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The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

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Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
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F4GK Playgroup

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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

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Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races/Walks/Runs

Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

Tours/Informational

Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Shows, Movies & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions/Tryouts

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes/Workshops/Clinics

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants/Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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11:30 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
8:30 am Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
 
 
5:30 pm Education Equalizer Foundation: ACT/SAT Virtual Cram Session
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - D is for Dinosaur
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - O is for Orange
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
8:00 am Water Lettuce Warriors: National Public Lands Day
 
 
7:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
1:00 pm Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures
10:00 am Harn Museum Tot Time
8:00 am Mega Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway
 
 
 
3:00 pm Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts
10:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup High Springs Library Branch
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
 
 
 
5:30 pm HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Family Game Time- High Springs Branch
11:00 am National Taco Day at Chuy's
9:00 am Central Florida Peanut Festival
 
 
 
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8:00 am Alachua County Youth Triathlon Club: Youth Triathlon
8:00 am UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
8:00 am UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
8:00 am UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
8:00 am UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
8:00 am UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
9:00 am Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: PlantSpace
8:30 am Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands
10:00 am Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
8:00 am UF IFAS Family Fishing Days Spooky Candy
9:00 am Highland Games World Championship
5:30 pm Gatorball Softball Monday Night Training
3:30 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - P is for Pumpkin
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
8:00 am Import Face-Off at Gainesville Raceway
9:00 am Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale
 
4:00 pm UF Baseball Fall Practice
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
3:30 pm Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meet up Mayhem Ranch
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
 
5:00 pm GNV Arts: Bollywood with Arya Dance Academy
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Taskmaster
7:30 pm Chief Theatre presents The Sound of Music
10:00 am Homeschool Day at Mayhem Ranch
8:30 am Millhopper Ramble
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12:00 am High Springs Lions Club Music Fundraiser Benefit for Janna Roberts
9:30 am Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival - Homeschool Day
11:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tower Road Library
8:30 am Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands
10:00 am Fall Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch
8:30 am UF Homecoming & Gator Growl- Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
10:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at Charter Senior Living
11:30 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
9:00 am Home School Junior Naturalist: Wild Wetlands
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
8:30 am Alachua County Farmers' Market Fall in the Stalls
10:00 am Bryer Patch Pumpkin Festival
5:00 pm PunkOuter Games Board Game Night
3:30 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Creature Feature
10:30 am Story Time at the Zoo
10:30 am Story Time at Depot Park
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
9:00 am Hart Springs Park Kids Fishing Seminar & Casting Competition
10:00 am Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Adopt-A-Pet
5:30 pm Gatorball Softball Monday Night Training
6:00 pm P.K. Yonge High School Admission Night
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - R is for Rainbow
10:00 am Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Oktoberfest
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
10:00 am Braze Ranch Fall Festival
 
6:00 pm Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - U is for Unicorn
1:00 pm Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures
10:00 am Kids' Fall Wildflower Walks
9:00 am Gainesville Garden Club Fall Horticulture Expo
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9:00 am Kanapaha Botantical Orchid Show
9:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Grace Haven Homestead
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Burger Week
8:30 am Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands
10:00 am Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
7:00 am Nostalgia Opening Reception at Gainesville Fine Arts Association
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
10:00 am Kids' Fall Wildflower Walks
2:30 pm UF Baseball Fall Practice
9:30 am Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival Homeschool Day
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun Costume Party
9:45 am Fit2Run and Celebration Pointe: Spooktacular Fun Run/Walk
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Burger Week
3:30 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It
10:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Windsor of Gainesville
10:15 am Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day at Cade Museum
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
8:00 am Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
10:00 am Braze Ranch Fall Festival
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks School's Out Skate
5:00 pm Porters Community Center After-school Program Open House
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - M is for Monsters
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - X is for X-ray
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Prairie Creek Preserve
10:00 am Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Oktoberfest
2:30 pm UF Baseball Fall Practice
6:00 pm P.K. Yonge Middle School Admission Night
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - G is for Ghost
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Burger Week
11:00 am Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spanish for Kids
8:00 am Flatwoods 5K at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest
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8:00 am Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
12:00 pm Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
8:30 am Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands
9:00 am Halloween Fun at CAMPUS: Trick or Treat
 
