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Step 317 Photography Mermaid and Pirate Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mermaid and Pirate Mini Sessions

Let your little one's imagination run wild as they venture to the studio to live out their mermaid or pirate dreams. These mini sessions are so much fun! The little one's literally light up when they see the mermaid tail for the first time and when they realize the sand on pirate cove is real. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, June 8th: Art + PRIDE

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, June 8th: Art + PRIDE

Join us for this once-a-month event taking place at the museum. It’s a pARTy! Celebrate Pride Month with DJ Elio spinning the tunes, docents “spinning the yarn” and you spinning around on the dance floor! Join us on a Museum Nights evening positively bursting with pride in our diverse art collections and communities. Fun, food and friends await. Click to learn more.
PDQ-Fundraising

PDQ-Fundraising

Just Made, Better means more than great food and ingredients. Giving back is a part of who we are, and we're committed to building deep roots around each of our stores. We commit time and money to supporting charities, schools, little league and high school sports teams, and students. Every PDQ restaurant participates in hundreds of initiatives each year - Spirit Fundraising Events, Community events, PDQ Fundraising cards and more — to benefit local organizations. Click to learn more.
High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 8:30pm

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 8:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights, race the series to earn a special High Springs BMX sweatshirt just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Race 6 of the series races and earn a High Springs BMX sweatshirt. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
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5:00 pm Family-Friendly Pumpkin Carving Party
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides
4:00 pm First Magnitude rock Paper Scissors Tournament
9:00 am Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
7:00 pm Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night
3:00 pm Cade Museum Lights on Afterschool Program
4:30 pm Carson Springs Halloween Drive Thru Safari
Super Sports and Scuba Underwater Pumpkin Carving
2:00 pm Keller Williams Realty Gainesville Realty Partners Free Fall Photos and Free Pumpkins!
 
 
7:00 pm First Baptist Church of Ft. McCoy Fall Festival
4:00 pm HarborChase Trunk or Treat
5:00 pm High Springs Brewing Company Halloween Madness
9:00 am Waldo Farmers and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Haunted House
4:00 pm Hopeful Baptist Trunk or Treat in Lake City
 
 
 
5:30 pm Youth Night & Community Fall Festival
5:30 pm Plaza Health & Rehab: Pumpkin Town- Trunk or Treat
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6:00 pm Nightmare on the Santa Fe: Haunted Paddle
6:30 pm Ornan Lodge Free Outdoor Movie Night
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02Oct

CSA Sign Up Event

A fun family friendly Fall event at our farm for our community. This even is for current members and potential customers ...

  • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 1655 Southeast 23rd Place Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: donation based and all donations will go toward the farm.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
05Oct

Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville

Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun
06Oct

Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night

20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
09Oct

Santa Fe Fall Community Day

Free fun for the whole family! Live Music Kid Zone with games, story time, bounce house, and more Yard Sale Vendors Food Bake Sale

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe Baptist Church 7505 NW CR 236, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marry Me Minimonies & Events A Scary Tale, Princess, and Pumpkin Party

Join us for a Princess Meet & Greet, Games, Face Painting, Fashion Show, & Costume Contest. About this event Marry Me Minimonies ...

12Oct

Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville

Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun
13Oct

Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night

20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
15Oct

Oktoberfest at the High Springs Brewing Company

Traditional Oktoberfest Food, Hotdogs, Music, Opportunity Basket, 50/50 Opportunity, free children's arts and crafts

  • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company: 18562 NW 237th St. High Springs, F:
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
16Oct

BBQ from the Hart

Hart Springs is home to one of the largest springs in Florida and one of the newest BBQ Festivals in ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Hart Springs: 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: Free General Admission
  • Website: bbqfromthehart.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GameDay at Celebration Pointe

Need a place to watch the game when the Gators are on the road? Celebration Pointe is the place. Join ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trunk or Treat at Sunrise

Free Candy, Drinks, Halloween Music, and much more. Presented by Sunrise Auto Rentals & Sales and Your Local Geico Office.

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sunrise Auto Sales: 3630 N Main Street, Gainesville
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family and Friends Outdoor Dance Party

Everyone is welcome. All ages. All dance styles. All nationalities. Please help us raise money for our children's continued education.

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza: 111 E. University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: Donations are welcome
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spooktober Rock

This spectacular Spooktober Rock will have a $10.00 admission per person. That will include a tour through the Old Glichrist ...

19Oct

Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville

Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family-Friendly Pumpkin Carving Party

Join FPRA (Florida Public Relations Association) for a family-friendly pop-up PR event at Cypress and Grove! Be sure to BYOP ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co., 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
20Oct

Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night

20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
22Oct

Blackadder Brewing Company Blocktoberfest

Roll out the barrels and we'll have a barrel of fun! Break out your lederhosen and dirndls! It's time for ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing 618 NW 60th St Suite A
  • Cost: FREE entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
23Oct

Unity Park Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

We hope you'll join us at Gainesville's new neighborhood park! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places program ...

North Florida Christian Camp Fall Fest

Please join us for our Annual Fall Festival at North Florida Christian Camp! Admission is free and there is fun ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: North Florida Christian Camp: 6779 Camp Rd., Keystone Heights, FL 32656
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harry Potter Adoption Event

Animal Services will be magically transformed into Hogwarts Castle! Join us for our Harry Potter Adoption Event where we will ...

  • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 3400 NE 53rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roger's Farm Autumn Market

Join us for our first ever Autumn Market! Roger's Farm Autumn Market is a one stop shop for all things ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Rogers Farm, 3831 NW 156th Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: Included with admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides

Bring your whole family and come enjoy the pumpkin patch & hayride!

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua's Pumpkin Patch, 15710 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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24Oct

Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides

Bring your whole family and come enjoy the pumpkin patch & hayride!

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua's Pumpkin Patch, 15710 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Keller Williams Realty Gainesville Realty Partners Free Fall Photos and Free Pumpkins!

Come and stop by at the Alachua Pumpkin Patch (15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615 - Sponsored by First ...

Hopeful Baptist Trunk or Treat in Lake City

Join us for this year's Trunk-or-Treat! It's a great time every year with costumes, candy, popcorn, food, hay-rides, and plenty ...

  • 4:00 pm
  • Location: Hopeful Baptist Church: 289 SE Hopeful Dr., Lake City, FL 32025
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
25Oct

First Magnitude rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Come join us for a night of fun! Teams of three compete to claim the Rock, Paper, Scissors championship. Featuring: ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $50 for a team of 3. Late Registration $65
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
26Oct

Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville

Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Website: defy.com
  • Category: Family Fun
27Oct

Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night

20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Baptist Church of Ft. McCoy Fall Festival

Fun for the family. We'll have booths set up with games for the kids and we'll be giving out lots ...

28Oct

Cade Museum Lights on Afterschool Program

Fun creative activities, refreshments, after-school providers and free entry

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HarborChase Trunk or Treat

Join us for a spooky good time and celebrate Halloween in style with chef-prepared treats and potent potions. Associates and ...

Youth Night & Community Fall Festival

Bring your family! Bring your friends! Come out & join us for this evening full of fun, food, candy, haunts, music ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Duval Community Partnership (old Duval Elementary School) - 2106 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nightmare on the Santa Fe: Haunted Paddle

The dark waters are rising on the Santa Fe … who knows what horrors lurk beneath the surface…??? In the ...

29Oct

Carson Springs Halloween Drive Thru Safari

Come try out a Drive-thru Safari through our sanctuary. Get an up close view of 35 rare and endangered species ...

High Springs Brewing Company Halloween Madness

Join us for a night of Halloween Madness! Costume contest, special witches brews, food trucks and live music. Come on ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Location: 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free admission. Food , drinks, and craft kits for sale
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Plaza Health & Rehab: Pumpkin Town- Trunk or Treat

The Plaza Health and Rehab will be hosting an outdoor Halloween Spooktacular event. There will be a trunk or treat, ...

Ornan Lodge Free Outdoor Movie Night

Free Outdoor Movie Night "Edward Scissorhands" Starring Johnny Depp Bring a lawn chair or blanket all welcome! Gates Open 6:30 pm Cartoons 7:00 pm Feature Movie ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:40 pm
  • Location: Ornan Lodge No. 117: 250 NE 6th Blvd, Williston
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30Oct

Super Sports and Scuba Underwater Pumpkin Carving

12 annual Underwater Pumpkin carving event. This is a family event. You can dive, snorkel, swim, try scuba, or just ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $45 Day Dive and Pumpkin Carving | $30 Night Dive | $70 Dany and Night Dive
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Farmers and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Haunted House

Come Bring Kiddos Out for the Halloween Excitement Saturday and Sunday 9am-Close! Haunted House, Trick or Treat from Participating Vendors! ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Waldo Farmers and Flea Market, 17805 US Hwy 301. Waldo FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

US Auto Sales Trunk or Treat

Come dressed in your best Halloween costume. Bring your bags to collect candy and invite your family, friends, and neighbors! ...

Cornerstone Church Fall Festival in Williston

There will be Inflatables; including the New 64 foot Shark Obstacle Course, Amy’s Bell’s Petting Zoo, Face Painting, a Hay ...

Mayhem Ranch Monster Mash

Come join us for our annual Mayhem Ranch Monster Mash October 30-31, 2021. Fun for the whole family. (Kid Friendly ...

  • 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: $10 | Children under 2 FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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31Oct

Waldo Farmers and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Haunted House

Come Bring Kiddos Out for the Halloween Excitement Saturday and Sunday 9am-Close! Haunted House, Trick or Treat from Participating Vendors! ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Waldo Farmers and Flea Market, 17805 US Hwy 301. Waldo FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pink Narcissus Lilly-Themed Pumpkin Decorating Party for Kids

Pumpkin decorating party for 10 kids only. Mummy-mosas for the adults. Must sign up in advance.

Alive Kids Candy Palooza

Alive Kids Ministry welcomes your children ages six weeks through 5th grade to our 11:30 Candypalooza! Come dressed as your ...

Mayhem Ranch Monster Mash

Come join us for our annual Mayhem Ranch Monster Mash October 30-31, 2021. Fun for the whole family. (Kid Friendly ...

  • 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: $10 | Children under 2 FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Halloween Drive Thru Safari

Come try out a Drive-thru Safari through our sanctuary. Get an up close view of 35 rare and endangered species ...

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