Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Ghostly Gathering
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. This week, we are having a Ghostly Gathering! Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Plantstay: Spooky Planting Workshop
Grab your beau or your bestie and join us for a laid-back, Halloween-inspired evening of magic-infused fun. We’ll supply the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3739 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $25.99-$49.99
- Website: www.plantstay.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $10 preview performance on Thursday, October 16th, at 8 PM.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party! We'll play games, have fun, and eat candy! Costumes ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Trick-or-Treat Party at Altrusa House of Gainesville
Calling all monsters! Wear your costume and bring your treat bag, and join homeschool friends and soon-to-be friends at Altrusa ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 2000 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605-2493
- Cost: Free and All Homeschoolers Welcome
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Interlachen American Legion Post 293 Pumpkin Patch Spooky Movie Night
Spooky Movie Night Friday, October 17 from 6 pm-8 pm Campfire and Ghost Stories Friday, October 24 from 6 pm-8 pm Trunk ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 145 S COUNTY RD 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free but donations are always welcome
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Archer UMC Paint and Praise
All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed for this fun night of painting and praise music! A $5 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 17121 SW 137th Ln, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: $5 donation is suggested
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Costume Contest
Kids 15 and under can come dressed in their best costume and trick or treat at the Flea Market and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Moonshine Acres RV Park Halloween Event
Spooky Season is upon us, and that means it's time for our annual Halloween Festivities!! These weekends are always a ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Moonshine Acres RV Park 10089 U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: All activities are included for guests
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins
We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $60 per adult, $20 for the first child, $30 for each additional child via add-on
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Painting with a Twist: Lil Spooky Squad *Pick One*
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Pinspiration Gainesville Halloween Cookie Decorating with Eat the Darn Cookie
Halloween cookies that look like Lunchables? Yes, please! We are so excited to have Kim from Eat the Darn Cookie ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $50 ticket
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Painting with a Twist: Kitty Boo
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27-$29 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch Make-It Monday: Fill The Library Pumpkin Patch
Help us fill the library pumpkin patch with paper crafts and coloring activities! Uh oh! The library's pumpkin patch is empty! ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
The Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL) Halloween Night Collection
NATL will be hosting a Halloween night collection on October 21st from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm! Come and join ...
- 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1881 Natural Area Drive, Steinmetz Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spine Tingling Bookmarks
Join us at the Newberry Branch Library for a creative and spooky workshop designed to get your Halloween spirit brewing ...
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks
Join the University of Florida's Panhellenic Council for our annual Ghouls, Goblins, & Greeks! Our chapters will be on Sorority ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: UF Sorority Row, located on East and West Panhellenic Dr., between 8th and 9th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Humane Society of Marion County Florida Howl-oween Pawty
We hope to see you at our 7th Annual Howl-o-ween Pawty! Food Trucks! Trunk or treat for the kids! Refreshments ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2188 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL, 34470
- Cost: $5 per Adult, Kids (12 and under) & Pets FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Cross Church Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at The Cross Church! Join us for a spooktacular evening on October 22, 2025, from 6 PM ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Cross Church, 12518 US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Corks and Colors Clay Day: Ghost
Class is 6:30-8:30 pm is perfect for people with any level of experience— even if you’ve never touched clay before!. Arrive ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $45 per person
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Open House Halloween Party O2B Kids
Join Fun 4 Gator kids for Morning Magic Open House Halloween Party at o2b Kids Super Center. Dress up your ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 7383 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607-1028
- Cost: FREE for Members | Free with a bag of candy OR $15 at the door.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat
Join us for our annual trunk or treat, a family-friendly, safe, and free event. This year, we have a bounce ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center 6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: showfchc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Windsor of Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at The Windsor of Gainesville. Dress up your little one and bring your bag, we're ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE but space is limited, make sure to sign up!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Roots Plant Studio Halloween Terrarium Party
You're invited to our Halloween Party at Roots Plant Studio! Enjoy free treats and snacks while you create your very ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $25
- Website: rootsplantstudio.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook
Get spooky with Thornebrook! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and vendors. Local vendors will ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: showfchc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Halloween Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk
It's time for the 14th Annual Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk! This event benefits UF Habitat for Humanity. Wear your favorite ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Boulware Springs Park, 3400 SE 15 Street Gainesville, FL US 32641
- Cost: $25 | Children 5 years old and under run for FREE!
