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27October

Starlight Pumpkin Patch Pageant

Starlight Pumpkin Patch Pageant

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

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 ...

Micanopy Fall Festival

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

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Touch a Tractor

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

  • 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

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, Free

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 ...

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

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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

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

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, ...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks Beetlejuice Skate Party

Beetlejuice Skate Party

  • 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 County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

UF Performing Arts presents Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist-Clayton Stephenson

Clayton Stephenson is not just a remarkable virtuoso, but also a poet and a master storyteller whose love for the ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

Studio Ghibli Fest Kiki’s Delivery Service 35th Anniversary

Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young ...

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

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, ...

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 ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Oklahoma

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

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. ...

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, Ongoing Programs, Other

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, ...

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 ...

28October

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup + Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a day of fun at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze. Homeschool Meetup + Playgroup. So ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Adults $15 (ages 13+), kids $12 (ages 4-13), under 3 free
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • 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 ...

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: Other, Free

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 ...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Who We Play For Heart Screening

GSA is proud to partner with Who We Play For (WWPF), a non-profit organization committed to protecting athletes and preventing ...

  • 4:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Park 14100 N.W. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free, a $20 donation is suggested!
  • Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
  • Category: Other, Free

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, on Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended ...

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Kiki’s Delivery Service 35th Anniversary

Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young ...

29October

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- FREE DAY

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

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 ...

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 ...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

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 & ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory

Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids. Children will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of slime ...

Who We Play For Heart Screening

GSA is proud to partner with Who We Play For (WWPF), a non-profit organization committed to protecting athletes and preventing ...

  • 4:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Park 14100 N.W. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free, a $20 donation is suggested!
  • Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
  • Category: Other, Free

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, ...

GNV Arts: Bollywood with Arya Dance Academy

Bollywood is a style of dance used in Indian films and is a fusion of different dance styles including bhangra, ...

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 ...

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gainesville. ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Kiki’s Delivery Service 35th Anniversary

Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young ...

30October

UF Women's Basketball vs Flagler College (Exhibition)

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Flagler College (Exhibition)!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

P.K. Yonge Tours

Are you interested in applying to P.K. Yonge? Admission sessions and tours are available for prospective middle and high school ...

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 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 - Quest for letter Q

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

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 ...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

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

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Lake-Sumter State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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: Halloween at the Library

Join us for some Halloween themed stories, songs, activities and a craft! Make sure to dress up in your costume.

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 Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Cross City Trunk or Treat

Annual Trunk or Treat event in Cross City. Same place, same time but a different date this year due to ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

Dance Marathon at UF Moralloween

We're getting ready for our favorite event of the spooky season ...Join us for Moralloween on October 30th from 6-8 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Jonesville Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Come in your costumes and bring your friends to this FREE event! Dinner is provided! We will have trunks with ...

North Central Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

An awesome night of fun! It's trick or treat in the Church parking lot with bounce houses, games, face painting, ...

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Invite your Friends and Neighbors for Food, Fellowship and Candy! MPBC invites our community to bring out the kids and ...

LifeSpring Youth Group: Not So Spooky Night For Kids

Kids 5th grade and under are invited to a Candy Land themed night hosted by LifeSpring's Youth Group. There will ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Kiki’s Delivery Service 35th Anniversary

Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young ...

UF Performing Arts presents Sergio Bernal Dance Company

Globally celebrated as “exhilarating and enchanting” (The Guardian), former Principal Dancer of the Ballet Nacional de España Sergio Bernal brings ...

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gainesville. ...

31October

Halloween Fun at CAMPUS: Trick or Treat

Bring your little ghouls and goblins for trick-or-treating at CAMPUS USA Credit Union! For a complete list of all our ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup o2b KIDS

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at o2b KIDS for some fun on Halloween. Costumes are encouraged! Morning magic, tumblebees, ...

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 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 - Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble

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 ...

Suwannee Spook-tacular

Festival is free and open to the public and promises great fun for the whole family! ACV (Advent Christian Village) ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Advent Christian Village 11063 Dowling Park Drive Live Oak, FL 32064
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts Halloween

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

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts Dias de Muertos at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we learn about the Day of the Dead and celebrate the upcoming holiday with a craft! In ...

Harn Museum Art Cart

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

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Boo at the Zoo

We'll see you on October 31, 2024 for our 28th annual event! Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville's favorite Halloween ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission to the event is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

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 ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Join us Halloween weekend for a frightfully good time! Come and catch sight of over 100 wild animals, enjoy candy ...

