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
West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Turkey Creek Preserve 6300 NW 93rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 397 E. Hathaway Ave., Bronson, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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
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: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Butterflies
Get those gardens ready for the fall! Check out our table while you’re visiting the Fall Horticultural Expo and Plant ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Gainesville Garden Club Fall Horticultural Expo & Plant Market
Wild Ones Kids Zone: Fun activities and educational opportunities for children all day. 4-H club animals. Fall Plant and Seed Market: ...
- 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.ggcfl.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
Cedar Key Seafood Festival
The 54th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival on October 18-19, 2025. Enjoy FREE admission, seafood, arts & crafts, live music, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 450 2nd Street Cedar Key, FL 32625
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Latina Women's League Spanish Story Time
Join us for a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime where little ones will sing, play, and explore stories in Spanish! ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Library: 3020, SW 75th St. Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.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
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: 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 ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- 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
Come to the Pumpkin Patch at Newberry UMC for our annual Pet Blessing and Fundraiser! Bring your pet or stuffed animal ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- 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 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: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time
Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program
Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library and Cone Park Library in Gainesville, ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Library, 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Downtown High Springs Artwalk
Join us in 2025 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
Gaming Tournament
Calling all youth ages 11-19! A video game tournament is underway! Enjoy free food, fun games, and free entries! Cash ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 17081 SW 135th Lane Archer, FL
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: fldemolay.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: 3D Design Afternoons at Library Partnership Branch
Kids can come and learn new computer skills. They will create 3D models using Tinkercad. Using shapes as their building ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Frog Song Organics 4317 U.S. 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: $0-$10
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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: 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! ...
- 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
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. ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 706 Northeast Cholokka Boulevard Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $14
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10050 NE SR 24, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 & ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19890 SE 62nd Place, Morriston, FL
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- 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 ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
