Weekend

Things to do: Sept. 28-Oct. 4

The Florida Railroad Museum will hold a civil war re-renactment 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The camp grounds open at 10 a.m., and admission to the camp is free. Learn about the camp and the soldiers who occupied them during this period of our country’s history. After your tour through history, ride onboard the train for a battle between the Confederates and Union soldiers. Tickets are $14 children 3-11, $18 adults. www.frrm.org.
The Florida Railroad Museum will hold a civil war re-renactment 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The camp grounds open at 10 a.m., and admission to the camp is free. Learn about the camp and the soldiers who occupied them during this period of our country’s history. After your tour through history, ride onboard the train for a battle between the Confederates and Union soldiers. Tickets are $14 children 3-11, $18 adults. www.frrm.org. Herald file photo

Fairs, festivals & more

Kilt Night

The Bradenton Chapter of the New World Celts invite to the public to Kilt Night, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 30 at McCabe’s Irish Pub, 302 Old Main St., Bradenton. Live entertainment by J.J. Smith, prize drawings and more.

Great Paint Out

The Studio at Gulf and Pine welcomes the Oil Painters of America to a Plein Air Painting events 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 30. Watch painters from all over paint our area’s beautiful scenery. If you’d like to paint, register in advance by emailing cmurals@verizon.net. www.studioatgulfandpine.com.

Civil War Re-Enactment

The Florida Railroad Museum will hold a civil war re-renactment 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The camp grounds open at 10 a.m., and admission to the camp is free. Learn about the camp and the soldiers who occupied them during this period of our country’s history. After your tour through history, ride onboard the train for a battle between the Confederates and Union soldiers. Tickets are $14 children 3-11, $18 adults. www.frrm.org.

22nd annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, featuring 35 global food and wine marketplaces, celebrity chefs, nightly concerts, hands-on workshops and more, runs through Nov. 13. Starting at $99.99 for a one-day theme park ticket. epcotfoodfestival.com.

Lance’s ‘Cruisin’ to the Hop’ car show

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host a Lance’s ‘Cruisin’ to the Hop’ car show 5-9 p.m. Oct. 4 and every first Wednesday of the month featuring trophies and prizes. 941-371-1061.

Scream-A-Geddon

Voted best newcomer by USA’s Best Haunted Houses, Scream-A-Geddon returns for its third year starting Sept. 22 various dates through Nov. 4 at 27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City. The event features haunted attractions with themes that range from an infectious disease epidemic to a heinous and sinister prison riot. The attractions include Deadwoods, Bedlam 3D, Cursed Hayride, Blackpool Prison and newly redesigned Infected: Ground Zero and Monster Midway. Tickets start at $19.95. www.screamageddon.com.

Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights continues select nights through Nov. 4, bringing unimaginable horrors to life in five spine-chilling “scare zones” filled with menacing scareactors that stalk guests’ as their prey. Haunted houses include The Shining, Saw: The Games of Jigsaw, American Horror Story: Volume 2, Horrors of Blumhouse, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Dead Waters, The Fallen, Scarecrow: The Reaping and The Hive. Plus, after 26 years of Excellent Halloween Adventures, Bill and Ted are bringing their Farewell Tour to Halloween Horror Nights. Prices vary. halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando.

Bingo

American Legion Post 24

Bingo. Public welcome. 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, 941-794-3489. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Casa Loma Mobile Home Park Clubhouse

Bingo. Licensed food vendor available. 105 52nd Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-761-7788. 6 p.m., doors 4:30 p.m.Wednesdays.

Fairlane Acres

Bingo. 819 49th Ave. Terr. W., Bradenton, 941-739-5365. 6:15 p.m., doors 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays (doors lock at 6 p.m.).

Pictown Estates

Bingo. Free snacks at half time. 1201 50th Plaza W., Bradenton, 941-758-1160. 7 p.m., doors 6 p.m., Mondays.

Dances

Bella Danza Dance and Ballroom

Friday beginner group lessons 6 p.m., Latin class 7 p.m., dance social 8-9:30 p.m. Additional classes are offered. 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 305, Bradenton. $10. 941-465-1031 or belladanzaballroom.com.

Bradenton Dance Center

Thursday night group lesson and dance party 7-9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Singles and couples are welcome. Complimentary dance evaluation. Complete schedule is available online. $10. 6006 Cortez Road, Bradenton, 941-792-7410 or bradentondance.com.

Bradenton Woman’s Club

Dance, featuring live music, is open to the public. Singles are welcome. BYOB, sodas available. Smoke-free facility. Proceeds will benefit renovation of the clubhouse, built in 1921. 1705 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. $10. 941-773-0177 or bradentonwomansclub.com. 8-11 p.m., lessons 7-8 p.m. Fridays.

West Coast Woman’s Club of Manatee County

Let’s Dance!, a social dance every second Saturday of each month with music by Ellsworth and Company at H2U, 6670 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Light snacks will be provided. Water and sodas are available for purchase. Queen of Hearts fundraiser. BYOB. Cost: $10. Information: 941-447-8238.

