At the Fall Horticultural Expo there will be a guest speaker, over 75 vendors, food trucks, a Kids Zone and a fall plant sale!

The entire community is invited to celebrate Lights on Afterschool, presented by the Children's Trust of Alachua County in partnership with the Gainesville Circus Center. Join us for circus performances, activities, food, and fun as we celebrate the importance of after school programs. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with presentations at 4:30 p.m.

The 17th annual Gainesville Gone Wild West Fundraiser, presented by Rays of Hope Foundation, is celebrating the president and  CEO Sherry Kitchen’s 20th anniversary with The Child Advocacy Center, Inc. (CAC). There will be a buffet dinner, live music, drinks, a silent auction, a live auction and the debut of the CAC’s newest mission video!

Come trick or treat at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Local vendors will be showcasing their best spooky goods as you gear up for Halloween.

At Trunk or Treat you can experience a family friendly evening filled with candy, monster music and Halloween vibes. This free event is thrown by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and features a chance to see Special Team vehicles and meet law enforcement! 

Tioga Movie Night features The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and come early to check out Tioga’s restaurants and shops! The movie is free to attend. 

The 8th annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo is a boot-stomping rodeo event! There will be cowboys and cowgirls participating in barrel racing, bull riding and more.