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October 27 - November 2

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 ...

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

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

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
  • 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

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 ...

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- FREE DAY

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

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: TBA
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: 23874 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL 32643-2112
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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

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, ...

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 2705 NW 50th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.youtube.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Countryside Christian School 10926 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32615
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 25520 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669, United States
  • 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 ...

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!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Tot Time

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

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 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 ...

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

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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • 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

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

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 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

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

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

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

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

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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.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, ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $25
  • 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 ...

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
October 27 - November 2