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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Joann Take It and Make It

Time for kids to create & explore with our Take It & Make It events! For the first Saturday of ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft 3202 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.joann.com
  • Category: Free

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

Come on down to the farm at Morningside Nature Center and help us welcome the return of Living History Saturday! ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Camp Safe Haven

Haven offers camps at no cost for children and youth, ages 5-18, who have lost a loved one, regardless of ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Rodeheaver Boys Ranch- 380 Boys Ranch Road Palatka, Florida 32177
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: beyourhaven.org
  • Category: Free

Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic Open House

Come join us for our Annual Open House! With tons of giveaways, prizes, and fun, you won't want to miss ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic 22837 NW 22 Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park is pleased to start our Perspectives in the Park speaker series! On the first Sunday ...

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Viva Museum

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Museum and the Gator Salsa Club! Explore the culture of Latin America while ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Constellation Charter School of Gainesville Festival of Courage

Save the date! At the Festival of Courage we will feature storytelling, costumes, feats of courage, and seasonal snacks. Children of ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Depot Park Pavilion 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free event for all ages
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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: 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: Jedi Academy at Headquarters Branch

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Month at the library. Explore a galaxy far, far away with crafts, stories, and activities that ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting

Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch

Get sketchy and practice your drawing skills at the Newberry Branch Library. Draw a different subject each month and meet like-minded ...

  • 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Archer Branch

This interactive 20 to 30-minute Laptime program is designed to help you bond with your baby through stories, songs, and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Arkansas

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

Campus USA Credit Union Movie on the Lawn Event

CAMPUS USA Credit Union presents the 11th Annual Movie on the Lawn! Bring the family and enjoy a movie under ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 14007 NW 1st Rd, Newberry FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

UF Homecoming Festival

The Homecoming Festival is a great opportunity for student organizations and local businesses to promote themselves by offering fun activities ...

UF Homecoming Parade

Kick off the homecoming festivities with the largest student-run parade in the nation. With over 120 organizations participating ranging from ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Parade starts at Norman Hall on 13th Street then turns right on University Avenue, Gainesville, fL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Homecoming Food Truck Rally at First Magnitude

MA Latin Entertainment and First Magnitude Brewing Co. bring you a Homecoming Food Truck Rally Extravaganza! Join us on Friday, October ...

  • 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us on the second Saturday of the month at 8:30 am at the Depot Park parking lot for a ...

  • 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Location: Depot Park Parking Lot 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Jean Dorney Memorial Wildflower Walks

October is here and the pine woods are abloom! Join our nature interpreters for a stroll along the trails of ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Archer Farm Equipment Auction and Fall Festival

This month we’re not only hosting a Farm Equipment Auction but also a Fall Festival! Machinery, tools, farm equipment, animals, plants, ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 13046 SW SR 45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

One Day for Ukraine Community Festival

DUE TO HURRICANE IAN EVENT POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH FROM 11-4 PM A family festival dedicated to Ukrainian culture aims ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: ISKCON Alachua Temple, 17306 NW 112th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Paleontology in the Park

Calling fossil-lovers of all ages! If you love paleontology and all things fossil-related! Complete a fossil-finding expedition with the help ...

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Depot Park, 870 SE 4th St. Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Hello Fall Pop-Up Market

Help us welcome fall by shopping with local small businesses.

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Days for Girls Sewing Center Grand Opening

The Days for Girls Sewing Center just moved to a larger space. They are offering free tours, hands-on activities, and ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Wesley United Methodist Church 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. LSU

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
  • Cost: free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

University of Florida Symphony at First Presbyterian Church

The University of Florida Symphony Orchestra presents Origins: A Concert for a Cause. Join the UFSO for this off-campus reprise ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: First Presbyterian Church Gainesville, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
  • Category: Free

Auditions for A Christmas Story at High Springs Playhouse

Auditions for High Springs Playhouse “A Christmas Story” By Philip Grecian SHOW DATES: December 2-18, 2022 Audition Dates: October 9 & 10 ...

UF Baseball Orange and Blue Scrimmage

The University of Florida baseball team begins its fall season on Sunday, Oct. 9, with a trio of start times ...

