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Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: showfchc.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 ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Fall Farm Fun at Crossroads Farm & Apiary

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Fall Farm Fun at Crossroads Farm & Apiary All homeschoolers welcome! We’ll meet ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
  • Cost: $12 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  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

Blocktoberfest at Blackadder Brewing Company

Break out your lederhosen and dirndls! It's time for our 9th Annual Blocktoberfest! Roll out the barrels because we're planning to ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roots Plant Studio Halloween Terrarium Party

You're invited to our Halloween Party at Roots Plant Studio! Enjoy free treats and snacks while you create your very ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: rootsplantstudio.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

Save the dates for the 71st Annual Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show — and we can’t wait to see ...

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

Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

Get spooky with Thornebrook! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and vendors. Local vendors will ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Sheriff Trunk or Treat Monster Mash Bash

Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 24th, from 5:30–8:30 PM, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office is throwing a "monster-ously" fun ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Central Florida Community Center Trunk or Treat

Come and join us on October 24th from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm for Trunk or Treat! Put on your costumes and ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Deeper Purpose Community Church Girl’s Night In - Pumpkins & Pajamas Night

Girls! Girls! Girls! Join us for our Pumpkins & Pajamas Night! It’ll be an evening of Fall, Food, Fun, Snacks, ...

  • 5:45 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 19930 N US-441, High Springs, FL 32643-7211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Interlachen American Legion Post 293 Pumpkin Patch Campfire and Ghost Stories

Spooky Movie Night Friday, October 17 from 6 pm-8 pm Campfire and Ghost Stories Friday, October 24 from 6 pm-8 pm Trunk ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 145 S COUNTY RD 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
  • Cost: free but donations are always welcome
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Prescription Outdoors Trunk or Treat

Ready, Aim, Treat! Join us Friday, October 24th from 6–8 PM for a hunting-themed Trunk or Treat to kick off ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 121 S Main St, Chiefland FL 32626
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spooky Springs Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Spooky Springs 2025 returns to Ichetucknee on October 24th & 25th from 6–10 PM! Bring the whole family for a night ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Parks South Entrance 12087 SW Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $15 per person, with free entry for children 5 & under
  • Website: ichetuckneesprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Patrick Interparish School Trunk or Treat

Join us if you dare...for Halloween fun! Come meet Frankenstein & his Bride! - Food Trucks & Pizza - Live DJ - Pumpkin Contest - ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Patrick Interparish School Field 550 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

VFW Post 2811 Trunk or Treat

VFW Post 2811. Army tanks out front. Bring your children to our first Trunk or Treat event.

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $15 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Junker Halloween Events

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

  • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: 1126 NW 11th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Donations accepted!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks KPOP Demon Hunters Skate Party

KPOP Demon Hunters Skate Party! Sing & skate to all your favorite songs, costume contest, and more!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tioga Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his ...

Voices Rising Community Chorus Fall Concert

Voices Rising Community Chorus will present two performances of their Fall Concert on Friday, October 24, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church of Gainesville 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Suggested donation $10-$20
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Join us for the 8th Annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo! Experience two nights of thrilling rodeo action on October ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay TownSquare, 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19358 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038-3406
  • Cost: $15 admission/ $5 for kids under 12.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: $25 per entry, $5 re-entry fee
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

  • 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
  • Cost: free
  • Website: astro.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun