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September 28 - October 4

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Florida Gators Softball Elite Prospect Camp

September 27, 2025 & September 28, 2025 (each day is a separate session) Girls entering 8th grade through 12th grade Gators Softball ...

HPW 5K Color Fun Run - Run For Your Life 5K

Bring your family and friends (including the furry ones) to a fun run/walk for a cause at our 7th Annual ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:25 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free for kids 5 and under, Children (6-10) $18, Youth (11-17) $28, Students $35, Adults $40
  • Website: raceroster.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Alachua Conservation Trust: Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve

Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve! Dr. Hulcr is the ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Our Fall Festival will be bigger and better than ever. Live music every weekend. We have a super awesome surprise ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 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

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, Free

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens

Do you have a teen artist in GNV who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into ...

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Oktoberfest at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

Join us for some family fun at Oktoberfest at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church! Admission is free. Come and enjoy live ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 9700 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission, food for purchase
  • Website: abidingsavior.info
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Pumpkin

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Alabama

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

Painting with a Twist: Fall Feline Friends

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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.

LyriCo Conservatory Instrumental Open House

LyriCo may have started with singers, but we’ve been building a stellar instrumental program! Join us on Sunday, Sept 28, ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Beginning Crochet Workshop

Join teacher Maria Wood and learn the basics of crochet. Build a solid foundation for your future obsession! We will ...

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 ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...

University of Florida Symphony Orchestra

The University of Florida Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tiffany Lu, presents a Concert for a Cause. This special performance ...

Fathom presents Spider-Man 3

Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally has the girl of his dreams, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), and New York City ...

Florida Team Cheer Open Coed Tryouts

Florida Team Cheer is holding Open Coed Level 4 Tryouts! Come show off your skills and be part of something ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Team Cheer 250 SE 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

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

JJ Grey & Mofro - Outdoor show at Heartwood

JJ Grey & Mofro's Olustee Tour is coming to Heartwood Soundstage on 9/28! Grab tickets now and we'll see y'all ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

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 ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

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

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Fall is the air and so are our September Open Gym sessions at Alachua County Sports & Events Center! We ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

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

PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

Swamp Axe League Open House

Curious about axe or knife throwing leagues? Want to try something new in a fun, welcoming environment? Come join us ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

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

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch

Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...

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 ...

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 Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

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 & ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Clarence R. Kelly Center After-School Program Open House

Join us for a meet and greet at your local city center and find out more about the After-School Program. ...

Eastside Community Center After-School Program Open House

Join us for a meet and greet at your local city center and find out more about the After-School Program. ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. 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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - 5 Little Pumpkins

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Today's theme is 5 Little Pumpkins! Process art and Sensory ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

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 MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

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

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

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 Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Gatorball Academy Pitching Clinics

Wednesday Advanced Pitching Clinic Session 1: Ages: 9-14 5:30pm - 6:30pm (open to all players) Session 2: Ages: 9-14 7:00pm ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Matheson History Museum Timucua Language and Culture: Understanding Alachua County's Native Heritage

SOLD OUT! Who were the Native people of Alachua County? The correct answer depends on the time period, but when ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

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 Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

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 with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Itsy Bitsy Spider

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: 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 at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

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 ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace room every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Kentucky

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team! Join the Gators as they support the fight against cancer in their annual ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

Santa Fe College Winds and Classics

Winds & Classics will showcase our Concert Band who will perform classical works by some of the most prolific composers ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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, ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Valentine's Party

Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church developed with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community ...

Harn Museum Tot Time: Autumn Leaf Suncatchers

Tots will collage fall inspired colored tissue paper onto contact paper leaf cut outs to create autumn suncatchers. Explore color, ...

Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market

Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: Free parking and admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

Roots Plant Studio Taylor Listening Party

Save the date! Join us for fun, themed plant activities, snacks, and friendship bracelets, while we listen to Taylor’s new ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fathom presents Spider-Man

Average teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is transformed into an extraordinary superhero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive ...

High Springs Brewing Company Oktoberfest

Join us on October 3rd for Oktoberfest! The Good Life Eats & Treats will be serving up a very special ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, Ongoing Programs, Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

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

Cozy Classroom Moms Night Out

Grab your girlfriends and join us at Cozy Classroom on Friday, October 3rd from 5:30–7:00 PM for a night of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Cozy Classroom 18634 NW 231st Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

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: Adults (ages 13 & up): $14.95, Children (ages 3–12): $12.95, Ages 2 & under: Free
  • 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, Ongoing Programs

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 ...

