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: 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: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 2031 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
- Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle
The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Run Your City Gainesville
We are excited to be launching the Gainesville branch of Run Your City, a nonprofit organization that aims to build ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Buchholz High School 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free!
- Website: www.runyourcity.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 900 W Madison St, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: free
- Website: www.madisonstreet.org
- Category: Free
Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour
Join us for a spooky evening exploring the haunted streets of Micanopy. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you on a ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 706 Northeast Cholokka Boulevard Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $9-$18
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
- Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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' ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: 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: Free
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Stokes Community Center - Outreach
Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.
- 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
- Website: trainmatlife.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue
Join Gainesville Fire Rescue every month to participate in fun, family-friendly activities, learn valuable health and safety information and connect ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Clarence R. Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
- 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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 ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Lights On Afterschool: Fall Festival in Micanopy
The Children’s Trust of Alachua County and the Willie Mae Stokes Community Center invite community members to celebrate Lights On ...
- 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Willie Mae Stokes Community Center, 355 NW Eestalustee Ave, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time
Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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. ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks
On October 22nd, UF Panhellenic will host our annual Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks Halloween event from 5-8 PM. This event ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: UF Sorority Row, located on East and West Panhellenic Dr., between 8th and 9th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center 6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom alachuaschools.net/pazoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaschools.net
- Category: Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
- Website: trainmatlife.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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: Free
Brave & Blooming Girls Mentoring Pumpkins & Pajamas Girls Night In
Theme: Cozy in Christ! Food, fun, games, pumpkin painting, music, photo booth, inspiration, and more! Girls 5 & up can be ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 19930 N Us Hwy 441 , High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Pumpkins & Volcanoes Boys Night In
Theme: Everything with praise! Food, fun, mentoring, games, pumpkin STEM experiments and more! Hosted by: No Son Left Behind-Boys & Young Men’s ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 19930 N Us Hwy 441 , High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
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: Free
The Cross Church Trunkin for Jesus Trunk or Treat
Fun and safe trunk-or-treat event for the whole family.
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Cross Church, 12518 US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19890 SE 62nd Place, Morriston, FL
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
University City Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening at UCCC’s Annual Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family for a night ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 4626 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: universitycitychurchofchrist.org
- Category: Free
Playlist at Celebration Pointe
Join us at the Promenade for a music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tioga Movie Night: 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 ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 13085 SW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: showfchc.com
- Category: Free
Hay Company: Halloween Celebration Farm Swap & Market
Don't miss a fun event for the family. Come by The Hay Company FL Halloween Celebration Farm Swap & Market. ...
- 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2870 NE 200th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Category: Free
Saturday Nature Walk at Wildflowers Park
Start your weekend with a peaceful morning in the woods. Every Saturday at 9 am, WildFlowers Park in Melrose welcomes ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: WildFlowers Music Park 4107 NE 255th Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Public Schools Annual Magnet Showcase
Families and students interested in taking advantage of one of the district's highly-successful academic or career-tech magnet programs are invited ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaschools.net
- Category: Free
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!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.michaels.com
- Category: Free
North Gainesville Baptist Church Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff
Join us for our annual Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off. Free bounce house, games for kids, and a chili contest ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: North Gainesville Baptist Church: 6203 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Ocala Arts Festival
Enjoy the artwork of over 150 artists from around the country, student art, local performers, and delicious food trucks. Make ...
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: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time
Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bella Vita Farm Fall Festival
You’re invited to the grand opening of Bella Vita Farm! Come celebrate with us as we open our farm to ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 13551 SE 30th St, Morriston, FL 32668
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program
Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library | Alachua County Library District 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Dillard's Monster Bash
Join our Spooktacular Kids event at Dillard’s in the Oaks Mall. All costumes are encouraged as we go trick-or-treating around ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall Dillard's 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.dillards.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Old Gilchrist County Jail, 313 NW 2nd St, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua 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. ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Rockwood Park 2221 NW 22nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
FEST Kids Party
FEST Kids Party outside at The Bull on October 24! Come dance, sing, and have fun with us! Featuring Mr. Tim ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: The Bull (Outside Stage) 18 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Monster Mash
Do a not-so-spooky craft along with other themed activity stations. Costumes are optional but encouraged!
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch
Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Spooky Spiders
Hey Kids - want to make a creepy Halloween decoration? How about a spooky spider?! Join in the fun and ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1124 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: dreamonpurpose.org
- Category: Free
Saturday Shoppes: Fall Foodie Festival
Gainesville, it's giving smoke, sauce, and slow jams. Saturday Shoppes is pulling up to Oaks Mall for a 2-day event on ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission & free parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Trout Street Boat Ramp, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.melrosemakes.org
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 25420 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4254
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Grove Shack Trunk or Treat
Florida weather has other plans, so we are rescheduling our Trunk or Treat to Saturday, October 24th, from 4–7 PM! ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 25025 NE SR 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour
Join us for a spooky evening exploring the haunted streets of Micanopy. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you on a ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: 706 Northeast Cholokka Boulevard Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $9-$18
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
West Putnam Save Our Children Fall Festival
Free Hay Rides! Free Face Painting! Free Apple Cider! Trunk-or-Treats! Free food for the kids!
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 157 Co Rd 21, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Celebration Pointe Food & Music Night Festival
Gainesville, get ready for an incredible night of **FOOD, MUSIC, SHOPPING & FAMILY FUN!** The **Food & Music Night Festival** ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, 4225 Celebration Point Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free Entrance
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 19930 N US-441, High Springs, FL 32643-7211
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 & ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7107 NW 4th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs First United Methodist Church: Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
Join us for our annual Fall Festival at the First United Methodist Church in High Springs. For Kids: bounce house, games, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs First United Methodist Church 17405 NW US Highway 441, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6850 NW 100th St, Chiefland, FL 32626-4239
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Downtown Micanopy Trunk or Treat
It’s time for our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! Lots of treats, creative costumes and fun games!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Church of Christ Trunk-Or-Treat
It's that Spooky time of year again. All invited! Trick-or-treating, games, inflatables, popcorn, and more!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 18567 NW US Highway 441 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 185 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Newberry United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
Join us for Trick-or-Treating, free food, games, and photo opportunities in the Pumpkin Patch!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19890 SE 62nd Place, Morriston, FL
- Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
