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
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
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 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
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
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: 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
Milton Lewis Young Marines Open House
The Milton Lewis Young Marines are hosting an Open House and we’d love to see you there! Come learn more about ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: VFW Post 2811, 1150 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: miltonlewisyoungmarines.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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
Archer UMC Paint and Praise
All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed for this fun night of painting and praise music! A $5 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 17121 SW 137th Ln, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: $5 donation is suggested
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Two Sisters Coffee Co: The Big Apple Craft A Thon
Join us for a FREE fall morning where we'll read the classic 10 Apples Up on Top! by Dr. Seuss, ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- 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
Mossman Hall Halloween Themed Market
Halloween Themed Market. Costume contest for children only starting at 1 pm-2 pm.
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- 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
DADurday
Fall into family and fatherhood engagement at the DADurday event on Saturday, October 11th 10 am-12 pm at Citizen’s Park. ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Citizen’s Park 1208 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32602
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Interlachen American Legion Post 293 Pumpkin Patch Spooky Movie Night
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: Free
Archer UMC Paint and Praise
All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed for this fun night of painting and praise music! A $5 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 17121 SW 137th Ln, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: $5 donation is suggested
- 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
Hart Springs RV Campground: BBQ from the Hart
We invite you and your family come on out for the 5th Annual BBQ from the Hart! All Games & ...
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Hart Springs RV Campground 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell, FL 32619
- Cost: Free General Admission
- Website: bbqfromthehart.com
- Category: Free
Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Costume Contest
Kids 15 and under can come dressed in their best costume and trick or treat at the Flea Market and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
North Gainesville Baptist Church Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff
Join us for our annual Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff. There'll be a bounce house, games, prizes, food & fellowship!
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: North Gainesville Baptist Church: 6203 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Blessing of the Pets at The Newberry UMC Pumpkin Patch
Come to the Pumpkin Patch at Newberry UMC for our annual Pet Blessing and Fundraiser! Bring your pet or stuffed animal ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- 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
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
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
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
Pentecostals of Gainesville Family and Friends Day
It’s fall y’all! And a great day with Family and Friends - begins with YOU! For this annual community celebration we’ve ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 2022 SW 122nd Street, Gainesville, FL
- 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
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
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
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: 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
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free registration
- Website: mathesonmuseum.networkforgood.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
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
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 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
Haile Village Center Oktoberfest
The streets of the charming little Haile Village will close early for this large street festival. This is a community ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Haile Village Center, 9116 SW 51st Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: hailevillagebusinessdirectory.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Deeper Purpose Community Church Girl’s Night In - Pumpkins & Pajamas Night
Girls! Girls! Girls! Join us for our Pumpkins & Pajamas Night! It’ll be an evening of Fall, Food, Fun, Snacks, ...
- 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 19930 N US-441, High Springs, FL 32643-7211
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Joy's Annual Arts & Crafts Show
Join us for Joy’s 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show — a day full of handmade treasures, community fun, and ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Grand Opening Celebration – Serendipity, Heritage Row & The SweetEasy
Step back in time with us as we officially open the doors to Serendipity Soda & Sweets, Heritage Row Antiques, ...
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, High Springs, Florida
- Cost: Free & Open to the Public!
- 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
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: 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
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
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
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: 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 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
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: 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
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
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: Free
First Baptist Church of Archer Fall Festival
Food, games, cookie walk, bounce house & more!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Archer 16870 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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
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
Okito America: Halloween Monster Mash and Trick Or Treat
Monster Mash Is Here Again and will be at Celebration Pointe! - Costume Contest - Trick Or Treat - Martial Arts & Dance ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
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: 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
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs University of Georgia
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
