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A bustling Bradenton, FL farmers market showcases a lively crowd exploring stalls under large trees, featuring fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local crafts on display.

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Things to Do in Manatee County: October 2026

Manatee County's calendar refills in October as the Bradenton Public Market and nearly every other market reopen.

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A bustling Bradenton, FL farmers market showcases a lively crowd exploring stalls under large trees, featuring fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local crafts on display.

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Things to Do in Manatee County: October 2026

Manatee County's calendar refills in October as the Bradenton Public Market and nearly every other market reopen.

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Bradenton Ghost Tours Brings Real Local History to Life After Dark

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Oct 5, 2026

Four children in Halloween costumes, including a ghost, pirate, dinosaur, and superhero, stand with candy bags on a brightly decorated porch with pumpkins and festive lights in Bradenton, FL.

Halloween Events in Bradenton & Manatee County 2026: Trunk or Treats and More

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Oct 1, 2026

A group of people in elaborate Dia de los Muertos costumes are seated in front of a brightly decorated residence in Bradenton, FL, featuring colorful papel picado banners and themed decorations like skeletons and marigolds.

Día de los Muertos Festival of the Skeletons 2026 at the Village of the Arts

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Sep 30, 2026

A beautifully arranged Thanksgiving plate featuring sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, and stuffing, set against a rustic table in Bradenton, FL.

Restaurants Open in Bradenton on Thanksgiving 2026

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Sep 30, 2026

A group of nine diverse dogs, some wearing green caps, sit playfully against a green and gold-themed background for the Lakewood Ranch Dog Social Club, with an inset image of a smiling couple holding a small dog.

Lakewood Ranch Dog Social Club Brings Dog Owners Together, One Meetup at a Time 

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Sep 29, 2026

A scenic view of a quaint waterfront marina features colorful buildings with a thatched roof, a docked tour boat labeled "gulf islands ferry," docked at historic Bridge Street pier on Anna Maria Island

Gulf Islands Ferry: skip the bridge to Anna Maria Island

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Sep 16, 2026

A warmly lit outdoor venue in Bradenton, FL features string lights draped across trees and a cozy gathering space, creating an inviting ambiance for live music at the 41st Street Music Patch.
A warmly lit outdoor venue in Bradenton, FL features string lights draped across trees and a cozy gathering space, creating an inviting ambiance for live music at the 41st Street Music Patch.

41st Street Music Patch Announces 2026-27 Season Line-Up

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Sep 15, 2026

A warmly lit outdoor venue in Bradenton, FL features string lights draped across trees and a cozy gathering space, creating an inviting ambiance for live music at the 41st Street Music Patch.
A warmly lit outdoor venue in Bradenton, FL features string lights draped across trees and a cozy gathering space, creating an inviting ambiance for live music at the 41st Street Music Patch.

41st Street Music Patch Announces 2026-27 Season Line-Up

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Sep 15, 2026

Farmers Markets in Manatee County: Your 2026-2027 Season Guide

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Sep 14, 2026

Farmers Markets in Manatee County: Your 2026-2027 Season Guide

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Sep 14, 2026

A lively crowd gathers at the 2027 Music in the Park event on the Riverwalk in Bradenton, FL, with people dancing and enjoying the live music under a clear sky.
A lively crowd gathers at the 2027 Music in the Park event on the Riverwalk in Bradenton, FL, with people dancing and enjoying the live music under a clear sky.

Music in the Park 2027: Free Friday Concerts at Rossi Park

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Sep 13, 2026

A lively crowd gathers at the 2027 Music in the Park event on the Riverwalk in Bradenton, FL, with people dancing and enjoying the live music under a clear sky.
A lively crowd gathers at the 2027 Music in the Park event on the Riverwalk in Bradenton, FL, with people dancing and enjoying the live music under a clear sky.

Music in the Park 2027: Free Friday Concerts at Rossi Park

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Sep 13, 2026

A vibrant collage captures the lively atmosphere of BAMFest in Bradenton, FL, featuring artists painting murals, musicians performing on stage, a stilt walker with a red umbrella, intricate sand sculptures, a woman weaving, and joyful visitors enjoying tropical drinks.
A vibrant collage captures the lively atmosphere of BAMFest in Bradenton, FL, featuring artists painting murals, musicians performing on stage, a stilt walker with a red umbrella, intricate sand sculptures, a woman weaving, and joyful visitors enjoying tropical drinks.

BAM!Fest 2027: Bradenton's Free Art & Music Festival

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Sep 13, 2026

A vibrant collage captures the lively atmosphere of BAMFest in Bradenton, FL, featuring artists painting murals, musicians performing on stage, a stilt walker with a red umbrella, intricate sand sculptures, a woman weaving, and joyful visitors enjoying tropical drinks.
A vibrant collage captures the lively atmosphere of BAMFest in Bradenton, FL, featuring artists painting murals, musicians performing on stage, a stilt walker with a red umbrella, intricate sand sculptures, a woman weaving, and joyful visitors enjoying tropical drinks.

BAM!Fest 2027: Bradenton's Free Art & Music Festival

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Sep 13, 2026

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