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October

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Branford Farm Stand Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Come join us this fall for our annual Fall Festival! Pick your own pumpkins from our pumpkin patch, get lost ...

Early Dismissal Wednesdays in October: Boo Bashternoon! at Pinspiration

Looking for something to do on those early-dismissal Wednesday?? And maybe get ready for fall and Halloween?? We have your answer! ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $35/child and includes all materials and a snack.
  • Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

First Fridays Downtown Newberry: Free Movie In The Park- Hocus Pocus

First Fridays Are Back! Join the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce this Friday, October 6th as we kick ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Branford Farm Stand Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Come join us this fall for our annual Fall Festival! Pick your own pumpkins from our pumpkin patch, get lost ...

Bragging Rights Amusements Game Over Goth Night

Game Over this Saturday join us 8 pm-2 am for a night of gaming contests, ghoulish garbs & gothic music ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Only $10 unlimited play if you dress up!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations

Indigenous People’s Task Force invites you to Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm Gainesville City Hall | 200 ...

  • 5:30 pm
  • Location: City Hall, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Early Dismissal Wednesdays in October: Boo Bashternoon! at Pinspiration

Looking for something to do on those early-dismissal Wednesday?? And maybe get ready for fall and Halloween?? We have your answer! ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $35/child and includes all materials and a snack.
  • Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations

Indigenous People’s Task Force invites you to Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm Gainesville City Hall | 200 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: City Hall, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Shoppes At Thornebrook: Friday the 13th Night Market

Get spooky with Thornebrook on Friday the 13th! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and ...

Haile Village Center Oktoberfest

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

Danscompany of Gainesville Thriller Trilogy

October is here! Join us around town where we transform from our magical characters in Cinderella to ghouls, goblins and ...

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

Haunted Trail In Search For Blackbeard’s Ghost

Friday & Saturday nights October 13-14 & 20-21 from 8-10 pm! Come search for Blackbeard’s Ghost, if you dare! It’s ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19358 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038-3406
  • Cost: $10 /adults & $5 for kids
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Halloween Kids Day

Join us at the Dudley Farm Historic State Park on the second Saturday of the month for our Dudley Kids ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle up to 8 people
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Branford Farm Stand Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Come join us this fall for our annual Fall Festival! Pick your own pumpkins from our pumpkin patch, get lost ...

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations

Indigenous People’s Task Force invites you to Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm Gainesville City Hall | 200 ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: City Hall, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Amazing Grace Confections Not So Scary Halloween Cookie Decorating Class

Who doesn't love getting out and doing something fun! While also eating delicious cookies!? That's what The Cookie Class is all ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Early Dismissal Wednesdays in October: Boo Bashternoon! at Pinspiration

Looking for something to do on those early-dismissal Wednesday?? And maybe get ready for fall and Halloween?? We have your answer! ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $35/child and includes all materials and a snack.
  • Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bouncers Baby Boo Bash and Boo Bash

Each child will receive a small pumpkin to paint (we provide all materials needed) as well as a goody bag ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $20 admission per child. $5 admission per child for Bouncers members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Trinity United Methodist Church: Halloween Parents Night Out

Parent's Night Out is the perfect opportunity to drop your Elementary aged children off (four years old +) for a ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20 dinner included, (or your child may bring their own dinner)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Florida Springs Institute Movie Night and Spooky Scavenger Hunt

FSI will be showing “Revenge of The Creature” on Friday, October 20th, and host a Spooky Scavenger Hunt! Bring your ...

Haunted Forest Trolley Rides-Rooterville After Dark

Come on out after dark to take a ride through our haunted forest! Family-friendly fun for the whole family. This ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, 1208 County Rd 315, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: $15 per person or $45 for a family of 4
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Haunted Halloween Fest

9 am-11 am Free Spooky Crafts. Decorate a cookie and a treat bag 11 am-1 pm Free Vendor Trunk or Treat 1 ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission, Free parking, Free bounce house
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Branford Farm Stand Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Come join us this fall for our annual Fall Festival! Pick your own pumpkins from our pumpkin patch, get lost ...

Kirby Family Farm's BooBoo's Halloween Party

-Creepy Critters Area: You will meet Skipper and Socks the Tarantulas, Rosie the Python, and some more critters too! -Take a ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Children under 10 $10.99 in advance or $15 at the gate | Ages 10 & Up $15.99 in advance or $20 at the gate
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bouncers Baby Boo Bash and Boo Bash

Each child will receive a small pumpkin to paint (we provide all materials needed) as well as a goody bag ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $20 admission per child. $5 admission per child for Bouncers members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

4th Ave Food Park Halloween Kids Day

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween edition of Kids Day! Join us this Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm ...

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Trunk or Treat

Happy Halloween! Bring the kiddos for candy, games, and prizes! The spookiest outfit gets a prize! If you would like ...

