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.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Waldo MX & Event Grounds Trunk or Treat
Tricks, treats, and tracks. Fun for the whole family! Best decorated trunk contest, costume contest, vendors, music, and free parking! FL ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17000 N.E. U.S. Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
Hay Company: Halloween Celebration Farm Swap & Market
Don't miss a fun event for the family. Come by The Hay Company FL Halloween Celebration Farm Swap & Market. ...
- 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2870 NE 200th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
- Category: Holiday Events
Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks
Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 10 am to 4 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Children (17 years & under) get in free in costume
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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
- Category: Holiday Events
Not So Spooky Halloween at Spence Equestrian
Horses, ponies, fun, and more! The horses would love to see your Halloween costumes(nothing too scary lol), and the horses ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gift Certificates & More Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Join us this Sunday at Carrabba's Italian Grill for Trunk or Treat! Space Walk of Gainesville will be there, along ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Carrabba's Italian Grill 3021 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
SonLife Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
Come join us this Sunday, October 25th, for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship! - FREE Sonic lunch! - Trunk or ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Majestic Oaks – Front Office Area 5800 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Fall Fun Days Trick or Treating at The Windsor
FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Fall Fun Days at The Windsor of Gainesville. We are going trick-or-treating! Come ...
- 10:00 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: Holiday Events
Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Spooky Story
Bring your little ones for a morning of silly surprises as we read *Don’t Push the Button! A Halloween Treat!* Wear ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Harn Museum Art Break-Dot Art Jack-o'-lanterns
Participate in an art experience beyond! Drop-in to the art making stations and get in the Halloween spirit to create ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Archer Farmers Market Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
All aboard for fun fall festivities on Tuesday, October 27th! Our weekly Farmers Market will start at 3 pm. Kid-friendly ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Trunk or Treat at Archer Farmers Market
Archer's Trunk-or-Treat is at the weekly Archer Farmers Market.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo, Gainesville’s favorite Halloween tradition, returns to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on a new date ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission to the event is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Education Association (ACEA) Trunk or Treat
Join us for our very first Trunk or Treat community event! Bring your kids over for some fall fun. We ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 2510 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2946
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
First Methodist Church of Williston Trunk or Treat
Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks! Candy, decorated trunks, and fun for the whole family! Everyone is welcome!
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 213 W Noble Ave, Williston, FL 32696-2029
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3745 Northwest 16th Boulevard Gainesville, FL 32605-3606
- Cost: free
- Website: local.churchofjesuschrist.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Jonesville Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Come join this FREE community event! Bring your kiddos in their costumes for a night of candy, dinner, pig train ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Fall Fun Days Trick or Treating at The Glenwood
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Fall Fun Days. We are trick-or-treating at The Glenwood of Gainesville. This is a ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1001 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
Radiance of Gainesville: Halloween Community Event
Radiance of Gainesville invites families and the Gainesville community to join us for a fun-filled Halloween celebration! - Haunted House - Games - ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Radiance of Gainesville 4607 Northwest 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Plaza Health and Rehab Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
The Plaza Health and Rehab Annual Trunk or Treat event! Free to the public! Music, Games, Food, Fun, and More!
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4842 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: plazahrc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Devils Den Halloween Dive or Snorkel
Pumpkin carving, glow sticks, potluck-style, and even food trucks available. Certified divers 10+ welcome; snorkeling must follow Devils Den guidelines. Snorkeling ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $100 fee
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
- Category: Holiday Events
Studio TM Spooky Nights Family Parties-Monster Mugs
Saturday, October 3 (Monster Mugs) at 2 pm Friday, October 23 (Haunted Houses) at 2 pm Saturday, October 24 (Pumpkins) at 2 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $60 per adult, $20 per child, each additional child is $30
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Tri County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fall Festival
Fun, community, and memories.
- 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 7280 SW SR 26, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook
Save the Date to Get Spooky with Thornebrook! Stroll our well-lit sidewalks for trick or treating from participating shops and ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Halloween at the Farm at Bella Terra Hills
Join us for a magical, nature-inspired Halloween evening on the farm — filled with costumes, creativity, treats, games, and a ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 17450 CR-239, Alachua, FL 32615-4502
- Cost: $25 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Trot or Treak 5k Fun Run at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is hosting our first annual Trot or Treak 5k Fun Run! Last day to sign-up: October 28th! ...
- 7:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: $35
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Woman’s Club: Breast Cancer Benefit 5k
Fun for all ages! Costumes encouraged! Join us for a spooktacular day for an amazing cause! More than just a 5K ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: 23 SW 2nd Ave Chiefland, Fl 32626
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
West End Community parkrun: Halloween 5k
Join us for this free 5K, a special parkrun event, on October 31, 2026, at West End Community park. New ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Flatwoods 5K & Forest Critter Costume Contest at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest
Trick or treat! Come dressed as your favorite forest critter and run, walk, or stroll with us through Austin Cary ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free.
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Great Pumpkin Festival at The Alachua County Farmers' Market
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at the Farmers Market! Bring your family, your friends, and your furry companions for ...
- 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: Holiday Events
