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October 22 - 28

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Fall! We are gearing up for another memorable session this month. With impending possible rain this week we will ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Porters Community Center After-school Program Open House

Attention families! Join us on Tuesday, October 22 from 5-7 p.m. for a meet and greet at Porters Community Center. ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Porters Community Center, 512 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks

Join the University of Florida's Panhellenic Council for our annual Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks! Our eighteen chapters will be on ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Sorority Row, located on East and West Panhellenic Dr., between 8th and 9th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Humane Society of Marion County Florida Howl-oween Pawty

We hope to see you at our 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Pawty! Tickets will go live 9/1/24! Free hotdog, drink & snack ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2188 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL, 34470
  • Cost: $7 per adult online and $10 at the door (includes up to 2 kids). $15 family packs online and $20 at the door (includes 2 adults and up to 3 kids). $3 additional child tickets online & at the door.
  • 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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...

  • 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

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day at Cade Museum

Join us (and over two million readers and thousands of classrooms, libraries and communities) to celebrate early literacy by reading ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: This program is included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk 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

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

  • 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

Screaming for Safety

Join us for our annual spooktacular Screaming for Safety trunk or treat! Screaming for Safety is a fun and free ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Kiwanis Safety City, 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Children's Trust of Alachua County: Lights on Afterschool Celebration Fall Festival

Join the Children's Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida for a fall festival in ...

Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat

Please join us for our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat we will have several vendors, food trucks, games and lots ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center 6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bell Trunk or Treat

Come join Bell Elementary and Middle High PTO for our joint fundraising event! Trunk or treat will be set up ...

  • 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

Celebration Pointe Trick or Treating

Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at Celebration Pointe's annual Safe Trick-or-Treat! Join us on Thursday, October 24th, at 6 ...

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Haunted Trail

1 mile hike haunted trail at Soldiers Freedom Outdoors. All proceeds go back to supporting veterans and active duty military. ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 4342 SE 8th Ave, Melrose, FL
  • Cost: Tickets for the trail are $20 for 13 and up and $10 for 12 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

  • 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

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

Roots Plant Studio Halloween Party

Come have some festive fun at our Halloween party! Halloween mini Paint-A-Pots, Mini spooky terrarium building, DIY witch cactus. All ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free, activities $10 each
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Loomis Bros. Circus Gone Country Tour

Yeehaw! Join us for a family-friendly Country themed adventure like no other as the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into town ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: Gilchrist County Agriculture Complex 4050 S US Hwy 129, Bell, FL
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blocktoberfest at Blackadder Brewing Company

Break out your lederhosen and dirndls! It's time for our 8th Annual Blocktoberfest! Roll out the barrels because this year will ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hawthorne Woman’s Club presents Hawthorne Community Halloween Howl

Please join us for this year's Halloween Howl! -Dunk Tank: Cornelius Ingram of the Hawthorne Hornets AND Principal Ed Haukland -Miniature Ponies: ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The City of Hawthorne Recreation Park SE Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

October 25-27, 2024! APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: showfchc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

The 70th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock show will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and run through Sunday, ...

Haile Village Center Oktoberfest

A family-friendly community event including live music and entertainment, games, bounce house, food, beer, and more!

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

Plaza Health and Rehab Spooktacular Trunk or Treat

Plaza Health and Rehab 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular: a Spooky Pumpkin Patch Trunk or Treat -Free to the public -Kid-friendly trunk or ...

Slightly Frightly at The Bryer Patch

Come join us for our first Slightly Frightly weekend at The Bryer Patch! Our Slightly Frightly weekend will ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission is $10 per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Terrace Health and Rehab Trunk or Treat

You are invited to our annual Trunk or Treat event on October 25th from 5 pm-7 pm. Kid-friendly event. Healthcare ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center 7207 SW 24th Ave Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show Hot Air Balloon Festival

Coming to Clay County! October 25th & 26th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-4818
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.freshtix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

Get spooky with Thornebrook! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and vendors. Local vendors will ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trunk or Treat at the North Central Florida YMCA

Trunk or Treat at the Y! Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun at the North Central Florida YMCA's ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.ncfymca.org
  • 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 ...

