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Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones ...

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

FREE Mini Pumpkin Decorating at Maggie Creek Bakery

Grab the kiddos and come make some fall memories with us! On Friday, October 16 from 9 AM–1 PM, we’re having ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Fall Fun Days at Red House Ranch

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at Red House Ranch on Friday, September 16th from 9:30 am-1 pm. 25 activities included ...

  • 9:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441 , Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $8 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $12.00 per child per hour
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Venture through the woods and onto the farm as we learn and explore! Begin your journey meeting one of our ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Card Only- $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Healthy Start Infant Massage Class

Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Free Bird Fridays

Welcome to Free Bird Fridays! New space! Free-range Kids Studio Process art and Sensory stations set up for free exploration and ...

Alachua County Library MakerSpace with UF's Gator Robotics - Millhopper Branch

Makerspace activities for ages 6 & up. Join us for UF's Gator Robotics! They will give a presentation about robots, and ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace

Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Kids Can Sew

Kids can sew, too! We’ll be walking through the basics of various techniques in machine and hand sewing with fun, ...

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child returns October 2nd-31st. For years, our community has proven that a simple pumpkin can ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Fall Family Craft Night

Looking for some fall family fun right here in Hawthorne? Fall Family Craft Night at the Hawthorne Branch Library, this Friday! It’s ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville October Junior Ladder Match Day

This program is designed as a match practice class. Students need to be able to keep score and rally. Coach ...

Families United Network, LLC: Nightfall Farmers Market

The Nightfall Farmers Market is bringing local shopping, treats, and community spirit to The Quarters, student housing near UF! Costumes encouraged! ...

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Season of Screams

Season of Screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze, Gainesville Florida's Haunted House, Haunted Hayride & Haunted Corn Maze. ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Adult Admission: $20 cash at event or $25 online | Children under 11: $15 cash at the event or $18 online
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe

**RESCHEDULED! CHOMP THE BLOCK IS COMING BACK — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16!** Mother Nature had other plans, Gator Nation, but we’re ready ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

Parents Night Out is the perfect opportunity to drop off your child(ren) (ages 3 years old through 5th grade) for ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $25 per child
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Sheriff Trunk or Treat Carni-ville

Costumes welcome! Free candy, decorated trunks, carni-ville fun, fun and a little spooky (never scary)!

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

Lots of fun for all of the family. Gem Mining with a great selection of gems, petting zoo with pony ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $15 per person (tax included) Ages 2 & under free
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Denmark Acres Grandparents Night

Grandparents, this night is for y’all! Bring your grandchildren to Denmark Acres for an evening of Old West adventures and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: Grandparent gets in FREE with purchase of child ticket! Regular admission: $15, including tax, Ages 2 & under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 age 13-Adult, $12 ages 4-12, Free ages 0-3
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Zip at Haile Quarry Haunted HayRide

Join us for a frightfully fun night! Happening every Friday and Saturday in October.

P.K. Yonge Presents Clue - High School Edition

It’s a dark and stormy night, and six mysterious guests have gathered at a secluded mansion—each with a secret, a ...

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe

Friday Night Karaoke: Pitch Perfect at the Pointe! Warm up those vocal cords and grab the mic! Join us the third ...

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Eastside High School presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Blending folk, jazz, blues, and contemporary musical theatre, Hadestown: Teen Edition follows two intertwining stories: young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

A Scary Train ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes ...

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

We’re excited to announce our 2026/2027 Third Friday Concert Series! We’re looking forward to another fantastic year of live music and ...

St. Patrick Interparish School: Fiesta Latina

Come join us on October 16th for our 10th Annual Fiesta! Experience food tastings from more than 10 different countries and ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Social Hall 550 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: Admission is donation-based. Suggested about $5 per child $10 per adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dance Alive presents Rock On America! A Tom Petty Tribute Ballet

A rockin’ Tom Petty tribute ballet and other Americana. Happy birthday, America! Family-friendly. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville.

Junker Halloween Events

Please join us for our 2026 Junker Halloween event! Get your costumes ready! This year marks the 7th season of ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Disenchanted!

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
  • Website: www.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Disney's Halloweentown

The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Disney's Halloweentown. Film will begin at 8 p.m. Free & ...

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Laser Queen

Queen's epic songs provided a soundtrack to the 70s and 80s. Laser Queen was inspired by these Rock and Roll ...

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