  • 4:00 pm
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

The Indigenous Peoples Task Force and the City of Gainesville invite you to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 Monday, October 10 ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: City Hall, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Auditions for A Christmas Story at High Springs Playhouse

Auditions for High Springs Playhouse “A Christmas Story” By Philip Grecian SHOW DATES: December 2-18, 2022 Audition Dates: October 9 & 10 ...

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: Jedi Academy at Headquarters Branch

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Month at the library. Explore a galaxy far, far away with crafts, stories, and activities that ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

UF Baseball Orange and Blue Scrimmage

The University of Florida baseball team begins its fall season on Sunday, Oct. 9, with a trio of start times ...

  • 4:30 pm
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

The Indigenous Peoples Task Force and the City of Gainesville invite you to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 Monday, October 10 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum Nights: Wall Talk

Second Thursday of Every Month at 6 pm Join us for this once-a-month event taking place at the museum. Speakers and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, Sept.–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Waldo Teen Book Club

Join us for our first meeting of the Waldo Teen Book Club. Our first meeting will be to talk about ...

  • 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

Girl Scouts - Parent and Girl Information Event

Join us to learn about Girl Scouts and how we builds girls of courage, confidence, who make the world a ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Spooktacular Films - Ghostbusters on the Big Screen at First Magnitude

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! Join us this Wednesday at 7:30 pm for a Spooktacular Film, the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, on ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free entry - menu items available for purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Screaming for Safety

Screaming for Safety is a fun and free event that allows children of all ages to get into their festive ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Kiwanis Safety City, 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Japanese Calligraphy and Language Club at Hawthorne Branch

Learn more about this Far East country from our most eastern library branch! Konnichi-wa! Or as we say in English, hello! ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Heroes for Hearing Halloween Party

SAVE THE DATE: Hearoes for Hearing is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Benefit Concert on Thursday, ...

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Bots and Blocks STEAM for Teens and Tweens

Explore engineering, coding, and design with hands-on activities. Design a maze and program a robot to navigate the twists and ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Haile Village Center Oktoberfest

It’s that time of year again... Oktoberfest! Join all the fantastic vendors, stores, offices, & residents of the Haile Village Center ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 5100 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Friday Concert Series

The Free Fridays Concert Series is back with a great lineup of local and regional bands.

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Tioga Outdoor Movie Night Series - Hocus Pocus at Tioga

Grab your blankets and come enjoy ‘Hocus Pocus’ on Friday, October 14th, starting at 7:30 pm. Relax and enjoy the ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Central Florida Peanut Festival

This will be the day to “GO NUTS” at the Central Florida Peanut Festival in Williston! A day of family ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Heritage Park, NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Jean Dorney Memorial Wildflower Walks

October is here and the pine woods are abloom! Join our nature interpreters for a stroll along the trails of ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Hart Springs RV Campground: BBQ from the Hart

Live music, food and craft vendors, professional BBQ teams, emergency vehicles on display, car show, cornhole contest, kidzone, BBQ taste ...

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

Toddler Time at Good News Arts

Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

Hungry for Seafood? Arts & Crafts? Live music on the Gulf? The 52nd Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival is organized by ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cedar Key City Park 188 2nd St Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cedarkey.org
  • Category: Free

Viva Europe

Join the Center for European Studies to celebrate European culture with free kids’ activities. Make Monet water lilies, popsicle soldiers, alpine ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Depot Park (pavilion) 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ces.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Citizen Science Sundays for Kids!

Want to be a scientist? Join us for our Citizen Science Sundays for Kids! Middle School-aged kids (accompanied by an ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free, registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

Hungry for Seafood? Arts & Crafts? Live music on the Gulf? The 52nd Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival is organized by ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cedar Key City Park 188 2nd St Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cedarkey.org
  • 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: 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: Halloween at the Library at Millhopper Branch

Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Millhopper Branch for Halloween stories, songs and a crafts. Don't forget to ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Jedi Academy at Headquarters Branch

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Month at the library. Explore a galaxy far, far away with crafts, stories, and activities that ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Story Time at the Zoo

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Story time is free. Zoo visit after story time cost: $8 for adults, $5 ages 4-12 | Free Seniors 60+ & ages 3 & under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Kids Art Workshop

The City of Gainesville and community partners will host a children’s art workshop Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 2-3:30 pm at ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Thomas Center (Porch) 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, Sept.–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Georgia

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
  • Cost: $2.50 for children | $5 for adults
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Children's Trust Lights On Afterschool at Harn Museum of Art

Join Children’s Trust of Alachua County in Celebration of National Lights on Afterschool Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event ...

