Gainesville

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.


  • Print
October

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Show events from all categories

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

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

  • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Matheson History Museum Timucua Language and Culture: Understanding Alachua County's Native Heritage

SOLD OUT! Who were the Native people of Alachua County? The correct answer depends on the time period, but when ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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

  • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

Cozy Classroom Moms Night Out

Grab your girlfriends and join us at Cozy Classroom on Friday, October 3rd from 5:30–7:00 PM for a night of ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Cozy Classroom 18634 NW 231st Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF RecSports: First Fridays Parent’s Night Out

Join us for First Fridays—a monthly night of games, crafts, active play, and more for kids ages 5–12. Pizza and ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: recsports.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

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: Other

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

Swamp City Fitness Swamp Monsters II

Swamp City Fitness is hosting the Swamp Monsters II STRONGMAN event presented by Strength By Barbell. A full day extravaganza will ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4315 SW 29th Ave Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free to spectate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Cabot Creamery Cruiser Event at Whole Foods

Visit the Cabot Cruiser THIS SUNDAY, October 5th, from 1:30–6:00 PM at Whole Foods in Butler Town Center and enjoy ...

  • 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Whole Foods 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant's National Taco Day

Mark your calendars, familia, National Taco Day is coming this Tuesday, October 7! Join us for $3 Street Tacos ALL DAY ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $3 Street Tacos ALL DAY
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

National Taco Day at Chuy's

Taco lovers, get ready! Taco Tuesday just got better. National Taco Day is Tuesday, October 7th, and we’re cooking up ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: 3410 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: m.chuys.com
  • Category: Other
  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry $6
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 1725 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

High Springs Orchard & Market: Fall Harvest Market

High Springs Orchard & Market is hosting our Fall Harvest Market on Friday, October 10th, from 4 PM to 8 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 10804 NW SR 45, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

KidStrong Parents Night Out!

Kids get to: - Complete in games and challenges - Celebrate with a pizza party - Build their own course Parents get to: - Enjoy ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

City of Gainesville: Indigenous Peoples Day

The City of Gainesville, the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, and community partners invite all neighbors to celebrate the vibrant culture, ...

  • 5:30 pm
  • Location: City Hall Plaza, 200 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other
  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry $6
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Cypress Valley Farm Dino Night

Dino Night at Cypress Valley Farm, Cita, Florida! Hey teens! Get ready to stomp, roar, and have a prehistorically awesome ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4981 NW 177th Place Citra, FL 32113
  • Cost: $50 Per Person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

GHS Drama: Halloween Garage Sale

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

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1900 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library and Cone Park Library in Gainesville, ...

  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Library, 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

GHS Drama: Halloween Garage Sale

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

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1900 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

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

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

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

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry $6
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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

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

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

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

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

Matheson History Museum Spirits of the Past: An Evening of History and Hauntings

Doors open/ tarot card readings at 6:30 pm Join us for an unforgettable night where history meets paranormal mystery at the ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $85
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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, ...

  • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Public Schools Annual Magnet Showcase

Find your future at the 2025 Magnet Showcase! Explore the many magnet options available at elementary, middle and high schools and ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.alachuaschools.net
  • Category: Other

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Catch ’em all at Poke’Ville! A full day of buying, selling & trading Pokémon cards at The Oaks Mall! Enter the ...

  • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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

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

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 3669 Southwest 2nd Avenue Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other
  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry $6
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Children’s Trust of Alachua County Literacy Townhall Meetings

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County is investing $1.5 million over the next three years to strengthen literacy for children ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: See description for locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition: Youth Coalition

If you're 18 and under at any Alachua County middle or high school, you can complete this form below to ...

  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 3615 SW 13th Street, Suite 1, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Other

Deeper Purpose Community Church Community Dinner

Join us this Wednesday, October 29th, at 6 PM, for a free community fellowship dinner on the grounds. Food, Drinks, ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 19930 N US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Children’s Trust of Alachua County Literacy Townhall Meetings

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County is investing $1.5 million over the next three years to strengthen literacy for children ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: See description for locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

Lulu's Gelato Pre-Trick or Treating Fun

Happy Halloween! Stop by for some pre-trick or treating fun. Serving today-Sunday, 2-6 pm, for our last open weekend this ...

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 17010 W Newberry Rd Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other