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Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days Spooky Candy

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

  • 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: Free

Hot Rodding for Heroes at High Springs Brewing Company

Join us for the 3rd annual Hot Rodding for Heroes car show co-hosted by the Marine Corps League! All proceeds go ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Spectators are free! Car registration is $25.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Mossman Hall Halloween Themed Market

I would like to invite everyone to come out to the Market At Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales for a ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wilmot Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale

Please join us for family fun at the Fall Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. We will have a variety ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Wilmot Botanical Gardens 2023 Mowry Road Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: FREE!
  • Website: wilmotgardens.med.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Cade Museum Free Admission Day

Celebrate the fall season with free admission all day!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Expressive Song and Dance

Dance classes for youth in various styles including ballet and hip hop, Saturdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Classes intended ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: Donations accepted!
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Reading with a Pediatrician Book Club

UF pediatricians are excited to start a new book club called Reading with your Pediatrician. We welcome any families to ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: UF Health Pediatrics - Gerold L. Schiebler CMS Center: 1699 SW 16th Ave Building A, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

1000 Voices of Florida presents Cultural Arts Youth Showcase

Attention Gainesville and surrounding areas! Are you ready for a fun-filled afternoon of art, culture, and community? 1000 Voices of ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Community Coalition: Family & Friends Cookout

Come join us for some family fun at Hathcock Community Center October 12! Family & Friends Cookout presented by Alachua Community ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 15818 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Crafting Witch Hats

30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time with Ms. Miranda.

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Free

Tiny Tots Bundles Grand Opening

It’s finally here! Our new children’s boutique is opening its doors to the Gainesville community & its neighboring towns and ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1801 NE 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Advanced Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce we will be hosting the Fall Teen Art Show! This is a ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions Halloween Edition

MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach Join Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach for some ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Anniversary Fall Bash at The AUK Market!

Anniversary Fall Bash is at The AUK Market on Saturday October 12th from 12-5 PM with a special trifecta of ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2031 NW 6th Street Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Pom Pom Monsters A Halloween Craft

Let's craft pom pom monsters together. These cute crafty creations will be a hit with Halloween decorators! It's just a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time

We will have Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm. We ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Star Martial Arts Trunk or Treat

When we were kids, Halloween was one of our most favorite holidays! And we’re pretty sure it’s your kids’, too. ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Martial Arts 500 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Free

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us for Jazz on the Green, where we have live music, good food and drinks & more! Spread a ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free