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

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High Springs BMX | Egg Hunt and Race | April 12

High Springs BMX | Egg Hunt and Race | April 12

Egg Hunt is FREE for all registered races 16 and under. Never tried BMX? $10 to race. No memberships required (for racing on Sunday, April 12th only.) Egg hunt starts after racing- approximately 5:45pm. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

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

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, April 9th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, April 9th 6-9pm

Words are transformative, and so is art! Art always has something to say. Join in our community open mic for poets, storytellers and anyone with an expression to share. Open mic is offered in partnership with ARTSPEAKS and the BARD & Broadside’s North Central Florida Poetry Festival. Winners of the Harn’s annual art writing competition, Words on Canvas, will read their writings inspired by Harn works. Enjoy student MUSE-led art activities and tours across the galleries. Catch a glimpse of the new exhibition Florida in the Frame: A Century of Artists’ Reflections on the Sunshine State. Admission is free and open to all with lite bites and refreshments. Click to learn more.
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8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
9:00 am Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
6:45 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Big Sit
 
 
 
9:00 am Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Itsy Bitsy Spider
10:00 am Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market
8:00 am OCR Overload
 
 
 
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures
3:00 pm Roots Plant Studio: Taylor Swift Listening Party TS12
8:00 am Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market
 
 
 
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - 5 Little Pumpkins
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
8:30 am Danscompany of Gainesville Halloween Costume Sale
 
 
 
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Beaded Spiders
3:00 pm Roots Plant Studio Taylor Listening Party
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9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
10:00 am NHRA Division 2 E.T. Bracket Finals
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
7:30 am Depot Park Anniversary parkrun
10:00 am Braze Ranch Fall Festival
10:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
10:00 am Community Conversation - Investing in Infrastructure: The Child Care Economy
9:00 am Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals
9:00 am Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale
11:00 am Moonpreneur Free Robotics Workshop
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
10:00 am Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Haunted Mansions
10:00 am Homeschool Day at Mayhem Ranch
10:00 am Safe Kids North Central Florida: GFR Hosted Car Seat Check Up
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
11:00 am Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest
6:30 pm GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans
10:30 am Homeschool Family Program: Florida by the Foot
11:00 am Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meet up Mayhem Ranch
10:00 am NHRA Division 2 E.T. Bracket Finals
9:00 am Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
11:00 am Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
11:00 am Help Me Grow Alachua
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - October Mud Kitchen
11:00 am UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs University of Virginia
9:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Freshwater Fish and Critters of North Central Florida
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9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
10:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival Homeschool Day
Plantstay: Spooky Planting Workshop
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Turkey Creek Preserve
9:00 am Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures
9:00 am UF Homecoming Festival
8:00 am Gainesville Raceway: Fall Box/No Box Bracket Bash
10:00 am Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
10:00 am Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
9:00 am UF Homecoming & Gator Growl- Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
10:00 am Braze Ranch Fall Festival
4:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Not-So-Scary-Spiders
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Ghostly Gathering
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party
9:00 am 1800s Pioneer Florida History Festival
10:00 am Bryer Patch Pumpkin Festival
4:00 pm Fathom presents The Dark Crystal
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers
5:00 pm All Tech Raceway Powell Family Memorial
10:00 am Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Trick-or-Treat Party at Altrusa House of Gainesville
9:00 am Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
9:00 am Braze Ranch Fall Festival Homeschool Field Trip Day
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
8:00 am Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
7:00 am Southern Truck Showdown at Newberry RC Park
8:00 am Chomp in the Swamp: The Dazzlers Fall Series
9:30 am Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) - Homeschool Day
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Open House Halloween Party O2B Kids
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
7:30 am Gainesville Night of Fire at Gainesville Raceway
9:00 am GHS Drama: Halloween Garage Sale
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Monster Mash
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Burger Week
10:00 am Southern Truck Showdown at Newberry RC Park
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun Costume Party
9:00 am Archer Sabbath Mission Church Community Yard Sale
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Burger Week
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Bryer Patch
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Burger Week
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
10:00 am Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Fall Farm Fun at Crossroads Farm & Apiary
8:00 am Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
10:00 am Fall Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
4:00 pm Children's Trust of Alachua County: Lights on Afterschool
10:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Windsor of Gainesville
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
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8:00 am Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show
10:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival Homeschool Day
9:00 am Stephen Foster Rural Folklife Days
The Scoop Hawthorne Halloween Trick or Treat
 
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Fox Pen Preserve with Alachua Conservation Trust
12:00 pm Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
7:00 am Mi Apa Latin Cafe Halloween Kids Eat Free
 
