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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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October

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Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap - Halloween Edition

Join us at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! For this special October edition of the clothing ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free!
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

Gray Family Halloween Festival

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

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

Ghosts and Gators Fall Festival

Come join us for a full Gainesville Family Fun Fall Festival benefiting Florida Diabetes Camp! At the event we will have: • ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3536 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Tickets: Only $7 each, Family bundles available, Children 3 & under are FREE, pets welcome!
  • Website: www.aeduf.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Costume Contest

Kids 15 and under can come dressed in their best costume and trick or treat at the Flea Market and ...

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins

We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $60 per adult, $20 for the first child, $30 for each additional child via add-on
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Ravine Gardens Halloween Spooktacular

Cryptid Creatures Around the World. Trick or treat, haunted walk, food trucks, games, and more!

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg St., Palatka, Florida 32177
  • Cost: $5 per person, under 3 free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

Get spooky with Thornebrook! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and vendors. Local vendors will ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alachua County Sheriff Trunk or Treat Monster Mash Bash

Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 24th, from 5:30–8:30 PM, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office is throwing a "monster-ously" fun ...

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate | Fast passes available at the gate for $10
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Tioga Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his ...

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: Holiday Events

Halloween Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk

It's time for the 14th Annual Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk! This event benefits UF Habitat for Humanity. Wear your favorite ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Boulware Springs Park, 3400 SE 15 Street Gainesville, FL US 32641
  • Cost: $25 | Children 5 years old and under run for FREE!
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Carson Springs’ Halloween Safari Drive-Thru Tour is a great, safe, outdoor experience for the whole family, from the comfort of ...

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins

We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $60 per adult, $20 for the first child, $30 for each additional child via add-on
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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. ...

Cozy Classroom Pumpkin Palooza Day

Join us for a pumpkin-packed hour of fall fun! Each station is themed around the pumpkin! Here’s what’s in store: - Decorate ...

Trinity UMC Fall Fest Trunk n Treat

This annual Trinity tradition has something fun for everyone, including trunk-or-treating, tractor rides, games, food, and more.

  • 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: FREE event
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Celebration Pointe Boo Run

Get ready to run in our spooky Celebration Pointe Boo Run - a fun-filled event with costumes, candy, and plenty ...

Gainesville Orchestra presents Harvest Gold and Halloween

Gainesville Orchestra and Evans Haile presents: Harvest Gold-Our SEASON OPENING with Tchaikovsky's powerful "Fifth", Florence Price and Halloween spooks like ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: General $50, Seniors $40, Students $20
  • Website: www.gainesvilleorchestra.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Carson Springs’ Halloween Safari Drive-Thru Tour is a great, safe, outdoor experience for the whole family, from the comfort of ...

Cross City Trunk or Treat

Annual Trunk or Treat event in Cross City. We are getting excited for another successful Halloween & Trunk or Treat! ...

Alachua Trick or Treat on Main Street

Annually, Main Street in Alachua transforms to a pedestrian-only corridor for community children to have a safe environment to join ...

UF Carillon Annual Halloween Spooktacular

Annual Halloween Spooktacular presented by the UF Carillon and Organ Studios! The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance ...

  • 7:20 pm
  • Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: arts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events