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The Boo Awards 2026: Sarasota / Bradenton / Fort Myers / Naples

Pick your favorites around Sarasota / Bradenton / Fort Myers / Naples! Voting is open Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Sign in with your email, then vote once per category every day. Winners are announced Tuesday, October 27, just in time for Halloween weekend.

Boo says: "Every one of these is confirmed for this Halloween on its own official site. Big places often win the open categories, so Boo's Hidden Gem is just for the small, local ones. Go show them some love!"

Best Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin patches and corn mazes. 2 nominees.

Fall Fest & Corn MazesBonita Springs, FL
Pumpkin FestivalSarasota, FL

Best for Little Goblins

Not-scary picks for the youngest trick-or-treaters. 11 nominees.

Boo at the ZooNaples, FL
Boo! at The BaySarasota, FL
BooFest on Main StreetLakewood Ranch, FL
Fright Night on St. Armands CircleSarasota, FL
Halloween at The RinglingSarasota, FL
Halloween SpooktacularNaples, FL
Lights at Spooky PointOsprey, FL
Selby SpooktacularSarasota, FL
Trick or Treat on the LakeSarasota, FL
Trunk or Treat & Halloween MovieCape Coral, FL
UTC Fall CarnivalSarasota, FL

Boo's Hidden Gem

Only small, local events can win this one: no theme parks, zoos, chains or tour companies. 11 nominees.

Boo! at The BaySarasota, FL
BooFest on Main StreetLakewood Ranch, FL
Boos & Booze Halloween Bar CrawlSarasota, FL
Fall Fest & Corn MazesBonita Springs, FL
Fright Night on St. Armands CircleSarasota, FL
Halloween at The RinglingSarasota, FL
Lights at Spooky PointOsprey, FL
Pumpkin FestivalSarasota, FL
Trick or Treat on the LakeSarasota, FL
Trunk or Treat & Halloween MovieCape Coral, FL
UTC Fall CarnivalSarasota, FL

Most Fun Overall

Anything goes: every event in the guide. 17 nominees.

Boo at the ZooNaples, FL
Boo! at The BaySarasota, FL
BooFest on Main StreetLakewood Ranch, FL
Boos & Booze Halloween Bar CrawlSarasota, FL
Fall Fest & Corn MazesBonita Springs, FL
Fright Night on St. Armands CircleSarasota, FL
Galaxy Fright NightsNaples, FL
Halloween at The RinglingSarasota, FL
Halloween Bar CrawlFort Myers, FL
Halloween NottePort Charlotte, FL
Halloween SpooktacularNaples, FL
Lights at Spooky PointOsprey, FL
Pumpkin FestivalSarasota, FL
Selby SpooktacularSarasota, FL
Trick or Treat on the LakeSarasota, FL
Trunk or Treat & Halloween MovieCape Coral, FL
UTC Fall CarnivalSarasota, FL

Most Likely to Make You Scream

Haunted houses and the scariest nights out. 2 nominees.

Galaxy Fright NightsNaples, FL
Halloween NottePort Charlotte, FL

All Sarasota / Bradenton / Fort Myers / Naples Halloween events · How The Boo Awards work

Quick Answers

How do I vote for the best Halloween events in Sarasota / Bradenton / Fort Myers / Naples?

Sign in on this page with your email address, then press Vote next to your favorite in each category. You can vote once per category every day from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.

When are the Sarasota / Bradenton / Fort Myers / Naples Boo Awards winners announced?

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, before Halloween weekend. Winners are named as voted by BooMap fans.

What is Boo's Hidden Gem?

A category only small, local events can win: family farms, local haunts, community and church events and independent tours. Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, chains and tour companies are not eligible.