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October 19 - 25

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

Meet trip leader Tim Hardin at the San Felasco State Park Moonshine Creek parking area for a fall migration birding ...

Rum 138 Fungi Fest

Rum 138 Fungi Fest 2025–RUM 138's 4th annual North Florida Fungi Fest. Rum 138's kid-friendly festival celebrates the beauty of ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: RUM 138: 2070 SW County Rd 138, Ft. White, FL 32038
  • Cost: See website for details, Children 12 and under are FREE with an adult
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Dudley Farm Historic State Park: A Twilight Walk to the Past

One of our biggest events! Actors, re-enactors will depict, through speech, dress and mannerisms, Sharecroppers, Travelers and Horse Traders. Family ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger will start at 10:30 AM in our visitor center. We’ll be looking for pollinators ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Meet trip leader Christine Zamora in the parking lot of Devil's Millhopper at 8 a.m. for an accessible and inclusive ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale & Orchid Show

For one day (October 25), we invite you to to see the facility for free. In addition to viewing the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: kanapaha.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Public Schools Annual Magnet Showcase

Find your future at the 2025 Magnet Showcase! Explore the many magnet options available at elementary, middle and high schools and ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are $15 per person, plus park entry fees.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Dare to drive through this Halloween- spot 100+ rare animals, watch lion, tiger, and giraffe feedings, and enjoy candy along ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Phantom of the Universe

“Phantom of the Universe” is a planetarium show that showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
October 19 - 25