Adult Social Dance Club

Come with or without partner to a dance party 7:10-10:30 p.m. Saturdays featuring live dance music plus a DJ. An optional free dance lesson is 6:40-7:10 p.m. Free snacks will be served. Ice, soft drinks and sodas are available for purchase. BYOB. $10. YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota, 941-756-8303.

Farmers markets

Sarasota Farmers Market

Fresh produce, plants, coffee, crafts, food and more. Lemon Avenue at the intersection of Main Street, Sarasota, 941-951-2656. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.

Social clubs

American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24

Lunch is served 11-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11-4 p.m. Saturdays. Dinner, varied menu, 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Bingo 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays. Ladies Auxiliary sponsored Bingo 1-3 p.m., wings-and-things 5-7 p.m., karaoke with Franky Allen 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Dancing and live music 7-10 p.m. Fridays. Foxhole Lounge: hot dogs, pretzels and pizza 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Breakfast 8-11:30 a.m., dancing and live music by Bob Dewart Band with Eddie Tobin on piano 2-5 p.m. Sundays; $6. Smoke free. The public is welcome. 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, 941-794-3489 or americanlegionpost24.com.

American Legion Post 312

Queen of Hearts drawing, 7 p.m. Monday; bar poker, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Wings and strings, 6-9 p.m. first and third Thursday; dinner 5-7 p.m. and music 6-10 p.m. Fridays; music 2-6 p.m. Saturdays; and $6 all-you-can-eat breakfast 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Sundays. 1610 67th Ave. E., Oneco, 941-758-6616.

American Legion Post 325

Tacos and dart tournament, Tuesdays. Karaoke, 7-10 p.m. Fridays. Music, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays. Feather Your Nest 1-3 p.m., hot dogs, Sundays. 3420 U.S. 301, Ellenton, 941-981-3819.

AmVets Post 301

Sunday bar bingo and wings 5-7 p.m. Open daily at 10 a.m. 2443 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton, 941-722-0393.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18

Enjoy dinner with music starting at 5:30 p.m. Fridays. Bar Bingo 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Karaoke 7-10 p.m. third Sunday each month. Service office hours 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. 111 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-755-5425.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Chapter 3171

Breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m., Feather Your Nest 2-5 p.m., “Party in the Pavilion” with music 4-7 p.m. Sundays; breakfast $7. Tacos and more 4-7 p.m., bar poker 5-7 p.m. Mondays. Various mini meals $5, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. A weekly varied menu dinner is served 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Fun night 5-7:30 p.m., music 6-9 p.m., Thursdays. Family fish fry 5-7 p.m., Feather Your Nest 7-9 p.m., Fridays; Fish $7, Steak $10. Bar Poker 3-5 p.m. Saturdays. 5831 15th St. E., Bradenton, 941-756-2113.

Marine Corps League Desoto Detachment 588

All past and present military personnel and their guests are welcome to the Bunker Bar for fellowship, camaraderie, entertainment, and refreshments. Bar hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 5225 26th St. W., Bradenton, 941-301-4598.

North Manatee American Legion Post 309

Lunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Bingo, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. Bar poker, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Feather your nest 1-3 p.m. Saturdays. 2419 Bayshore Road, Palmetto, 941-722-8689.

VFW Post 2488

Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Fridays. Karaoke with Bob Dunn, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. 810 Sixth St. W., Palmetto, 941-722-9588.

VFW Post 9226

Euchre, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. featuring entertainment, Saturdays. Bar poker 4:30 p.m. first and third Sunday of each month. Feather your nest, 4:30-6:30 p.m., progressive jackpot, Mondays. Individual Trivia game, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Hot dogs for $1 on Thursdays, Sundays-Mondays and Wednesdays. The public is welcome. 3511 12th St. E., Ellenton, 941-729-8535.

VFW Palma Sola Post 10141

Breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, bar poker 4 p.m. Sundays. Monday night dinner, 5-7 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats 4-6:30 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. The public is welcome to all dinners and events. 5105 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-794-6394.

Coming soon

Jurrasic Quest

Jurassic Quest XL Out of Extinction, an event features more than 80 life-size dinosaurs, bounce houses and interactive displays, is Oct. 6-8 at Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. Show times are 3-8 p.m. Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 7 and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 8. Tickets are $18 and up. http://jurassicquest.com/tampa.

Beer, Bands and BBQ

The Music Compound will hold its third annual Beer, Bands and BBQ is noon- 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Farm Bureau, 7289 Palmer Road, Sarasota. The event will feature barbecue food items ranging from traditional to unique. Live music from Funktastic Soul, Steve Arvey, Banjo Bob with Trailer Tricks and Finger Picks, Jah Movement, Blue Sky Pipe and Drums and rising stars from the Music Compound. Tickets are $15 at the gate with food and drinks available for purchase. Guests can bring chairs or blankets. Advance tickets are $10 online at musiccompound.com, 941-379-9100.

This story was originally published September 27, 2017 at 4:49 PM with the headline "Things to do: Sept. 28-Oct. 4."

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