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November 8 - 14

Melrose Center Veterans Day

Join us Saturday, November 8th! 8:30 am Melrose Center for Meet and Greet 9:30 am Walk to Heritage Park Dedication. Ceremony for ...

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour

Enjoy a patriotic-inspired day at 4 gardens in Fort White, Florida on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 12 ...

Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival

Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sugar Cane Festival in Historical White Springs

Come join us in Historical White Springs, FL. for an Awesome Family Festival on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge St. White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar

Chili supper all afternoon and Saturday until gone. Bake sale, jams, jellies, antiques, furniture, collectibles, art, quality housewares, renewed, recycled, ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 204 SE State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Arc of Alachua County Arts and Crafts Expo

4th Annual Arc of Alachua Co Arts & Crafts Expo. This event lets people with developmental disabilities exhibit & sell ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Arc of Alachua County (across from Santa Fe College) 3303 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day - Wild About Turkeys

Join us at the farm. Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle up to 8 people
  • Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fundamental Therapy Solutions Fall Festival

The FTS fall festival is coming up soon! There will be games and activities for all ages, and entry is ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fundamental Therapy Solutions, 250 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GGIC International Festival: World Beats and Eats

GGIC’s amazing annual International Festival is back! This year we will have food from around the world, incredible performances and ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Park Williston: Give Thanks Music Festival

Join us for the 4th Annual Give Thanks Festival, a heartfelt celebration honoring the brave men and women who have ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, Bounce Houses, tons of Vendors, and Food Trucks! Pictures with ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Festival at Landscapes Unlimited Nursery

Join us in celebrating fall! Live music, local craft vendors, food truck, and of course loads of plants!

Freedom Community Ministries Church: Thanksgiving Community Luncheon

FREE Annual Thanksgiving Community Luncheon! Freedom Community Ministries Church of Gainesville, Florida, invites you to join them for their Annual ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Veterans Memorial Park 14705 NE Waldo Rd, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

REI Community Day

REI Gainesville will host its first-ever Community Day on Saturday, November 8th, from 11 AM–5 PM. This free, community-focused event ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3650 SW 32nd Ct Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Good News in the Park

Free hot dog lunch, giveaways, and a gospel presentation at Catherine Taylor Park. Attend the event for a chance to ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Catherine Taylor Park 18100 SE Douglas St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: vsibc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Native American Heritage Month Family Event

Join us at the Matheson History Museum for a cultural experience of drumming, dance, and storytelling, featuring the Whitehorse family, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: mathesonmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

New class for 3-5 year olds, Praire Buds! Fall Prairie Buds Sessions starting September 27th! 1 day nature & sensory play ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 per family per session. Or sign up for all 4 sessions for $90 ($10 savings).
  • Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Corner Cottage Oasis Fall Festival

The Fall vibes are BACK at the Corner Cottage Oasis! Join us for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival — FREE ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Corner Cottage Oasis, 206 NW 1st St, Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Pumpkin (Sensory) Party

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: Www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gather and Groove: A Community Jazz Festival

Leadership Gainesville Class 51 is putting on a free community Jazz Festival! We will be bringing together local music, a vendor ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Cotton Club Museum Gainesville, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Boathouse Riverfront: Milk and Cookies with Santa on the Water

All aboard the Pride of Palatka for a 45-minute river adventure with the jolliest captain of them all — Santa ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 301 River St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: $40 per person, Children under age 2 years are not permitted on the boat.
  • Website: boathouseriverfront.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kool Kid Snacks Fall Festival: Community Give Back

Join us for our Fall Festival: Community Give Back hosted by Kool Kid Snacks! Bring the family out for an ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Animal Hospital Anniversary Backyard BBQ

Grab your lawn chairs and your four-legged friends and join us as we celebrate 35 incredible years of trusted veterinary ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Family Camp Out

Pack up your flashlight and sleeping bag – it’s camping time! Packed full of fun, family friendly, outdoor activities like ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $150 per night, up to a family of 6
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival

9th Annual Fall Festival! You're invited to a whirlwind of fall fun made just for our tiniest friends (and their ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival

Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Siembra Farm Sweet Potato Harvest Party

Bring some gloves and come help us pull up some beautiful, sweet potatoes! Whoever finds the biggest potato gets a ...

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: Family Fun

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions

We are a newly formed nature immersion program located in Gainesville, FL. Our Prairie Babies program is designed for children ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Location varies each week (see description), Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 per guided nature-based immersion and sensory play session (or $90 for all 4 sessions)
  • Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Pediatric Genetics presents Family Fun Day at the Park

UF Pediatric Genetics presents Family Fun Day at the Park, benefiting CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services! Bring the whole ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Anthem Church: Fall at the Farm

Fall at the Farm is right around the corner! Join us in Trenton, FL on Sunday, November 9th from 3:30-7:30 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Seven Hills Farm 3270 SE Co Rd 337 Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Tickets are $9/each for ages 4+ (Ages 3 and under are FREE)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Florida's First Feast

Meet us at the farmers market! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street Farmers Market, look ...

Magic Monday-Magic: The Gathering CCG (Modern) at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Magic Monday-Magic: The Gathering CCG (Modern) at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Newberry Veterans Day Tribute

The City of Newberry invites you to our annual Veterans Day Tribute as we come together to honor the brave ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Newberry’s Veteran’s Memorial at Lois Forte Park, 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Veterans Day Service

Location Changed to the High Springs Civic Center Due to Weather Concerns! 1918: The armistice to end World War I was ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration

The City of Williston will be "Honoring all who Served" on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Park. Please ...

Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum

Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.

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: Family Fun

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Disney Lorcana TCG Whispers in the Well Release Event

Receive six packs to build a deck. No color restrictions. Number of rounds based off attendance. Every player will receive ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Leaves

Welcome to our new preschool environmental education program series (PEEPs)! This monthly program offers an opportunity for preschool-aged kids to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Give A Hoot

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Upper Room Ministries Family Movie Night

Join Upper Room Ministries, Community Impact Corporation, and One Church One Child of Florida for a powerful evening as we ...

Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College

Run with the Cops is back! Join us Thursday, November 13, at 9:30 a.m. on the Santa Fe College track ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Track, 3000 NW 83rd Steet, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Outdoor Kitchen

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Monet to Matisse

Museum Nights: Monet to Matisse will transport visitors to the rebellious, impressionist French art movement of late 19th–century France. Mini, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Let’s Take a Hike

Join us for a slow-paced, kid-friendly hike to celebrate National Take A Hike Day! Let’s enjoy the beautiful Autumn weather ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Little Awesome Preserve 5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL
  • Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Bat Watch Wingding

Let’s get bat-ty and watch the bat residents of the UF Bat Houses emerge for their nightly sunset flight. Bring ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Little Awesome Preserve 5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL
  • Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ellzey Church Fall Celebration

All are invited to come enjoy an evening of music on the porch with Jim and Marcie Wilcox! Enjoy Hamburgers ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tioga Movie Night Experience: Frozen with Special Guest, Elsa

Join us for a very special movie night, starting with a guest Character visit featuring the one & only, ELSA! ...

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: Family Fun
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