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25October

ACYTC: Not So Scary Triathlon

Think a triathlon sounds intimidating? Think again! The Not So Scary Triathlon is the perfect introduction to the world of ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: San Felasco Hammock-Yellow Trail

Join Maggie Paxson at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park! This 7,000-acre state park is known for sandhills, mature hardwood ...

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens

Do you have a teen who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into creating their own ...

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Not So Spooky Halloween at Spence Equestrian

Horses, ponies, fun, and more! The horses would love to see your Halloween costumes(nothing too scary lol), and the horses ...

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Snail

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

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Mississippi

Gators Volleyball takes on Ole Miss for the Dig Pink Match! Don’t miss 500 pink crossbody bag giveaways and a ...

Halloween at Haile Equestrian

FREE pony rides! Games, prizes, and spooky horsey surprises await!

Michaels Witching Hours: Last Minute Costume Demo

Come in-store for a fun free event, learn so easy tricks to make a quick last minute costume just in ...

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.

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 ...

High Tea at Sweetwater Branch Inn

High Tea is back at Sweetwater! Join us for an elegant afternoon of tradition, tea, and garden charm at Sweetwater Branch ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweetwater Branch Inn 625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $40 per person and include tea service and six food items per person.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Loomis Bros. Circus

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

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 ...

Trinity UMC Fall Fest Trunk n Treat

Fall Fest is happening on Sunday, October 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM! This annual Trinity tradition has something fun ...

Destiny Community Church Fall Family Fest

Join us for the annual Family Fest at Destiny Community Church from 4:00-7:00 pm! This is a huge community-wide event ...

CampusView Church Trunk or Treat

Join us for our annual Trunk Or Treat at CampusView Church. Lots of fun trunks, candy, games, food trucks, bounce ...

Loomis Bros. Circus

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

  • 6:00 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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

26October

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 ...

NAMI Family Support Group

Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...

27October

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!

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 Trick or Treating at The Windsor

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Fall Fun Days at The Windsor of Gainesville. We are going trick-or-treating! Come in ...

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 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 Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies is designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities are ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

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 & ...

Archer Farmers Market Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

All aboard for fun fall festivities on Tuesday, October 27th! Our weekly Farmers Market will start at 3 pm. Kid-friendly ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Stokes Community Center - Outreach

Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.

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 ...

Genesis Family Nurture Groups and Parenting

Genesis Family Enrichment Center, Inc is committed to strengthening families and transforming communities using trauma-informed, evidenced based parenting, family-child groups ...

28October

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 ...

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival Homeschool Day

Homeschoolers, come join us on October 14th and 28th for Fall Festival fun! Our concession stand will be open. No registration ...

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Our Waldorf-inspired, nature-based days are all about creativity, connection, exploration, handwork, movement, farm life, and giving children the space to ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Homeschool Makerspace

Please join us for makerspace programs designed to support homeschool families, though they are open to everyone. On the second ...

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 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 Headquarters Branch: Teddy Bear & Friends Health Clinic

Participants visit with a veterinarian while one stuffed animal friend gets a check up/minor repairs done. Children bring one of their ...

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 Tower Road Branch MakerSpace

Bring your SUPER self, wear your fav superhero T-shirt, cape or costume and color a mask to complete your outfit. Every ...

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 ...

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo, Gainesville’s favorite Halloween tradition, returns to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on a new date ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission to the event is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

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 ...

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 ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

Gainesville Police Department: National Night Out

The Gainesville Police Department is inviting our public safety partners, community organizations, and local resources to join us for National ...

Jonesville Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Come join this FREE community event! Bring your kiddos in their costumes for a night of candy, dinner, pig train ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

29October

Stephen Foster Rural Folklife Day

Demonstrators will be on hand showcasing Florida traditions of yesterday and today during this event. Rural Folklife Days celebrates the ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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: Halloween Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared ...

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Our Waldorf-inspired, nature-based days are all about creativity, connection, exploration, handwork, movement, farm life, and giving children the space to ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

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 Wednesdays & Thursdays

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

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 Creature Feature at Newberry Branch

Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look ...

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 ...

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 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

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 ...

30October

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

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 ...

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 ...

Cedar Key Pirate Invasion

It has been rumored that the Pirates will be returning to the shores of Cedar Key in force, October 30, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: City Park & Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Spooky Nights Family Parties-Monster Mugs

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 ...

