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Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Turkey Creek Preserve

Meet trip leader Kristen Suggs in the parking lot. Preserved by Alachua County's Forever Program, 376 acres of diverse ecosystems ...

Gainesville Raceway: Fall Box/No Box Bracket Bash

Kick off Fall Racing with the 2025 Fall Bracket Bash at Gainesville Raceway on Saturday, October 18 – featuring box ...

1800s Pioneer Florida History Festival

Join us for a fun, educational day celebrating Florida’s rich 19th-century frontier heritage! - Showcase traditional crafts and heritage goods - Offer ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Fall Wildflower Walks

Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...

GHS Drama: Halloween Garage Sale

From costumes to curtains, your purchase makes a difference! Join us for our Halloween Garage Sale — filled with treasures ...

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 ...

Hart Springs RV Campground: BBQ from the Hart

We invite you and your family come on out for the 5th Annual BBQ from the Hart! All Games & ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Hart Springs RV Campground 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: Free General Admission
  • Website: bbqfromthehart.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: Adults $12 | Children 2-10 $8 | Infants Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

The 54th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival on October 18-19, 2025. Enjoy FREE admission, seafood, arts & crafts, live music, ...

Coterie Market STEM in the Swamp: Homecoming Hovercrafts!

Build hovercrafts & explore STEM at this fun Homecoming event for kids 7–10!

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

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 ...

North Gainesville Baptist Church Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff

Join us for our annual Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff. There'll be a bounce house, games, prizes, food & fellowship!

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: North Gainesville Baptist Church: 6203 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Blessing of the Pets at The Newberry UMC Pumpkin Patch

Come to the Pumpkin Patch at Newberry UMC for our annual Pet Blessing and Fundraiser! Bring your pet or stuffed animal ...

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Our Fall Festival will be bigger and better than ever. Live music every weekend. We have a super awesome surprise ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 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

North Florida Christian Camp Fall Fest

Join us for our free annual Fall Fest, on October 18th 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: Family Fun, Free

MC Gainesville: Intergenerational Jam Band

Have you ever dreamed of playing in a band? The Intergenerational Jam Band is for musicians of all ages and ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2025 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Gaming Tournament

Calling all youth ages 11-19! A video game tournament is underway! Enjoy free food, fun games, and free entries! Cash ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

New class for 3-5 year olds, Praire Buds! Fall Prairie Buds Sessions starting September 27th! 1 day nature & sensory play ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions

We are a newly formed nature immersion program located in Gainesville, FL. Our Prairie Babies program is designed for children ...

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 ...

Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time

Saturdays and Sundays through October Hay Rides 1 pm-4 pm Children’s Story Time 2 pm-4 pm

Roselle Festival at Frog Song Organics

We invite you to join us on the farm for our 4th annual Roselle Festival! This unique one-day festival features ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creativity Lab

Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...Geared ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Glitter Boots Craft

A Kids Cowboy/Cowgirl Boot Craft! Join us at the Micanopy Branch Library and have fun decorating a felt cowboy/cowgirl boot! ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

City of Chiefland Music Festival

Food trucks and more! All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Chiefland Police Department to purchase Christmas gifts for children ...

Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour

Join us for a spooky stroll through Historic Micanopy as we explore the town's haunted past on our Ghost Tour! Welcome ...

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

All Tech Raceway Powell Family Memorial

We are inching closer to the 30th running of the Powell Family Memorial. Needless to say, we are excited to ...

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 ...

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: General Admission: $20 cash only at the event, $25 online through ticketleap, Child Admission (10 & Under): $15 cash only at the event, $18 online through ticketleap
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Amvets Post 88 of Florida Trunk or Treat

All Kids Welcome to join us for our Trunk or Treat, costumes allowed! We will have our trunks open and ...

Denmark Acres Fall Festival - Costume Contest Night

Join us for a day of fun at Denmark Acres! Denmark Acres is a seasonal farm, currently open only during ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: Adults (ages 13 & up): $14.95, Children (ages 3–12): $12.95, Ages 2 & under: Free
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Otter Springs RV Park and Campground Fall Festival and Nightly Screams

Otter Springs Fall Festival- kick off the evening with family fun, games and delicious food starting at 6 pm. Nightly Screams ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Otter Springs 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Festival and haunted event tickets sold separately. Festival TBA. Nightly Screams $10 per person, children 8 & under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Ravine Gardens Halloween Spooktacular

Cryptid Creatures Around the World. Trick or treat, haunted walk, food trucks, games, and more!

Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride

Turkey Hollow Farm becomes Haunting in the Hollow Haunted Hayride Revised dates: Friday/Saturday October 17 & 18, Friday/Saturday October 24 & ...

Iberian Horse Spectacular

Where Legends Come to Life! A breathtaking fusion of magnificent horses, theatrical brilliance, and choreographed pageantry. Two Momentous Nights Only!

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

Newberry Historic Association Spooky Stories and Paranormal Tour

Once a year we open up the Historic Newberry Jail for those of you who dare to explore. Guided by ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 NW 260th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $5 an entry, kids in costumes under 12 are free, and $20 shirts include 4 tickets.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

Junker Halloween Events

It’s that time of year again for our annual Junker Halloween event! This year is going to be another big ...

Haunted Trail In Search For Blackbeard’s Ghost

Come if you dare- on the haunted trail as we search for Blackbeard’s Ghost. Times run from 8 pm to ...

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...