 
9:00 am Micanopy Fall Festival
10:30 am UFPA Engagement with Clayton Stephenson
3:00 pm Archer Market Fall Harvest Festival
9:30 am P.K. Yonge Tours
9:45 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup O2B Kids
 
 
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
12:00 pm Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Quest for letter Q
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
 
 
10:00 am Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Touch a Tractor
4:30 pm Who We Play For Heart Screening
4:30 pm Who We Play For Heart Screening
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble
 
 
10:00 am 4th Ave Food Park Halloween Kids Day
5:00 pm Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show
5:00 pm Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show
11:00 am Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church
12:00 pm Suwannee Spook-tacular
 
 
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01Oct

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

Education Equalizer Foundation: ACT/SAT Virtual Cram Session

The Education Equalizer Foundation can prepare you to take the ACT/SAT. It is a 2-hour intense session with interactive activities and ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept ...

02Oct

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - D is for Dinosaur

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

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

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 ...

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03Oct

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - O is for Orange

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...

Alachua County Library Family Game Time- High Springs Branch

Bring the whole family for board games, card games, and fun! Engage in friendly competition and even cooperative gameplay. There ...

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04Oct

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup High Springs Library Branch

PLAYGROUP IS FULL Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at High Springs Library Branch. This Homeschool Creators ...

National Taco Day at Chuy's

Happy National Taco Day! Celebrate with us Friday (10/4) with taco & drink specials! - Add a ground beef taco to ...

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05Oct

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Water Lettuce Warriors: National Public Lands Day

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Mega Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

It’s like a normal test and tune – on steroids! Check out our bolstered test and tune date featuring a ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $25 for participants | $15 for crew | $10 for spectators
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Central Florida Peanut Festival

The first Saturday in October join us as we celebrate the peanut industry and harvest. Over 100 vendors featuring arts, ...

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06Oct

Alachua County Youth Triathlon Club: Youth Triathlon

Youth triathlon right here in Gainesville! Event is open to those 4-12 years old. No previous triathlon experience required! Participants ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: acytc.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Birthday Sessions Portrait Days Fall Harvest Costume Mini Superhero Session Holiday Sessions Pajama Mini Tree Farm Stand Santa's Workshop Santa Experience

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Other

Highland Games World Championship

Come to the 2024 Masters World Championship Highland Games (October 5-6, 2024) where over 200 athletes from 9 countries will ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-4818
  • Cost: $20 pre sale general admission
  • Website: www.2024mwc.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive and The Next Generation present The BEST EVER Great Halloween Costume Sale. September 28 & 29th and October ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

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07Oct

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Rescheduled for 10/28. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a day of fun at Hollow Oaks ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Adults $15 (ages 13+), kids $12 (ages 4-13), under 3 free
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gatorball Softball Monday Night Training

Mondays (September 9 – October 28) from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches ...

08Oct

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: PlantSpace

Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments to learn about plant cells. Did you know that ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

Kids age 8–14 will learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons from an experienced Dungeon Master and make new friends ...

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The University of Florida baseball team officially begins fall practice on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. at Condron Family ...

GNV Arts: Bollywood with Arya Dance Academy

Bollywood is a style of dance used in Indian films and is a fusion of different dance styles including bhangra, ...

09Oct

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - P is for Pumpkin

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Taskmaster

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us for an exciting afternoon of Taskmaster, library edition! Based on the Hit British Reality ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free
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10Oct

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during ...

Chief Theatre presents The Sound of Music

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of ...

11Oct

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meet up Mayhem Ranch

All the Fall Feels! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Mayhem Ranch. Activities Included: U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (Pumpkins cut ...

Homeschool Day at Mayhem Ranch

Homeschool Field Trip at Mayhem Ranch! This event is open to all homeschool families, including Fun 4 Gator Kids & ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $12 (3 years & Older - 2 and under free)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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12Oct

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days Spooky Candy

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Import Face-Off at Gainesville Raceway

Import Face-Off (IFO) originated in 2001 and is the largest, continually running national Import show and race series in the ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult admission $25 | Children 10 and under FREE
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...