UF RecSports: First Fridays Parent’s Night Out

Join us for First Fridays—a monthly night of games, crafts, active play, and more for kids ages 5–12. Pizza and ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: recsports.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Auburn University

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

St. Patrick Interparish School: Cultural Festival

Come join us on October 3rd for our 8th Annual Fiesta! Experience food tastings from more than 10 different countries ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Social Hall 550 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: Admission is donation-based.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Mean Girls Junior

Come enjoy a performance of Mean Girls Jr., put on by Troupe 88521 from Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools! October 3, ...

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 ...

St Johns River Center Movie Night on the Lawn featuring Luca

Free movie night coming up on October 3rd! Bring a blanket or chair to watch a movie in our courtyard. ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Akeelah and the Bee

Join us for our first youth performance of our 25th Anniversary Season! Akeelah, an 11-year-old from South Los Angeles, discovers a ...

  • 8:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $18, Seniors/Military $15, Students 18 and under $12
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Big Sit

What is a “Big Sit”? It’s a birding event where teams try to see how many species they can spot ...

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market

Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!

  • 8:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: Free parking and admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

OCR Overload

Get ready, Gainesville, FL, for 4.3 mile OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville ...

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 ...

Central Florida Peanut Festival

The first Saturday in October join us as we celebrate the peanut industry and harvest. Over 100 vendors featuring arts, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive National Ballet is pleased to present its 26th annual Great Halloween Costume Sale! October 4th and 11th from ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Fantastic prices! All costumes $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Fall Wildflower Walks

Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

Swamp City Fitness Swamp Monsters II

Swamp City Fitness is hosting the Swamp Monsters II STRONGMAN event presented by Strength By Barbell. A full day extravaganza will ...

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

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

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 ...

2nd & Charles Anniversary Event

Loads of giveaways! Register-to-Win $100 2nd & Charles Gift Card. Kids Book Gift with Purchase. 5 for $15 book promotion. Double ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2nd & Charles 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Crop Maze! With admission, you can explore our maze, visit our pumpkin ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Biannual Book Club for Kids

Join us for a 3-month book club for kids! Copies of each book are available in print and digital format ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids

At this program, kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a ...

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 ...

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Our Fall Festival will be bigger and better than ever. Live music every weekend. We have a super awesome surprise ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 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

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 ...

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 ...

OCR Overload Kids Race

Kids Obstacle Race. This is going to be a fun and wild kid's race. It will be 1.66 miles long ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3408 NW 166th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $20 | Parking is $10/car (Cash only)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

MC Gainesville: Intergenerational Jam Band

Have you ever dreamed of playing in a band? The Intergenerational Jam Band is for musicians of all ages and ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Downtown Vintage Market

Join us for our Downtown Vintage Market, happening on Gainesville on October 4th at Bo Diddley Plaza! There will be ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Painting with a Twist: Boo-ble Tea

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

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

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap - Halloween Edition

Join us at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! For this special October edition of the clothing ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library: Makerspace Fun at Micanopy Branch

Bring the whole family and enjoy building with Legos or getting techy with a 3D Printer. Build your own track ...

Cupcakes & Conversations: Car Care 101

Ladies, are you ready to take the driver’s seat when it comes to car maintenance and emergency preparedness? Whether you're ...

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 ...

Haile Village Bistro: Halloween Tea Party

Spooky season is upon us! Come join us for some tea and fun! For all ages!

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

UF Football: Gators vs. University of Texas

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

Annual Gainesville Art Circus at Heartwood

An art circus themed night dedicated to the heart & soul of the Gainesville art & music scene. Arts & ...

Fathom presents Spider-Man 2.1

The second installment in the blockbuster Spider-Man movie series (based on the classic Marvel Comics hero) has the web-slinging superhero ...

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins

We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Tales of the Maya Skies

Tales of the Maya Skies is a digital fulldome show that immerses the audience in Mayan astronomy, art and culture ...

Marion County Parks & Recreation Carnival

Come one, come all to Marion County Parks & Recreation's 7th Annual Carnival! Join us for an evening of fall fun ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

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: Adults (ages 13 & up): $14.95, Children (ages 3–12): $12.95, Ages 2 & under: Free
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride

Turkey Hollow Farm becomes Haunting in the Hollow Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 4, Friday/Saturday October 10 & 11, Friday/Saturday October 17 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Observe the Moon Event at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Join us for this National event in partnership with UF Astronomy and Astrophysics Departments and Alachua County to Observe the ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL
  • Cost: $5 per card (6 persons max per car)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Forward! To The Moon

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Mean Girls Junior

Come enjoy a performance of Mean Girls Jr., put on by Troupe 88521 from Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools! October 3, ...

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 ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Akeelah and the Bee

Join us for our first youth performance of our 25th Anniversary Season! Akeelah, an 11-year-old from South Los Angeles, discovers a ...

  • 8:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $18, Seniors/Military $15, Students 18 and under $12
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
September 28 - October 4