Alachua County Library: Sugar Skull Craft at Headquarters Library

Learn some basic hand sewing techniques while making your own Day of the Dead or Halloween-themed sugar skull plush. These ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Teen Reading Discussion at Cone Park Branch

Cone Park teens get together to discuss what they read in the past month. Calling all teens! Join us at Cone ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Snuggle-Up Center: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Farm Share Project Youthbuild

Drive-thru distribution of perishable food items to give to families in need! First come, first served.

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 635 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Festival at Springtree Park

Free Pumpkins, pick your own pumpkin out of the pumpkin patch! Tractor Hay Rides! Experience the true fall feel riding along ...

  • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Springtree Park, Behind Creekside Community Church, 2640 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free, donation based
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat

Please join us for our annual Trunk or Treat Presented by Magnolia Ridge Rehab

  • 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

St Patrick Catholic Church Spooky Clarinet Concert

St Patrick Catholic Church invites your family to come to a Spooky Clarinet Concert Our church is going to host the ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

Save the Date for our Final Show of the Year! Barn Party Saturday Night - To have an End Cap, ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Jean Dorney Memorial Wildflower Walks

October is here and the pine woods are abloom! Join our nature interpreters for a stroll along the trails of ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

European Car Show Hosted By Butler Town Center

Calling all automotive enthusiast families! Save the date for the Second Annual European Car Show Hosted By Butler on Saturday, ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Two adjoining parking lots across the street from The Cheesecake Factory
  • Website: www.shopatbutler.com
  • Category: Free

Ocala Arts Festival

The Ocala Art Festival, brings outstanding artists, wonderful music, food trucks, beer and wine, artwork from students throughout Marion County ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Citizens Circle - Downtown Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: free
  • Website: fafo.org
  • Category: Free

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival

The High Springs Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Fall Festival. Activities include music, costume contest for all ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: James Paul Park 23718 W US Highway 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Saarinen Preserve

Meet trip leader Barbara Shea at the trailhead parking lot in Jonesville. This 78-acre park was donated to Alachua Conservation ...

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

Save the Date for our Final Show of the Year! Barn Party Saturday Night - To have an End Cap, ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Thornebrook Village Fall Arts Festival

75 fine artists and craftsmen will be exhibiting October 22-23, 2022 in Gainesville, FL throughout the park-like setting of Shoppes ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street in Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ocala Arts Festival

The Ocala Art Festival, brings outstanding artists, wonderful music, food trucks, beer and wine, artwork from students throughout Marion County ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Citizens Circle - Downtown Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: free
  • Website: fafo.org
  • Category: Free

4th Ave Food Park Halloween Kids Day

Find some Halloween Fun at the 4th Ave Food Park this Sunday, October 23rd! They are bringing back their Kids' ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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: Jedi Academy at Headquarters Branch

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Month at the library. Explore a galaxy far, far away with crafts, stories, and activities that ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks

The University of Florida's Junior Panhellenic Council is hosting their annual Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks Event on Sorority Row. Please ...

