Bat City Comic Professionals invites the community to celebrate the Halloween season with the return of two great events. The first event, Gothic Book Fair and Night Market, Friday, October 16 from 5PM to 9PM, is the perfect way to get in the spooky spirit. The second event, which features family-friendly fun, Batastic Halloween will be Saturday, October 24 from 11AM to 4PM, coinciding with the Old Manatee Trick-or-Treat event happening until 2PM the same day.
The Second Annual Gothic Book Fair and Night Market will feature a line-up of horror and gothic artists, tarot readings, and a wide variety of spine-chilling books for all-ages
“We had so much fun at last year’s Gothic Book Fair, we’ve been counting down the days until we could do it again,” said Shannon Live, President of Bat City Comic Professionals. “There are so many great stories from picture books to classic literature to comic books that really bring the Halloween season to life. Showcasing that joy of imagination and things that go bump in the night is what the Gothic Book Fair is all about.”
The Saturday community event which runs October 24 from 11AM to 4PM is geared more towards families looking for a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Bat City’s Batastic Halloween will include free comic books for all-ages, crafts, a sale on books in the store, and a chance to stop into local Old Manatee businesses for treats between the hours of 11AM-2PM.
“We love community-wide events like the Old Manatee Trick-Or-Treat because it’s a chance for families to explore all the businesses in our neighborhood.” Live said. “Every business in the Old Manatee neighborhood has its own unique vibe. We have different kinds of vintage markets and stores, restaurants for all different taste buds, and a variety of ways to enjoy arts and entertainment on your own or with a crowd. This neighborhood is really growing into something amazing, and we want to highlight all these incredible businesses while saying thank you to our community at the same time.”
For more information regarding any of the upcoming events you can contact Shannon Live at contact@batcity.org.
About Bat City Comic Professionals
Beginning in 2018 in Austin, TX, Bat City Comic Professionals’ mission merges the love of comics with the value of education. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Bat City creates resources and workshops for educators, students, and parents to help readers of all-ages improve their reading, writing, and imagination skills. Proceeds from purchases in their brick-and-mortar comic shop at 915 Manatee Ave E., Bradenton, FL help to fund their non-profit mission.
