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30September

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup IndepenDANCE Studio

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for an iBaby & Me style class at IndepenDANCE Studio on Monday, September 30th ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Stephen Barton and Austin Langworthy

Texas Roadhouse: Touch a Truck

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Texas Roadhouse in the Town Center has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House ...

Gatorball Softball Monday Night Training

Mondays (September 9 – October 28) from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept ...

UF Symphony Orchestra presents Les Voyages

Due to Hurricane Helene, the UF Symphony Orchestra concert has been rescheduled for Monday, September 30 at 7:20 pm in ...

01October

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch

Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Education Equalizer Foundation: ACT/SAT Virtual Cram Session

The Education Equalizer Foundation can prepare you to take the ACT/SAT. It is a 2-hour intense session with interactive activities and ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept ...

02October

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - D is for Dinosaur

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch

Come hang out and draw with new friends. Get sketchy and practice your drawing skills at the Newberry Branch Library.

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Ride the Cyclone

For their first show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Ride the Cyclone. In this hilarious and outlandish ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Studio Ghibli Fest Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept ...

03October

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - O is for Orange

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.

Alachua County Library Family Game Time- High Springs Branch

Bring the whole family for board games, card games, and fun! Engage in friendly competition and even cooperative gameplay. There ...

Hippodrome Theatre: Fairytales on Stage

The Hippodrome Theatre is excited to announce a new, imaginative class designed to spark creativity and bring stories to life. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Community Event: Too Cool for School - A Banned Book Club (Every 1st Thursday)

The Too Cool for School - Banned Book Club will meet every 1st Thursday at 6 pm Good News Arts. The ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Ride the Cyclone

For their first show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Ride the Cyclone. In this hilarious and outlandish ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Mean Girls 20th Anniversary

After living in Africa with her zoologist parents, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) must brave the wilds of high school where ...

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation

The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation opens October 3rd at 7 pm! Hope to see you there! Thursday, October 3rd at 7 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept ...

Chief Theatre presents The Sound of Music

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Jamaili Tyler Any Dream Will Do and ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
04October

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...

Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival

It’s that time of year again folks! Coon Hollo is dusting off the burlap and ready to put on the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
  • Cost: Only $14 admission with all activities included, 3 years of age and under are FREE.
  • Website: coonhollo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Due to Hurricane Helene we are postponing the Homecoming. We have rescheduled for the following weekend 10/4 - 10/6. Same ...

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

Denmark Acres Grandparents Night

Grab the Grandkids and bring them for a night of fun at Denmark Acres on October 4th 6:00 pm-10:00 pm! One ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: One grandparent receives FREE admission with each child ticket purchased!
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 Adults (Age 13 & Older), $12 for Ages 4-12 Years Old, FREE for 3 Years Old and Younger
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

O2B Halloween Parents Night Out

Spooktacular games, activities, snacks, costume contest, a movie and more! Doors open at 6 pm and close at 10 pm.

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: O2B Members: $15 | Non-Members: $25
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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, Holiday Events

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Ride the Cyclone

For their first show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Ride the Cyclone. In this hilarious and outlandish ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

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

Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Texas

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation

The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation opens October 3rd at 7 pm! Hope to see you there! Thursday, October 3rd at 7 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

Scary Train chugs Friday and Saturday nights from October 4-November 2, 2024! It’s a ScaryTrain ride and more nerve rattling, heart ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Six: Teen Edition

Six: Teen Edition written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, it is the modern retelling of the lives of the ...

Chief Theatre presents The Sound of Music

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of ...

The Gainesville Orchestra presents Les Preludes

Les Preludes: The journey begins with Wagner's thrilling "Flying Dutchman" overture, and Tan Dun's Multi-Dimensional "Paper" concerto. Tan Dun has ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Jamaili Tyler Any Dream Will Do and ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

05October

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Mega Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

It’s like a normal test and tune – on steroids! Check out our bolstered test and tune date featuring a ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $25 for participants | $15 for crew | $10 for spectators
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Water Lettuce Warriors: National Public Lands Day

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, 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 ...

Central Florida Peanut Festival

The first Saturday in October join us as we celebrate the peanut industry and harvest. Over 100 vendors featuring arts, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive and The Next Generation present The BEST EVER Great Halloween Costume Sale. September 28 & 29th and October ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Fantastic prices! From $5-$15.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Fire Safety Touch A Truck

Touch A Truck returns to the Bradford Fairgrounds! Bradford County Fire Rescue and the Florida Antique Bucket Brigade are teaming ...

Highland Games World Championship

Come to the 2024 Masters World Championship Highland Games (October 5-6, 2024) where over 200 athletes from 9 countries will ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-4818
  • Cost: $20 pre sale general admission
  • Website: www.2024mwc.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

Midland North Florida Baseball Fall Player Development Program

Midland North Florida is committed to focused skill development throughout the fall, with two player development packages outlined below. Single Clinic Choose ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

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 ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Breast Cancer Awareness

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Breast Cancer ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Online Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Fall Festival! With admission, you can explore our maze, visit our pumpkin ...

  • 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

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival

It’s that time of year again folks! Coon Hollo is dusting off the burlap and ready to put on the ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
  • Cost: Only $14 admission with all activities included, 3 years of age and under are FREE.
  • Website: coonhollo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival and Corn Maze

Due to Hurricane Helene we will be ready to host your family and friends each weekend starting next Saturday, October ...

