Manatee Sheriff's Spooktactical Night

Sheriff Rick Wells invites you to join the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for a "spooktactical" evening of family fun! MCSO units, special teams, and community partners will have vehicles on display, demonstrations, activities for kids, food, and trick-or-treating at each unit's station from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the MCSO Operations Center - 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton.

The event is free to the public, and free hot dogs, chips, and water will be available while supplies last. Additionally, food trucks will be available with extra options for purchase.

Free parking will be available at the former Desoto Square Mall across from the Operations Center on 301 Blvd. W. Handicapped parking will be available on-site. Please follow the posted signage for directions.

***Please note - the event is currently FULL and we are unable to accept new vendors at this time due to space restrictions.***

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