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
3:00 pm Safe Kids North Central Florida: ABA Results Gainesville Car Seat Check
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
9:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Crossroads Farm & Apiary
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Autumn Colors
9:00 am UF CARD Halloween Event
 
10:00 am Braze Ranch Fall Festival
3:00 pm Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
10:00 am Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
11:00 am Exquisite Corpse Art-A-Thon at GFAA
9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
 
10:00 am 108 Vine: The Happy Haunting Event
5:00 pm Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Glenwood of Gainesville
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Bubble Bubble Boil and Trouble
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures
10:00 am Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creepy Crafting Fun
 
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01Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - 5 Little Pumpkins

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Today's theme is 5 Little Pumpkins! Process art and Sensory ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

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02Oct

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Itsy Bitsy Spider

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

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Beaded Spiders

Create a creepy spider out of beads and wire.

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03Oct

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market

Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: Free parking and admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Roots Plant Studio: Taylor Swift Listening Party TS12

Join us for a listening party for Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl! We will have themed ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free to attend, crafts $15
  • Website: rootsplantstudio.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roots Plant Studio Taylor Listening Party

Save the date! Join us for fun, themed plant activities, snacks, and friendship bracelets, while we listen to Taylor’s new ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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04Oct

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Big Sit

What is a “Big Sit”? It’s a birding event where teams try to see how many species they can spot ...

OCR Overload

Get ready, Gainesville, FL, for 4.3 mile OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville ...

Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market

Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!

  • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: Free parking and admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Danscompany of Gainesville Halloween Costume Sale

Looking for a Halloween Costume? Thriller Costume? Competition Costume? Come shop our costume sale and support DGCS at the same ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Haile Farmer's Market 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: All costumes only $25
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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05Oct

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: Adults $12 | Children 2-10 $8 | Infants Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moonpreneur Free Robotics Workshop

Join us for an exciting, free Robotics workshop designed for kids aged 7-14. This in-person Robotics workshop includes: ...

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Our Fall Festival will be bigger and better than ever. Live music every weekend. We have a super awesome surprise ...

  • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL, 32008
  • Cost: Admission to the festival is $12 for adults, $10 kids(3-12), 2 & under are free!
  • Website: www.branfordfarmstand.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our Fifth annual Fall Festival from September 27-November 2, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday! This year we ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $15 Online or $17 at the gate (2 and under free)
  • Website: mayhemranchfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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06Oct

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

07Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

Homeschool Family Program: Florida by the Foot

Homeschool Families - Join us for a wild adventure! Take a step into Florida’s natural world with our Homeschool Family ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

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08Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Haunted Mansions

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. It's Haunted Mansions Week! Come join us for spooky, messy ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Help Me Grow Alachua

This Wednesday, our Help Me Grow coordinators will be at The One Community Family Resource Center! They’re looking forward to ...

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09Oct

NHRA Division 2 E.T. Bracket Finals

The NHRA Southeast Division bring the Summit Racing E.T. Finals back to Florida’s Home for Drag Racing October 9-11, 2025. ...

Community Conversation - Investing in Infrastructure: The Child Care Economy

Let's talk about child care: Join business leaders, parents, policy experts, and community stakeholders as we explore solutions to one of ...

Homeschool Day at Mayhem Ranch

This event is open to all homeschool families, including Fun 4 Gator Kids & Fun 4 Ocala Kids Families. Tickets purchased ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $13 (3 years & Older - 2 and under free)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meet up Mayhem Ranch

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Homeschool Day at Mayhem Ranch! Activities Included: U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (Pumpkins cut off the ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - October Mud Kitchen

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. This week, come play in our Backyard! Class will be ...

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10Oct

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

Gainesville Volleyball is the local host of the 2025 AVP Grass Nationals presented by Gainesville Sports Commission and Visit Gainesville ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: GFR Hosted Car Seat Check Up

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 606 Southeast Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

NHRA Division 2 E.T. Bracket Finals

The NHRA Southeast Division bring the Summit Racing E.T. Finals back to Florida’s Home for Drag Racing October 9-11, 2025. ...

UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs University of Virginia

Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!

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11Oct

Depot Park Anniversary parkrun

Celebrate with us! Depot Park parkrun has been going strong - and growing! - since 9/29/2018. What an incredible journey ...

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive National Ballet is pleased to present its 26th annual Great Halloween Costume Sale! October 4th and 11th from ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Fantastic prices! All costumes $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Freshwater Fish and Critters of North Central Florida

Come and join Alachua Conservation Trust at Santa Fe River Preserve to learn about the freshwater fish and critters of ...

