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18October

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center

The Gainesville Young Birders Club is a birdwatching club for students aged 9 to 17 seeking to explore local natural ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: La Chua Trail 4270 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle or free with a Florida State Parks Pass
  • Website: alachuaaudubon.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

55 years. One island. The best seafood weekend in Florida is back! Since 1968, the Cedar Key Lions Club has turned ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: State Route 24 & 2nd Street, Cedar Key, FL, 32625
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Fall Dog Day at The Bryer Patch

Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for a Dog Day at The Patch! We will have pumpkins & and ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10/per person. 2 & under are free. Dogs are free. Military discount available with ID.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Newborn Care Class

This class covers all things newborn! Including feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides hands on demonstration and ...

Rum 138 Fungi Fest

Rum 138 Fungi Fest 2026–RUM 138's 5th annual North Florida Fungi Fest– will be held on Saturday October 17th and ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

We Can’t Wait To Show You What We Have Planned This Year! Mark your calendars for our Fall Harvest Festival, ...

Danscompany of Gainesville Thriller Dance Performance and The AUK Fall Fest Market

Join us for this year's Fall Fest + Market featuring a macabre of Halloween dances & Thriller Performance with zombies ...

Fresh Pick’n U-PIK

Welcome to Fresh Pick’n U-PIK — a place to pick fresh, pick local & make memories! We will have live ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 237 NE 11th Ave., Trenton, FL, 32693
  • Cost: $12 general admission. Two and under Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Join us September 26th through November 8th, every Saturday & Sunday, for our biggest and best Fall Festival yet! We ...

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: General Admission $14.74, Two and Under Free, Family 4 Pack $43.72
  • Website: bristoloaks.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child returns October 2nd-31st. For years, our community has proven that a simple pumpkin can ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

For The Animals Chili Cookoff and Music Fest

Chili Cook-off, Live Music All Day Vendors, Pet Adoptions, Good Food, Cash Bar, Raffles, Auctions and MORE! Attendee wristband entitles wearer to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage South Main Station 619 S Main St, Gainesville
  • Cost: $25 entry fee per person, kids under 12 free with adult wristband wearer
  • Website: www.fixthemall.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Red House Ranch Fall Festival

With 25 Activities Included in admission! New! RC Power Pit -Karson’s Wild West Show and Pig Races -Crop Maze -Pony Rides -Hayride to Feed Cows -Pasture ...

Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Corks and Colors: All Ages Ghost

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

Florida Forever Festival at First Magnitude Brewing Company

Join the Florida Native Plant Society on Sunday, October 18, from 1–5 PM at First Magnitude Brewing Co. for the ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Michaels Witching Hours: Halloween Lanterns

Come in store for a fun event, just buy your jar and the supplies to decorate will be provided! Make ...

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.

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 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Disenchanted!

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
  • Website: www.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke

Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival and Corn Maze

Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Farmstore: - Honey - Handmade Crafts - DeConna Ice Cream Bee Encounter - A ...

Eastside High School presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Eastside presents Hadestown: Teen Edition October 15-24, 2026 | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday and Saturday, October 24 ...

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 age 13-Adult, $12 ages 4-12, Free ages 0-3
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

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

Run Your City Gainesville

We are excited to be launching the Gainesville branch of Run Your City, a nonprofit organization that aims to build ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away

Oct 17-21 Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from ...

Madison Street Baptist Church-Starke Fall Festival

Fall Festival will be on Sunday, October 18 starting at 5pm in our Gym. We will have carnival style booths ...

Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour

Join us for a spooky evening exploring the haunted streets of Micanopy. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you on a ...

19October

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $12.00 per child per hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Messy Mondays

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Free- range Process art and Sensory rooms are always set up ...

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Gatorball Baseball Hitting Clinics are coming this September! Designed for 9U–14U athletes looking to get extra reps, improve their approach ...

PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade

Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...

PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending library. For ...

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away

Oct 17-21 Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from ...

20October

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 ...

