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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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October

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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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe College Winds and Classics

Winds & Classics will showcase our Concert Band who will perform classical works by some of the most prolific composers ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Lyceum Concert Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 cash only at the event, $25 online through ticketleap, Child Admission (10 & Under): $15 cash only at the event, $18 online through ticketleap
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

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

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

Fall Wildflower Walks

Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

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

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

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

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rum 138 Fungi Fest

Rum 138 Fungi Fest 2025–RUM 138's 4th annual North Florida Fungi Fest. Rum 138's kid-friendly festival celebrates the beauty of ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: RUM 138: 2070 SW County Rd 138, Ft. White, FL 32038
  • Cost: See website for details, Children 12 and under are FREE with an adult
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Birthday Smart Start! 10 years of singing and dancing, connecting and lovin' on the most important members of our ...

  • 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

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

  • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
  • Website: www.vpizza.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

oin PunkOuter's Pokémon League Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up casual ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 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

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, starting August 14, 2025! Ages 6 and Under Only Admission ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer a special homeschool rates from ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GCM Fall Food Festival

Gift Certificates and More, The Best Restoration and Visit Gainesville Alachua County, FL partnered up again to bring you the ...

  • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Gainesville
  • Cost: Free admission, Food Tickets are only $3 each
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gray Family Halloween Festival

Welcome to the 4th annual Grays Halloween Festival! I am your host Matt Gray and we are hosting the ultimate ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free Parking and Admission
  • 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 ...

Kickin' It Martial Arts Tournament Benefiting Stop Children's Cancer, Inc.- 2025

North Central Florida, Kickin’ It! Marial Arts Tournament is coming Oct 11th! This is a wonderful fundraiser benefitting Stop Childer’s ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Health & Fitness Center, 4820 W Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Competitor: $80, Spectators: $5 per person or $15 for four people
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Wildflower Walks

Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...

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 ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

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

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Birthday Smart Start! 10 years of singing and dancing, connecting and lovin' on the most important members of our ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

oin PunkOuter's Pokémon League Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up casual ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 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

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • 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: TBA
  • Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Homecoming Festival

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

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kid-Friendly Fall Wildflower Walks

Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Garden Club Fall Horticultural Expo & Plant Market

Wild Ones Kids Zone: Fun activities and educational opportunities for children all day. 4-H club animals. Fall Plant and Seed Market: ...

  • 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.ggcfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Wildflower Walks

Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...

Hart Springs RV Campground: BBQ from the Hart

We invite you and your family come on out for the 5th Annual BBQ from the Hart! All Games & ...

  • 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Hart Springs RV Campground 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: Free General Admission
  • Website: bbqfromthehart.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

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

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Pride at Prairie Creek

Join ACT for the fifth annual Pride at Prairie Creek! An outdoor celebration of the LGBTQ+ community for family, friends, ...

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

The 54th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival on October 18-19, 2025. Enjoy FREE admission, seafood, arts & crafts, live music, ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

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

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.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

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

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Birthday Smart Start! 10 years of singing and dancing, connecting and lovin' on the most important members of our ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

oin PunkOuter's Pokémon League Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up casual ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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

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

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

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 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

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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, starting August 14, 2025! Ages 6 and Under Only Admission ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer a special homeschool rates from ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat

Join us for our annual trunk or treat, a family-friendly, safe, and free event. This year, we have a bounce ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, 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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • 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

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blocktoberfest at Blackadder Brewing Company

Break out your lederhosen and dirndls! It's time for our 9th Annual Blocktoberfest! Roll out the barrels because we're planning to ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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

Cancer Chomp

Please join us for the 4th annual Cancer Chomp happening at the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on the beautiful ...

Joy's Annual Arts & Crafts Show

Join us for Joy’s 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show — a day full of handmade treasures, community fun, and ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

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

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Audi Gainesville: Authentic German Oktoberfest

Audi Gainesville presents the 7th annual Oktoberfest. Join us for a day of fun with authentic German food, craft beer ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Audi Gainesville, 1920 N Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • 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

Ocala Arts Festival

Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around the country, local performers, and tons of delicious food trucks. October 25 ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1 NE 1st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: fafo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

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

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: General Admission: $5 Online | $7 Onsite Ages 3 and Under: Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Family Trunk or Treat

Gainesville Harley-Davidson is revving up the spooky fun at our Trunk or Treat event on October 26th! Bring your creativity ...

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

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

oin PunkOuter's Pokémon League Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up casual ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • 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 Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

Jonesville Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Join us for a FREE Community Trunk or Treat—a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Enjoy: - Trunks loaded with candy - A ...

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

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

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key Pirate Invasion

It has been rumored that the Pirates will be returning to the shores of Cedar Key in force, October 31-November ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: City Park & Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun