Gainesville families have a new downtown gathering space to explore. The City of Gainesville is celebrating the grand opening of The Streatery on Friday, Nov. 6, with a free community event featuring local restaurants, live music and family activities. The… read more
Holiday and winter flavors are hitting Gainesville menus. Here's a running roundup of seasonal drinks and specials from local cafes and chains, updated as new ones are announced. Last updated: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 Starbucks Multiple locations in Alachua County… read more
Manatee season in Florida officially starts Nov. 15, and Gainesville is about an hour’s drive from two popular manatee viewing spots. I spoke with Rachel Shanker, the conservation and education manager for FPL’s South Florida eco-discovery center, Manatee Lagoon, about… read more
The one-week Thanksgiving break is the perfect time for a short in-state road trip — explore hidden gems, relax and soak up cozy fall, quaint-town vibes. From small historic towns to beach escapes, here are five places in Florida for… read more
Families in Gainesville and throughout Alachua County can explore public school magnet programs during a series of open houses running through Dec. 3, according to Alachua County Public Schools. The events give parents and students an opportunity to tour school… read more
Halloween isn’t just one night; it’s a whole week. By the time Oct. 31 comes around, we’ve already decorated our home, carved pumpkins, watched almost every spooky movie in existence and eaten more candy than we probably should have. If… read more
We’ve carved the classic jack-o’-lantern year after year. They’re cute, but now it’s time to level it up and spark your family’s imagination by turning a simple pumpkin into a cozy fairy cottage. Grab the glitter, craft tiny furniture, tweezers… read more
Halloween is one of the only nights children get to walk the neighborhood, knock on doors and come home with a bag full of candy. It’s also one of the few nights that the neighborhood fills up with strangers, dim… read more
Fall flavors are hitting Gainesville menus. Here's a running roundup of seasonal drinks and specials from local cafes and chains, updated as new ones are announced. Last updated: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 Brewing Thoughts 16 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL… read more
It's officially fall, which means Halloween, trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, haunted houses and fall festivals! To save your family time, Giggle Magazine rounded up all the spooky and fall-themed events near you for a festive, cozy season. Last updated: Monday, Oct.… read more
