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Gainesville Gone Wild West Fundraiser
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Santa Fe River Ranch, 29220 NW 122nd St, Alachua, FL, 32615, 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
2025-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Shoppes At Thornebrook, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606, 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.

Trunk or Treat Monster Mash Bash
2025-10-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
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: The Nightmare Before Christmas
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669, United States
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.

8th Annual CountryWay Town Square Pro Rodeo
2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | CountryWay Town Square
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.

The Cancer Chomp
2025-10-25 08:00 - 11:00 | UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, 2033 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32610, United States
The 4th Annual Cancer Chomp is a day of community engagement that acknowledges the challenges faced by brain tumor patients and their loved ones. This event features a 5k run/walk, Kid Zone, charitable organizations, community vendors and more!

Haile Farmers Market
2025-10-25 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 08:30 - 12:00 | Haile Plantation, 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Haile Farmers Market

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

Fifth Annual International Car Show
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Butler Town Center, 3217 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
The Fifth Annual International Car Show will feature over 120 vintage and modern cars and motorcycles with everything from Mercedes to Lamborghinis. There will also be music, vendors, awards and more. This will take place in the parking lots across the street from The Cheesecake Factory.

Annual Kanapaha Fall Plant Sale
2025-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, 32608, United States
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and the Gainesville Orchid Society welcome you to browse at the Annual Kanapaha Fall Plant Sale, with 50 booths selling all kinds of plants. There will also be an orchid show.

7th Annual Oktoberfest
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Audi Gainesville, 1948 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32609-3651, United States
The seventh annual Oktoberfest hosted by Audi Gainesville is a day of fun with German food, craft beer from Swamp Head Brewery, and live music!

Florida Bat Festival 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Lubee Bat Conservancy, 1309 NW 192nd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
At the 21st Annual Florida Bat Festival, you can enjoy fun activities, vendors, a beer garden, and entertainment!

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series
2025-10-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Cade Museum, 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, 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.

Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour
2025-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | FL
Explore Historic Micanopy and its haunted past on this ghost tour! Hear chilling tales of paranormal activities, learn historical tidbits and encounter supernatural occurrences.

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
2025-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | The Home Depot, 7107 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32607, United States
The Home Depot’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat is free and features many vendors!

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
2025-10-26 12:00 - 2025-10-29 18:00 | Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District, 430-B N Main S, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is a large book sale where all the proceeds support the Alachua County Library District and area literacy projects!

Fall Fest
2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Trinity United Methodist Church
This annual Trinity tradition has something fun for everyone, including trunk-or-treating, tractor rides, games, food, and more. Hope to see you there!

Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue
2025-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
At Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue, join the Gainesville Fire Rescue every month for family-friendly fun while learning important health and safety information and connecting with the community. Check their Facebook for updated meeting information!

Free Community Trunk or Treat
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Jonesville Baptist Church, 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL, 32669, United States
The free Community Trunk or Treat is an evening filled with fun that includes candy, a bounce house, free dinner, and more!

1st Annual Newberry Trunk or Treat
2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:00 | 414 SW 140th Terrace
Mark your calendars for this brand-new event! Bring the whole family for an evening of trunk-or-treating, candy, food and drinks.

Boo At the Zoo
2025-10-31 15:00 - 19:00 | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
At the 29th Annual Boo At the Zoo, families can experience a safe trick or treating event led by students and staff! Admission is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person.

Free Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Countryside Baptist Church
Enjoy your Halloween with Countryside Baptist’s annual trunk or treat filled with spooky spirit and yummy candy!

50th Annual Micanopy Fall Festival
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Micanopy
Explore over 200 booths set up by artists and crafters, enjoy live music and celebrate autumn at this 50th annual festival!

Woofstock
2025-11-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Santa Fe River Ranch, 29220 NW 122nd St, Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
The annual Woofstock event will have live music, food, drinks, a silent auction and more! Over the last eight years, this event has raised over $300,000 to help pets in need.

Krawl'n for the Fallen
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | The FIRM, 7266 Airport Road, Starke, FL, 32091, United States
The annual Krawl’n for the Fallen is an off-road event to remember, honor and respect those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Tom Petty Weekend
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Tom Petty Weekend is a three-day festival is full of music and storytelling to honor Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Fun 4 Gator Kids Glow in the Dark Fun Night
2025-11-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park, 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Glow in the Dark Fun Night is a family friendly event featuring games, activities, free glow sticks, light up toys and vendors. All activities are free!

McIntosh 1890s Festival
2025-11-08 08:00 - 16:00 | McIntosh Historic District east side of US 441
Enjoy a day on the tree-lined streets of Victorian McIntosh and browse arts, crafts, jewelry, plants, decor, treats and more! There will also be children’s activities.
