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September 22 - 28

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Florida's largest convention returns on September 21st-22nd, 2024 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $50 weekend pass, $35 Saturday only, $30 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GINI Celebration

Join the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative (GINI) for a celebration and recognition of our immigrant communities! You can expect: Delicious food ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: welcomingweek2024.rwhp.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery

What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Family Pumpkin Party

We love to host a good party, and our favorites are definitely a good pumpkin party! We’ve started our pumpkin ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $75 per 2 (1 adult, 1 child)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bouncers Sensory Play Event

Looking for something fun to do this Sunday? Head to Bouncers from 1-3 pm for our Sensory Play Event! In ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Purchase your admission tickets in advance to save $2 on general admission | Free for members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

10 Years of Wrobels in GNV Celebration

Smart Start friends, we are humbled to share our friends at Zion and in the community would like to celebrate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moms & Coffee Walk

If you want to meet up with other moms, create community and laugh, this is for you! We will walk ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- FREE DAY

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.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 ...

Pancakes with a Ranger

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Come enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and orange juice on a Thursday morning as prepared by our ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:15 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park entry; no additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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 ...

Community Event: Writer's Well at Good News Arts (Every 4th Thursday)

Join us at Good News Arts for monthly open writing session for anyone interested in stringing together a few sentences! ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Event: Collages, Scrap booking, and Zine Making (Every 4th Friday)

Join us every 4th Friday for the joys of scrapbooking, collaging, and zine making! Materials are provided or you can ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • 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

Harn Museum Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Head Brewery Oktoberfest

German beers, big steins, and Lederhosen galore! Mark your calendars for this year's annual Oktoberfest party at Swamp Head brewery, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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 ...

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: Adults $20, Kids (3-11) $12, Kids (3 & Under) FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

We are busy getting the Farm ready for our fall Festival opening September 27th - October 19, 2024 Fridays and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $14.95 per person Ages 3 and Up | Ages 2 and Under Free | Tickets available at Gate Only
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...

  • 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), Members shoot free
  • 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

Latina Women's League International Food Festival

Join us for an epic International Food Festival hosted by CHISPAS, UF’s only student-run organization dedicated to immigrant rights and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag & Ropes Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages 13-25

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $10 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Gross Out Party

Gross Out Party! Gross contests and crazy prizes. Dead fish toss. Belching contest, fish eating contest, baby food blast and ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.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: twitter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cancer Chomp

Please join us for the 3rd annual Cancer Chomp, a brain tumor event presented by the Preston A. Wells Jr. ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex 2033 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: Free Event (Race = $35/$20)
  • Website: donate.giving.ufhealth.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Celebrate Back to School

Students ride free with every adult trail ride reservation! Ages 8-16 years old

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Students ride free with every adult trail ride reservation!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Birds Unlimited Story Time

Join us September 28th at 9:30 am in store for a special reading of “My Tiny Life by Ruby T. ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Wild Birds Unlimited 4212 NW 16th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: order.wbu.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops National Hunting and Fishing Day

Head out to our store this weekend for some family fun to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day! On the ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us for a fun-filled day at our Fall Festival! With admission, you can explore our ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • 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

Palms Medical Group Health Fair

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Join us for an amazing day at the Palms Medical Group Health Fair. Our Health Fair ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 16916 NW US Highway 441, High Springs, FL 32643-8102
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic Open House

Join us for our Annual Open House! Tour our brand new small animal hospital, check out our education stations, shop ...

  • 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

Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Experience the Magic of Art in the Heart of Gainesville Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street in Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

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: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Open Archery Tag

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Interested in trying out Archery Tag? Come join one of our Open Archery Tag pick up ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $5 off regular price, only $20 per person
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Pride Parade and Festival

You read that right! 2024 Gainesville Pride is happening in September! Tons of vendors, food trucks, fun activities, and amazing ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 $13.95
  • Website: funworks.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 28th ...

  • 1:00 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

Oktoberfest at Cypress & Grove

Dust off your stein and get out your lederhosen! Join us on Saturday, September 28th for Oktoberfest at Cypress & ...

  • 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

Melrose United Methodist Church Free Fall Festival

Free event alert! Come out to this completely free fall festival. September 28th from 3 pm-7 pm. Free games, prizes, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Melrose United Methodist Church 5802 Centre St, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Family Pumpkin Party

We love to host a good party, and our favorites are definitely a good pumpkin party! We’ve started our pumpkin ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $75 per 2 (1 adult, 1 child)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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: Adults $20, Kids (3-11) $12, Kids (3 & Under) FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

We are busy getting the Farm ready for our fall Festival opening September 27th - October 19, 2024 Fridays and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $14.95 per person Ages 3 and Up | Ages 2 and Under Free | Tickets available at Gate Only
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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