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

Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

Save the Date to Get Spooky with Thornebrook! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Booking is now open for Halloween Drive-Thru. Our only drive-thru of the year! Will you survive Halloween at Carson Springs ...

Cross City Trunk or Treat

September is here, and we are getting ready for another successful Halloween & Trunk or Treat! Costume Contest: 6:30 pm

Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center Trick or Treat

Mark your calendars… we’re journeying to Jurassic times! Ayers Health and Rehabilitation’s annual safe place to trick-or-treat is back, and ...

Countryside Christian School Trunk-or-Treat

Join us for a fun, safe night with the family at our annual Trunk-or-Treat, hosted by Countryside Baptist Church and ...

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

Ginnie Springs Trunk or Treat

Bring the whole family for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, decorated trunks, and Halloween fun! Come dressed in your favorite ...

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

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Saint Leo JV

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball team!

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.

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

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, ...

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

Gainesville Orchestra presents Revolution

The Gainesville Orchestra with Evans Haile presents: Revolution! Erocia! Beethoven's powerful, groundbreaking testament to Romantic ideals is paired with Finnish ...

UF Carillon Annual Halloween Spooktacular

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners are ...

University of Florida Symphony Orchestra

Tiffany Lu conducts Symphonie Fantastique; University of Florida Symphony Orchestra, Aubree Oliverson, violin Sponsored by : Russell & Brenda Robinson | ...

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

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 ...

31October

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! ...

Flatwoods 5K & Forest Critter Costume Contest at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest

Trick or treat! Come dressed as your favorite forest critter and run, walk, or stroll with us through Austin Cary ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs

The Great Pumpkin Festival at The Alachua County Farmers' Market

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at the Farmers Market! Bring your family, your friends, and your furry companions for ...

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

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...

Ravine Gardens Halloween Event and Zombie Walk

Join Us for a Halloween Zombie Walk! Join us at 9 a.m. on October 31st, as we team up with ...

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

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Halloween Dress Up

Come to the Cone Park Branch Library and show off your Halloween costume! Each child who comes to the library dressed ...

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 ...

Cedar Key Pirate Invasion

It has been rumored that the Pirates will be returning to the shores of Cedar Key in force, October 30, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: City Park & Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 ...

Walk with a Doc

Join us for Walk with a Doc! On the last Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m., community members are invited ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

University of Florida Molecular Mania at the Oaks Mall

Are you ready for a spooky good time? Watch this space for updates on UF Chemistry’s 21st annual Molecular Mania ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall Belk Food Court 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Admission is free for the brave souls who dare to join!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

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 ...

Fort White Pirate-Themed Halloween Parade

Dress up, come out and join the adventure! Floats, costumes, and fun for all ages!

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 ...

Cade Museum Engineering Workshop

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with The Engineering Workshop at the Cade Museum. Each session brings a ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Each session is $15 per student with Members receiving a discount.
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Booking is now open for Halloween Drive-Thru. Our only drive-thru of the year! Will you survive Halloween at Carson Springs ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Next Generation: A Dream in Motion

Two performances & tours on October 17th & 31st at 2 PM A Dream In Motion……A 2 For One at No ...

Halloween Indoor Shoot at Easton Newberry Archery Center

In this competition, archers will shoot an indoor archery round. Qualification will consist of 30 arrows shot at either 9m ...

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 ...

Regal Royal Park Trunk-or-Treat

We are having a Trunk-or-Treat in our parking lot with family friendly businesses. Free to enter and treats will be ...

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 ...

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

Alachua Trick or Treat on Main Street

Join us for Trick or Treat on Main! Bring the whole family to Downtown Alachua for one of our community's favorite ...

City of Chiefland Trunk or Treat

Mark your calendars and come join us! A safe, family-friendly event for all ages! Costumes, candy, community, and fun!

First Baptist Church of Waldo Fall Festival - Halloween Alternative

Join us for food, fun, games & fellowship! A night for the whole family to enjoy!

Keystone Heights Boo on the Boulevard Trick or Treat

Boo on the Boulevard

Saint Matthew Baptist Church Trunk-O-Treat

It’s that time of year again! Come in your best costume for some fun and games, we’ll have a hay ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Town of Bronson Trunk or Treat

The Town of Bronson’s Trunk or Treat—the safe trick-or-treating event will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026! Come for the ...

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.

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
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