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12Oct

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

Gainesville Volleyball is the local host of the 2025 AVP Grass Nationals presented by Gainesville Sports Commission and Visit Gainesville ...

Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Experience the Magic of Art in the Heart of Gainesville! Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street in Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: Adults $12 | Children 2-10 $8 | Infants Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bryer Patch Pumpkin Festival

Come join us for the kickoff of our "Fall on the Farm" season at the Annual Pumpkin Festival at The ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Ages 13 & up: $12, Ages 3-12: $10, Ages 2 & under: Free, Military discounts are available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
View All 28 Events For October 12
13Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Not-So-Scary-Spiders

Meet us at the farmers market this spooky season! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street ...

Fathom presents The Dark Crystal

Another world, another time… in the age of Wonder. From genius filmmaker Jim Henson comes The Dark Crystal, a masterful ...

View All 7 Events For October 13
14Oct

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze. Hay Rides, farm animals, corn maze, fall yard games, ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Admission is $10 per person. Ages 3 and under are free.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

View All 14 Events For October 14
15Oct

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival Homeschool Day

Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Homeschool Days are October 15th and 29th.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Ghostly Gathering

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. This week, we are having a Ghostly Gathering! Join us ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

View All 11 Events For October 15
16Oct

Plantstay: Spooky Planting Workshop

Grab your beau or your bestie and join us for a laid-back, Halloween-inspired evening of magic-infused fun. We’ll supply the ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch

For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.

All Tech Raceway Powell Family Memorial

We are inching closer to the 30th running of the Powell Family Memorial. Needless to say, we are excited to ...

View All 10 Events For October 16
17Oct

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

UF Homecoming Festival

The Homecoming Festival is a campus tradition that brings together the Gainesville community and UF students to celebrate and support ...

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

Gator Gallop is a 2-mile fun run through the University of Florida’s campus and along the parade route before the ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party! We'll play games, have fun, and eat candy! Costumes ...

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Trick-or-Treat Party at Altrusa House of Gainesville

Calling all monsters! Wear your costume and bring your treat bag, and join homeschool friends and soon-to-be friends at Altrusa ...

View All 37 Events For October 17
18Oct

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Turkey Creek Preserve

Meet trip leader Kristen Suggs in the parking lot. Preserved by Alachua County's Forever Program, 376 acres of diverse ecosystems ...

Gainesville Raceway: Fall Box/No Box Bracket Bash

Kick off Fall Racing with the 2025 Fall Bracket Bash at Gainesville Raceway on Saturday, October 18 – featuring box ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

1800s Pioneer Florida History Festival

Join us for a fun, educational day celebrating Florida’s rich 19th-century frontier heritage! - Showcase traditional crafts and heritage goods - Offer ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun
View All 51 Events For October 18
19Oct

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

Meet trip leader Tim Hardin at the San Felasco State Park Moonshine Creek parking area for a fall migration birding ...

Chomp in the Swamp: The Dazzlers Fall Series

Thank you for your interest in Florida Dance Team clinics! Clinics are a great way to get a feel for ...

GHS Drama: Halloween Garage Sale

From costumes to curtains, your purchase makes a difference! Join us for our Halloween Garage Sale — filled with treasures ...

Archer Sabbath Mission Church Community Yard Sale

Bring a table (free) or come by and shop. Free kids' crafts, popcorn, and lemonade.

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Sabbath Mission Church 10213 SW 170th St., Archer, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

View All 26 Events For October 19
20Oct

Braze Ranch Fall Festival Homeschool Field Trip Day

Calling all North Florida Homeschool Families & Co-ops! Turn our farm into your classroom for a day! By popular demand, we ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: Adults $12 | Children 2-10 $8 | Infants Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) - Homeschool Day

We’re excited to welcome homeschool families for special days of farm fun and learning. Admission includes the wagon-ride to feed ...

  • 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy Fl 32667
  • Cost: $8 per person (ages 4 and up)
  • Website: redhouseranch.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get Ready, Burger Lovers! Burger Week is Back! The wait is over — Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $8 Burgers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun
View All 6 Events For October 20
21Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Bryer Patch

Calling all Homeschool families! Come to The Bryer Patch for FALL Homeschool Day on Tuesday, October 21st from 10 am-4 ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10 admission fee per person. 2 & under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch

Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Fall Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our fall pumpkin-themed homeschool day ...

