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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! ...

Flatwoods 5K at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest

The Flatwoods 5K is touted by many local runners as Gainesville’s most beautiful, memorable 5K venue, run just after sunrise ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!

High Springs First United Methodist Church: Fall Flea Market and Trunk or Treat

Here are a few details: - The Flea Market will be open to shoppers at 8 AM - Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and ...

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 ...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

International Car Show at Butler Town Center

Butler Enterprises is excited to announce the Fourth Annual International Car Show! The show will feature over 120 cars and ...

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

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

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Haunted Halloween Fest

Costume Contest for kids (16 and under -- w/ prizes in all three categories!), Candy given out by vendors, Crafts ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Audi Gainesville: Authentic German Oktoberfest

Audi Gainesville presents the 6th annual Oktoberfest. Join us for a day of fun with authentic German food, craft beer ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Audi Gainesville, 1920 N Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Fall Festival! With admission, you can explore our maze, visit our pumpkin ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks

Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 10 am to 4 ...

  • 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, Free

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy

Calling All Bat Enthusiasts, Animal & Nature Lovers, Festival Partakers, and Curious Minds! For two decades, the Florida Bat Festival has ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 AGES 5-12, $10 AGES 13 +, KIDS 4 and under are FREE, $30 BEER GARDEN includes general festival entry. Must be 21+ to participate. Online tickets available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fundamental Therapy Solutions Fall Festival

Please bring your family and friends to enjoy games, food, crafts, prizes, auction, and more! The festival is FREE for everyone ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fundamental Therapy Solutions, 250 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Halloween Archery Shoot at Easton Newberry Archery Center

Spooky season is here! Kick off indoor season and celebrate with us in true Halloween-style with your best costume and ...

High Springs Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest

The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe together with High Springs Park & Recreation and Community Redevelopment Agency presents The Great ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Moonshine Acres RV Park Halloween Event

It's about that time of year again! Our favorite holiday is approaching, and once again Moonshine Acres RV Park will ...

Ocala Arts Festival

October 26 & 27, 2024 in Downtown Ocala 10 am-5 pm. Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 NE 1st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: fafo.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Due to Hurricane Helene our Fall Festival opening day will be October 5th! We will be open every weekend through ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL, 32008
  • Cost: Admission to the festival is $12 for adults, $10 kids(3-12), 2 & under are free!
  • Website: www.branfordfarmstand.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Cookie Decorating Workshop Halloween Themed

We are so excited to have Kim from “Eat the Darn Cookie” back in Gainesville for more cookie decorating! Join ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Halloween at Haile Equestrian

Come enjoy our annual FREE EVENT This event will feature: -FREE pony rides -Costumed horses -Horse grooming & feeding stations -Trick or Treat -Games & More! Exclusive ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library Creativity Lab - Archer Branch

Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, monsters, fossils, or dinosaurs - you never know what we'll ...

Cupcakes & Conversations: Cribs and Credit

Calling all girls between the ages of 11-18! Join Dream on Purpose to learn about credit and how to prepare for ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Eastern Florida State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Slightly Frightly at The Bryer Patch

Come join us for our first Slightly Frightly weekend at The Bryer Patch! Our Slightly Frightly weekend will ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission is $10 per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Parenting for Heaven’s Sake!

It's not too late to join the events for our new parenting ministry. All parents with school-aged children are invited to ...

Newberry Main Street Scarecrow Road Halloween Event

Trick or Treat, Halloween Costume Contest, Pumpkin Carving Contest: October 26, 2024 from 3 PM – 6 PM. Free to ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Kiki’s Delivery Service 35th Anniversary

Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

City of Waldo Fall Festival

This City of Waldo tradition will once again transform Waldo City Square into a Fall Festival ! Stop by to ...

Hawthorne Woman’s Club presents Hawthorne Community Halloween Howl

At this year's Halloween, how you'll be able to ride ponies go on a hayride, dunk your favorite principal or ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets

Join us for an immersive journey of sight and sound as you experience the majesty of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ...

Balance 180 Flip or Treat

You are invited to Balance 180's Annual Flip-or-Treat Event! Join us for a gymnastics open house event full of SPOOKtacular ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy 6527 NW 18th Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32653
  • Cost: $20 for the first child and $5 for every additional sibling. Free entrance for trunks, adults and children ages 2 and under.
  • Website: balance180.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

City of Chiefland Trunk or Treat

Join us for safe and sweet Halloween treats. Free for all to enjoy.

Deeper Purpose Community Trunk or Treat & Kids Fest

Join us for an Area Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 5 pm to 7 pm. ...

Greater Bethel AME Church Trunk or Treat

Spooky treats, hayrides and games! Costumes encouraged.

Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival

Come join for a night of free, fall, family fun! We are excited to kick off fall with all your ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Haunted Orange Lake Overlook Festival

Join ACT for a spooky night of fun! We will have Halloween themed games and activities for the whole family ...

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Oaks Mall Monster Mash and Trick Or Treat

Monster Mash Is Here Again! Join us at The Oaks Mall on October 26, 2024. Music, dancing, prizes and more! ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Adults $20, Kids (3-11) $12, Kids (3 & Under) FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show Hot Air Balloon Festival

Coming to Clay County! October 25th & 26th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-4818
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.freshtix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Trick or Treat on Main Street

Trick or Treat on Main Street is coming! Bring your kids to Downtown Alachua to trick or treat in a ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Mistletoe Subdivision Trick or Treating

Hey y’all come join us for our annual neighborhood trick-or-treat event! Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing the Halloween ...

Ravine Gardens Halloween Spooktacular

Join us for our annual Halloween Spooktacular! We will have a haunted walk, trick or treating, games for kids and ...

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

Scary Train chugs Friday and Saturday nights from October 4-November 2, 2024! It’s a ScaryTrain ride and more nerve rattling, heart ...

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Get ready for the wildest rodeo in town at the 7th Annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo - it's gonna ...