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Things to do in Sarasota

32 events, 5 tours to book, 16 local favourites and 3 walks and hikes in Sarasota this week.

This week

Where locals eat

Local favourites in Sarasota

Marina JackBayfront · $$$Yoder's RestaurantPinecraft · $$Cafe BarbossoSarasota · $$Owen's Fish CampDowntown / Burns Court · $$Selva GrillDowntown Sarasota · $$$Café EpicureDowntown / Palm Ave · $$Duval'sDowntown / Main Street · $$$Mar Vista Dockside RestaurantLongboat Key · $$

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

Today 6:30pmSilent Disco at The BayWed 28 October, 6:30pm · The Nest at The BayFreeToday 7pmLive music: Gabriel Project at Siesta Key Oyster BarWed 28 October, 7pm · Siesta Key Oyster BarTodaySailing: Yacht Rock and BeyondWed 28 October · Florida Studio Theatre - Court Cabaret · From $59TodayMike RiveraWed 28 October · McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · From $26Thu 5:30pmChamber Soirées: Adagio for StringsThu 29 October, 5:30pm · Holley Hall · From $52FreeThu 7pmLive music: Ryan Faraday at Siesta Key Oyster BarThu 29 October, 7pm · Siesta Key Oyster BarFreeFri 8pmLive music: Chris Connolly Band at Siesta Key Oyster BarFri 30 October, 8pm · Siesta Key Oyster BarSat 7:30pmWe're Doomed: An Improvised Horror MovieSat 31 October, 7:30pm · Bowne's Lab (Florida Studio Theatre)FreeSat 8pmLive music: Dave Turner Project at Siesta Key Oyster BarSat 31 October, 8pm · Siesta Key Oyster BarFreeSun 1pm“Best of The Bay” Music FestSun 1 November, 1pm · The Bay

Tours

Walks, shows and day trips

Myakka River State ParkSelf-drive · From $6Sea Life Encounter Cruise1 hr · 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy (City Island) · From $29Sarasota Bay Explorers eco boat tours1.8 hrs · 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, SarasotaHistoric Spanish PointSelf-drive · From $20Oscar Scherer State ParkSelf-drive · From $5

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Sarasota: what's on, answered

What's on in Sarasota this weekend?

This weekend (31 October and 1 November) there are 8 events listed in Sarasota, including Sarasota Farmers Market, Halloween at The Ringling and We're Doomed: An Improvised Horror Movie.

Are there free things to do in Sarasota?

Yes: 12 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Sarasota?

There are 5 tours and day trips to book, including Myakka River State Park and Sea Life Encounter Cruise.

Where should I eat in Sarasota?

Local favourites include Marina Jack, Yoder's Restaurant, Cafe Barbosso and Owen's Fish Camp, and for a drink, Calusa Brewing Taproom and Crescent Club.

Where can I go hiking near Sarasota?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Sarasota include Legacy Trail, Anna Maria Island Walking Tours and Sarasota Public Art Audio Tour.

How is this page put together?

It covers 28 October – 4 November and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Sarasota. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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