Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
Harn Museum Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 23779 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL 32643-2109
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
- Location: 3410 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
Fire Safety Touch A Truck
Touch A Truck returns to the Bradford Fairgrounds! Bradford County Fire Rescue and the Florida Antique Bucket Brigade are teaming ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Bradford Agricultural Fair 2300 N. Temple Avenue Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
Central Florida Peanut Festival
The first Saturday in October join us as we celebrate the peanut industry and harvest. Over 100 vendors featuring arts, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
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
Waldo Homecoming Festival
Due to Hurricane Helene we are postponing the Homecoming. We have rescheduled for the following weekend 10/4 - 10/6. Same ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 14705 NE Waldo Road, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Breast Cancer Awareness
CLOSED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you ...
- 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
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
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Music Nights
CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Half Price Thursday. Half Priced Wristbands, video games, cafe items!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
Wilmot Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale
Please join us for family fun at the Fall Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. We will have a variety ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Wilmot Botanical Gardens 2023 Mowry Road Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: FREE!
- Website: wilmotgardens.med.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL 32668
- Cost: $12.00 (3 years & Older - 2 and under free)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: The walk is free with the cost of park admission ($5.00 per vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Hot Rodding for Heroes at High Springs Brewing Company
Join us for the 3rd annual Hot Rodding for Heroes car show co-hosted by the Marine Corps League! All proceeds go ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: Spectators are free! Car registration is $25.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
ELCAC Storybook Village: Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Get Ready for the ELCAC Storybook Village! Yeehaw! We’re excited to invite you to the ELCAC Storybook Village, a fantastic ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Thomas Life Center at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 2505 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
- 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 26900 W US Highway 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
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
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
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1001 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Harn Museum: Music in the Museum
Enjoy an intimate in-gallery performance by Othnell Moyo, the multi-talented, internationally touring artist, teacher, ethnomusicological researcher and preservation activist, deeply ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Night Bouncers
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Family Night at Bouncers. Indoor bounce houses and indoor climbing equipment. There will also ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Admission is $10 per child.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup The Bryer Patch
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at The Bryer Patch in Newberry. Students receive 1 free mini ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10 per person
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 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: 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, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
UF Homecoming Festival
Get ready to chomp, stomp, and celebrate! Join us for UF’s Homecoming Festival 2024, where the Gator spirit is wilder ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
- Category: Family Fun
Water Lettuce Warriors at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
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
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
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 4240 SW 86th Ave Bell, FL 32619
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:45 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4871 Celebration Pointe Ave. Space T610, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fall Dog Days at The Bryer Patch
Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for a Dog Day's at The Patch! We will have pumpkins & ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10/per person. 2 & under are free. Dogs are free. Military discount available.
- 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
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
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, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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. ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Porters Community Center, 512 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE but space is limited, make sure to sign up!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Oak Hammock’s Trunk or Treat
Music, petting zoo, games, haunted house, candy, food truck and trunk contest.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Health Pavilion Parking Lot Oak Hammock at UF, 2680 SW 53rd Lane, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Screaming for Safety
Join us for our annual spooktacular Screaming for Safety trunk or treat! Screaming for Safety is a fun and free ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Kiwanis Safety City, 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Roots Plant Studio Halloween Party
Come have some festive fun at our Halloween party! Halloween mini Paint-A-Pots, Mini spooky terrarium building, DIY witch cactus. All ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free, activities $10 each
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Loomis Bros. Circus Gone Country Tour
Yeehaw! Join us for a family-friendly Country themed adventure like no other as the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into town ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
- Location: Gilchrist County Agriculture Complex 4050 S US Hwy 129, Bell, FL
- Cost: $30 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: showfchc.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs First United Methodist Church: Fall Flea Market and Trunk or Treat
Here are a few details: - The Flea Market will be open to shoppers at 8 AM - Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and ...
- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 17405 NW US Highway 441 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Micanopy Fall Festival
Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
High Springs Lions Club Bike and Car Show
Our 3rd Annual Show will be held in Historic Downtown High Springs. Follow the signs to Railroad Ave. October 26th, ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Historic Downtown High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: $25.00 registration fee
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: showfchc.com
- Category: Family Fun
Micanopy Fall Festival
Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $0-10
- Website: www.4thavefoodpark.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Florida Gateway Fairgrounds 438 SW State RD 247, Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: columbiacountyresources.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- FREE DAY
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Florida Gateway Fairgrounds 438 SW State RD 247, Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: columbiacountyresources.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
Porter’s Quarters Community Farm Fall Potluck
Please join us on October 30th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for an afternoon of community building, updates, and ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Porter’s Community Garden 518 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: sliickrelaxfit.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bass Pro Shops Gainesville Trick or Treat
Join us for a spooktacular trick or treat adventure here at Bass Pro Shops Gainesville! We are calling all ghouls and ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Florida Gateway Fairgrounds 438 SW State RD 247, Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: columbiacountyresources.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Chick and Treat
Join us on Wednesday, October 30th, for our third Annual Chick & Treat! Place any Curbside Mobile Order between 5 ...
- 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: Family Fun
First Baptist Church of Archer Fall Festival
Food, games, cookie walk, bounce house & more!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Archer 16870 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: All CAMPUS Service Centers
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7383 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607-1028
- Cost: Admission is one bag of candy!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
City Food Hall: Hall-o-ween
Join us for a night of fun and fright at City Food Hall Gainesville! We have fun for the whole ...
- 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: City Food Hall 150 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Children's Trust of Alachua County & UF CARD: Trick or Treat
The Children's Trust of Alachua County is teaming up with the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD) ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 4010 NW 25th Place, Gainesville
- Cost: free
- Website: www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us
- Category: Family Fun