City of Archer: Trunk or Treat

The City of Archer Trunk or Treat event is 5-8 pm! Free Entry, everyone is welcome!

Family Promise of Gainesville Trunk or Treat

Join Family Promise for a fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy an evening of spook-tacular fun with creatively ...

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, ...

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 ...

Kimber Hollow Trick or Treat Art Haunt

Trick or treat with no blood, gore, or jump scares. This is an art haunt, built by hand. There's an ...

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 ...

Countryside Christian School Trunk-or-Treat

Come out and join us for this FREE event! We'll have trunks with candy and a few food trucks on ...

Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Moss Monster Bash

Get ready for a spooktacular night at the inaugural Moss Monster Bash! A family-friendly event that promises thrills, chills, and ...

First Baptist Church of Newberry's Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a night of Halloween fun at the First Baptist Church of Newberry’s annual Trunk or Treat on ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Gainesville OneWheel Halloween Ride

Details and times may change, but get ready for an all day event weather permitting. Costumes, and fun for all. ...

Trunk or Treat at Homestead Park

We're excited to host Trunk or Treat at Homestead Park again this Halloween! Grab your kiddos and join us for ...

Skate Station Funworks Halloween Candy Scramble

Halloween Candy Scramble! Prizes and candy for all!

UF Carillon Annual Halloween Spooktacular

Annual Halloween Spooktacular presented by the UF Carillon and Organ Studios! The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance ...

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 ...

01November

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 ...

All Tech Raceway Monster Truck Invasion

All Star Monster Truck Tour invades All Tech Raceway for the first time ever, Friday and Saturday November 1 & ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1024 SW Howell Rd, Lake City, FL
  • Cost: Kids tickets are just $10 and the earlier you buy adult tickets, the more you save!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Join us Halloween weekend for a frightfully good time! Come and catch sight of over 100 wild animals, enjoy candy ...

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, ...

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 ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

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

Newberry United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

On Friday, October 32 (ok, it is actually November 1) wear your favorite costumes at Newberry UMC's annual Trunk or ...

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

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

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

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Pensacola State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Tioga Concert Night - Gilly & The Girl

Get excited! For the very first time ever, Gilly & The Girl will be performing live at Tioga Town Center ...

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 ...

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Depot Park parkrun

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

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #5

After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone Spider Cup #5 originally scheduled for this Saturday October 12th, 2024, to ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

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 ...

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Fall Festival

UPDATE: Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Milton, the Fall Festival 2024, originally set for Saturday, October 12th, has ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk

We're excited to announce we will be returning to Westside Park for our 2024 Gainesville Out of the Darkness Walk! The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Football Watch Party

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

  • 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

Bryer Patch Fall Sunflower Festival

Come join us during our "Fall on the Farm" season at our Annual Fall Sunflower Festival! Our Sunflower Festival dates ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Join us Halloween weekend for a frightfully good time! Come and catch sight of over 100 wild animals, enjoy candy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall ...

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 ...

Reckoning In Bradford County

For all you people in North Florida from Ocala to Jacksonville to Tallahassee get ready for November 2nd & 3rd ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds 2300 N Temple Ave Starke, FL 32091
  • Cost: Tickets: (Coming Soon!)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

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 ...

University of Florida Math Circle: Advanced Circle

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

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 at Morning Meadow Preschool

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

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

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, ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. DME

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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 ...

All Tech Raceway Monster Truck Invasion

All Star Monster Truck Tour invades All Tech Raceway for the first time ever, Friday and Saturday November 1 & ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1024 SW Howell Rd, Lake City, FL
  • Cost: Kids tickets are just $10 and the earlier you buy adult tickets, the more you save!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Repurpose Project DIY Kids Makers Market

Call for kid vendors! Sign up today! We are excited to be hosting a maker market for creative kids (18 ...

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 ...

Quail Hollow Conservation Fest

Heartwood Soundstage Presents: Quail Hollow Conservation Fest Full line-up announcing soon! Doors: 4:00 pm Music: 5:00 pm Quail Hollow Conservation Fest is an outdoor ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

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 ...

Santa Fe College presents Young Dancer Showcase

Hundreds of young dancers from across the state will perform alongside Dance Theatre of Santa Fe and the University of ...

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