Gainesville Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Okito America Parents Night Out - Boo Bash Theme
Parents’ Night Out, Kids’ Night In! Join us Friday, October 10th for our Boo Bash PNO… a night of spooky ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Rd & Tech City Only
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Thriller Dance Performance and Market
Join us for this Fall Fest featuring two showtimes of a Thriller Dance Performance with zombies galore! Also check out ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2031 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Haunted Trail In Search For Blackbeard’s Ghost
Come if you dare- on the haunted trail as we search for Blackbeard’s Ghost. Times run from 8 pm to ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19358 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038-3406
- Cost: $15 admission/ $5 for kids under 12.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Amvets Post 88 of Florida Trunk or Treat
All Kids Welcome to join us for our Trunk or Treat, costumes allowed! We will have our trunks open and ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10050 NE SR 24, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Haunted Trail In Search For Blackbeard’s Ghost
Come if you dare- on the haunted trail as we search for Blackbeard’s Ghost. Times run from 8 pm to ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19358 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038-3406
- Cost: $15 admission/ $5 for kids under 12.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL) Halloween Night Collection
NATL will be hosting a Halloween night collection on October 21st from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm! Come and join ...
- 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1881 Natural Area Drive, Steinmetz Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spine Tingling Bookmarks
Join us at the Newberry Branch Library for a creative and spooky workshop designed to get your Halloween spirit brewing ...
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Roots Plant Studio Halloween Terrarium Party
You're invited to our Halloween Party at Roots Plant Studio! Enjoy free treats and snacks while you create your very ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $25
- Website: rootsplantstudio.com
- Category: Holiday Events
North Central Florida Community Center Trunk or Treat
Come and join us on October 24th from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm for Trunk or Treat! Put on your costumes and ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
VFW Post 2811 Trunk or Treat
VFW Post 2811. Army tanks out front. Bring your children to our first Trunk or Treat event.
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1150 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Interlachen American Legion Post 293 Pumpkin Patch Campfire and Ghost Stories
Spooky Movie Night Friday, October 17 from 6 pm-8 pm Campfire and Ghost Stories Friday, October 24 from 6 pm-8 pm Trunk ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 145 S COUNTY RD 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free but donations are always welcome
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Prescription Outdoors Trunk or Treat
Ready, Aim, Treat! Join us Friday, October 24th from 6–8 PM for a hunting-themed Trunk or Treat to kick off ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 121 S Main St, Chiefland FL 32626
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Spooktober Movie Marathon
Join us for PG rated scary movies. 10:30AM: The Black Cauldron In the land of Prydain, lowly pig herder Taran dreams of ...
- 10:30 am - 4:45 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Halloween Candy Scramble
Candy Scramble and Costume Party! Prizes and candy for all! Candy Scramble at 3:30 pm
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Spooky Spiders-Get ready for some Halloween fun!
Do you want to make a spooky looking spider or a silly looking spider? It is all up to you! On ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents ParaNorman
From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center & Regal Royal Park, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cavalli Farm Halloween Party
You’re invited to the annual Cavalli Farm Halloween Party! Costume Parade: 5:00 PM Shared Meal: 6:00 PM (Please bring a dish to ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: NW CR 235 Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Bring your horse ($15 stall rental fee) or borrow one from us ($50 horse rental fee/first-comefirst-served).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Wild Adventures Kids Free for Halloween
Free admission for kids! That’s right – Children 9 and under get in FREE this Sunday, October 26! Enjoy the ...
- 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA, 31601
- Cost: Kids 9 & Under FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Queen of Peace Catholic Community Oktoberfest Trunk or Treat
Queen of Peace Catholic Community Oktoberfest Trunk or Treat! Open to the public!
- 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 10900 SW 24th Ave Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free and open to the public!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Elks Lodge Kids Halloween Crafts
Elk’s Halloween Kid’s Craft Sign up in lodge or text by October 17th.
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2424 NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 18634 NW 231st St, High Springs, FL 32643-7043
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents ParaNorman
From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center & Regal Royal Park, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents ParaNorman
From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center & Regal Royal Park, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: HallowSTEAM
Calling all witches, ghouls, ghosts, goblins, werewolves, vampires, and other things that go bump in the night! Celebrate Halloween early ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Glenwood of Gainesville Trunk or Treat
Join us for a spooktacular evening the whole family will love — filled with games, snacks, and of course… CANDY! Bring ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1001 SW 62nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents ParaNorman
From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center & Regal Royal Park, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Duval Early Learning Academy Trunk or Treat
Our Trunk or Treat is coming to Duval Early Learning! - Candy at every trunk (from your awesome teachers!) - Face painting ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2106 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Sandys Place Halloween Party
Get ready for a spooky and fun night at Sandy’s Place this Tuesday, October 29th starting at 5:00 PM! Costume Contest! ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Sandy’s Place 5001 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Join us on October 29th from 6 pm-8 pm for our AWANA Kick-Off and Fall Festival. Come on out for ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Eden Baptist Church 2405 SE CR-219A Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cross Point Church of God Fall Festival
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun fellowship! Face painting, bounce houses, photo booth, great food, family fun ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Cross Point Church of God 1001 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Bass Pro Shops Gainesville Flannel Fest Halloween
Receive a free digital download! October 25 & 26 from 11 am-2 pm October 30 & 31 from 4 pm-8 pm
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Palm Garden of Gainesville Trunk or Treat
Come join the trunk or treating fun at Palm Garden of Gainesville.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 227 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: palmgardenofgainesville.com
- Category: Holiday Events
KidStrong Halloween Trunk or Treat
This is a public event, so invite your favorite ghoul-ies and goblins! Witching Tip: Whether you come as a creepy creature ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE
- Website: gainesville.kidstrong.com
- Category: Holiday Events
HMA Mortgage Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 30, will be the 1st Annual Trunk or Treat hosted by HMA Mortgage in Newberry! There will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 414 SW 140th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669-3363
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
First Christian Church of Lake Butler Trunk or Treat
Come join us for our trunk or treat event! We’ll have decorated trunks, bunches of candy and a bounce house ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 155 NW 1st St, Lake Butler, FL 32054-1604
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 6940 SE 221st St Suite 1 Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Trek Bicycle Gainesville Halloween Treats and Deal
Bring the kids by this Friday and Saturday, October 31st and November 1st, for some Halloween treats! Any adult who ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1700 NW 13th St Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Public & General Family Friendly Halloween
It's that time of the year when the moon glows brighter, ghosts whisper louder, and the world turns a little ...
- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1000 Northeast 16th Avenue, Building H Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, Food and drink specials
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Sweetwater Square Community Center: Fall Festival & Trick or Treat
This Halloween, Ice Ice Baby Express is rolling out for some Trick-or-Treating at Sweetwater Square’s Fall Festival! Come grab a ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3501 NE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
