Where to Trick-or-Treat Safely in Sarasota

October 1, 2025

Where to Trick-or-Treat Safely in Sarasota

Halloween is almost here, and Sarasota has plenty of safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating spots for little witches, wizards, and superheroes. From haunted trails to waterfront candy walks, here’s where you and your kids can enjoy sweet treats and spooky fun this October.

Frightfully Fun Trick-or-Treat at UTC
The Mall at University Town Center, Oct. 18 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Kick off spooky season at UTC! Kids can dress in costume and follow the trick-or-treat trail for candy, snap photos with Halloween characters, dance at the zombie party, and bounce around in inflatables.

Trick-or-Treat on the Lake
Nathan Benderson Park, Oct. 28 | 5:30–8 PM
One of Sarasota’s biggest Halloween celebrations! Walk a candy trail with 50+ themed booths, explore a haunted trail for older kids, enjoy bounce houses, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, and a movie on the Jumbotron.

Haunted Trails at Arlington Park
Oct. 24 | 5–6:30 PM
Arlington Park transforms into a haunted carnival with a half-mile trick-or-treat trail, carnival-style games, and spooky surprises. Free admission!

Halloween at The Ringling
Oct. 31 | 4:30–7:30 PM
Enjoy trick-or-treating in the courtyard, Halloween-themed art, animations, and live entertainment. Food trucks will be on site, and admission is free with a canned food donation for All Faiths Food Bank.

Fright Night on St. Armands Circle
Oct. 31 | 6–8:30 PM
St. Armands Circle turns into a haunted shopping plaza with decorated storefronts, costumed characters, and trick-or-treating throughout the circle.

Siesta Key Safe Treats
Oct. 31 | 3–6 PM
Bring your kids to trick-or-treat with Siesta Key businesses. Participating shops will be marked with festive balloons. A fun, safe way to celebrate by the beach!

Final Tip: Sarasota’s Halloween events are designed for families to enjoy worry-free trick-or-treating. Dress up, bring a candy bucket, and make it a Halloween to remember!