Alachua County Sheriff Trunk or Treat

From 6:00 - 8:00pm on Friday, October 25, 2024 come to ASO for a FREE family friendly Halloween event. The ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • 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 ...

  • 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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Loomis Bros. Circus Gone Country Tour

Yeehaw! Join us for a family-friendly Country themed adventure like no other as the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into town ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: Gilchrist County Agriculture Complex 4050 S US Hwy 129, Bell, FL
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Haunted Trail

1 mile hike haunted trail at Soldiers Freedom Outdoors. All proceeds go back to supporting veterans and active duty military. ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 4342 SE 8th Ave, Melrose, FL
  • Cost: Tickets for the trail are $20 for 13 and up and $10 for 12 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tioga Movie Night: Casper

It’s almost Halloween! Come get in the spirit and join us on Friday, October 25th at 7:30 pm for our ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Get ready for the wildest rodeo in town at the 7th Annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo - it's gonna ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay TownSquare, 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $8 – $30
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Jeremiah’s Ice 3 Year Celebration

It’s Jeremiah’s 3-year anniversary, and they are celebrating BIG! Join them on October 26th for a special BOGO treat! Buy ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 3232 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Buy one, get one FREE on all your favorites!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

High Springs First United Methodist Church: Fall Flea Market and Trunk or Treat

Here are a few details: - The Flea Market will be open to shoppers at 8 AM - Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and ...

  • 8:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 17405 NW US Highway 441 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

  • 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

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Haunted Halloween Fest

Costume Contest for kids (16 and under -- w/ prizes in all three categories!), Candy given out by vendors, Crafts ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission, Free parking, Free bounce house
  • 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

108 Vine: The Happy Haunting Event

Join us for our annual Happy Haunting on October 26th from 10 AM to 2 PM at 108 Vine! Enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 108 Vine 3739 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Audi Gainesville: Authentic German Oktoberfest

Audi Gainesville presents the 6th 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

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

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

Calling All Bat Enthusiasts, Animal & Nature Lovers, Festival Partakers, and Curious Minds! For two decades, the Florida Bat Festival has ...

  • 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, $30 BEER GARDEN includes general festival entry. Must be 21+ to participate. Online tickets available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fundamental Therapy Solutions Fall Festival

Please bring your family and friends to enjoy games, food, crafts, prizes, auction, and more! The festival is FREE for everyone ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fundamental Therapy Solutions, 250 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest

The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe together with High Springs Park & Recreation and Community Redevelopment Agency presents The Great ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Railroad Greenspace-West Side, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Registration is free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moonshine Acres RV Park Halloween Event

It's about that time of year again! Our favorite holiday is approaching, and once again Moonshine Acres RV Park will ...

  • 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

October 26 & 27, 2024 in Downtown Ocala 10 am-5 pm. Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around ...

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

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

RideNow Powersports Trunk or Treat

Join us for a spooky, family-friendly event at RideNow Powersports! Bring the kids for a fun-filled day of Trick or ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4820 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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.

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Due to Hurricane Helene our Fall Festival opening day will be October 5th! We will be open every weekend through ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 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

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

University of Florida Molecular Mania at the Oaks Mall

Unleash your inner scientist with ghoulishly delightful activities! From creating fake snow to oobleck, you’ll have tons of fun while ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Halloween at Haile Equestrian

Come enjoy our annual FREE EVENT This event will feature: -FREE pony rides -Costumed horses -Horse grooming & feeding stations -Trick or Treat -Games & More! Exclusive ...

Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time

We will have Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm. We ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

The 70th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock show will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and run through Sunday, ...

Lakeside Baptist Church Fall Harvest Celebration

There will be 2 bounce houses, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and games.

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakeside Baptist Church 22027 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Everything is free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Slightly Frightly at The Bryer Patch

Come join us for our first Slightly Frightly weekend at The Bryer Patch! Our Slightly Frightly weekend will ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission is $10 per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

KidStrong Gainesville Open House

Join Us for a Celebration of Our Amazing Community! We've got tons of fun in store for you! This is ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Main Street Scarecrow Road Halloween Event

Trick or Treat, Halloween Costume Contest, Pumpkin Carving Contest: October 26, 2024 from 3 PM – 6 PM. Free to ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Historic District 25565 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4111
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Street Rods & Home Depot Trunk or Treat

Decorate your car for Halloween, bring some candy, and get ready for some spooky, silly fun! Registration starts at 3:30, ...