  • 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. *ID Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
View All 16 Events For October 21
22Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Monster Mash

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. It's Monster Mash Day! Let's get in the Spooky Spirit! Process ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get Ready, Burger Lovers! Burger Week is Back! The wait is over — Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $8 Burgers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

View All 16 Events For October 22
23Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Open House Halloween Party O2B Kids

Join Fun 4 Gator kids for Morning Magic Open House Halloween Party at o2b Kids Super Center. Dress up your ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 7383 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607-1028
  • Cost: FREE for Members | Free with a bag of candy OR $15 at the door.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get Ready, Burger Lovers! Burger Week is Back! The wait is over — Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $8 Burgers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Children's Trust of Alachua County: Lights on Afterschool

The Children's Trust of Alachua County and Gainesville Circus Center present, Lights on Afterschool, a national event to celebrate the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
View All 15 Events For October 23
24Oct

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Southern Truck Showdown at Newberry RC Park

Get Ready for the Ultimate RC Truck Racing Event: The 2025 Southern Truck Showdown! Are you prepared to witness the most ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free to spectate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Fall Farm Fun at Crossroads Farm & Apiary

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Fall Farm Fun at Crossroads Farm & Apiary All homeschoolers welcome! We’ll meet ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
  • Cost: $12 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at The Windsor of Gainesville. Dress up your little one and bring your bag, we're ...

View All 44 Events For October 24
25Oct

Southern Truck Showdown at Newberry RC Park

Get Ready for the Ultimate RC Truck Racing Event: The 2025 Southern Truck Showdown! Are you prepared to witness the most ...

Gainesville Night of Fire at Gainesville Raceway

For the first time at Gainesville Raceway, the Night of Fire is held on Saturday, October 25th! Join us for ...

  • 7:30 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $25 Spectator Admission
  • Website: nhra.evenue.net
  • Category: Sporting Events

Depot Park parkrun Costume Party

Join us for a spooktacular free 5K! Let’s try to break last year’s record shenanigans with everyone decked out for ...

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Meet trip leader Christine Zamora in the parking lot of Devil's Millhopper at 8 a.m. for an accessible and inclusive ...

View All 111 Events For October 25
26Oct

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

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

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Fox Pen Preserve with Alachua Conservation Trust

Join Alachua Audubon Society and Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) at Fox Pen Preserve during Birdability Week. Meet in the parking ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: Adults $12 | Children 2-10 $8 | Infants Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

108 Vine: The Happy Haunting Event

Save the date for our annual Happy Haunting at 108 Vine + Plantstay! Join us Sunday, Oct 26 from 10–2 for ...

View All 45 Events For October 26
27Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Friends of the Library sale in the state! In addition to books, we have art, comic books, manga, CDs, ...

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

Safe Kids North Central Florida: ABA Results Gainesville Car Seat Check

Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

Save the dates for the 71st Annual Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show — and we can’t wait to see ...

View All 7 Events For October 27
28Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

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

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a morning of fun at The Glenwood of Gainesville. Dress up your little ...

View All 18 Events For October 28
29Oct

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival Homeschool Day

Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Homeschool Days are October 15th and 29th.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Crossroads Farm & Apiary

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Homeschool Day at Crossroads Farm & Apiary! Bounce pad, crop maze, hay ride, animals, ...

  • 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Admission is $12 per person ages 3 and up.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

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

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Come boil up some Trouble in our outdoor kitchen! Dress ...

View All 28 Events For October 29
30Oct

Stephen Foster Rural Folklife Days

Step back in time and experience Florida’s rural traditions during this hands-on celebration of heritage, history, and fun for all ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Autumn Colors

This week, let's explore Autumn Colors and play in the leaves. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up ...

Exquisite Corpse Art-A-Thon at GFAA

From Tuesday to Thursday, October 28 to 30th, 2025, twenty-four artists will take over GFAA to participate in Exquisite Corpse ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

View All 26 Events For October 30
31Oct

The Scoop Hawthorne Halloween Trick or Treat

Sweeten Your Halloween Night at The Scoop Hawthorne, FL! Hey, little monsters and candy lovers! The Scoop is joining the Halloween ...

Mi Apa Latin Cafe Halloween Kids Eat Free

Trick or treat… how about free to eat? This Halloween, your little monsters (10 & under) eat FREE when they ...

UF CARD Halloween Event

No Tricks, Only Treats! Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly Halloween experience! Who: UF CARD Constituents & families What: Trick-or-treating alternative with ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creepy Crafting Fun

This spook-tacular event is perfect for unleashing your crafty side and creating eerie decorations and ghoulish fun to celebrate the ...

View All 70 Events For October 31