Manatee County is hosting its first-ever ADApt & Play Expo. Stop by for sports demonstrations and ADA-related exhibitors and vendors, along with community resources. Interested in becoming an exhibitor or vendor? Email [email protected] or call 941-324-5771.

Friday, October 11, 2024
5:00 to 8:00 PM
GT Bray 51st ST Park (2910 51st ST West, Bradenton, FL 34209)

This spooktacular outdoor event is family friendly and fun for all ages! Local businesses will be passing out “treats & sweets” to participants, providing a safe alternative for families to trick-or-treat. This year will also feature bounce houses, face painting, costume contests, petting zoo and magic! Costume contest sign up begins after 5 PM  (judging begins at 7 PM). 

Food trucks will be on site to offer a BITE. Event entry and trick-or-treating is free.

Costume Contest 

• 1 year and under
• 2 to 4 years old
• 5 to 8 years old
• 9 and older
• Families

Three winners will be chosen for each category. Sign up at the stage after 5 PM. Judging begins at 7 PM on stage.

Parking and Directions

G.T. Bray Park is located at 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West in Bradenton. Visitors may access GT Bray Park from 59th Street West or 51st Street West and are asked to park near the Recreation Center off 33rd Ave Drive West. NO event parking available in 51st Street Park.

 

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email [email protected] or call 941-324-5771 for more information.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out our Manatee County Event Vendor Application. If you are selected to be a vendor, we will contact you!

The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches and preserves... on the run! The final event of the series will be held on Saturday, November 22. The 5K run/walk, presented by Run with Purpose Nutrition will allow runners to explore this beautiful slice of old Florida on mixed terrain. The preserve's trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems, including sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community. Look closely for a glimpse of the variety of interesting creatures that can be seen in these areas including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay.

Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food and family fun! Grab a healthy breakfast/lunch or shop local vendors in the marketplace. there’s plenty to do even if you're not running!

Registration, Schedule & More Details 

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Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Email [email protected] or call 941-324-5771 for more information.

Interested in becoming a vendor?
Fill out our Manatee County Event Vendor Application.
If you are selected to be a vendor, we will contact you!

 

Get ready for family fun at the annual Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park! Santa and Mrs. Clause will be visiting the park to meet with all the children. The event will include a real snow, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo, and much more. Local vendors will be showing their holiday spirit, and the food truck lineup has your dinner covered! This awesome event is great for kids of all ages. Event entry is FREE, however, a suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots is kindly requested. Event parking is located near the Recreation Center, accessible from 33rd Ave Dr W.