Storytime at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Storytime at the Zoo is every 3rd Wednesday of the month and is free to attend!

Gator Growl and UF Homecoming

University of Florida

At the Gator Growl, show your Gator pride and celebrate the University of Florida at different events before the homecoming game!

Gator Gallop

Plaza of the Americas Gainesville, FL, United States

The Gator Gallop features a  2.2-mile fun-run throughout campus, a UF Homecoming tradition that will have photo-ops, music, prizes and more

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Plantation 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

Haile Farmers Market Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.

Fall Horticultural Expo and Plant Market

Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, United States

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

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Visit the Cade Museum every Saturday for its Maker Workshop Series! This is an innovative program for kids ages 9 and up to participate in hands-on "maker sessions" to build and create using different materials, electronics and coding platforms. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

$5

Lights on Afterschool

Gainesville Circus Center 1925-B SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

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.

Free

Gainesville Gone Wild West Fundraiser

Santa Fe River Ranch 29220 NW 122nd St, Alachua, FL, United States

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!

Trick or Treat at the Shoppes at Thornebrook

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

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