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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 ...

Gainesville Bird Expo

Lots of birds, toys, cages, stands, feed, and so much more. Your one-stop shop for all your feather friends' supplies.

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center, 1250 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Admission $5, Children under 10 Free
  • Website: staugustineexoticbirdfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

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

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

Gainesville Volleyball is the local host of the 2025 AVP Grass Nationals presented by Gainesville Sports Commission and Visit Gainesville ...

Braze Ranch Fall Festival

An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 18716 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694-4690
  • Cost: Adults $12 | Children 2-10 $8 | Infants Free
  • Website: brazeranch.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest

Our Fall Festival will be bigger and better than ever. Live music every weekend. We have a super awesome surprise ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL, 32008
  • Cost: Admission to the festival is $12 for adults, $10 kids(3-12), 2 & under are free!
  • Website: www.branfordfarmstand.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
  • Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Halloween Farmers Moo-ket

During our October 12th moo-ket we will be passing out plant-based treats to visiting children! Bringing a small treat bag ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Ghost

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

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

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Vanderbilt University

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

UF Softball vs. Florida VIBE

UF Softball vs Florida VIBE

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Chief Theatre presents Footloose The Musical

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment ...

Gainesville Big Band presents Jazztober

The Gainesville Big Band kicks off their 2025-2026 concert season with Jazztober! Featuring big band standards and vocals.

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Crochet Class

You CAN learn to crochet with our beginner class! Instructors will teach you the basic stitches and get you started on ...

Peaceful Paths: Strength in Strides

Join Peaceful Paths for our inaugural Strength in Strides awareness walk on October 12th, 2025 to support survivors of Domestic ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Akeelah and the Bee

Join us for our first youth performance of our 25th Anniversary Season! Akeelah, an 11-year-old from South Los Angeles, discovers a ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $18, Seniors/Military $15, Students 18 and under $12
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Mean Girls Junior

Come enjoy a performance of Mean Girls Jr., put on by Troupe 88521 from Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools! October 3, ...

Fathom presents The Dark Crystal

Another world, another time… in the age of Wonder. From genius filmmaker Jim Henson comes The Dark Crystal, a masterful ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...

Heartwood Soundstage: Nurture Fest

A celebration of women-centered music, art, and community. Outside on the lawn (4-9 PM): • Art vendors • Free, kid-friendly activities Inside performances (5–9 ...

Hippodrome Cinema presents Scooby Doo on Zombie Island

Scooby (Scott Innes) and the rest of the Mystery, Inc., crew encounter creepy characters at a haunted house on a ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...