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November 9 - 15

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days Veteran’s Day BBQ

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival

Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 11th – 12th with live ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $8 per person, children 5 and under FREE
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sugar Cane Festival in Historical White Springs

Come join us in Historical White Springs, FL. for an Awesome Family Festival. Our Sugar Cane Festival 2024 will be ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge St. White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day

Wild and not so wild feathers. Where they come from and their uses. Hands on crafts and fun activities. Join ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle up to 8 people
  • Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

First Baptist Church Waldo Fall Festival

Join us for a time of fellowship and fun for the whole family! There will be food, games, prizes, activities ...

Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show

Visit downtown Gainesville to experience North Florida’s largest free street festival on November 9 & 10, 2024. The Downtown Festival transforms ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Park Williston: Give Thanks Music Festival

Join us in honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom. This heartfelt event includes guest ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion

The Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion is November 9 & 10, 2024! Y'all watch out come this November ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Repurpose Project Kids Club

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

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

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

Gainesville Harley-Davidson's Chili Cookoff

It's the best time of the year...Chili Cookoff at Gainesville Harley-Davidson! Cash prizes for winners! Family-friendly and open to all! Bounce ...

High Springs Brewing Company Hops & Shops Fall Festival

Join us for our Annual Hops & Shops Fall Festival There will be lots of fun to enjoy •Local Vendors •Food Trucks •Craft Beer •Sno ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company, 18562 NW 237th Street, High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

It is Saturday and our museum is open from 11 AM to 4 PM every Saturday. Come and see what ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JCPenney Kids Zone- Turkey Centerpiece

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park: Books, Biscuits, Butter

Step back into the 1940's with Florida park staff as we make biscuits on a firewood stove. With homemade butter ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. CR 325 Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Park fee of $3 per vehicle to enter
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

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

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

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

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

Waldo Community Celebration

Food, music, vendors, crafts, games and prizes.

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Providence Baptist Church Fall Festival

Join us for our Fall festival. Free food and games.

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 9316 NW County Rd 245, Lake Butler, FL, 32054
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Otter Springs Fall Freedom Festival

Join our community and celebrate freedom! Otter Springs is allowing free admission from 12 pm-6 pm so bring family and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Otter Springs 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Babies Fall Sessions

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Babies Fall Sessions! For Children 0-2 + caregivers Immerse your child in nature with some fall-themed ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $20 per session or $70 all sessions
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Days: Our Time

Join us at the Harn Museum of Art for a family fun day! Experience interactive tours in the galleries, participate ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Eden Baptist Church Harvest Festival

Mark your calendars and come join us on November 9th at Eden Baptist Church for a Harvest Festival from 2 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Eden Baptist Church 2405 SE CR-219A Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Frog Song Organics Citrus U-Pick & Pop Up Farm Tour

Please join us for this pop-up farm event! We had so much fun at the Roselle Festival that we wanted ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 4317 NE US Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: $0-$31
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tioga Town Center Car Show

The 2024 Tioga Town Center Car Show will now be held on Saturday, November 9th from 4-8pm. Come check out ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival

Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 11th – 12th with live ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $8 per person, children 5 and under FREE
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show

Visit downtown Gainesville to experience North Florida’s largest free street festival on November 9 & 10, 2024. The Downtown Festival transforms ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion

The Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion is November 9 & 10, 2024! Y'all watch out come this November ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

For The Animals Chili Cookoff And Music Fest

The second annual For The Animals Chili Cookoff and Music Fest will have something for everyone. Sample chilis competing for ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage South Main Station 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $10.00 for entry wristband, kids 6 and under free
  • Website: www.fixthemall.org
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Brewing Company Veteran’s Day Event

Come join us as we celebrate the Marine Corps' 249th birthday with the Commandant's message, cake cutting, and the dedication ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pentecostals of Gainesville

It’s fall y’all! A great day with family and friends – includes you! For this fall celebration we have food, ...

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

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

Veterans Memorial Park Playground Ribbon Cutting

Join us for the ribbon cutting for the Veterans Park playground. This all inclusive playground with a Veterans theme will ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration

At the Dr. Kenneth A Schwiebert Pavilion Guest Speaker: Veteran Services Director and Army Veteran Olajuwon White, ACP Williston High School Band ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Kenneth A. Schwiebert Pavilion 116 N Main St. Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Veteran's Day Parade

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's celebrates the service and sacrifices of the many military men, women and families in our ...

Skate Station Funworks Veteran's Day School's Out Skate!

Veteran's Day School's Out Skate! Military personnel show your military ID and you and your family receive one free attraction!

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa

Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College

“Run with the Cops” invites the entire community to participate in a morning of fun, fitness and fellowship while supporting ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Track, 3000 NW 83rd Steet, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

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

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Skate Station Funworks Music Nights

Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Half Price Thursday. Half Priced Wristbands, video games, cafe items!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Live to Create, Create to Live

Celebrate the In Our Time: 54th SA+AH Art Faculty Exhibition and UF’s School of Art and Art History faculty through ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Opportunity Center Fall Festival and Open House

Come join us for our Fourth Annual Fall Festival Open House. The GOC helps adults living with mental illness rejoin ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1210 NW 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4042
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...

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

Bull Mayhem at Mayhem Ranch

This year we are ending our fall season with Bull Mayhem on November 15 & 16, 2024! We are proud ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $20 in advance online | $25 at the gate | Kids 5 & Under 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 ...

UF Collegiate 4-H Fall BINGO Night

The University of Florida Collegiate 4-H Club is hosting a Free to enter family friendly BINGO night. Bingo Cards will ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Ellzey Church Fall Celebration

All are invited to come enjoy an evening of music on the porch with Sarah Bolles. Enjoy Hamburgers and hotdogs ...

Spring Ridge First Church of God Kids Fall Event

Hay Ride, Bonfire, S’mores, and games.

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Spring Ridge First Church of God 5529 NE 52nd Pl High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.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

Tioga Movie Night: It's A Wonderful Life

Come get in the Holiday Spirit with us, and join us on Friday, November 15th at 7:30 for our Tioga ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:45 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
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