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.
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: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF School of Music presents Jacare Brazil Meets the Community
Vocal, Instrumental & Guitar, Bossa Nova, Samba-Jazz, Choro, Waltz
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Samba Brazilian Kitchen 5141 SW 91st Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Beaded Spiders
Create a creepy spider out of beads and wire.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Fantasy Flash Fiction Workshop
Get ready to pack a dragon-sized amount of adventure into a hobbit-sized story! We'll be creating flash fiction (stories of ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Kentucky
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team! Join the Gators as they support the fight against cancer in their annual ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch
Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua Raiders Haunted Homecoming Carnival
Face painting by O2B kids, Vendors, bounce house, games, and candy prizes. Come out and enjoy the free fun!
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Moonpreneur Free Robotics Workshop
Join us for an exciting, free Robotics workshop designed for kids aged 7-14. This in-person Robotics workshop includes: ...
- 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Hampton Inn, 4225 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: moonhub.moonpreneur.com
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time
Saturdays and Sundays through October Hay Rides 1 pm-4 pm Children’s Story Time 2 pm-4 pm
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Drawtober
Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for a drawing session—and get creative together. Join us this October 5th for ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
KBCH Career Seminar Series
Meet Nate Kiker, First Officer at University Air Center Charter, sharing how to build a career as a commercial pilot ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homeschool-life.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library All About Snakes - Newberry Branch
Slither into the fascinating world of snakes for a presentation and a craft. A presenter from UF/IFAS Extension will be teaching ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: The 4C's of School and Work: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity
Through games and activities learn about communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to become a better learner to prepare for ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
P.K. Yonge All About Middle School Night
Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge Middle School programs and about the admissions process. ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Park Play Pals
Join the fun with this FREE playgroup tailored for awesome youth with special needs, led by our pals from Alachua ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe Blount Hall, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: members.gainesvillechamber.com
- Category: Free
Screaming for Safety
Join us for our annual spooktacular Screaming for Safety trunk or treat! Screaming for Safety is a fun and free ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Kiwanis Safety City, 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Celebrating Indigenous People's Week
In connection with the City of Gainesville’s recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Week and other programs across the university, the Harn ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs University of Virginia
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!
- 11:00 am
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Depot Park Anniversary parkrun
Celebrate with us! Depot Park parkrun has been going strong - and growing! - since 9/29/2018. What an incredible journey ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Free Teen Workshop: Designing Your Future
Feeling unsure about life after high school? Explore career options through fun, interactive activities in a supportive environment. Gain clarity ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Virtual (On Zoom)
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: Free
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
P.K. Yonge All About High School Night
Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge High School programs and about the admissions process. ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Fossils
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Fossils. In this program, participants will learn about fossils. The Fossils! Program ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, HQ Makerspace Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Lorcana League - Tower Road Branch
Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Jonesville Baptist Church Glow Night
Bring your kids to this special Wednesday Night service! Shine your light! Let’s light up the night and reveal how ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Baptist Church 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch
For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 14007 NW 1st Rd, Newberry FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: cmpscu.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance
Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Trick-or-Treat Party at Altrusa House of Gainesville
Calling all monsters! Wear your costume and bring your treat bag, and join homeschool friends and soon-to-be friends at Altrusa ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 2000 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605-2493
- Cost: Free and All Homeschoolers Welcome
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party! We'll play games, have fun, and eat candy! Costumes ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Turkey Creek Preserve
Meet trip leader Kristen Suggs in the parking lot. Preserved by Alachua County's Forever Program, 376 acres of diverse ecosystems ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Turkey Creek Preserve 6300 NW 93rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
1800s Pioneer Florida History Festival
Join us for a fun, educational day celebrating Florida’s rich 19th-century frontier heritage! - Showcase traditional crafts and heritage goods - Offer ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 397 E. Hathaway Ave., Bronson, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cedar Key Seafood Festival
