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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Moonpreneur Free Robotics Workshop
Join us for an exciting, free Robotics workshop designed for kids aged 7-14. This in-person Robotics workshop includes: ...
- 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Hampton Inn, 4225 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: moonhub.moonpreneur.com
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Drawtober
Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for a drawing session—and get creative together. Join us this October 5th for ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time
Saturdays and Sundays through October Hay Rides 1 pm-4 pm Children’s Story Time 2 pm-4 pm
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cabot Creamery Cruiser Event at Whole Foods
Visit the Cabot Cruiser THIS SUNDAY, October 5th, from 1:30–6:00 PM at Whole Foods in Butler Town Center and enjoy ...
- 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
KBCH Career Seminar Series
Meet Nate Kiker, First Officer at University Air Center Charter, sharing how to build a career as a commercial pilot ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homeschool-life.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library All About Snakes - Newberry Branch
Slither into the fascinating world of snakes for a presentation and a craft. A presenter from UF/IFAS Extension will be teaching ...
- 3:00 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 Tower Road Branch: The 4C's of School and Work: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity
Through games and activities learn about communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to become a better learner to prepare for ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
P.K. Yonge All About Middle School Night
Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge Middle School programs and about the admissions process. ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
Help Me Grow Alachua
This Wednesday, our Help Me Grow coordinators will be at The One Community Family Resource Center! They’re looking forward to ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 1725 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Park Play Pals
Join the fun with this FREE playgroup tailored for awesome youth with special needs, led by our pals from Alachua ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Community Conversation - Investing in Infrastructure: The Child Care Economy
Let's talk about child care: Join business leaders, parents, policy experts, and community stakeholders as we explore solutions to one of ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe Blount Hall, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: members.gainesvillechamber.com
- Category: Free
Screaming for Safety
Join us for our annual spooktacular Screaming for Safety trunk or treat! Screaming for Safety is a fun and free ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Kiwanis Safety City, 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GCM Fall Food Festival
Gift Certificates and More, The Best Restoration and Visit Gainesville Alachua County, FL partnered up again to bring you the ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Gainesville
- Cost: Free admission, Food Tickets are only $3 each
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Celebrating Indigenous People's Week
In connection with the City of Gainesville’s recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Week and other programs across the university, the Harn ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida: GFR Hosted Car Seat Check Up
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 606 Southeast Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs University of Virginia
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!
- 11:00 am
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gray Family Halloween Festival
Welcome to the 4th annual Grays Halloween Festival! I am your host Matt Gray and we are hosting the ultimate ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: Free Parking and Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Archer UMC Paint and Praise
All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed for this fun night of painting and praise music! A $5 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 17121 SW 137th Ln, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: $5 donation is suggested
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Wicked
The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Wicked Film will begin at 7 p.m. Come enjoy a ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Gators Soccer vs. Mississippi State University
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
IMPACT GNV: On Sight
Join IMPACT GNV on World Mental Health Day for a live one-person show by Dr. Micah Johnson. The core of ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- 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: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Depot Park Anniversary parkrun
Celebrate with us! Depot Park parkrun has been going strong - and growing! - since 9/29/2018. What an incredible journey ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Freshwater Fish and Critters of North Central Florida
Come and join Alachua Conservation Trust at Santa Fe River Preserve to learn about the freshwater fish and critters of ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Free Teen Workshop: Designing Your Future
Feeling unsure about life after high school? Explore career options through fun, interactive activities in a supportive environment. Gain clarity ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Virtual (On Zoom)
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.com
- Category: Free
Mossman Hall Halloween Themed Market
Halloween Themed Market. Costume contest for children only starting at 1 pm-2 pm.
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Two Sisters Coffee Co: The Big Apple Craft A Thon
Join us for a FREE fall morning where we'll read the classic 10 Apples Up on Top! by Dr. Seuss, ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Archer First United Methodist Church: Autumn Art & Crafts Festival
We are excited to welcome local artists to our first Autumn Art & Crafts Festival. In addition to unique creations, ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
DADurday
Fall into family and fatherhood engagement at the DADurday event on Saturday, October 11th 10 am-12 pm at Citizen’s Park. ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Citizen’s Park 1208 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32602
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fields of Grace Farmhouse Fall Vendor Market
Join us for a family-friendly Fall Vendor Market filled with festive fun, shopping, and local charm! Celebrate the season with: - Handmade ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Fields of Grace Farmhouse by Lakeside Park 315 N Lake Avenue, Lake Butler, Fl 32054
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival
Experience the Magic of Art in the Heart of Gainesville! Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street in Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Walk to End Alzheimers Gainesville
Walk to End Alzheimer's is the Alzheimer's Association's premier fundraising event. Advocates form teams in honor of their loved ones, patients, ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.alz.org
- Category: Free
JCPenney Kids Zone - Fire Safety Scene Craft & Fire Truck Visit
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: Free
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 ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Teen Art Show on Saturday, October 11, and ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
RideNow Gainesville Customer Appreciation Day
We’re celebrating YOU, our amazing RideNow family! Join us for an afternoon packed with fun, food, and giveaways. What to Expect: - ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4820 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time
Saturdays and Sundays through October Hay Rides 1 pm-4 pm Children’s Story Time 2 pm-4 pm
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Fairy House Jars
On Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m., children can come to the Micanopy Branch Library and pick out their very ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville POPS Fall Concert
Join us for our first concert of the 2025-2026 season - Opening Night on Broadway! The Gainesville Pops will be ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: The Rock of Gainesville 10901 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Saturday Shoppes: BBQ and Jazz Festival
Smooth jazz, smoky BBQ, and a laid-back fall vibe… what more could you ask for? Come out to the BBQ & ...
- 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Parking & Free Entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour
Join us for a spooky stroll through Historic Micanopy as we explore the town's haunted past on our Ghost Tour! Welcome ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 706 Northeast Cholokka Boulevard Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $14
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
First Presbyterian Church Concert Series: Festival Singers of Florida
The Festival Singers of Florida, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Fenton, will be joined by the Eastside and Gainesville ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Free