Millhopper Ramble

This is the Gainesville community’s chance to get out and support the Boys & Girls Club and to make use ...

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13Oct

High Springs Lions Club Music Fundraiser Benefit for Janna Roberts

Bounce house, face painting, 50/50 raffle, auction, chicken & pork dinners, live music and more! Live music from 1 pm-8 pm

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Bryer Patch Pumpkin Festival

Come join us as we kick off our "Fall on the Farm" season at our Annual Pumpkin Festival at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Adopt-A-Pet

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Adopt a ...

  • 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 Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Fall Festival! With admission, you can explore our maze, visit our pumpkin ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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14Oct

Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival - Homeschool Day

Everybody loves homeschool days! -October 14, 2024 OR November 6, 2024 -9:30 AM to 2 PM -Purchase tickets at the gate, cash ...

  • 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy Fl 32667
  • Cost: $8 for ages 4 and up
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at Charter Senior Living

SIGN UP IS FULL Get your Halloween costume ready! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Charter Senior Living for ...

PunkOuter Games Board Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

Gatorball Softball Monday Night Training

Mondays (September 9 – October 28) from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches ...

15Oct

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tower Road Library

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for Storytime with The Gators at Tower Road Branch Library. Bring your child to ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Creature Feature

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

P.K. Yonge High School Admission Night

Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge High School programs. Admissions night will begin with ...

Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings

This is a tuition-based drama program, run by mother-daughter duo. Classes meet on Tuesday afternoons between 2-5 pm. Target audience ...

16Oct

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

Home School Junior Naturalist: Wild Wetlands

Come explore Cuscowilla’s Black Swamp and learn all about the critters that call Cuscowilla home! Students hike our swamp wetlands ...

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: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - U is for Unicorn

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

View All 13 Events For October 16
17Oct

Fall Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch

Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our "Fall on the Farm" Homeschool Day at the Patch! Included with admission ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - R is for Rainbow

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

View All 13 Events For October 17
18Oct

UF Homecoming & Gator Growl- Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'

The Gator Gallop Fun Run is a 2.2 mile run where students and the Gainesville community join together to race ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: Registration will be accepted day of with the price increase of $27 for individuals ages 5-15 and $37 for all ages 16 and up.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Races/Walks/Runs

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Oktoberfest

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Oktoberfest Specialty ...

  • 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 Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids' Fall Wildflower Walks

When the air becomes cool and crisp, find what blooms among the pines. New this fall, there will be shorter, ...

View All 29 Events For October 18
19Oct

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Alachua County Farmers' Market Fall in the Stalls

Save the date for Fall in the Stalls at Alachua County Farmers' Market! Local goods, music, food and fun!

  • 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: Family Fun, Free

Hart Springs Park Kids Fishing Seminar & Casting Competition

Exciting Kids Fishing Seminar & Casting Competition! Looking to spark your child’s love for the outdoors? Join us on Saturday, October ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Gainesville Garden Club Fall Horticulture Expo

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with renowned author Doug Tallamy! "Bringing Nature Home" Doug Tallamy Author & Speaker at 2 ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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20Oct

Kanapaha Botantical Orchid Show

Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Gainesville Orchid Society, ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Fit2Run and Celebration Pointe: Spooktacular Fun Run/Walk

Get ready for a frighteningly good time at the Spooktacular Fun Run by Fit2Run X On. Join us for a ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Fall Festival! With admission, you can explore our maze, visit our pumpkin ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Oktoberfest

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Oktoberfest Specialty ...

  • 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 Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun
View All 24 Events For October 20
21Oct

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Grace Haven Homestead

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Grace Haven Homestead. Meet and interact with friendly farm animals ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 19027 NW 69th Ln, Starke, FL 32091-5881
  • Cost: Admission is $8 per person in advance online, or $12 CASH only at the gate.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids' Fall Wildflower Walks

When the air becomes cool and crisp, find what blooms among the pines. New this fall, there will be shorter, ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Skate Station Funworks School's Out Skate

School's Out Skate!

