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20September

Southeastern Wood Producers Association Logging Expo

The Southeastern Wood Producers Association event showcases equipment, simulators, technology, competitions, touch-a-truck, live music, food, and more.

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Putnam County Fairgrounds, Palatka, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-11 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...

  • 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

Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Fall

Come on out to Lubee Bat Conservancy for a painting party AND a private behind the scenes tour to meet ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Tickets are a $75 donation to Lubee Bat Conservancy.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Florida's LARGEST convention returns on September 20th-21st, 2025 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Expo 1 Building 1284 NW 87th Ct RD Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $56.13 weekend pass, $45.31 Saturday only, $39.90 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Williston Fiesta

The 4th Annual Williston Fiesta is a vibrant and lively celebration of Latin culture, cuisine, and community. Attendees will be ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 132 NW Main St, Williston, FL 32696-2042
  • Cost: Williston Fiesta is a FREE event to the public.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

CDS Self-Care at the Fair

Self-Care at the Fair is a free, family-friendly community event designed to promote mental wellness, healthy habits, and access to ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

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

  • 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: $14.95 plus tax
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Espíritu Latino

Espíritu Latino 2025 is a vibrant and joyous Hispanic Christian festival celebrating faith, culture, and community. This event brings together ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Toy Story: 30th Anniversary

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Regal Royal Park Cinema 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Monster Mugs

It’s time to bring your imagination to life - maybe you love watching or being spooked by Dracula, Michael Myers, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $60 per adult, $20 for the first child, $30 for each additional child via add-on
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Family Film Afternoon: Pachamama

Bring your kids for a magical, colorful adventure that celebrates friendship, bravery, and the beauty of our planet! In Pachamama, two ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission – open to all ages.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Main Street's Fabulous 50's Festival

Car show, vendors, live music, costume contest and more!

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 ...

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Gal Pal Picnic Park presents Family Frights & Delights Trunk or Treat

Everyone is welcome for an evening full of Halloween fun! Dress up in your best costume and bring the whole ...

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: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: $25 per entry, $5 re-entry fee
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun
21September

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Florida's LARGEST convention returns on September 20th-21st, 2025 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Expo 1 Building 1284 NW 87th Ct RD Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $56.13 weekend pass, $45.31 Saturday only, $39.90 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Climate Reality Project: Sing for the Sun

This concert will be held by Climate Reality Gainesville, partnering with CLEO Institute to participate in Third Act's nationwide SUN ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe

Starting this September, something new (and fun!) is coming to Celebration Pointe. Introducing Family Fun Day—happening the 3rd Sunday of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
22September

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup High Springs Fire Station

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at High Springs Fire Station. Free bicycle helmets, free car seat checks, and of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643-0043
  • Cost: Free playgroup, but space is limited. Let us know if you plan to join us!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. Donation based classes. See description for details.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

oin PunkOuter's Pokémon League Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up casual ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
23September

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

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

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Railroad Day at the Archer Market

Railroad day at the Archer Market on Tuesday September 23rd in Archer. Calling all artisans - makers, bakers, growers and ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 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 ...

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
24September

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Home School Junior Naturalist: All about Butterflies

September 24:Powerful Pollinators Flutter by the vibrant world of pollinators at our homeschool workshop! Students will explore the crucial roles of ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Veterans Memorial Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Veterans Memorial Park. Come meet other homeschool families with Carolina ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free playgroup. Let us know if you plan to join us!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.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 ...

25September

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

Come join us for the Parks for Pollinators 2025 BioBlitz in the City of Gainesville! Bring your family, friends, or ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park Pavilions 874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: FREE & open to all!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pancakes with a Ranger

Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Event is free with $2/person park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Ages 6 and Under Only. Admission includes roller skating, ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

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

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
26September

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival

Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Head Brewery Oktoberfest

German beers, big steins, and Lederhosen galore! Mark your calendars for this year's annual Oktoberfest party at Swamp Head brewery, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 cash only at the event, $25 online through ticketleap, Child Admission (10 & Under): $15 cash only at the event, $18 online through ticketleap
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Waldo’s 3rd Annual Homecoming – September 26–28, 2025 This 3-day event will feature: - Live music ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

Art Walk at First Magnitude

It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

Join us for a day of fun at Denmark Acres! Denmark Acres is a seasonal farm, currently open only during ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: Opening Night Special! Friday, September 26 ONLY for just $10 entry!
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 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), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.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 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $15 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Gross Out Party

Gross Out Party! Gross contests and crazy prizes. Dead fish toss. Belching contest, fish eating contest, baby food blast and ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: $25 per entry, $5 re-entry fee
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.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: astro.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun
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