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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

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.


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

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

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. Click to learn more.
Chomp the Block

Chomp the Block

Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, join us at Celebration Pointe on Friday night. Chomp the Block, the official block party of the Florida Gators®, is the pre-game event no Gator should miss. Fun, food, drinks, music, Gator legends and good times are everywhere from 6 to 10 pm. Kids activities from 6 pm – 8 pm Entertainment Zone with bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more 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.
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7:00 pm UF School of Music presents Jacare Brazil Meets the Community
7:00 pm Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition
4:00 pm Fathom presents Spider-Man
1:00 pm Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Santa Fe College Winds and Classics
7:00 pm Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Mean Girls Junior
3:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
4:00 pm Fathom presents Spider-Man 2.1
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition
4:00 pm Annual Gainesville Art Circus at Heartwood
 
 
 
 
 
8:00 pm St Johns River Center Movie Night on the Lawn featuring Luca
5:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Tales of the Maya Skies
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Rum 138 Fungi Fest
 
 
 
7:00 pm Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
11:00 am North Florida Rocktoberfest
2:00 pm Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm IMPACT GNV: On Sight
12:00 pm Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
3:00 pm Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Mean Girls Junior
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Wicked
3:00 pm Gainesville POPS Fall Concert
3:00 pm Star Center Youth Theatre presents Akeelah and the Bee
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition
7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church Concert Series: Festival Singers of Florida
4:00 pm Fathom presents Spider-Man 3
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Bridge City Sinners - Outdoor Show at Heartwood
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11:00 am Thriller Dance Performance and Market
4:00 pm Fathom presents The Dark Crystal
10:30 am UFPA presents Pilobolus! School Performance
 
6:00 pm Campus USA Credit Union Movie on the Lawn Event
6:40 pm St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series
4:00 pm City of Chiefland Music Festival
12:00 pm Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
 
7:30 pm UF Performing Arts presents Pilobolus: Other Worlds
 
7:30 pm Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
7:00 pm Iberian Horse Spectacular
2:00 pm Gainesville Big Band presents Jazztober
 
 
 
8:00 pm Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
7:00 pm Iberian Horse Spectacular
7:30 pm Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical
2:00 pm Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe
 
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2:00 pm Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical
 
 
6:00 pm Teen Open Mic Night at Heartwood Soundstage
6:30 pm P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition
6:30 pm P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition
9:00 am International Car Show at Butler Town Center
6:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage presents BobFest
 
 
7:00 pm UF Driveway Theatre Project presents Dracula
7:00 pm Oak Hall School presents Into the Woods
6:30 pm The Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Spooktober Movie Marathon
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical
7:00 pm Playlist at Celebration Pointe
2:00 pm P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
3:00 pm Oak Hall School presents Into the Woods
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition
7:00 pm Fathom presents ParaNorman
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7:30 pm Gainesville Orchestra presents Harvest Gold and Halloween
6:00 pm Alachua Trick or Treat on Main Street
 
2:00 pm Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical
 
 
 
 
7:20 pm UF Carillon Annual Halloween Spooktacular
 
3:00 pm Star Center Theatre presents Into the Woods
 
 
 
 
8:00 pm Star Center Theatre presents Into the Woods
 
4:00 pm Fathom presents ParaNorman
 
 
 
 
 
 
6:30 pm The Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
09Oct

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
10Oct

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

IMPACT GNV: On Sight

Join IMPACT GNV on World Mental Health Day for a live one-person show by Dr. Micah Johnson. The core of ...

City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Wicked

The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Wicked Film will begin at 7 p.m. Come enjoy a ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Bridge City Sinners - Outdoor Show at Heartwood

From the misty, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners. Dark Folk? Americana? Folk Punk? Pre-war ...

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11Oct

North Florida Rocktoberfest

The 2025 North Central Florida Rocktoberfest is set to be an electrifying day of music, brews, and fun! Bands from ...

Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Teen Art Show on Saturday, October 11, and ...

Gainesville POPS Fall Concert

Join us for our first concert of the 2025-2026 season - Opening Night on Broadway! The Gainesville Pops will be ...

First Presbyterian Church Concert Series: Festival Singers of Florida

The Festival Singers of Florida, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Fenton, will be joined by the Eastside and Gainesville ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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12Oct

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 ...

Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Teen Art Show on Saturday, October 11, and ...

Gainesville Big Band presents Jazztober

The Gainesville Big Band kicks off their 2025-2026 concert season with Jazztober! Featuring big band standards and vocals.

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
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Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

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13Oct

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 ...

14Oct

UFPA presents Pilobolus! School Performance

UFPA presents Pilobolus! FREE School Performance for Middle School Students (Alachua County Students and Homeschool Students, etc.) Pilobolus’s performances for ...

UF Performing Arts presents Pilobolus: Other Worlds

Witness the extraordinary! This Emmy-winning company returns to Gainesville, transforming the stage into a living canvas with powerful movement and ...

16Oct

Campus USA Credit Union Movie on the Lawn Event

CAMPUS USA Credit Union presents the 14th Annual Movie on the Lawn! Bring the family and enjoy a movie under ...

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $10 preview performance on Thursday, October 16th, at 8 PM.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
17Oct

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

Featuring: Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus Evening prayer at 6:40 pm Concert begins at 7:00 pm A free will offering will be accepted for ...

  • 6:40 pm
  • Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
  • Website: spccgnv.org
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Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

Iberian Horse Spectacular

Where Legends Come to Life! A breathtaking fusion of magnificent horses, theatrical brilliance, and choreographed pageantry. Two Momentous Nights Only!

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

18Oct

City of Chiefland Music Festival

Food trucks and more! All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Chiefland Police Department to purchase Christmas gifts for children ...

Iberian Horse Spectacular

Where Legends Come to Life! A breathtaking fusion of magnificent horses, theatrical brilliance, and choreographed pageantry. Two Momentous Nights Only!

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

19Oct

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

Heartwood Soundstage presents BobFest

Join us for a concert celebrating the music of our dear pal Bob McPeek. Bob was an original co-founder and ...

22Oct

Teen Open Mic Night at Heartwood Soundstage

Calling all teen musicians, poets, and performers (ages 13–19) — take the stage and share your talent at Heartwood! Bring ...

UF Driveway Theatre Project presents Dracula

Dracula, Adapted from the Bram Stoker novel & Directed by Derek Wohlust The UF Driveway Theatre Project proudly presents the legendary ...

23Oct

P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition

Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure–this time, ...

Oak Hall School presents Into the Woods

Don’t miss Oak Hall’s fall production of Into the Woods! Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with magic, music, ...

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

24Oct

P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition

Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure–this time, ...

The Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza

October 24-26, 2025! THE FEST is an independent multiple-day, multiple-venue underground music festival held annually in Gainesville, Florida. Bo Diddley ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Kick off the weekend with Playlist at the Pointe, our monthly concert series happening every fourth Friday! From crowd-favorite cover ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

Oak Hall School presents Into the Woods

Don’t miss Oak Hall’s fall production of Into the Woods! Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with magic, music, ...

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25Oct

International Car Show at Butler Town Center

Butler Enterprises is excited to announce the Fifth Annual International Car Show! The show will feature over 120 cars and ...

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 ...

P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition

Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure–this time, ...

Oak Hall School presents Into the Woods

Don’t miss Oak Hall’s fall production of Into the Woods! Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with magic, music, ...

Fathom presents ParaNorman

From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...

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26Oct

P.K. Yonge Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition

Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure–this time, ...

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

Star Center Theatre presents Into the Woods

The iconic musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine is coming to Star Center Theatre, presented by our Spirit of ...

Fathom presents ParaNorman

From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...

The Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza

October 24-26, 2025! THE FEST is an independent multiple-day, multiple-venue underground music festival held annually in Gainesville, Florida. Bo Diddley ...

27Oct

Fathom presents ParaNorman

From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...

28Oct

Fathom presents ParaNorman

From the visionary makers behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! Celebrate the 13th anniversary of ...

30Oct

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 ...

31Oct

Alachua Trick or Treat on Main Street

Trick or Treat on Main, a spooktacular evening from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween Night, October 31st. Main Street Alachua will ...

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 ...

The Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza

October 24-26, 2025! THE FEST is an independent multiple-day, multiple-venue underground music festival held annually in Gainesville, Florida. Bo Diddley ...