7 for students; and $10 for adults. Visit sarasotapumpkinfestival.com.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence
Starts at 8:30 a.m. at J.D. Hamel Park. SPARCC's annual “Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence” walk will raise awareness about the impact of abuse and how to prevent it. Registration is $10. Visit sparcc.net.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Welsh Society Picnic
Starts at 1:30 p.m. at Turtle Beach Pavilion, 8918 Midnight Pass Road. The Gulf Coast St. David’s Welsh Society invites members of the community to enjoy a day the annual picnic and explore Welsh culture. Hot dogs, hamburgers and condiments will be provided. Bring your family’s beverages and a dish to share.Tickets are $5 for guests; free for members. Reservations are required by Oct. 22. Contact Ronnie at [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 31
Howl-O-Ween Pet Contest
Starts at 9 a.m. at J.D. Hamel Park. The Humane Society of Sarasota County will host its 18th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest. New to this year’s event is a 3-mile Fun Walk across the Ringling Bridge. Entry fees are $10 for pet costume contest only, $15 for Fun Walk and costume contest with $15 per additional pet. Visit hssc.org/howl-o-ween or call 955-4131 Ext. 121
Spooktacular
Runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 Palm Ave. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will host its inaugural Halloween celebration, “Spooktacular.” Activities will include trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, seed planting and a mad scientist experiment center. Admission is $19 for adults; $6 for children ages 4 to 11. Visit selby.org.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Transitional Space Migratory Reach exhibit
Runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at Rosemary Court, 810 Central Ave. Transitional Space | Migratory Reach is an immersive art exhibition that will benefit Save Our Seabirds. The exhibit will feature an interactive video piece, dance artists, still photography, sculpture and live music. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. Visit transitionalspacemigratoryreach.org.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Harvest Ball
Runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 East Laurel St. The Sarasota Farmer’s Market will host the inaugural Harvest Ball catered by Mattison’s City Grille. The event will feature two live bands: Suitcase and Big Night Out. Call 225-9256.
Friday, Oct. 30
BOO-mer Halloween Dance
Runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Get down in your Halloween best to live music performed by ‘A’ Train. Admission is $10 with a costume; $12 without one. Call 955-2122.
Saturday, Oct. 31
"Rocky Horror Picture Show" Fundraiser
Starts at 9 p.m. at Burns Court Cinema, 506 Burns Court. Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a benefit showing at the cinema and after party at The Starlite Room. Tickets are $25 per person and includes audience props, one raffle ticket and one free drink at The Starlite Room. Proceeds will benefit Cat Depot. Visit brownpapertickets.com.
