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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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October 19

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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

Water Lettuce Warriors at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
Website: www.floridastateparks.org
Category: Free

Alachua County Farmers' Market Fall in the Stalls

Save the date for Fall in the Stalls at Alachua County Farmers' Market! Local goods, music, food and fun!

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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 ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
Category: Free

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

Gainesville Garden Club Fall Horticulture Expo

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with renowned author Doug Tallamy! "Bringing Nature Home" Doug Tallamy Author & Speaker at 2 ...

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Hart Springs Park Kids Fishing Seminar & Casting Competition

Exciting Kids Fishing Seminar & Casting Competition! Looking to spark your child’s love for the outdoors? Join us on Saturday, October ...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 4240 SW 86th Ave Bell, FL 32619
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Hart Springs RV Campground: BBQ from the Hart

We invite you and your family come on out – Saturday October 19, 2024 “All Games & Kid Activities are ...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Hart Springs RV Campground 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell, FL 32619
Cost: Free General Admission
Website: bbqfromthehart.com
Category: Free

Kanapaha Botantical Orchid Show

Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Gainesville Orchid Society, ...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: kanapaha.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

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival

The High Springs Florida Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 am-4 ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Behind City Hall 23718 W US Highway 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: highsprings.com
Category: Free

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: All Lowe's locations
Cost: free
Website: www.lowes.com
Category: Free

Toddler Time at Good News Arts

Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

Newberry United Methodist Church Fall Festival

Please come visit the Fall Festival at the Pumpkin Patch on October 19th! Panthers Debate Team and other local youth ...

10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Bilingual Story Time - Headquarters Library

Come join the Latina Women's League and the ACLD for bilingual storytime.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.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

Blessing of the Pets at The Newberry UMC Pumpkin Patch

All are welcome! Bring your dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, snakes, lizards...all of your pets to the Newberry UMC Pumpkin Patch ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.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

North Florida Christian Camp Fall Fest

Join us for our free annual Fall Fest, on October 19th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm! Bring the whole ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: North Florida Christian Camp 6779 Camp Rd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

North Gainesville Baptist Church Chili Competition and Fall Festival

Free event for families in the area, everyone is welcome! We will have a bounce house, a hay ride, fun ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: North Gainesville Baptist Church: 6203 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2024 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown High Springs Florida
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Thrift Trunk-or-Treat

Calling all ghostly ghouls and friendly witches! Mark your calendars for the Humane Society of North Central Florida Thrift Store ...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida Thrift Store, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: Free
Website: www.humanesocietyncfl.org
Category: Free