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22October

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, ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one!

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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, ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

2:30 pm
Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: 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 & ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

Kids age 8–14 will learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons from an experienced Dungeon Master and make new friends ...

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: Free

P.K. Yonge Middle School Admission Night

Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge Middle School programs. Admissions night will begin with ...

6:00 pm
Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

23October

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Windsor of Gainesville

Get your Halloween costumes ready and join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for trick or treating at The Windsor of ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: FREE but space is limited, make sure to sign up!
Website: www.signupgenius.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church

At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

2:30 pm
Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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, ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

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, ...

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

6:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

24October

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. ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

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

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

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

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: All About Snakes

Come join us as we learn all about Florida's snakes through discussions and crafts! From popular myths to conservation we'll ...

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

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Boys & Girls Club 2661 NW 51st Street, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

6:00 pm
Location: Online Zoom
Cost: free
Website: www.sbac.edu
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

6:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

6:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Learn and dance swing dance to vintage and big band music Thursdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for all ...

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

25October

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: Free

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: Free

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

10:30 am
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spanish for Kids

Preschool kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a fluent Spanish ...

11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

2:30 pm
Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Haile Village Center Oktoberfest

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

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Haile Village Center, 9116 SW 51st Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Free
Website: hailevillagebusinessdirectory.com
Category: Free

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 ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 4842 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

6:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Downtown Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.artwalkgainesville.com
Category: Free

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

A music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of genres – country, rock, soul and ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

26October

Depot Park parkrun

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

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.parkrun.us
Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun Costume Party

Join us for a spooktacular free 5K! Let’s try to break last year’s record shenanigans with everyone decked out for ...

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!

8:00 am
Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: showfchc.com
Category: Free

ACPS School is in Session: A Balancing Act for Caregiver

We are excited to announce the rescheduled Parent Conference: "School is in Session: A Balancing Act for Caregivers" on Saturday, ...

8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.sbac.edu
Category: Free

399 Sports: Shoot for Success Basketball Camp

399 sports introduces Shoot for Success Basketball Camp for FREE on October 26! Featuring our best coaches! Come join us ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
Category: Free

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

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: Free

International Car Show at Butler Town Center

Butler Enterprises is excited to announce the Fourth Annual International Car Show! The show will feature over 120 cars and ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Two adjoining parking lots across the street from The Cheesecake Factory
Cost: free for spectators
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Micanopy Fall Festival

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

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
Category: Free

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: free
Website: ufhealth.org
Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

9:00 am - 9:55 am
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks

Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 10 am to 4 ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Children (17 years & under) get in free in costume
Website: cademuseum.org
Category: Free

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: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Expressive Song and Dance

Dance classes for youth in various styles including ballet and hip hop, Saturdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Classes intended ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
Cost: Donations accepted!
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

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

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

11:00 am
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
Website: millcreekfarm.org
Category: Free

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

11:00 am
Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

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: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Spooky Movie Matinee

Come get your scare on!

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Pre-Register for FREE tickets
Website: www.haileequestrian.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Creativity Lab Monster Corner Bookmarks - Archer Branch

Unleash your inner monster! Vampires, Jack-o-lanterns, Minions and all things spooky- whip up a corner style bookmark that screams you! Geared ...

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: Free

Cupcakes & Conversations: Cribs and Credit

Calling all girls between the ages of 11-18! Join Dream on Purpose to learn about credit and how to prepare for ...

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The event location will be shared via email once you register Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: dreamonpurpose.org
Category: Free

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: Free

Parenting for Heaven’s Sake!

It's not too late to join the events for our new parenting ministry. All parents with school-aged children are invited to ...

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: St. Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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, ...

3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 7107 NW 4th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

City of Waldo Fall Festival

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

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 14450 NE 148th Ave., Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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! ...

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 4626 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Free
Website: universitycitychurchofchrist.org
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 707 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

City of Chiefland Trunk or Treat

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

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Chiefland Trailhead Park, Chiefland FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Historic Call Street, Downtown Starke, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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 ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 14005 NW 146th Ave Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Main St in Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: business.alachuachamber.com
Category: Free

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 ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Buck Bay Chiefland, FL 32626
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

6:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

6:00 pm
Location: 5514 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!

8:00 am
Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: showfchc.com
Category: Free

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: Free

Micanopy Fall Festival

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

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: Free

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 - 3:00 pm
Location: 2424 NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

High Springs Community Car Seat Safety Check

Did you know? 75% of car seats nationwide are installed incorrectly. High Springs Fire Department and Police Department are partnering ...

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs, FL 32643-0024
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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, ...

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: World Equestrian Center Ocala, 1390 NW 80th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482
Cost: free
Website: worldequestriancenter.com
Category: Free

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.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

First Baptist Church of Gainesville Trunk or Treat

Join us for a fun Fall Festival with Trunk or Treat and games! Everyone welcome!

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: First Baptist Church, 14105 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32606
Cost: free admission
Website: fbcgainesville.net
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 20820 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: destinycommunitychurch.org
Category: Free

Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Oklahoma

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

4:00 pm
Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom Sundays at Rosa B. ...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

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, ...

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 289 SE Hopeful Dr., Lake City, FL, 32025
Cost: free
Website: www.hopefulbaptist.com
Category: Free

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

4:30 pm
Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: CampusView Church 2720 SW 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: Free
Website: www.campusviewchurch.com
Category: Free

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: Free

28October

UFPA Engagement with Clayton Stephenson

A UFPA Arts Engagement Event with Clayton Stephenson Clayton Stephenson is not just a remarkable virtuoso, but also a poet and ...

10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Location: Phillips Center - Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
Cost: Free
Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
Category: Free