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Star Center Theatre Little Mermaid Jr Auditions

Auditions open to all Elementary and Middle Schoolers. Please read through the entire packet if you are deciding to audition. -Be prepared ...

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 ...

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Due to Hurricane Helene we are postponing the Homecoming. We have rescheduled for the following weekend 10/4 - 10/6. Same ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Alachua County Library My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Archaeology of UF Campus with History Bike Gainesville and the Florida Florida Museum of Natural History

Gainesville hasn't always been as we experience it today! Long, long before the University and college kids, before the old ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 Adults (Age 13 & Older), $12 for Ages 4-12 Years Old, FREE for 3 Years Old and Younger
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our Fourth annual Fall Festival from September 28-November 3, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday! This year ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $13 Online or $16 at the gate (2 and under free)
  • Website: mayhemranchfl.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 ...

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 ...

World Equestrian Center Ocala: Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Exposition Center 1 for two, back-to-back Saturdays of German-themed fun October 5 and 12! Break out the ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Children's Painting Workshop

Four Saturday afternoons Starting on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. Does your child love to paint and make art? In this 4 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Morning Meadow Preschool 813 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $100 fee is for the 4 sessions per child or $35 per child for 1 session
  • Website: www.joycirclearts.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Junior Ranger Hangout: Tick Talk

Calling all Junior Rangers! Florida is full of amazing wildlife, but one animal that we consider a little less amazing ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (South entrance) 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle (2-8 people) for park entry. No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Ride the Cyclone

For their first show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Ride the Cyclone. In this hilarious and outlandish ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Six: Teen Edition

Six: Teen Edition written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, it is the modern retelling of the lives of the ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marion County Parks & Recreation Carnival

Come one, come all to Marion County Parks & Recreation's 6th Annual Carnival! Join us for an evening of fall ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

UF Football: Gators vs. University of Central Florida

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

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, Holiday Events

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Ride the Cyclone

For their first show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Ride the Cyclone. In this hilarious and outlandish ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation

The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation opens October 3rd at 7 pm! Hope to see you there! Thursday, October 3rd at 7 ...

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

Scary Train chugs Friday and Saturday nights from October 4-November 2, 2024! It’s a ScaryTrain ride and more nerve rattling, heart ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Six: Teen Edition

Six: Teen Edition written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, it is the modern retelling of the lives of the ...

Chief Theatre presents The Sound of Music

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Jamaili Tyler Any Dream Will Do and ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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Alachua County Youth Triathlon Club: Youth Triathlon

Youth triathlon right here in Gainesville! Event is open to those 4-12 years old. No previous triathlon experience required! Participants ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: acytc.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive and The Next Generation present The BEST EVER Great Halloween Costume Sale. September 28 & 29th and October ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Fantastic prices! From $5-$15.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Highland Games World Championship

Come to the 2024 Masters World Championship Highland Games (October 5-6, 2024) where over 200 athletes from 9 countries will ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-4818
  • Cost: $20 pre sale general admission
  • Website: www.2024mwc.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Birthday Sessions Portrait Days Fall Harvest Costume Mini Superhero Session Holiday Sessions Pajama Mini Tree Farm Stand Santa's Workshop Santa Experience

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Other

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Breast Cancer Awareness

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Breast Cancer ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Online Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Fall Festival! With admission, you can explore our maze, visit our pumpkin ...

  • 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

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Due to Hurricane Helene we are postponing the Homecoming. We have rescheduled for the following weekend 10/4 - 10/6. Same ...

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our Fourth annual Fall Festival from September 28-November 3, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday! This year ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $13 Online or $16 at the gate (2 and under free)
  • Website: mayhemranchfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival

It’s that time of year again folks! Coon Hollo is dusting off the burlap and ready to put on the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
  • Cost: Only $14 admission with all activities included, 3 years of age and under are FREE.
  • Website: coonhollo.com
  • 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 ...

Gainesville Oddities Market The Halloween Festival

Welcome to the Gainesville Oddities Market, A Halloween festival! This one is extra special as we celebrate Halloween and Oddities ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Roots Plant Studio: Spooky Halloween Terrarium Workshop

Come make a spooky graveyard! Join us at the Roots Plant Studio in Gainesville, Florida for a fun-filled class in ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Texas

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Ride the Cyclone

For their first show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Ride the Cyclone. In this hilarious and outlandish ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Chief Theatre presents The Sound of Music

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of ...

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival and Corn Maze

Due to Hurricane Helene we will be ready to host your family and friends each weekend starting next Saturday, October ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Jamaili Tyler Any Dream Will Do and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation

The Frogs: A Modern Adaptation opens October 3rd at 7 pm! Hope to see you there! Thursday, October 3rd at 7 ...

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 Adults (Age 13 & Older), $12 for Ages 4-12 Years Old, FREE for 3 Years Old and Younger
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.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!

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Six: Teen Edition

Six: Teen Edition written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, it is the modern retelling of the lives of the ...

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Mean Girls 20th Anniversary

After living in Africa with her zoologist parents, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) must brave the wilds of high school where ...

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, Ongoing Programs, Other
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