O2B Kids Morning Magic presents Little Explorers

O2B Kids is excited to welcome your family every Tuesday from 9:15–11:30 AM for a fun-filled morning of learning, playing, ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Fall Fun Days at The Bryer Patch

Spend the day enjoying pumpkin fun, exploring the farm, visiting our animals, and making sweet fall memories together! Admission includes: Pumpkin ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669-5219
  • Cost: $10 per person. Ages 2 and under are FREE. Military discount available with valid ID
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for our Pumpkin Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch! Spend the day enjoying pumpkin fun, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10 per person, Ages 2 and under are FREE, Military discount available with valid ID
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Toddler Time

Join us as we learn through play! Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates babies' ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Tinker Tuesdays

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Free-range process art and sensory rooms are always set up ...

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 ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Tween Art Club

A club for children 11 and up to meet up and create awesome art. We will be learning the basics ...

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 & ...

Alachua County Library: Read With a Dog at Headquarters Branch

Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories! Practice reading with a patient pup who loves to listen. ...

  • 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: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Stokes Community Center - Outreach

Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events

Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away

Oct 17-21 Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from ...

Gainesville Flute Ensemble: The Music of Spooky Flutes

We’re excited to share that the Gainesville Flute Ensemble will be holding their opening concert of the 2026–2027 season right ...

21October

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

Homeschool Junior Naturalist: October Crawly Creatures

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10 am: Crawly Creatures Homeschoolers can enjoy our Homeschool Naturalist program, a monthly educational series. Program ...

Sprouts at Zion

Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Music Time

Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation. Music Time is an ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Alachua Branch

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

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Preschool Explorers

A time for children 3-5 to come into the studio and explore and learn through art and play. Children will ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues Fall Edition

Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday after 2 pm to search for a hidden ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee

The Micanopy Branch Library is hosting a movie matinee for kids and tweens every Wednesday at 3 pm! Join us ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch - Cricut Stickers Workshop

This workshop is sure to give you fright when you learn how to create scary spooky cricut stickers with us. Get ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Pop-Up Program: Spooky Spiders & Ghosts

Unscheduled Pop-Up Program. Join us and make a spooky spider or friendly ghost. All supplies will be provided.

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Alachua County Library: STEAMspace at Alachua Branch

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

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 ...

Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville STEM Builders

A program for the Gainesville community. Building Future leaders in STEM one brick at a time. The Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Afternoon Art Club

Art class for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Each week, children will learn about different art mediums, artists, and ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Find a good book or bring in your favorite to read with therapy dog Sahara! Read with a Dog is a ...

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

Gatorball Academy Catching & Pitching Clinics

Get extra work in this fall with Gatorball’s Catching & Pitching Clinics! Our Wednesday clinics give 9U–14U athletes focused training ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pumpkin

Class is 6:30-8:30pm and perfect for people with any level of experience— even if you’ve never touched clay before! Arrive 10 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away

Oct 17-21 Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from ...

One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

22October

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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. ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time

Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...

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 ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church

At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...

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 ...

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 12:00 ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Art Class

Children's art class ages 6 and up. Children will work with different mediums each week to create their own unique ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Read with a Ranger Story Time

Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. ...

Ripple Theatricals Dance Classes

A new way to move, perform, and grow at Ripple Theatricals. We’re excited to officially introduce Ripple Dance, our newest department ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...

Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat

Join us for our annual trunk or treat, a family-friendly, safe, and free event. Games and fun for all! Be ...

Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays

Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events

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 ...

Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Deep Creek Folk Fest & Market

Join us for our first Deep Creek Folk Fest! We are excited to host a full weekend of family fun ...

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

Eastside High School presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Eastside presents Hadestown: Teen Edition October 15-24, 2026 | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday and Saturday, October 24 ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Auburn University

The Gators soccer team takes on the Auburn Tigers for Greek Night! Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm! Get there ...

UF Performing Arts presents RUBBERBAND – Vic’s Mix

Sponsored by : Dr. and Mrs. Edward Prokop | Edward and Joanne Block Montreal’s RUBBERBAND puts on a performance equal parts ...

