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.
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 ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Gainesville Oddities Market The Halloween Festival
Welcome to the Gainesville Oddities Market, A Halloween festival! This one is extra special as we celebrate Halloween and Oddities ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks
This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery
What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Gray Family Halloween Festival
It’s that time again! Join us for Ocala’s biggest and Best Halloween festival! We’re going to have costume contests, Candy, ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: Free Parking and Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Pride at Prairie Creek
Join ACT for the fourth annual Pride at Prairie Creek! An outdoor celebration of the LGBTQ+ community for family, friends, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 County Rd 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery
What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce we will be hosting the Fall Teen Art Show! This is a ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: Tuition-based program
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Tween Book Club
Join us to talk about all things books! You don’t need to have read the latest pick to attend; discuss your ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Celebrating Indigenous People's Week
“Indigeneity” is word expressing the many ways in which an indigenous person’s identity links them to specific knowledge. It also ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
Campus USA Credit Union Movie on the Lawn Event
Campus USA Credit Union presents the 13th Annual Movie on the Lawn! Bring the family and enjoy a movie under ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 14007 NW 1st Rd, Newberry FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for an exciting morning of making! Decorate small cards using many mediums and techniques and then share, swap, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Homecoming Parade
Here at the University of Florida, we are excited to present the largest student-run parade in the nation! The UF ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 13th Street and Museum Road then turns right on University Avenue, Gainesville, fL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 4240 SW 86th Ave Bell, FL 32619
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Kanapaha Botantical Orchid Show
Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Gainesville Orchid Society, ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: kanapaha.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery
What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
Join us for pumpkin carving and tasty treats at Rockwood Park for ACT’s annual Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice event. ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Rockwood Park 2221 NW 22nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice
The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...
- 2:30 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice
The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...
- 2:30 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice
The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...
- 2:30 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: All About Snakes
Come join us as we learn all about Florida's snakes through discussions and crafts! From popular myths to conservation we'll ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat
Please join us for our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat we will have several vendors, food trucks, games and lots ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center 6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefinearts.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice
The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...
- 2:30 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 7204 Co Rd 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
ACPS School is in Session: A Balancing Act for Caregiver
We are excited to announce the rescheduled Parent Conference: "School is in Session: A Balancing Act for Caregivers" on Saturday, ...
- 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Ocala Arts Festival
October 26 & 27, 2024 in Downtown Ocala 10 am-5 pm. Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around ...
One Love Cafe Halloween Rock Painting
It's almost Halloween and the weather is perfect to enjoy painting outside! Come this Sunday, October 27 and paint these ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Premier Moms: How to Build Credit for Your Kids
Meeting Host: VyStar Credit Union Refreshments will be served. Open to everyone. Limited seating, RSVP as soon as possible by email!
- 6:00 pm
- Location: RSVP for Location Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Texas Roadhouse: Trunk or Treat
Texas Roadhouse in Gainesville is excited to invite you to our Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 29 from ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3984 SW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Halloween at the Library
Join us for some Halloween themed stories, songs, activities and a craft! Make sure to dress up in your costume.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Spooktacular Fun at the Library
Have a howlingly good time as you discover your spooky name, join our monster games, create a creepy craft, and ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dinosaur Egg-stravaganza
Play dinosaur trivia, make your own dinosaur eggs, and help us hatch some pre-made eggs! At this program, we will begin ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts Halloween
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