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

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22Oct

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

Kids age 8–14 will learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons from an experienced Dungeon Master and make new friends ...

Porters Community Center After-school Program Open House

Attention families! Join us on Tuesday, October 22 from 5-7 p.m. for a meet and greet at Porters Community Center. ...

P.K. Yonge Middle School Admission Night

Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge Middle School programs. Admissions night will begin with ...

23Oct

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

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

Bring your homeschoolers to enjoy a day at the Fall Festival at the farm! Homeschoolers will choose a mini pumpkin ...

  • 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: $12 per person, 2 year old & younger free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Windsor of Gainesville

Get your Halloween costumes ready and join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for trick or treating at The Windsor of ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - G is for Ghost

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

View All 15 Events For October 23
24Oct

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day at Cade Museum

Join us (and over two million readers and thousands of classrooms, libraries and communities) to celebrate early literacy by reading ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: This program is included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - M is for Monsters

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other
View All 16 Events For October 24
25Oct

Nostalgia Opening Reception at Gainesville Fine Arts Association

Join the Gainesville Fine Arts Association in celebrating our next local art exhibition: NOSTALGIA. Opening reception during Artwalk: FRIDAY October ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - X is for X-ray

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spanish for Kids

Preschool kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a fluent Spanish ...

View All 43 Events For October 25
26Oct

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

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 ...

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Prairie Creek Preserve

Park at the Prairie Creek Lodge. This trip will be group led. We will split into two groups. Group one ...

Flatwoods 5K at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest

The Flatwoods 5K is touted by many local runners as Gainesville’s most beautiful, memorable 5K venue, run just after sunrise ...

  • 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: Races/Walks/Runs
View All 101 Events For October 26
27Oct

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

Micanopy Fall Festival

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

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Touch a Tractor

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Touch a ...

  • 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 Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

4th Ave Food Park Halloween Kids Day

Come trick-or-treat with the businesses at 4th Ave Food Park for our annual Halloween-themed Kids Day. There will be balloon ...

View All 50 Events For October 27
28Oct

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Fall! We are gearing up for another memorable session this month. With impending possible rain this week we will ...

UFPA Engagement with Clayton Stephenson

A UFPA Arts Engagement Event with Clayton Stephenson Clayton Stephenson is not just a remarkable virtuoso, but also a poet and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Location: Phillips Center - Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other, Free

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

Who We Play For Heart Screening

GSA is proud to partner with Who We Play For (WWPF), a non-profit organization committed to protecting athletes and preventing ...

  • 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Jonesville Park 14100 N.W. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free, a $20 donation is suggested!
  • Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

The 70th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock show will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and run through Sunday, ...

View All 9 Events For October 28
29Oct

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

Archer Market Fall Harvest Festival

Our town still has the presence of Helen and Milton but, we are thankful for survival and the new season! ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory

Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids. Children will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of slime ...

Who We Play For Heart Screening

GSA is proud to partner with Who We Play For (WWPF), a non-profit organization committed to protecting athletes and preventing ...

  • 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Jonesville Park 14100 N.W. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free, a $20 donation is suggested!
  • Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

The 70th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock show will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and run through Sunday, ...

View All 8 Events For October 29
30Oct

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

P.K. Yonge Tours

Are you interested in applying to P.K. Yonge? Admission sessions and tours are available for prospective middle and high school ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Quest for letter Q

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church

At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...

View All 28 Events For October 30
31Oct

Halloween Fun at CAMPUS: Trick or Treat

Bring your little ghouls and goblins for trick-or-treating at CAMPUS USA Credit Union! For a complete list of all our ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup O2B Kids

PLAYGROUP IS FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at O2B Kids for some fun on Halloween. Costumes are encouraged! ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Suwannee Spook-tacular

Festival is free and open to the public and promises great fun for the whole family! ACV (Advent Christian Village) ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Advent Christian Village 11063 Dowling Park Drive Live Oak, FL 32064
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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