Silver Springs State Park Trunk or Treat

Join Silver Springs State Park for the fantastic, fun & family-friendly event of the season! It's sure to be full ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: $2 Regular Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Early Dismissal Wednesdays in October: Boo Bashternoon! at Pinspiration

Looking for something to do on those early-dismissal Wednesday?? And maybe get ready for fall and Halloween?? We have your answer! ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $35/child and includes all materials and a snack.
  • Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Humane Society of Marion County Florida Howl-oween Pawty

We hope to see you at our 5th Annual Howl-o-ween Pawty! Free hotdog, drink & snack tickets with entry! Trunk or treat ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Ocala Livestock Pavillion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $5 per Adult | Kids (12 and under) & Pets FREE!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Dance Marathon at UF Moralloween

We're getting ready for our favorite event of the spooky season ...Join us for Moralloween on October 25th from 5:00-7:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $7
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

North Central Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

An awesome night of fun! It's trick or treat in the Church parking lot with bounce houses, games, live music ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 8001 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Free entry, $1 for corn dog and a drink
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Creepy Crawly Obstacle Relay

Come join us for Halloween-themed story time and obstacle course relay. Creep and crawl your way to victory, and maybe ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Outdoor Program Area, Snuggle-Up Center): 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Holiday Events

GNV Market Halloween Event

Join us for some kid-friendly Halloween fun at the GNV Market on October 26th! We will have a Halloween tent ...

Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks

Join the University of Florida's Panhellenic Council for our annual Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks! Our eighteen chapters will be on ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Coterie Market Halloween Events

These events are open to all ages and skill levels! Bullet Journaling Workshop | Friday, October 27, 2023 from 4:30 PM-6:30 ...

Teatime Tranquility & Treasures Halloween Ghost Hunt

Teatime is having a ghost hunt for fun at Halloween time! We will offer this thrilling paranormal experience in conjunction ...

Halloween Junk or Treat at The Repurpose Project

Join us for our Halloween Junk or Treat! It’s like a typical trunk or treat (trick or treating from decorated ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: The Repurpose Project, 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: Free, Donations are appreciated
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Plaza Health and Rehab Center Halloween Spooktacular

Please come out and join us for our annual Spooktacular event this Friday! Kid-friendly trunk or treat with a bounce house, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Plaza Health and Rehab Center 4842 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: plaza.healthcare
  • Category: Holiday Events

Depot Park parkrun Costume Party

Join us for a Spooktacular Free 5K! Let’s try to break last year’s record shenanigans with everyone decked out for pre-Halloween ...

Halloween Market at The Alachua County Farmers' Market

Join us for a Halloween-themed Farmers Market. We will have the place decked out with fall and Halloween decor. Candy ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

B3 Gym Halloween Workout

We're opening our doors for a FREE Halloween-themed workout! All fitness and skill levels are welcome to join. Kick off your ...

108 Vine: The Happy Haunting Event

We are celebrating the spooky season at our next Saturday morning event! -Halloween themed drinks -Free full-size candy bars -Costume contest -Halloween craft activity -Tarot ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 108 Vine 3739 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alachua Children's Theatre Holiday Theatre Workshop Auditions

Join Us For The A.C.T. Holiday Theatre Workshop! During the Workshop we will play theatre games, build confidence, and learn acting ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Celebrating 7 years, Larry's Gun Shop turns his booth into a wonderful Haunted House at The Chiefland Farmer's Flea Market. ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bryer Patch Fall on the Farm & Kids Costume Days

We will be open this weekend for more of our “Fall on the Farm” season! Open Saturday, October 28th and ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $5 admission for kids 12 & under who are dressed in a costume! Pumpkin Sale- All you can carry for $25! $10/per person regular admission. 2 & under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival Final Weekend: Trick or Treating & More!

Come Join us at the final weekend of our Fall Festival! Special Entertainment: October 28th: *Touch a truck & Trick or Treat Mustang Cloggers Costume ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Online Admission: $15 | At The Gate: $17 | Children 2 and under are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

One Love Cafe Halloween Event

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween Brunch at One Love Cafe! Join us for a ghoulishly good time on October 29th, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Spooky Slime Science

Learn the science behind slime while making your own spooky slime and oobleck!

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Chick and Treat

Join us on Monday, October 30th for our 2nd Annual Chick & Treat! When you place a Curbside Mobile Order, you ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Coterie Market Halloween Events

These events are open to all ages and skill levels! Bullet Journaling Workshop | Friday, October 27, 2023 from 4:30 PM-6:30 ...

Gainesville Health & Fitness Women: Halloween Boo Bash for the Kids

It’s a Boo Bash for the Kids! At the Kid’s Club Boo Bash Activities: • Wear your trick-or-treat costume! • Themed arts and ...

Coterie Market Halloween Events

These events are open to all ages and skill levels! Bullet Journaling Workshop | Friday, October 27, 2023 from 4:30 PM-6:30 ...

Charter Senior Living Halloween Trunk or Treat

Charter Senior Living is hosting its annual trunk or treat! Join our staff, community partners, and residents from 2-5 p.m. ...

Archer Farmers Market Halloween Harvest Festival

Ghost stories, costume contest and live music by “PorchSwing” The vendor with the best decorations wins a cash prize!

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub Spooooktacular Fun

Discover your Spooky Name, enjoy some howlingly fun games, craft a creepy, googly-eyed slime monster and have some spooky fun ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Holiday Events