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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: showfchc.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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Windsor of Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at The Windsor of Gainesville. Dress up your little one and bring your bag, we're ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE but space is limited, make sure to sign up!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Creature Feature
Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Haile Village Center Oktoberfest
The streets of the charming little Haile Village will close early for this large street festival. This is a community ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Haile Village Center, 9116 SW 51st Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: hailevillagebusinessdirectory.com
- Category: Free
Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook
Get spooky with Thornebrook! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and vendors. Local vendors will ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Sheriff Trunk or Treat Monster Mash Bash
Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 24th, from 5:30–8:30 PM, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office is throwing a "monster-ously" fun ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
North Central Florida Community Center Trunk or Treat
Come and join us on October 24th from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm for Trunk or Treat! Put on your costumes and ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Deeper Purpose Community Church Girl’s Night In - Pumpkins & Pajamas Night
Girls! Girls! Girls! Join us for our Pumpkins & Pajamas Night! It’ll be an evening of Fall, Food, Fun, Snacks, ...
- 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 19930 N US-441, High Springs, FL 32643-7211
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Interlachen American Legion Post 293 Pumpkin Patch Campfire and Ghost Stories
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
Prescription Outdoors Trunk or Treat
Ready, Aim, Treat! Join us Friday, October 24th from 6–8 PM for a hunting-themed Trunk or Treat to kick off ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 121 S Main St, Chiefland FL 32626
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
St. Patrick Interparish School Trunk or Treat
Join us if you dare...for Halloween fun! Come meet Frankenstein & his Bride! - Food Trucks & Pizza - Live DJ - Pumpkin Contest - ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: St. Patrick Interparish School Field 550 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.instagram.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
VFW Post 2811 Trunk or Treat
VFW Post 2811. Army tanks out front. Bring your children to our first Trunk or Treat event.
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1150 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- 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
