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Things to do in Gainesville, FL in October 2026

What is happening in Gainesville, FL in October 2026? 1588 events across Alachua County, Oct 3 to Oct 31, each with its venue and date. All-day events say so instead of a start time.

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Things to do in Gainesville, FL in October 2026

Things to do in Gainesville, FL in October 2026

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Open Gym at Easton Newberry Sports Complex

Haile Farmers Market

City of Alachua Farmers Market on Main

Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Music and Movement

High Springs Historical Society Museum

Saturday Story Time

Free Yoga at the Plaza

Story Time

Baby Time

Preschool Story Time

Intro to 3D Printing

Community Resource Navigator

Music Time

West End Community parkrun

October Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park

Haven Homeschoolers: The Lost Boys of Sudan-A Story of Hope

Toddler Time

Music & Movement 10:15

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

UF Homecoming Festival

West End Community parkrun

The Art of Death: Plein air painting at Evergreen Cemetery

The Art of Death: Plein air painting at Evergreen Cemetery

The Art of Death: Plein air painting at Evergreen Cemetery

The Art of Death: Plein air painting at Evergreen Cemetery

The Art of Death: Plein air painting at Evergreen Cemetery

The Art of Death: Plein air painting at Evergreen Cemetery

West End Community parkrun

The Art of Death: Plein air painting at Evergreen Cemetery

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Toddler Time

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party at Veterans Memorial Park

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party at Veterans Memorial Park

West End Community parkrun

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Toddler Time

Homeschool Makerspace

Halloween Baby Time

Healthy Start: Infant Massage Class

Depot Park parkrun

WAHS Waldo Monthly Market

Alachua County Heart Walk

American Legion Auxiliary Newberry Unit #149 Fall Craft Fair

Newberry Run Club: Fun Run (All runners)

Fall Wildflower Walks

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Alachua Conservation Trust Freshwater Fish and Critters of North Central Florida

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Wilmot Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale

Wilmot Botanical Gardens Plant Sale Event

Plant for Pollinators: Bees and Trees

Living History Saturday

The Lynx Tails Story Time

We Are Free Power Hour: A Family Celebration of Reading, Creativity, And Free Expression

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 201

Alachua County Library District 40th Anniversary Celebration

The Autumn Edit at CountryWay

Preserving Your Family Heirlooms

2nd & Charles Fall Reveal

Oktoberfest at Cypress & Grove

Tioga Oktoberfest at West End Tavern

Spanish for Kids

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Fall Festival at Landscapes Unlimited Nursery

High Springs Museum Open Day

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Promise & Purpose Foundation: Family Wellness & Resource Day

Cross Stitch Club

Milky Moo Grand Opening at the Oaks Mall

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Youth Arts & Well-being for Safer Communities (ONOP Final Symposium)