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Cancer Chomp

Please join us for the 4th annual Cancer Chomp happening at the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on the beautiful ...

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

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 ...

  • 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

High Springs Lions Club Bike and Car Show

The High Springs Lions Club is Hosting its 4th Annual Bike and Car Show, October 25th, 2025. Registration will be from ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: NE Railroad Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $25.00 registration fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Joy's Annual Arts & Crafts Show

Join us for Joy’s 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show — a day full of handmade treasures, community fun, and ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Audi Gainesville: Authentic German Oktoberfest

Audi Gainesville presents the 7th 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

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy

For over 20 years the Florida Bat Festival has been celebrating bats, the world’s most famous flying mammal! With incredible ...

  • 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, $45 BEER GARDEN includes general festival entry. Must be 21+ to participate. Online tickets available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Moonshine Acres RV Park 10089 U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: All activities are included for guests
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ocala Arts Festival

Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around the country, local performers, and tons of delicious food trucks. October 25 ...

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

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are $15 per person, plus park entry fees.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

For The Animals Chili Cookoff and Music Fest

Join us at the One Love Cafe in Magnolia Parke for a day of delicious chili, live music, and community ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $15.00 for entry wristband, kids 12 and under free
  • Website: www.fixthemall.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: 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 ...

  • 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: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $14.95 plus tax
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The River Center Kids Art Festival

Mark your calendars for October 25th! Children ages 5 to 12 can take part in art! Pre-registration is required, and ...

Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Fall Festival

Join us for our Fall Festival! 'Let Love Be The Harvest This Fall' Celebrate the season with fun for all ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 11604 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2X Monster Trucks Live

The roar is coming to Ocala, Florida! 2X Monster Trucks proudly presents an action-packed monster truck experience at Ocala Speedway ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Speedway 9050 NW Gainesville Rd Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Halloween Candy Scramble

Candy Scramble and Costume Party! Prizes and candy for all! Candy Scramble at 3:30 pm

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Monster Mugs

It’s time to bring your imagination to life - maybe you love watching or being spooked by Dracula, Michael Myers, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $60 per adult, $20 for the first child, $30 for each additional child via add-on
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Historical Gilchrist County Jail Fall Festival

It's almost Fall! Come join us in Trenton on October 25th for The Historical Gilchrist County Jail Fall Festival! This ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Old Gilchrist County Jail, 313 NW 2nd St, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF RecSports: Youth Aerial Adventures & S’mores

Bring out the whole family and join us for an exciting day of adventure and s'mores at the Challenge Course! ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Lake Wauburg South Shore (312 White Hurst Rd, Micanopy, FL 32667)
  • Cost: $5-$35
  • Website: recsports.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween at Haile Equestrian

FREE pony rides, horses in costumes, activity stations, and GREAT PROMOS.

Cross Connect Sports Kickoff Event

For ages K-8 | Indoor games and 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 ...

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $60 per adult, $20 for the first child, $30 for each additional child via add-on
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Melrose Witches Paddle Event

It’s time for the annual Witches Paddle—and every year this spooky splash just keeps getting bigger and better! Featuring a ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Trout Street Boat Ramp, Melrose, FL
  • Cost: Kids 10 & Under are Free, $5 for Students ages 11-18, $20 for paddle only, $40 for paddle, 2025 paddle t-shirt and limited edition commemorative poster by local artist.
  • Website: qr.link
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Main Street Scarecrow Road Event

Scarecrow Road Coming to Newberry's Historic Downtown! Scarecrows are to be set up between September 27th and October 4th, through ...

Star Martial Arts Trunk or Treat

When we were kids, Halloween was one of our most favorite holidays! And we’re pretty sure it’s your kids’, too. ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Martial Arts 500 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grove Shack Trunk or Treat

Join us for a Trunk or Treat with Limelight Car Club at The Grove Shack! Candy, cars, costumes, and fun ...

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: Family Fun

Brooker Community School Fall Festival and Parade

Annual fall festival for the community! Parade, food trucks, bingo games, cake walk, face painting, bounce house, dunking booth and ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Brooker Community School 18551 Charlotte Ave, Brooker, FL 32622
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Balance 180 Flip or Treat

Balance 180's annual Halloween extravaganza is returning Saturday, October 25th! Join us for an evening of trunk-or-treating, games, activities, gymnastics, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy 6527 NW 18th Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32653
  • Cost: see description for prices
  • Website: balance180.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Deeper Purpose Community Trunk or Treat & Kids Fest

Join us for another Annual Area Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 5 pm to 8 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center Park 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643-3978
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Finding Fireflies: Gifts from Graham Event

Join Us in Honoring Five Years of Light and Love. You're invited to our annual celebration as we mark another ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Street Rods & Home Depot Trunk or Treat

Mark your Calendars! GSR & the Home Depot present 2nd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat! Car display, Costumes, candy, music & ...

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

Bell Trunk or Treat

Join us for our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! We will have Food Trucks this year, so make sure to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bell High School 930 S Main Street, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Park Fall Festival

Fall is in the air, and so is the fun at the Homestead Park Fall Festival! Join us for a ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Park: Halloween Costume Party and Contest

Our Annual Costume Party & Contest! The most fun night of the year is just around the corner, and you're ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Keystone Heights Mini Golf Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Keystone Heights Mini Golf & Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill! Join us Saturday, October 25th from 6–8 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7154 SE County Rd. Keystone Heights, FL 32656
  • Cost: Kids play mini golf for half price
  • 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

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

Town of Bronson Trunk or Treat

The Town of Bronson’s Trunk or Treat — the safe trick-or-treating– event will be October 25, 2025! Come for the ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: James H Cobb Park 275 Picnic St, Bronson, FL 32621
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride

Turkey Hollow Farm becomes Haunting in the Hollow Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 4, Friday/Saturday October 10 & 11, Friday/Saturday October 17 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19890 SE 62nd Place, Morriston, FL
  • Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Buck Bay Neighborhood Trick or Treat

Come on out and enjoy the Annual Buck Bay Trick or Treat. We look forward to seeing all the kids! ...

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

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