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28September

Alachua Conservation Trust: Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve

Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve! Dr. Hulcr is the ...

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Waldo’s 3rd Annual Homecoming – September 26–28, 2025 This 3-day event will feature: - Live music ...

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our Fifth annual Fall Festival from September 27-November 2, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday! This year we ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $15 Online or $17 at the gate (2 and under free)
  • Website: mayhemranchfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival

Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
29September

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

  • 9:00 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

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Birthday Smart Start! 10 years of singing and dancing, connecting and lovin' on the most important members of our ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

oin PunkOuter's Pokémon League Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up casual ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Axe League Open House

Curious about axe or knife throwing leagues? Want to try something new in a fun, welcoming environment? Come join us ...

30September

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun
01October

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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

02October

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

Santa Fe College Winds and Classics

Winds & Classics will showcase our Concert Band who will perform classical works by some of the most prolific composers ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Lyceum Concert Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Family Fun
03October

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: Family Fun

Roots Plant Studio Taylor Listening Party

Save the date! Join us for fun, themed plant activities, snacks, and friendship bracelets, while we listen to Taylor’s new ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) Fall Festival

Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Grab your boots and round up the whole posse — it’s time ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
  • Cost: $15 Admission (includes everything above and more!)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 cash only at the event, $25 online through ticketleap, Child Admission (10 & Under): $15 cash only at the event, $18 online through ticketleap
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

Join us for a day of fun at Denmark Acres! Denmark Acres is a seasonal farm, currently open only during ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: Adults (ages 13 & up): $14.95, Children (ages 3–12): $12.95, Ages 2 & under: Free
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $15 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
04October

Central Florida Peanut Festival

The first Saturday in October join us as we celebrate the peanut industry and harvest. Over 100 vendors featuring arts, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Crop Maze! With admission, you can explore our maze, visit our pumpkin ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival and Corn Maze

Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Activities: (*indicates additional fee) - Pumpkin Patch - Crop Maze - Bounce Pad - Hay ...

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: Family Fun

Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) Fall Festival

Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Grab your boots and round up the whole posse — it’s time ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
  • Cost: $15 Admission (includes everything above and more!)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our Fifth annual Fall Festival from September 27-November 2, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday! This year we ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $15 Online or $17 at the gate (2 and under free)
  • Website: mayhemranchfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $14.95 plus tax
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Vintage Market

Join us for our Downtown Vintage Market, happening on Gainesville on October 4th at Bo Diddley Plaza! There will be ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Gainesville Art Circus at Heartwood

An art circus themed night dedicated to the heart & soul of the Gainesville art & music scene. Arts & ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: see website for pricing. Kids 12 and under free!
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Family Fun

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Marion County Parks & Recreation Carnival

Come one, come all to Marion County Parks & Recreation's 7th Annual Carnival! Join us for an evening of fall fun ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 cash only at the event, $25 online through ticketleap, Child Admission (10 & Under): $15 cash only at the event, $18 online through ticketleap
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

Join us for a day of fun at Denmark Acres! Denmark Acres is a seasonal farm, currently open only during ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: Adults (ages 13 & up): $14.95, Children (ages 3–12): $12.95, Ages 2 & under: Free
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Observe the Moon Event at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Join us for this National event in partnership with UF Astronomy and Astrophysics Departments and Alachua County to Observe the ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL
  • Cost: $5 per card (6 persons max per car)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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