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
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 Archer Branch: Creativity Lab
Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...Geared ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
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
Amvets Post 88 of Florida Trunk or Treat
All Kids Welcome to join us for our Trunk or Treat, costumes allowed! We will have our trunks open and ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10050 NE SR 24, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- 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
Archer Sabbath Mission Church Community Yard Sale
Bring a table (free) or come by and shop. Free kids' crafts, popcorn, and lemonade.
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Sabbath Mission Church 10213 SW 170th St., Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- 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
Alachua Conservation Trust Pride at Prairie Creek
Join ACT for the fifth annual Pride at Prairie Creek! An outdoor celebration of the LGBTQ+ community for family, friends, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- 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
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 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
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: Free
Pentecostals of Gainesville Family and Friends Day
It’s fall y’all! And a great day with Family and Friends - begins with YOU! For this annual community celebration we’ve ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 2022 SW 122nd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Mississippi - Alumni/Fan Appreciation Day
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team! Gators Soccer welcomes alumni back to The Diz for Alumni and Fan Appreciation ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.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
Madison Street Baptist Church-Starke Fall Festival
Bring the whole family out for a FREE evening of fun with carnival games, candy, and activities! In addition to ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 900 W Madison St, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory
Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 6–11. Kids will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Free Teen Workshop: Interview Like A Rockstar
Learn essential interview skills for jobs, internships, and beyond. Prepare effectively, communicate confidently, and make a lasting impression. FREE for high ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Virtual (On Zoom)
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.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
The Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL) Halloween Night Collection
NATL will be hosting a Halloween night collection on October 21st from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm! Come and join ...
- 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1881 Natural Area Drive, Steinmetz Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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 Newberry Branch: Spine Tingling Bookmarks
Join us at the Newberry Branch Library for a creative and spooky workshop designed to get your Halloween spirit brewing ...
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks
Join the University of Florida's Panhellenic Council for our annual Ghouls, Goblins, & Greeks! Our chapters will be on Sorority ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: UF Sorority Row, located on East and West Panhellenic Dr., between 8th and 9th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Dance Marathon at UF Moralloween
See you at Moralloween, the celebration of our Transform Today efforts, at 5:30 PM in Plaza of the Americas on ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Teen Open Mic Night at Heartwood Soundstage
Calling all teen musicians, poets, and performers (ages 13–19) — take the stage and share your talent at Heartwood! Bring ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: Free & open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Cross Church Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at The Cross Church! Join us for a spooktacular evening on October 22, 2025, from 6 PM ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Cross Church, 12518 US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Driveway Theatre Project presents Dracula
Dracula, Adapted from the Bram Stoker novel & Directed by Derek Wohlust The UF Driveway Theatre Project proudly presents the legendary ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free registration
- Website: mathesonmuseum.networkforgood.com
- Category: Free
Children's Trust of Alachua County: Lights on Afterschool
The Children's Trust of Alachua County and Gainesville Circus Center present, Lights on Afterschool, a national event to celebrate the ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Bugs, Bones, and Brews
We’re heading to the brewery to celebrate spooky season! Sip special beer at First Magnitude Brewing Co. while checking out ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Event activities are FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat
Join us for our annual trunk or treat, a family-friendly, safe, and free event. This year, we have a bounce ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center 6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation’s Fall Festival
Join us at Terrace Health & Rehabilitation’s Fall Festival! Admission is free — bring your family and friends for an ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 7207 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Admission is FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
First Lutheran Church Trunk-or-Treat
Decorated tables with folks in costume. Candy will be passed out at each table. Bouncy house, face painting, hay ride, ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: First Lutheran Church 1801 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free
- Website: flcgainesville.org
- 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
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Understanding Special Education Law
The presentation will focus on an overview of legal rights for students with disabilities in public education and information on ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: card.ufl.edu
- 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