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
Cancer Chomp
Please join us for the 4th annual Cancer Chomp happening at the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on the beautiful ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex: 2033 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: donate.giving.ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Deep Creek Game Farm Fall Festival Farm Swap
Come out and enjoy a fun day on the farm! We will have vendors set up regular hours from 8 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Happy Harvest Market at The Alachua County Farmers' Market
We are delighted to invite you to our Happy Harvest Festival! Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- 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
International Car Show at Butler Town Center
Butler Enterprises is excited to announce the Fifth Annual International Car Show! The show will feature over 120 cars and ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Two adjoining parking lots across the street from The Cheesecake Factory
- Cost: free for spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale & Orchid Show
For one day (October 25), we invite you to to see the facility for free. In addition to viewing the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: kanapaha.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 9:55 am
- Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools Annual Magnet Showcase
Find your future at the 2025 Magnet Showcase! Explore the many magnet options available at elementary, middle and high schools and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaschools.net
- Category: Free
Anthem Church Fall Festival at the SWAG Family Resource Center
Games, prizes, food, live DJ, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. Fun for all ages!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks
Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us for a scary good time! Children (17 years and ...
- 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: Free
Ocala Arts Festival
Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around the country, local performers, and tons of delicious food trucks. October 25 ...
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Spooktober Movie Marathon
Join us for PG rated scary movies. 10:30AM: The Black Cauldron In the land of Prydain, lowly pig herder Taran dreams of ...
- 10:30 am - 4:45 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library
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: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch
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: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Micanopy Branch
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: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- 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
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
Newberry United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Craft Day
Come by the Pumpkin Patch at Newberry UMC anytime between 11 am and 1 pm on October 25th for free ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Catch ’em all at Poke’Ville! A full day of buying, selling & trading Pokémon cards at The Oaks Mall! Enter the ...
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Repurpose Project Book & Puzzle Swap
Come exchange books (and puzzles!) and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members! Bring in and take home as ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 102 N 1st Street Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
University of Florida Molecular Mania at the Oaks Mall
Calling all ghosts and ghouls! This year, we are celebrating 20 years of bringing fun, safe, and educational experiments to ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall Belk Food Court 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Admission is free for the brave souls who dare to join!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy
Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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
Halloween at Haile Equestrian
FREE pony rides, horses in costumes, activity stations, and GREAT PROMOS.
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Pre-Register for FREE tickets
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Days: A Glimpse of France
Visitors of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon exploring the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- 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: Spooky Spiders-Get ready for some Halloween fun!
Do you want to make a spooky looking spider or a silly looking spider? It is all up to you! On ...
- 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
Cross Connect Sports Kickoff Event
For ages K-8 | Indoor games and fun!
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.crossconnectsports.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Downtown, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 25025 NE SR 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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: Free
Chiefland Methodist Church Fall Festival
Join us for an evening of fall fun! The Chiefland Methodist Church & City of Chiefland invite you to our ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Pavilion 707 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: FREE admission, everyone’s welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Downtown Starke Great Pumpkin Escape
Games, music, food, candy, and a pet costume contest! Pony Rides, Bounce Houses, Smash and Bash and more! Cup Cake Walk ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Historic Call Street, Downtown Starke, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 & ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7107 NW 4th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
ACAR After Dark Halloween Adoption Event
Need Halloween plans? Can't make it during our regular adoption hours? Let us help you with both! Join us on ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-2015
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
American Legion Post 383: Haunted Hayride and Trunk or Treat
Join us for a night of family-friendly frights! We've got a spooky Haunted Hayride, safe Trunk or Treating for the ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 1297 NE 82nd Ave, Old Town, FL 32680
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: 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
University City Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
Join us at University City Church of Christ for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 4626 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: universitycitychurchofchrist.org
- 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
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! ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Buck Bay Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