City of Waldo Fall Festival

This City of Waldo tradition will once again transform Waldo City Square into a Fall Festival ! Stop by to ...

Hawthorne Woman’s Club presents Hawthorne Community Halloween Howl

Please join us for this year's Halloween Howl! -Dunk Tank: Cornelius Ingram of the Hawthorne Hornets AND Principal Ed Haukland -Miniature Ponies: ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The City of Hawthorne Recreation Park SE Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

University City Church of Christ Trunk or Treat

Join us for University City Church of Christs' annual Trunk or Treat. We will have games and lots of candy! ...

Brooker Community School Fall Festival and Parade

Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities at Brooker Community School's Fall Festival on October 26th! The excitement ...

  • 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

You are invited to Balance 180's Annual Flip-or-Treat Event! Join us for a gymnastics open house event full of SPOOKtacular ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy 6527 NW 18th Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32653
  • Cost: $20 for the first child and $5 for every additional sibling. Free entrance for trunks, adults and children ages 2 and under.
  • Website: balance180.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Chiefland Methodist Church Fall Festival

Come and enjoy this free family community event on Saturday, October 26th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will ...

City of Chiefland Trunk or Treat

Join us for safe and sweet Halloween treats. Free for all to enjoy.

Deeper Purpose Community Trunk or Treat & Kids Fest

Join us for an Area Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 5 pm to 8 pm. ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19930 N US Hwy 441 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Starke Great Pumpkin Escape

Come all you ghosts, goblins and ghouls! The Great Pumpkin Escape is just around the corner! October 26th in Historic ...

First Baptist Church of Alachua Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Trunk or Treat event! Join us on October 26 from 5 to ...

Greater Bethel AME Church Trunk or Treat

Spooky treats, hayrides and games! Costumes encouraged.

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Greater Bethel AME Church: 701 SE 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival

Come join for a night of free, fall, family fun! We are excited to kick off fall with all your ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haunted Orange Lake Overlook Festival

Join ACT for a spooky night of fun! We will have Halloween themed games and activities for the whole family ...

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze Trick or Treat

Join us for our annual Trick or Treat night at the Hollow Oaks! Debut your Halloween costume and enjoy trick ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

New St Paul Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

A family-friendly event filled with fun, treats, and community spirit!

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: New St. Paul Baptist Church 25213 NW 8th Avenue 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 ...

Oaks Mall Monster Mash and Trick Or Treat

Monster Mash Is Here Again! Join us at The Oaks Mall on October 26, 2024. Music, dancing, prizes and more! ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall Jcpenney Court 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.theoaksmall.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show Hot Air Balloon Festival

Coming to Clay County! October 25th & 26th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-4818
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.freshtix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Trick or Treat on Main Street

Trick or Treat on Main Street is coming! Bring your kids to Downtown Alachua to trick or treat in a ...

History Bike Gainesville Haunted Hogtown

Haunted Hogtown 2024 is nigh! Come along as we draw back the veil to expose the ghostly history and haunted ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 suggested donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Buck Bay Neighborhood Trick or Treat

Join us for a fun night of trick or treating. Located in the Buck Bay Neighborhood. Take Manatee Rd to ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Mistletoe Subdivision Trick or Treating

Hey y’all come join us for our annual neighborhood trick-or-treat event! Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing the Halloween ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Mistletoe, right off Hwy 129, Follow Signs, Trenton, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Northwest Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Join us for Trunk or Treat at Northwest Baptist Church Saturday, October 26th at 6 pm! This FREE community event ...