23October

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones ...

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
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

We’re all for maximum opportunities for players but let’s not act like grass nationals is new. The 2026 AVP Grass ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $12.00 per child per hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party at Veterans Memorial Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We are having a Halloween Party in the park. Come in ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Healthy Start Infant Massage Class

Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Free Bird Fridays

Welcome to Free Bird Fridays! New space! Free-range Kids Studio Process art and Sensory stations set up for free exploration and ...

Playgroup and Parent Connections hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families

We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents ...

Studio TM Spooky Nights Family Parties-Haunted Houses

Saturday, October 3 (Monster Mugs) at 2 pm Friday, October 23 (Haunted Houses) at 2 pm Saturday, October 24 (Pumpkins) at 2 ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child returns October 2nd-31st. For years, our community has proven that a simple pumpkin can ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

One Community Family Resource Center Fall Field Day Festival

Bring your family, get active, and make lasting memories! Games & activities, family fun, sports & fitness, food and refreshments, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: One Community Family Resource Center 1725 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Blocktoberfest at Blackadder Brewing Company

Break out your lederhosen and dirndls...it's our 10th Annual Blocktoberfest! Join us as we celebrate a decade of one of ...

  • 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: Family Fun, Free

North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center-Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with your neighbors. We will have food trucks, entertainment, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friday Night Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5 pm. Track is hot from 6:00 pm-10 pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up) $20, Children (12 & under) Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Season of Screams

Season of Screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze, Gainesville Florida's Haunted House, Haunted Hayride & Haunted Corn Maze. ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Adult Admission: $20 cash at event or $25 online | Children under 11: $15 cash at the event or $18 online
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Allergy Asthma & Immunology Consultants: Food Free Trunk or Treat

Halloween is for everyone! Join Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Consultants for a completely food-free Trunk-or-Treat created especially with our food ...

Humane Society of Marion County Florida Howl-oween Pawty

Join us for our 8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pawty! Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled evening supporting the animals ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2188 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL, 34470
  • Cost: $5 per person (13+), Kids (12 & under) & pets are FREE!
  • Website: www.giveffect.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center: A Place for All-National Museum of African American History and Culture

The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to announce our newest exhibition, "A Place for All" in ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4950
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

Lots of fun for all of the family. Gem Mining with a great selection of gems, petting zoo with pony ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $15 per person (tax included) 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, Ongoing Programs

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

High Springs Halloween 5K

Join us for the High Springs Halloween 5K on Friday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. Runners and walkers of all ages ...

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 age 13-Adult, $12 ages 4-12, Free ages 0-3
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spooky Springs Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Step into the shadows at Spooky Springs 2026 — family fun, frights for all, and a hauntingly good cause for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Parks South Entrance 12087 SW Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $15 Ages 6+, $8 Ages 5 & under | Plus State Park Admission Up to $6 per vehicle for up to 8 people
  • Website: ichetuckneesprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

The Cross Church Trunkin for Jesus Trunk or Treat

Fun and safe trunk-or-treat event for the whole family.

Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride

Little Pumpkins 6 pm-7 pm | All others 7 pm-10 pm each night 5 nights only! Friday, October 23 | Saturday, ...

Zip at Haile Quarry Haunted HayRide

Join us for a frightfully fun night! Happening every Friday and Saturday in October.

Deep Creek Folk Fest & Market

Join us for our first Deep Creek Folk Fest! We are excited to host a full weekend of family fun ...

Eastside High School presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Eastside presents Hadestown: Teen Edition October 15-24, 2026 | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday and Saturday, October 24 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. LSU

Gators Volleyball takes on LSU for MasterChef Night! The first 250 fans can get a free apron, and fans can ...

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 ...

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Join us at the Promenade for a music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of ...

