BOO! AT THE BAY

Thrills, chills, and (not-so) spooky surprises

Day 3 | Friday, October 20
6PM - 10:30PM
Common Ground & The Nest

Join the after-dark fun for a not-so-scary evening filled with trick-or-treating, free pumpkin pickings, yard games, a not-really haunted decorated trail, a movie double-feature and more!

Enjoy the talented Jennifer Real and her vocal prowess blow you away as she performs some of your favorites and more!

Costumes are encouraged (not required) for this not-so-spooky special event. Trick-or-treat candy is available in the park by members of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation team. Delicious tastes will be served by Cool Beads, The Dawg Pound, and Killik's Kitchen food trucks. Boo-licious Lemonade and other beverages, as well as delicious food and popcorn will be available at The Nest Concession.

Pumpkins are available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 1,500 kids.

Make sure to stop by the Art Center Sarasota to view the current gallery exhibitions. (Extended hours until 7:30pm on Friday, October 20)

PLUS!:

  • 6-7:30pm - Boo! at The Bay (Click here to register)

  • 7pm - Boo! Cinema Double Feature - Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween-themed Double Feature line-up under the stars.

    • 7pm - Monsters, Inc. There's a reason why there are monsters in children's closets—it's their job. When blue furry "Sulley" accidentally lets, Boo, a tiny human girl into Monstropolis, life turns upside down for him and his one-eyed buddy Mike. Fun for the entire family.

    • 8:45pm - Ghostbusters (1984) Bring your friends and family to watch the OG team of “Ghostbusters” battle with the “supernatural” as their means to make a living. Don't miss the hilarious team of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis in action as they take on the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Slimer and more!

It’s sure to be a hauntingly good time for the entire family!

5 - 6pm - Sensory-Friendly Boo! at The Bay

Join in on the fun of this extra-special Sensory-Friendly Halloween experience. Designed to be accessible and inclusive for those who prefer a less stimulating environment, this special hour includes the thrills of Boo! at the Bay - with reduced crowds, noises, and surprises.

Advanced registration required. Pumpkins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register for this Sensory-Friendly special event, visit this page.

*In the case of inclement weather, Boo! at The Bay will be postponed to October 27. Jennifer Real’s performance will continue in the Sarasota Garden Club.