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.
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
Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Breast Cancer ...
- 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
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a day of fun at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze. So many fun activities, pumpkin ...
- 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
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue
Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Locations will vary each month - Stay connected with our Facebook page for updated information!
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 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
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
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
Skate Station Funworks Music Nights
Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...
- 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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Community Event: Passion for Poetry at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Thursday)
Join us every second Thursday for a night of poetry reading and writing! Open to all forms of spoken word ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- 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
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
McIntosh 1890s Festival
Over 250 juried arts, crafts, antiques, photography, metal work and plant vendors. Delicious food vendor options and all day free ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5835 Avenue G, McIntosh Florida 32664
- 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
Rooted in Inclusion: Disability Awareness Pop-Up
On October 12th, from 9 AM to 3 PM, head over to Grow Hub for Rooted in Inclusion: a Disability ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
- 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
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
Get your Halloween costume ready! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Charter Senior Living for trick or treating. We ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1001 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- 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
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 ...
- 6:00 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: www.facebook.com
- 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
Community Event: Game Night at Good News Arts (Every 3rd Thursday)
Every Third Thursday All ages are welcome to join us for Game Night at Good News Arts! Bring your own ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Spooky Springs Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Spooky Springs is an annual, family friendly, fundraising event coordinated by the Friends of Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Cape ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Parks South Entrance 12087 SW Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Park Admission $6 per vehicle (up to 8 people) Additional costs per activity, see description
- Website: www.facebook.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
Community Event: Good News Arts Fiber Arts Circle (Every 3rd Friday)
Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open session for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or doing embroidery ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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
Spooky Springs Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Spooky Springs is an annual, family friendly, fundraising event coordinated by the Friends of Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Cape ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Parks South Entrance 12087 SW Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Park Admission $6 per vehicle (up to 8 people) Additional costs per activity, see description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
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
Texas Roadhouse: Trunk or Treat
Texas Roadhouse is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 22!
- All Day Event
- Location: 3984 SW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- 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
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
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
Humane Society of Marion County Florida Howl-oween Pawty
We hope to see you at our 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Pawty! Tickets will go live 9/1/24! Free hotdog, drink & snack ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2188 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL, 34470
- Cost: $7 per adult online and $10 at the door (includes up to 2 kids). $15 family packs online and $20 at the door (includes 2 adults and up to 3 kids). $3 additional child tickets online & at the door.
- 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 ...
- 6:00 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
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
Children's Trust of Alachua County: Lights on Afterschool Celebration Fall Festival
Join the Children's Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida for a fall festival in ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Boys & Girls Club 2661 NW 51st Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us
- 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
Community Event: Collages, Scrap booking, and Zine Making (Every 4th Friday)
Join us every 4th Friday for the joys of scrapbooking, collaging, and zine making! Materials are provided or you can ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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
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
Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Haunted Halloween Fest
Costume Contest for kids (16 and under -- w/ prizes in all three categories!), Candy given out by vendors, Crafts ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free admission, Free parking, Free bounce house
- 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
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
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
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 - 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
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
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
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
Cross City Trunk or Treat
Annual Trunk or Treat event in Cross City. Same place, same time but a different date this year due to ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 3 SE 12th Ave, Cross City, FL 32628
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, face painting, ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 8001 NW 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: northcentral.life
- Category: Family Fun
Jonesville Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Come in your costumes and bring your friends to this FREE event! Dinner is provided! We will have trunks with ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
- 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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Invite your Friends and Neighbors for Food, Fellowship and Candy! MPBC invites our community to bring out the kids and ...
- 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 14105 NW 298th St, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup o2b KIDS
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at o2b KIDS for some fun on Halloween. Costumes are encouraged! Morning magic, tumblebees, ...
- 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
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Boo at the Zoo
We'll see you on October 31, 2024 for our 28th annual event! Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville's favorite Halloween ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission to the event is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- 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
Family Promise of Gainesville Trunk or Treat
Join Family Promise for a fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy an evening of spook-tacular fun with creatively ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 229 SW 5th Street Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.familypromisegvl.org
- Category: Family Fun