Ravine Gardens Halloween Spooktacular

Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling adventure at Ravine Gardens State Park, where the beauty of nature meets the thrill of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg St., Palatka, Florida 32177
  • Cost: $5.00 per person (cash only). Kids under 3 get in free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bronson Youth Association Trunk or Treat

Mark your calendars for an exciting evening at James H Cobb Park located in Bronson, on October 26th, from 6:30-8:30 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: James H Cobb Park 275 Picnic St, Bronson, FL 32621
  • 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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Loomis Bros. Circus Gone Country Tour

Yeehaw! Join us for a family-friendly Country themed adventure like no other as the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into town ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Gilchrist County Agriculture Complex 4050 S US Hwy 129, Bell, FL
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Haunted Trail

1 mile hike haunted trail at Soldiers Freedom Outdoors. All proceeds go back to supporting veterans and active duty military. ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 4342 SE 8th Ave, Melrose, FL
  • Cost: Tickets for the trail are $20 for 13 and up and $10 for 12 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Get ready for the wildest rodeo in town at the 7th Annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo - it's gonna ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay TownSquare, 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $8 – $30
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

  • 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

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...

4th Ave Food Park Halloween Kids Day

Come trick-or-treat with the businesses at 4th Ave Food Park for our annual Halloween-themed Kids Day. There will be balloon ...

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

Ocala Arts Festival

October 26 & 27, 2024 in Downtown Ocala 10 am-5 pm. Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around ...

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

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Due to Hurricane Helene our Fall Festival opening day will be October 5th! We will be open every weekend through ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 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

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville No Tricks, All Treats

This service will be unlike any before! Join us for extended story time on the practice of gratitude in harvest, ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-1422
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

The 70th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock show will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and run through Sunday, ...

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

Wild Adventures Kids Free for Halloween

Free admission for kids! That’s right – Children 9 and under get in FREE this Sunday, October 27! Enjoy the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA, 31601
  • Cost: Kids 9 & Under FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ask a Scientist: Not So Scary Science Halloween Event

Science is all around you! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween early at the Florida Museum. Take advantage of this ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: While the event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Elks Lodge Kids Halloween Crafts

We will have limited seating so please sign up by October 14. Costumes are optional but would be a lot ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

World Equestrian Center: Halloween Celebration

Join us for a free spooktacular celebration on the WEC Grand Plaza from 1 pm to 3 pm on Sunday, ...

Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time

We will have Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm. We ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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

Voices Rising Community Chorus Fall Concert

Voices Rising Community Chorus will present their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. at First ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church of Gainesville 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Suggested donation $10-$20
  • Website: www.vrccgainesville.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Loomis Bros. Circus Gone Country Tour

Yeehaw! Join us for a family-friendly Country themed adventure like no other as the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into town ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:15 pm 
  • Location: Gilchrist County Agriculture Complex 4050 S US Hwy 129, Bell, FL
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trinity UMC Fall Fest Trunk n Treat

Get excited, Fall Fest is right around the corner! We'll have a trunk n' treat, games, tractor rides, photo ops, ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: FREE event
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Destiny Community Church Fall Family Fest

Join us for the annual Family Fest at Destiny Community Church from 4:00-7:00 pm. This is a huge community-wide event ...

Hopeful Baptist Church Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat in Lake City

Our annual Fall Festival will be on October 27th from 4 PM - 6 PM. We will have food, inflatables, ...

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

Grace at Fort Clarke Church Trunk or Treat Fest

Dress up in your best costume and join us for an evening full of Fall Family Fun! Trunk or treating, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Grace at Fort Clarke Church 9325 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: gracegnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun

CampusView Church Trunk or Treat

CampusView Church annual Trunk or Treat. Bounce house, food trucks, games, candy and an appearance by Albert and Alberta! Dinner ...

Gainesville Baptist Church Fall Family Festival

Join us for a fun-filled evening of family-friendly activities! - 20-ft Tall Inflatable Slide - Festival Games & Prizes - Petting Zoo - Snacks ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Voices Rising Community Chorus Fall Concert

Voices Rising Community Chorus will present their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. at First ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church of Gainesville 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Suggested donation $10-$20
  • Website: www.vrccgainesville.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Fall! We are gearing up for another memorable session this month. With impending possible rain this week we will ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

The 70th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock show will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and run through Sunday, ...

PunkOuter Games Board Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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