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October 19 - 25

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, ...

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

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 Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 Millhopper Branch Make-It Monday: Fill The Library Pumpkin Patch

Help us fill the library pumpkin patch with paper crafts and coloring activities! Uh oh! The library's pumpkin patch is empty! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • 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

Cash for College: Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) Lab

Parents, Let’s Talk About Free Money for Your Teen’s Future! If your child is thinking about college, here’s something you ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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 Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • 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: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

  • 2:15 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library MakerSpace Haunted Houses - Tower Road Branch

Time to get spooky and creative. We will be having fun using recycled materials, chalk paint, stickers and your imagination ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • 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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Celebration Pointe State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: North Parking Garage 5017 Southwest 27th Lane 3rd Floor Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Children are welcome to hang out, play games, create arts and crafts projects, and explore MakerSpace activities every Thursday. Fall Quarter ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Branch HQ Makerspace Room 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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

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 ...

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

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

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, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Blocktoberfest at Blackadder Brewing Company

Break out your lederhosen and dirndls! It's time for our 9th Annual Blocktoberfest! Roll out the barrels because we're planning to ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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

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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Kick off the weekend with Playlist at the Pointe, our monthly concert series happening every fourth Friday! From crowd-favorite cover ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tioga Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 13085 SW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
  • 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

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

Cancer Chomp

Please join us for the 4th annual Cancer Chomp happening at the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on the beautiful ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex: 2033 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: donate.giving.ufhealth.org
  • Category: Free

Deep Creek Game Farm Fall Festival Farm Swap

Come out and enjoy a fun day on the farm! We will have vendors set up regular hours from 8 ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Happy Harvest Market at The Alachua County Farmers' Market

We are delighted to invite you to our Happy Harvest Festival! Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

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

International Car Show at Butler Town Center

Butler Enterprises is excited to announce the Fifth Annual International Car Show! The show will feature over 120 cars and ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Two adjoining parking lots across the street from The Cheesecake Factory
  • Cost: free for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Joy's Annual Arts & Crafts Show

Join us for Joy’s 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show — a day full of handmade treasures, community fun, and ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:55 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.alachuaschools.net
  • Category: Free

Anthem Church Fall Festival at the SWAG Family Resource Center

Games, prizes, food, live DJ, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. Fun for all ages!

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Audi Gainesville: Authentic German Oktoberfest

Audi Gainesville presents the 7th annual Oktoberfest. Join us for a day of fun with authentic German food, craft beer ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Audi Gainesville, 1920 N Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks

Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us for a scary good time! Children (17 years and ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Children (17 years & under) get in free in costume
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Ocala Arts Festival

Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around the country, local performers, and tons of delicious food trucks. October 25 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 NE 1st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: fafo.org
  • Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Spooktober Movie Marathon

Join us for PG rated scary movies. 10:30AM: The Black Cauldron In the land of Prydain, lowly pig herder Taran dreams of ...

  • 10:30 am -  4:45 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Micanopy Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Free

Newberry United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Craft Day

Come by the Pumpkin Patch at Newberry UMC anytime between 11 am and 1 pm on October 25th for free ...

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

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Catch ’em all at Poke’Ville! A full day of buying, selling & trading Pokémon cards at The Oaks Mall! Enter the ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Repurpose Project Book & Puzzle Swap

Come exchange books (and puzzles!) and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members! Bring in and take home as ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The River Center Kids Art Festival

Mark your calendars for October 25th! Children ages 5 to 12 can take part in art! Pre-registration is required, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 102 N 1st Street Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

The Historical Gilchrist County Jail Fall Festival

It's almost Fall! Come join us in Trenton on October 25th for The Historical Gilchrist County Jail Fall Festival! This ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Old Gilchrist County Jail, 313 NW 2nd St, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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

Halloween at Haile Equestrian

FREE pony rides, horses in costumes, activity stations, and GREAT PROMOS.

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Pre-Register for FREE tickets
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum Days: A Glimpse of France

Visitors of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon exploring the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Spooky Spiders-Get ready for some Halloween fun!

Do you want to make a spooky looking spider or a silly looking spider? It is all up to you! On ...

  • 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

Cross Connect Sports Kickoff Event

For ages K-8 | Indoor games and fun!

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.crossconnectsports.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Main Street Scarecrow Road Event

Scarecrow Road Coming to Newberry's Historic Downtown! Scarecrows are to be set up between September 27th and October 4th, through ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown, Newberry, FL, 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Star Martial Arts Trunk or Treat

When we were kids, Halloween was one of our most favorite holidays! And we’re pretty sure it’s your kids’, too. ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Martial Arts 500 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Grove Shack Trunk or Treat

Join us for a Trunk or Treat with Limelight Car Club at The Grove Shack! Candy, cars, costumes, and fun ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 25025 NE SR 26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: free
  • 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

Brooker Community School Fall Festival and Parade

Annual fall festival for the community! Parade, food trucks, bingo games, cake walk, face painting, bounce house, dunking booth and ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Brooker Community School 18551 Charlotte Ave, Brooker, FL 32622
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Chiefland Methodist Church Fall Festival

Join us for an evening of fall fun! The Chiefland Methodist Church & City of Chiefland invite you to our ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Pavilion 707 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
  • Cost: FREE admission, everyone’s welcome!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Deeper Purpose Community Trunk or Treat & Kids Fest

Join us for another Annual Area Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 5 pm to 8 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center Park 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643-3978
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Street Rods & Home Depot Trunk or Treat

Mark your Calendars! GSR & the Home Depot present 2nd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat! Car display, Costumes, candy, music & ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7107 NW 4th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

ACAR After Dark Halloween Adoption Event

Need Halloween plans? Can't make it during our regular adoption hours? Let us help you with both! Join us on ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-2015
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

American Legion Post 383: Haunted Hayride and Trunk or Treat

Join us for a night of family-friendly frights! We've got a spooky Haunted Hayride, safe Trunk or Treating for the ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1297 NE 82nd Ave, Old Town, FL 32680
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bell Trunk or Treat

Join us for our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! We will have Food Trucks this year, so make sure to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bell High School 930 S Main Street, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Homestead Park Fall Festival

Fall is in the air, and so is the fun at the Homestead Park Fall Festival! Join us for a ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Homestead Park: Halloween Costume Party and Contest

Our Annual Costume Party & Contest! The most fun night of the year is just around the corner, and you're ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Town of Bronson Trunk or Treat

The Town of Bronson’s Trunk or Treat — the safe trick-or-treating– event will be October 25, 2025! Come for the ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: James H Cobb Park 275 Picnic St, Bronson, FL 32621
  • 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

University City Church of Christ Trunk or Treat

Join us at University City Church of Christ for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat!

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Buck Bay Neighborhood Trick or Treat

Come on out and enjoy the Annual Buck Bay Trick or Treat. We look forward to seeing all the kids! ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Buck Bay Chiefland, FL 32626
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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