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Florida Museum of Natural History: Early Bird Gets the Band with the UF Bird Observatory

Join us and the UF Bird Observatory at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery to learn about all the fascinating work that ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Tickets are $5
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • 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

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 ...

Gainesville YBC Walk – LaChua Trail

The Gainesville YBC is a birdwatching club for students aged 9-18 seeking to explore local natural areas and learn more ...

Prairie Babies Outdoor Play Class

This is an outdoor play classes for babies and toddlers ages 0-2. Other aged siblings are also welcome. Come join ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 per family per session. Or sign up for all 4 sessions for $90 ($10 savings)
  • Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie Babies Outdoor Play Class

This is an outdoor play classes for babies and toddlers ages 0-2. Other aged siblings are also welcome. Come join ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 per family per session. Or sign up for all 4 sessions for $90 ($10 savings)
  • Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Fire Truck Visit

Join us for a visit from Gainesville Fire Rescue! Meet our local firefighter heroes and see a fire truck up ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic Open House

Hey horse lovers and small pet parents! We're throwing a big open house event and you are invited. Being your ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic 22837 NW 22 Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Waldo’s 3rd Annual Homecoming – September 26–28, 2025 This 3-day event will feature: - Live music ...

Young Leaders for Wild Florida and Creek Family Fest

What to Bring: Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, and hat.

STEM on the Lawn

We’re excited to invite you to participate in STEM on the Lawn, hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute at the ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Reitz Union North Lawn, 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fsi.institute.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival

Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Magnitude Oktoberfest

Dust off your dirndl, lace up your lederhosen, scrub out your stein, it’s Magtoberfest time! Join us on Saturday, September ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Porters Quarters Health Fair and Celebration

This event is designed to support and celebrate families as they prepare for the new school year, while also connecting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 522 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6661
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

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

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 per family per session. Or sign up for all 4 sessions for $90 ($10 savings).
  • Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Location varies each week (see description), Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 per guided nature-based immersion and sensory play session (or $90 for all 4 sessions)
  • Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Family Day

Family Day Skate! Celebrate your sons and daughters

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Oktoberfest at Cypress & Grove

Join us for our Oktoberfest Celebration at the Well! Traditional German Beers: TBA SOON! STEINS: More Details Soon! FOOD TRUCKS | 2 - 9 Stubbies Sausages Flouthern ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tioga Town Center Car Show

The 2025 Tioga Town Center Car Show be held on Saturday, September 27th from 4-8pm. Come check out an amazing ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

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

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Rhythms of the World: International Night of Folk Dance

Join us for an amazing evening of folkloric dance celebrating the festival’s 2025 theme: “Enriching Cultures, Empowering Communities.” Experience the powerful ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College, Lyceum Concert Hall 3000 NW 83 St Building E, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free with registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Anniversary Party

We're so excited to welcome you to Studio T/M's second anniversary party and to celebrate alongside you and our community. ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free 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

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