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12October

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

Thriller Dance Performance and Market

Join us for this Fall Fest featuring two showtimes of a Thriller Dance Performance with zombies galore! Also check out ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 2031 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
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

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 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

Peaceful Paths: Strength in Strides

Join Peaceful Paths for our inaugural Strength in Strides awareness walk on October 12th, 2025 to support survivors of Domestic ...

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free, must register!
Website: peacefulpaths.ejoinme.org
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

13October

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Not-So-Scary-Spiders

Meet us at the farmers market this spooky season! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street ...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Category: Free

City of Gainesville: Indigenous Peoples Day

The City of Gainesville, the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, and community partners invite all neighbors to celebrate the vibrant culture, ...

5:30 pm
Location: City Hall Plaza, 200 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

14October

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

UFPA presents Pilobolus! School Performance

UFPA presents Pilobolus! FREE School Performance for Middle School Students (Alachua County Students and Homeschool Students, etc.) Pilobolus’s performances for ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
Cost: Free
Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
Category: Free

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 ...

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

P.K. Yonge All About High School Night

Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge High 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

15October

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Fossils

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Fossils. In this program, participants will learn about fossils. The Fossils! Program ...

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, HQ Makerspace Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
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 Lorcana League - Tower Road Branch

Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Jonesville Baptist Church Glow Night

Bring your kids to this special Wednesday Night service! Shine your light! Let’s light up the night and reveal how ...

5:30 pm
Location: Jonesville Baptist Church 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

16October

Alachua County Library Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch

For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Campus USA Credit Union Movie on the Lawn Event

CAMPUS USA Credit Union presents the 14th Annual Movie on the Lawn! Bring the family and enjoy a movie under ...

6:00 pm
Location: 14007 NW 1st Rd, Newberry FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: cmpscu.com
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

17October

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

UF Homecoming Festival

The Homecoming Festival is a campus tradition that brings together the Gainesville community and UF students to celebrate and support ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
Cost: free
Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
Category: Free

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Trick-or-Treat Party at Altrusa House of Gainesville

Calling all monsters! Wear your costume and bring your treat bag, and join homeschool friends and soon-to-be friends at Altrusa ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2000 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605-2493
Cost: Free and All Homeschoolers Welcome
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party! We'll play games, have fun, and eat candy! Costumes ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Free but registration is required
Website: www.signupgenius.com
Category: Free

Kid-Friendly 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 ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

UF Homecoming Parade

Here at the University of Florida, we are excited to present the largest student-run parade in the nation! The UF ...

12:00 pm
Location: 13th Street and Museum Road then turns right on University Avenue, Gainesville, fL
Cost: free
Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
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

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

Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe

Who’s ready to CHOMP? Catch Albert & Alberta kicking off gameday weekend this Friday night at Chomp the Block! Kids Zone ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Interlachen American Legion Post 293 Pumpkin Patch Spooky Movie Night

Spooky Movie Night Friday, October 17 from 6 pm-8 pm Campfire and Ghost Stories Friday, October 24 from 6 pm-8 pm Trunk ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 145 S COUNTY RD 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
Cost: free but donations are always welcome
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride

Turkey Hollow Farm becomes Haunting in the Hollow Haunted Hayride Revised dates: Friday/Saturday October 17 & 18, Friday/Saturday October 24 & ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19890 SE 62nd Place, Morriston, FL
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
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

18October

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Turkey Creek Preserve

Meet trip leader Kristen Suggs in the parking lot. Preserved by Alachua County's Forever Program, 376 acres of diverse ecosystems ...

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Turkey Creek Preserve 6300 NW 93rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: free
Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
Category: Free

1800s Pioneer Florida History Festival

Join us for a fun, educational day celebrating Florida’s rich 19th-century frontier heritage! - Showcase traditional crafts and heritage goods - Offer ...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 397 E. Hathaway Ave., Bronson, FL
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
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

Hart Springs RV Campground: BBQ from the Hart

We invite you and your family come on out for the 5th Annual BBQ from the Hart! All Games & ...

9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Hart Springs RV Campground 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell, FL 32619
Cost: Free General Admission
Website: bbqfromthehart.com
Category: Free

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

The 54th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival on October 18-19, 2025. Enjoy FREE admission, seafood, arts & crafts, live music, ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 450 2nd Street Cedar Key, FL 32625
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

North Gainesville Baptist Church Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff

Join us for our annual Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff. There'll be a bounce house, games, prizes, food & fellowship!

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: North Gainesville Baptist Church: 6203 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Costume Contest

Kids 15 and under can come dressed in their best costume and trick or treat at the Flea Market and ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Blessing of the Pets at The Newberry UMC Pumpkin Patch

Come to the Pumpkin Patch at Newberry UMC for our annual Pet Blessing and Fundraiser! Bring your pet or stuffed animal ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

North Florida Christian Camp Fall Fest

Join us for our free annual Fall Fest, on October 18th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm! Bring the whole ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: North Florida Christian Camp 6779 Camp Rd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gaming Tournament

Calling all youth ages 11-19! A video game tournament is underway! Enjoy free food, fun games, and free entries! Cash ...

12:00 pm
Location: 17081 SW 135th Lane Archer, FL
Cost: Free entry
Website: fldemolay.org
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

Roselle Festival at Frog Song Organics

We invite you to join us on the farm for our 4th annual Roselle Festival! This unique one-day festival features ...

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Frog Song Organics 4317 U.S. 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: $0-$10
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Glitter Boots Craft

A Kids Cowboy/Cowgirl Boot Craft! Join us at the Micanopy Branch Library and have fun decorating a felt cowboy/cowgirl boot! ...

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