The 2015 Safe Sex Halloween Bash was held at Michael's On East. Photo by Rod Millington

Halloween isn’t just for kids

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While Halloween may be considered a holiday for the kids, we know better. However, if you are looking for more family friendly events check out this list from Ticket Sarasota.

 

WOBoween (Bradenton): Come dressed up for a chance to win the costume contest while enjoying imperial pumpkin beers. 6 p.m. Friday; World of Beer, 497 Cortez Road W., Bradenton; no cover charge; 941-251-7800; worldofbeer.com

WOBoween (Sarasota): Billy Lyon performs at 8 p.m. and the costume contest for $15, $30 and $50 gift cards is at 9 p.m. 6 p.m. Friday; World of Beer, 8217 Tourist Center Drive, Sarasota; no cover charge; 941-306-5868; worldofbeer.com

JDub’s Halloween Costume Contest: Join the JDub’s team in the taproom for their third annual Halloween costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place plus a best “group costume” prize; and a special draft beer release. 7 p.m. Friday; JDub’s Brewing Company & Tap Room; 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota; no cover charge; 941-955-2739; jdubsbrewing.com

Big Top 3rd Annual Halloween Party: Fifty dollar bar tab for best dressed, Full Belly Stuffed Burgers will be serving the food and WC Sounds will be DJing. 7 p.m. Friday; Big Top Brewing Company, 6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota; no cover charge; 941-371-2939; bigtopbrewing.com

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Annual fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida with “Haunted Hollywood” theme includes an open bar, late-night bites, DJ, dancing, live entertainment, “shag bags” filled with candy and other assorted goodies. 9 p.m. Saturday; Michael’s on East, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota; $100; 941-365-3913; safesexhalloweenbash.com

White Buffalo Canni-Bal: Zombie-themed Halloween bash includes shot specials, costume contest, zombie photo booth and more with the first 100 guests to arrive in costume after 9 p.m. receiving a zombie survival kit. 9 p.m. Saturday; White Buffalo Saloon, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota; no cover charge; 941-927-6655; thewbsaloon.com

Black Diamond Burlesque’s Haunted Masquerade: Join Sarasota’s burlesque troupe for fire-side fun under the stars celebrating all things Halloween-y. The Diamonds will welcome special guests during a performance that includes vaudeville, live music, and striptease. 8 p.m. Saturday; Cock & Bull, 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; $20 (advance) $25 (night of show); eventbrite.com;blackdiamondburlesque.com

Halloween at Mattison’s City Grille: Featuring live entertainment from the Lisa Ridings Band from 8 p.m. to midnight with costume contest at 10 p.m. and judged in two categories: single person entry and pair/doubles entry. Each category has three winners: $100, $50 and $25 gift card. 8 p.m. Saturday; Mattison’s City Grille; One North Lemon Ave., Sarasota; no cover charge; 941-330-0440;mattisons.com

Motorworks’ Halloween Costume Contest: Be dressed up in the beer garden by 8:30 p.m. to win prizes like a growler fill of your favorite Motorworks beer (first); Motorworks T-shirt (second); and Motorworks 6-pack of your choice (third). 8-10 p.m. Saturday; Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St. W., Bradenton; no cover charge; 941-567-6218; motorworksbrewing.com

Lip Sync Halloween: Get on stage and show off your costume while you lip sync to your favorite song at this costume contest with prizes. 9 p.m. Monday; Growler’s Pub, 2831 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; no cover charge; 941-487-7373; growlersonline.com

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