Loomis Bros. Circus

Step into a world of wonder when Loomis Bros. Circus comes to our new location in the Tri-County area to ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee River Fair Pavilion 17851 NW 90th Ave. Fanning Springs, FL 32693
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

Tioga Movie Night: Ghostbusters II

We’re so excited to feature our 2026 Tioga Town Center movie lineup! With some extra special magic, of course! 9/4 based ...

Voices Rising Community Chorus Fall Concert

Fall Concert - "We Sing of One World" Friday, October 23, 2026 7:30 pm Saturday, October 24, 2026 4:00 pm

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Disenchanted!

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
  • Website: www.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Saddle Up for the 9th Annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo! Join us on October 23 & 24, 2026 for ...

Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Haunted Trail

Come have some scary fun at our 3rd Annual Haunted Trail! October 23rd and 24th- 8 pm- 11 pm. Our ...

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

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 ...

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Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!

Gainesville Night of Fire at Gainesville Raceway

Light up the night sky with us at Gainesville Raceway’s third annual Night of Fire to be held on Saturday, ...

Waldo MX & Event Grounds Trunk or Treat

Tricks, treats, and tracks. Fun for the whole family! Best decorated trunk contest, costume contest, vendors, music, and free parking! FL ...

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 ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child returns October 2nd-31st. For years, our community has proven that a simple pumpkin can ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

We’re all for maximum opportunities for players but let’s not act like grass nationals is new. The 2026 AVP Grass ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

We’re looking for new bowlers to join our youth league! 1st day of league: August 15, 2026 at 9:30 am Juniors $12/week ...

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $12.00 per child per hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: General Admission $14.74, Two and Under Free, Family 4 Pack $43.72
  • Website: bristoloaks.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival and Corn Maze

Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Farmstore: - Honey - Handmade Crafts - DeConna Ice Cream Bee Encounter - A ...

Deep Creek Folk Fest & Market

Join us for our first Deep Creek Folk Fest & Market! We are excited to host a full weekend of ...

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 ...

Eco Farm Fall Festival

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a wonderful day at the farm! - Workshops - Live Music - Permaculture - Local Vendors - Kids ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 17306 NW 112th Blvd Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

PeeWee Adventures Return to Saturdays on the Farm! Perfect for our littlest guests! Enjoy time grooming and feeding treats to ...

Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy

The Florida Bat Festival is a family-friendly fall festival celebrating bats, conservation, and community! Held annually at Lubee Bat Conservancy ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Admission is affordable and family-friendly, with discounted pricing for children and free entry for kids under 4.
  • Website: www.lubee.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Michaels Lil’ Witching Hours: Chenille Stem Ghost or Spider

Come in-store for a fun free event! Use Chenille stems to make a plush spider or ghost!

Ocala Arts Festival

Enjoy the artwork of over 150 artists from around the country, student art, local performers, and delicious food trucks. Make ...

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

Pinspiration Gainesville: Kids and Teens Pumpkin Acrylic Pour or Crayon Melt on a Pumpkin

Time to decorate for Halloween and kids love carving pumpkins but we aren’t going to carve THIS pumpkin! Instead, we ...

Red House Ranch Fall Festival

With 25 Activities Included in admission! New! RC Power Pit -Karson’s Wild West Show and Pig Races -Crop Maze -Pony Rides -Hayride to Feed Cows -Pasture ...

Studio TM Mommy + Me: Spooky Season Pumpkins

Saturday, October 3 at 10 am Saturday, October 17 at 10 am Saturday, October 24 at 10 am Parents - bring your little ...

Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day

Farm Days is a fun, affordable day for the entire family. It includes a petting zoo, pony rides, games, hay ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 245 Lynne Drive, Hollister, FL 32147
  • Cost: $6/Person when paid in advance | $7 /person when paying at the gate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Walk to End Alzheimers Gainesville

Registration at 9AM Ceremony at 10AM Walk at 10:30AM All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the care, support and research ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.alz.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs, 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 ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

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 ...

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

We Can’t Wait To Show You What We Have Planned This Year! Mark your calendars for our Fall Harvest Festival, ...