The 54th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival on October 18-19, 2025. Enjoy FREE admission, seafood, arts & crafts, live music, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 450 2nd Street Cedar Key, FL 32625
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory
Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 6–11. Kids will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Free Teen Workshop: Interview Like A Rockstar
Learn essential interview skills for jobs, internships, and beyond. Prepare effectively, communicate confidently, and make a lasting impression. FREE for high ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Virtual (On Zoom)
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks
Join the University of Florida's Panhellenic Council for our annual Ghouls, Goblins, & Greeks! Our chapters will be on Sorority ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: UF Sorority Row, located on East and West Panhellenic Dr., between 8th and 9th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Dance Marathon at UF Moralloween
See you at Moralloween, the celebration of our Transform Today efforts, at 5:30 PM in Plaza of the Americas on ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: Free & open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Children's Trust of Alachua County: Lights on Afterschool
The Children's Trust of Alachua County and Gainesville Circus Center present, Lights on Afterschool, a national event to celebrate the ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation’s Fall Festival
Join us at Terrace Health & Rehabilitation’s Fall Festival! Admission is free — bring your family and friends for an ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 7207 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Admission is FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Bugs, Bones, and Brews
We’re heading to the brewery to celebrate spooky season! Sip special beer at First Magnitude Brewing Co. while checking out ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Event activities are FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
First Lutheran Church Trunk-or-Treat
Decorated tables with folks in costume. Candy will be passed out at each table. Bouncy house, face painting, hay ride, ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: First Lutheran Church 1801 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free
- Website: flcgainesville.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Windsor of Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at The Windsor of Gainesville. Dress up your little one and bring your bag, we're ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE but space is limited, make sure to sign up!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Creature Feature
Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun Costume Party
Join us for a spooktacular free 5K! Let’s try to break last year’s record shenanigans with everyone decked out for ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Cancer Chomp
Please join us for the 4th annual Cancer Chomp happening at the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on the beautiful ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex: 2033 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: donate.giving.ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Happy Harvest Market at The Alachua County Farmers' Market
We are delighted to invite you to our Happy Harvest Festival! Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Fox Pen Preserve with Alachua Conservation Trust
Join Alachua Audubon Society and Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) at Fox Pen Preserve during Birdability Week. Meet in the parking ...
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Near 10777 Holden Park Road Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Ocala Arts Festival
Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around the country, local performers, and tons of delicious food trucks. October 25 ...
108 Vine: The Happy Haunting Event
Save the date for our annual Happy Haunting at 108 Vine + Plantstay! Join us Sunday, Oct 26 from 10–2 for ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 108 Vine 3739 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Trick or Treat at The Glenwood of Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a morning of fun at The Glenwood of Gainesville. Dress up your little ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1001 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Exquisite Corpse Art-A-Thon at GFAA
From Tuesday to Thursday, October 28 to 30th, 2025, twenty-four artists will take over GFAA to participate in Exquisite Corpse ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Exquisite Corpse Art-A-Thon at GFAA
From Tuesday to Thursday, October 28 to 30th, 2025, twenty-four artists will take over GFAA to participate in Exquisite Corpse ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch MonsterCraft Story Time
Join us for a silly monster Story Time, and then create monster friends with paper scraps, glue, googly eyes, and ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Exquisite Corpse Art-A-Thon at GFAA
From Tuesday to Thursday, October 28 to 30th, 2025, twenty-four artists will take over GFAA to participate in Exquisite Corpse ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Spooky Slime Science
Come join us as we make slime in celebration of the spooky season! Kids and teens will make slime, a ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Meet Bluey & Bingo Open House Event
Bring the kids for a fun event! Meet Bluey & Bingo, explore books, take a campus tour, and enjoy family ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
UF CARD Halloween Event
No Tricks, Only Treats! Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly Halloween experience! Who: UF CARD Constituents & families What: Trick-or-treating alternative with ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: UF CARD Office, 4101 NW 89 Blvd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creepy Crafting Fun
This spook-tacular event is perfect for unleashing your crafty side and creating eerie decorations and ghoulish fun to celebrate the ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