  • 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

Alachua County Public Schools Family Empowerment Summit

Learn how to keep your family safe online at the Family Empowerment Summit on October 25 at Newberry High. It ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Newberry High School 400 SW 258th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Texas Roadhouse Trunk or Treat

Join us for our Trunk or Treat at Texas Roadhouse Gainesville on October 25th between 6 pm-8 pm. We will have ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Texas Roadhouse 3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, Sept.–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

North Central Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Join us for a fun night of Trunks and Treats! $1 Meal. Bounce houses, lots of fun and candy! We will also ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 8001 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: free, $1 Meal
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

First Baptist Church of Archer Fall Festival

Come out this Wednesday for lots of fun, food and fellowship!! Food, chili cookoff, games, bounce house and more! *please no scary ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 16870 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Scary Movie Night at High Springs Branch

Join us for a scary movie, snacks, and treats. We will be showing the movie The Ring. This program is ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Pumpkin Decorating at Headquarters Library

Get in the Fall spirit and decorate a mini pumpkin. Use paint, fabric, paper, clay, sequins and more to show ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Texas A&M

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

Celebration Pointe Trick or Treating

Come out to the Celebration Pointe Promenade for a Safe Trick-or-Treat and a special Halloween dance performance from the Gainesville ...

Alachua County Library: Halloween Movie Spooktacular at Cone Park Branch

To celebrate Halloween, teens are invited to the Cone Park Branch for a showing of the classic 80s film, “The ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Winn-Dixie Trick or Treat Family Night

Halloween is coming soon and you're invited to join us! Whether you park your broom or wear a mask; dress ...

  • 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 1459 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Health and Fitness: A Halloween Party for the Kids

Obstacle Course, Dance Party, Games, Costume Contest, Candy Gift Bag Free for the community Bring the kids in their costumes for ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Health & Fitness Main Center: 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gilchrist Ghoulfest

Free Public Halloween Festival! Featuring live bands, Costume Contests, and guest speakers from Paranormal Investigation Groups including Kahni Conig! Vendors ...

  • 3:30 pm
  • Location: Old Gilchrist County Jail, 313 NW 2nd St, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Terrace Health and Rehab Trunk or Treat

Please join us for our annual Trunk or Treat event. Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center. Music, food, games and ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center 7207 SW 24th Ave Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun Costume Party

Join us for a spooktacular parkrun or parkwalk! Let’s try to break last year’s record shenanigans with everyone decked out for ...

  • 7:30 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

High Springs First United Methodist Church: Fall Flea Market and Trunk-or-Treat

Shopping and Trunk-or-Treat information Thank you for your interest in our Fall Flea Market and Trunk-or-Treat event! Here are a few details: - ...

  • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs First United Methodist Church 17405 US-441, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy Florida is a scenic location for a fall arts and crafts festival. Micanopy is the town that time forgot. ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Dudley Farm

Join trip leaders Jason and Kelly O’Connor to bird at Dudley Farm, a one-of-a-kind, authentic working Florida Farm that is ...

Jean Dorney Memorial Wildflower Walks

October is here and the pine woods are abloom! Join our nature interpreters for a stroll along the trails of ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy Florida is a scenic location for a fall arts and crafts festival. Micanopy is the town that time forgot. ...

Trunk or Treat at Gainesville Harley-Davidson

Bring all your little ghouls and goblins to our Trunk or Treat! Enjoy face painting, spooky games, and most importantly: CANDY!

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Arkansas

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
  • Cost: $2.50 for children | $5 for adults
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

Halloween Events at Bass Pro Shops

Costume Parade Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30 at 3 pm Trick or Treating throughout the weekend

  • 3:00 pm
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

First Baptist Church of Gainesville Trunk or Treat

Join us for a fun Fall Festival with Trunk or Treat and games! Everyone welcome!

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church, 14105 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trick or Treating at Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child

We will have candy for all trick or treaters that are coming and visiting us on Halloween from 1:00 pm-8:00 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: fb.watch
  • Category: Free

Charter Senior Living Halloween Trunk or Treat

Get an early start on your Halloween Day festivities! Come join us at Charter Senior Living at 2 pm for ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Charter Senior Living Center: 1001 SW 62nd Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Spooktacular Fun at the Library at Hawthorne Branch

Come have a hauntingly good time with our spooky games and more. Wear your costume, if you would like to, ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Indi Car Credit Tricking and Treating

Come join us for trick or treats, gas cards and fun for the whole family. Cash Gorrila will be here for ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 3535 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Halloween at Haile Equestrian

Join us for our annual Halloween Extravaganza! Activities include candy giveaways, horse costume parade, and FREE pony rides. There will ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free