The Cat’s Meow: A Vintage Marketplace will be hosting a special event to support Freedom Drivers 4 Veterans. During the “Shop for a Cause” event, 10% of all sales proceeds will go directly to this wonderful organization, which gives back to Veterans all throughout Florida.

They will also be selling raffle tickets for a drawing on 11/11 to win two tickets to the Bradenton Blues Festival, which will be held on Dec 4 and 5.

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is proudly celebrating the 21st Anniversary of their annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. During this event, held at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, you’ll have the opportunity to select a beautiful, handcrafted bowl to keep and enjoy soup donated by local restaurants.

Show your support for Meals on Wheels PLUS and The Food Bank of Manatee and help them #FEEDMANATEE! Tickets are just $30 and are worth every penny. Get yours here.

Join the Manatee Chamber of Commerce for a fantastic networking event at LECOM Park. There will be complimentary lite bites from area restaurants, entertainment, a Door Prize Depot, a Grand Prize, and the opportunity to make valuable connections & learn more about local businesses so we can all “shop local.”

This event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 at the door and $5 in advance. You can get your tickets here.

Come and experience the largest and most popular annual event held in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts. During the Festival of the Skeletons, you’ll have a chance to explore the Village’s galleries, shops, and restaurants while listening to live music, and enjoying tasty treats.

You’ll also find lots of cool street art, demonstrations, outdoor vendors, revelers in costume, and more! This is an event you definitely won’t want to miss.

Escape reality and come celebrate Dias de los Muertos at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen with Igor and The Red Elvises. This is an incredible show that will likely sell out, so don’t wait to get your tickets!

Early reservations are $30.00 and the cost goes up to $40.00 on the day of the show. Call (941) 243-3735 to make your reservation.

Join the Dancing Crane Gallery for its Grand Reopening just in time for the VOTA’s Festival of the Skeletons November ArtWalk. This is your chance to delight your senses and enhance your life with eclectic creations from the gallery’s returning artists and exciting new artists.

The Dancing Crane Gallery is the best place to shop for any artistic gift for any occasion. If you’re looking for a mix of fine art to funky art, you’re sure to find it here.

Looking for some unique holiday gifts or something to liven up your next party? Head over to Mixon Fruit Farms for their Taste of Mixons event. You’ll get to shop & sample treats while enjoying live entertainment!

There will also be a cooking competition with the Southeast High School culinary arts students. This is your chance to get all of your holiday shopping done and please everyone on your list.

Looking for another great opportunity to #ShopLocal? Check out the Outdoor Holiday Craft Festival at Christ Presbyterian Church.

There will be many different craft vendors, Killiks Kitchen Food Truck, Carousels Ice Cream truck & Vidacann. Get your holiday shopping done and enjoy lunch, all while supporting Night With The Stars Prom!

Witness the start of a new Bradenton Art Tradition! This November 6 and 7, check out the premiere of the Bradenton Riverwalk Arts and Crafts Festival at the Bradenton Riverwalk Pavillon.

Explore fine arts and crafts designed by local artisans from all over Florida and the United States in an outdoor gallery. You can find hand-crafted paintings, jewelry, ceramics, candles, metalwork, and much more.

Admission is FREE and open to everyone.

Head out to Bayshore Gardens Communiy Church where you’ll find a craft fair and small business expo. Some of the things you’ll enjoy there include live music, craft vendors, food trucks, and a yard sale.

Admission is free so come on out and support our community!

Join some of Bradenton’s top business owners at this great networking event. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and get ready to have some fun. We’ll have open networking, brief introductions, then a chance to show off your stuff as you play your favorite board games against new and old friends.

Seating will be limited for this event, so please RSVP as early as you can. This event is FREE for all members and just $5 for future members.

Looking for some high-flying fun? Head over to TreeUmph! Adventure Course for their Weekend Twilights. Adults and kids ages 9 and up can enjoy access to all 3 Courses + the Zipline for just $40!

You can get your tickets here.

Don’t miss the Reopening of the Coquina Beach Market! This outdoor weekly market has many unique vendors with something for everyone.

Spend your Sundays wandering around looking for fresh produce, jewelry, arts and crafts, pottery, beauty items, and much more. Relax and stroll around the beautiful white sand while overlooking the Gulf. Make sure you come hungry so you can have some lunch at the Coquina Cafe before you head home.

Create a unique holiday gift or something to decorate your home. At Painting with a Twist, they’re all about creating fun art, not fine art.

Check out their event calendar to see all of the cool projects coming up this month. You can paint on canvas, wood planks, or porch leaners. They also now offer blacklight painting, a whole new experience in itself!

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spend date night, girls night out, or family night, this is a great idea!

When you sign up for the Whodnit Murder Myster at Pineapple Kitchen, you will be assigned a character and invited to Mob Boss Bigsby Pineapple’s Speakeasy. Be careful, there were will suspicious characters at the Speakeasy and a murder will be committed!

Sign up to gain the required “Password” to the Speakeasy.The evening will include a 4-course dinner to die for….wine and beer.

One of the biggest events in the Cortez Fishing Village is happening again this year! Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Cortez Stone Crab & Music Festival at the Swordfish Grill & Tiki.

You’ll enjoy delicious foods from a variety of vendors and see local artisans selling their goods, all while listening to live music performed by great local bands.

Friends of Manatee County Animal Service (FOMCAS) will be celebrating its 5th year anniversary with a “Friendsgiving Dessert and Wine Auction.” FOMCAS is a non-profit organization that is on a mission to improve the lives of the Manatee County shelter animals.

Celebrate with a night of desserts and wine at the Bradenton Elks Lodge 1511. We hope you will come and join them for a fun evening of food, drinks, and auctions. Admission is free, but advance RSVPs are required. You can save your spot HERE.

Downtown Bradenton Public Market will be hosting the Made Here Craft Show at the Corner of Main Street and 4th Avenue West.

This is a unique craft show that will feature locally-made arts and crafts from artisans in Tampa to Sarasota. This will be one of the best places to get your holiday gifts, so don’t miss out!

Want to find lots of cool treasures? Head over to Gypsea Soul for the monthly Vintage and Artisan Market. You’ll find a wide selection of vintage items, garden items, jewelry, and more. You’ll also enjoy free parking and will have a chance to bring a donation for the All Kitty Korner Food Drive.

Catch it every 3rd Sunday of the month from November to Arpil.

Join the Parrish Arts Council for its East2West Art Market in the air-conditioned comfort of the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

Take this opportunity to check out a ton of local artists and skilled crafters with beautiful artwork for sale! Admission is free and there will be raffles, demonstrations, and more!