30th Annual Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo, Gainesville’s favorite Halloween tradition, returns to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on a new date in 2026! Families are invited to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun on Wednesday, October 28, from 3–7 p.m. Guests can trick-or-treat their way through the zoo while exploring Halloween scenes and decorations created by

Read More

Trick or Treating Events

Top Spots to Trick or Treat in Gainesville

By Julia Bauer | October 4, 2022 | Blog
Local Trick or Treating Activities in Gainesville! Halloween is this month! Have you decided what you and your kiddos are going to do for the big day?    Sparks and Spooks Where: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention When: October 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Message from Cade Museum press release: “The Halloween spooktacular

Read More

Free Kid's Shake

Trick or Treat at Steak ‘n Shake to Get a Free Kid’s Shake

By Amanda Roland | October 8, 2020 | Blog
Take your costumed-kiddos to Steak 'n Shake for trick or treating this Halloween! They can receive a free kid's shake if they arrive in costume. All children under the age of 12 can participate, and they will get a free kid's shake in any flavor, including classics like vanilla and chocolate, or specialty flavors like

Read More