Fresh Pick’n U-PIK

Welcome to Fresh Pick’n U-PIK — a place to pick fresh, pick local & make memories! We will have live ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 237 NE 11th Ave., Trenton, FL, 32693
  • Cost: $12 general admission. Two and under Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Family Trunk or Treat

Celebrate Halloween with the motorcycle community at Gainesville Harley-Davidson's Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, from 11 AM–3 PM. ...

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 ...

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 age 13-Adult, $12 ages 4-12, Free ages 0-3
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Join us September 26th through November 8th, every Saturday & Sunday, for our biggest and best Fall Festival yet! We ...

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 ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

School is back in session for Alachua County, and the Saturday Academy at Mount Carmel Baptist Church is preparing to ...

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

2X Monster Trucks

The roar is coming to Ocala, Florida! 2X Monster Trucks proudly presents an action-packed monster truck experience at Bubba Raceway ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

The Historical Gilchrist County Jail Fall Festival

Happy to announce that I will be returning back The Historical Gilchrist County Jail again for the 6th annual Fall ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

Join us for pumpkin carving and tasty treats at Rockwood Park for ACT’s annual Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice event. ...

DOK Stables Halloween Party

DOK Stables presents their annual Halloween Party! Costume Contest (with or without horse), photo station, kids' games & trick-or-treat.

FEST Kids Party

FEST Kids Party outside at The Bull on October 24! Come dance, sing, and have fun with us! Featuring Mr. Tim ...

Painting with a Twist: Poison Apple

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Loomis Bros. Circus

Step into a world of wonder when Loomis Bros. Circus comes to our new location in the Tri-County area to ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee River Fair Pavilion 17851 NW 90th Ave. Fanning Springs, FL 32693
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

Sun Country Sports Center Howl-a-palooza

Calling all little ghosts, superheroes, and ninjas - this is your time to shine! Kids ages 3 to 12 are ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Monster Mash

Do a not-so-spooky craft along with other themed activity stations. Costumes are optional but encouraged!

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Spooky Spiders

Hey Kids - want to make a creepy Halloween decoration? How about a spooky spider?! Join in the fun and ...

Alachua County Library: Fall Pressed Leaf Craft for Kids at Micanopy Branch

Join us with a pressed leaf craft in celebration of Fall! Bring the kids and teens to the Micanopy Branch Library ...

Cupcakes and Conversations: Crafty Gemini

Ladies, it’s time to turn your creativity into a business! Join us on October 24, 2026, from 2 PM–4 PM ...

Eastside High School presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Eastside presents Hadestown: Teen Edition October 15-24, 2026 | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday and Saturday, October 24 ...

Studio TM Spooky Nights Family Parties-Pumpkins

Saturday, October 3 (Monster Mugs) at 2 pm Friday, October 23 (Haunted Houses) at 2 pm Saturday, October 24 (Pumpkins) at 2 ...

Melrose Witches Paddle Event

It’s time for the annual Witches Paddle—and every year this spooky splash just keeps getting bigger and better! Featuring a ...

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Newberry Main Street Scarecrow Road Halloween Event

Come downtown on Saturday, October 24th at 3:30 at the municipal building and join the costume or pumpkin decorating contest. ...

Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour

Join us for a spooky evening exploring the haunted streets of Micanopy. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you on a ...

IndepenDance Studio Boo Bash Halloween Pop-Up Camp

Our Boo Bash Pop-Up Camp is back for a frightfully fun afternoon of Halloween dancing, crafts, games, activities & MORE! Come ...

Painting with a Twist: A Fall Haul

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painting with a Twist: Jimothy Goes Home

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Voices Rising Community Chorus Fall Concert

Fall Concert - "We Sing of One World" Friday, October 23, 2026 7:30 pm Saturday, October 24, 2026 4:00 pm

Loomis Bros. Circus

Step into a world of wonder when Loomis Bros. Circus comes to our new location in the Tri-County area to ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee River Fair Pavilion 17851 NW 90th Ave. Fanning Springs, FL 32693
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Balance 180 Flip or Treat

Balance 180's annual Halloween extravaganza is returning Saturday, October 24th! Join us for an evening of trunk-or-treating, games, activities, gymnastics, ...

