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18October

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

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

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
21October

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1700 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL, 32605
  • Cost: $5 registration fee per class per family
  • Website: ziongainesville.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
22October

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 11:00 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Deep Creek Folk Fest & Market

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

23October

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 ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We're celebrating 10 years of Season of screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze Haunted Attractions! Join us for an ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 gets you unlimited access to everything!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $60 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Deep Creek Folk Fest & Market

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

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, ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $13 extreme package
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Mark your calendars for October 23 & 24 because you won’t want to miss this year’s rodeo. Two days of ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay TownSquare, 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: TBA
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

24October

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: thelynxbooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 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

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

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

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 ...

  • 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

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, 4225 Celebration Point Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free Entrance
  • 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 & ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We're celebrating 10 years of Season of screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze Haunted Attractions! Join us for an ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 gets you unlimited access to everything!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo

Mark your calendars for October 23 & 24 because you won’t want to miss this year’s rodeo. Two days of ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay TownSquare, 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: TBA
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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