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks
Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us for a scary good time! Children (17 years and ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Children (17 years & under) get in free in costume
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Anthem Church Fall Festival at the SWAG Family Resource Center
Games, prizes, food, live DJ, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. Fun for all ages!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: showfchc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Harley-Davidson Family Trunk or Treat
Gainesville Harley-Davidson is revving up the spooky fun at our Trunk or Treat event on October 26th! Bring your creativity ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: FREE
- Website: gainesvilleharley.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Painting with a Twist: Squishy Animals- Cat o' Lantern
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27-$29 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua Conservation Trust Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
Join us for pumpkin carving and tasty treats at Rockwood Park for ACT’s annual Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice event. ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Rockwood Park 2221 NW 22nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride
Turkey Hollow Farm becomes Haunting in the Hollow Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 4, Friday/Saturday October 10 & 11, Friday/Saturday October 17 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19890 SE 62nd Place, Morriston, FL
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents ParaNorman
From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center & Regal Royal Park, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Glenwood of Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a morning of fun at The Glenwood of Gainesville. Dress up your little ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1001 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: HallowSTEAM
Calling all witches, ghouls, ghosts, goblins, werewolves, vampires, and other things that go bump in the night! Celebrate Halloween early ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Glenwood of Gainesville Trunk or Treat
Join us for a spooktacular evening the whole family will love — filled with games, snacks, and of course… CANDY! Bring ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1001 SW 62nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride
Turkey Hollow Farm becomes Haunting in the Hollow Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 4, Friday/Saturday October 10 & 11, Friday/Saturday October 17 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19890 SE 62nd Place, Morriston, FL
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents ParaNorman
From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center & Regal Royal Park, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch MonsterCraft Story Time
Join us for a silly monster Story Time, and then create monster friends with paper scraps, glue, googly eyes, and ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Duval Early Learning Academy Trunk or Treat
Our Trunk or Treat is coming to Duval Early Learning! - Candy at every trunk (from your awesome teachers!) - Face painting ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2106 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cross Point Church of God Fall Festival
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun fellowship! Face painting, bounce houses, photo booth, great food, family fun ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Cross Point Church of God 1001 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Celebration Pointe Boo Run
Get ready to run in our spooky Celebration Pointe Boo Run - a fun-filled event with costumes, candy, and plenty ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 4871 Celebration Pointe Avenue #40 Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Spooky Slime Science
Come join us as we make slime in celebration of the spooky season! Kids and teens will make slime, a ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Plaza Health and Rehab Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
Join us for Plaza Health & Rehab’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat Spooktacular! Free entry-all are welcome! Trunk or treat, costumes, music, games, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4842 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Palm Garden of Gainesville Trunk or Treat
Come join the trunk or treating fun at Palm Garden of Gainesville.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 227 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: palmgardenofgainesville.com
- Category: Holiday Events
KidStrong Halloween Trunk or Treat
This is a public event, so invite your favorite ghoul-ies and goblins! Witching Tip: Whether you come as a creepy creature ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE
- Website: gainesville.kidstrong.com
- Category: Holiday Events
HMA Mortgage Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 30, will be the 1st Annual Trunk or Treat hosted by HMA Mortgage in Newberry! There will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 414 SW 140th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669-3363
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creepy Crafting Fun
This spook-tacular event is perfect for unleashing your crafty side and creating eerie decorations and ghoulish fun to celebrate the ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Park Meadows Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival
Join us on Thursday, October 31st from 2–5 PM for an afternoon of family fun at Park Meadows! Bring your ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3250 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Boo at the Zoo
29th Annual Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville's favorite Halloween treat for families. The students and ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission to the event is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Moss Monster Bash
Our very own Moss Monster is throwing his second annual Halloween Monster Mash! - Music by DJ Zion Orpheus - Trick or ...
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
