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
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Maggie Creek Bakery 14933 Main St, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 4000 SW 37th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 20015 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: See costs in description
- Website: newberrycornfieldmaze.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Alachua County Sheriff Trunk or Treat Carni-ville
Costumes welcome! Free candy, decorated trunks, carni-ville fun, fun and a little spooky (never scary)!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Grassy Lot 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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.
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3975 NW County Road 235, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10, $5 for children 12 and under
- Website: www.ziphailequarry.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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, ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $13 extreme package
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Junker Halloween Events
Please join us for our 2026 Junker Halloween event! Get your costumes ready! This year marks the 7th season of ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: 1126 NW 11th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Donations accepted!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday
Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