Celebration Pointe Food & Music Night Festival

Join us for the Food & Music Night Festival at Celebration Pointe and connect with hundreds of attendees during an ...

Deeper Purpose Community Fall Family Festival & Trunk or Treat

Join us for our Annual Fall Family Festival & Trunk or Treat. This year we are taking it back to ...

Finding Fireflies Annual Celebration

Join us as we celebrate six years of Finding Fireflies! Over the past six years, Finding Fireflies has donated more than ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Street Rods & Home Depot Trunk or Treat

Save the Date! 3rd Annual Gainesville Street Rods Trunk or Treat, Hosted by Home Depot. Car display, Costumes, candy, music & ...

Ghosts and Gators Fall Festival

Calling all UF Students, Gators & Halloween Fans! We’re excited to welcome UF AED’s Ghosts N’ Gators Fall Festival to ...

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Season of Screams

Season of Screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze, Gainesville Florida's Haunted House, Haunted Hayride & Haunted Corn Maze. ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Adult Admission: $20 cash at event or $25 online | Children under 11: $15 cash at the event or $18 online
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Barnhill Garden Center: Barhill Fall Boo-Zaar

Arts and crafts festival after dark. Food truck setups. Live band. Slightly haunted hay rides. Trunk or Treat. Scarecrow contest ...

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

Lots of fun for all of the family. Gem Mining with a great selection of gems, petting zoo with pony ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $15 per person (tax included) Ages 2 & under free
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Micanopy Trunk or Treat

It’s time for our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! Lots of treats, creative costumes and fun games!

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

Registration for reservations for tours will be available online October 1, 2026. Tours leave every 15 minutes starting at 6pm. The ...

Kavagator Coffee Shop: Monster Hunting D&D

Hosted by Isaac, our Dungeon Master Inspired by Monster Hunter Role-Play Emphasis Every other Saturday from 6 pm-10 pm

O2BKids Spooktakular

Join us for an awesome Spooktakular Event at one of our Supercenter locations on Saturday, October 24, 2026! There's trick ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7383 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Admission is FREE for all O2B Kids Members! $15 for each nonmember child, adults free with child admission.
  • Website: o2bkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Spooky Springs Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Step into the shadows at Spooky Springs 2026 — family fun, frights for all, and a hauntingly good cause for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Parks South Entrance 12087 SW Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $15 Ages 6+, $8 Ages 5 & under | Plus State Park Admission Up to $6 per vehicle for up to 8 people
  • Website: ichetuckneesprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Turkey Hollow Farm Haunted Hayride

Little Pumpkins 6 pm-7 pm | All others 7 pm-10 pm each night 5 nights only! Friday, October 23 | Saturday, ...

Zip at Haile Quarry Haunted HayRide

Join us for a frightfully fun night! Happening every Friday and Saturday in October.

Newberry Historic Association Haunted Jail Tour

Spooky season is here, and we are back for another year of our haunted jail tours. Join us and Paranormal ...

Eastside High School presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Eastside presents Hadestown: Teen Edition October 15-24, 2026 | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday and Saturday, October 24 ...

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

Loomis Bros. Circus

Step into a world of wonder when Loomis Bros. Circus comes to our new location in the Tri-County area to ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee River Fair Pavilion 17851 NW 90th Ave. Fanning Springs, FL 32693
  • Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Disenchanted!

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
  • Website: www.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Saddle Up for the 9th Annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo! Join us on October 23 & 24, 2026 for ...

Santa Fe College presents Young Dancer Showcase

A showcase of exceptional young dance talent from across the state of Florida. This performance is part of the Young ...

Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Haunted Trail

Come have some scary fun at our 3rd Annual Haunted Trail! October 23rd and 24th- 8 pm- 11 pm. Our ...

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