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27October

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAMI Family Support Group

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

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: ONLINE
Cost: free
Website: www.namigainesville.org
Category: Free

29October

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 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 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 ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

30October

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 ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free
Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
Category: Free

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

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 MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

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

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Lake-Sumter State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

2:00 pm
Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: www.santafesaints.com
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

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.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
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 Newberry Branch: The Fold

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

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
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

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

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 ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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, ...

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 8001 NW 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: northcentral.life
Category: Free

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 ...

6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 14105 NW 298th St, High Springs, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

31October

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: 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

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: Free

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 ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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: 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

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: 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

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: 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

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 ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.homesteadparks.com
Category: Free

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 ...

7:20 pm
Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cost: free
Website: arts.ufl.edu
Category: Free

01November

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: Free

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 ...

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

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 ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
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

Newberry United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

On Friday, November 1st there will be a Trunk or Treat at the church from 6-8 pm. This will also ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: 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

02November

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

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

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

8:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.oakhall.org
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

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 ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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 ...

9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

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 ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
Cost: free
Website: www.homedepot.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 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.

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Cone Park Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free