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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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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 Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, 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

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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Harn Museum Tot Time: Autumn Leaf Suncatchers

Tots will collage fall inspired colored tissue paper onto contact paper leaf cut outs to create autumn suncatchers. Explore color, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • 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

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • 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

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

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

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • 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 County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • 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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • 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

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Spooky Candy

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • 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 ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • 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

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

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

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: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • 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

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

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, ...

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 Millhopper Branch Make-It Monday: Fill The Library Pumpkin Patch

Help us fill the library pumpkin patch with paper crafts and coloring activities! Uh oh! The library's pumpkin patch is empty! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • 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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, 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: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

  • 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • 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

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.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

Deep Creek Game Farm Fall Festival Farm Swap

Come out and enjoy a fun day on the farm! We will have vendors set up regular hours from 8 ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1 NE 1st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: fafo.org
  • 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

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule for the week of 10/27 - 11/02

  • 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • 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

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule for the week of 10/27 - 11/02

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

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • 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

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule for the week of 10/27 - 11/02

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

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 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

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule for the week of 10/27 - 11/02

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

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Halloween Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free