Celebrate the Halloween holiday all month long with these local events creeping around Alachua County for all ages. 

Roots Plant Studio: Spooky Halloween Terrariums 
Date: All October 
Location: 4780 NW 39th Ave., Ste. 5, Gainesville 
Complete some cute and creepy with eerie moss, bones, skulls, mini gravestones and more. 

Painting with a Twist Halloween-themed family days 
Date: All October 
Location: 618 NW 60th St., Ste. B, Gainesville 
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on a Halloween-themed canvas. 

Saturday,  Oct. 11 

Ghosts and Gators Fall Festival 
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Location: 3536 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville 
Haunted house, food trucks, carnival games, trunk-or-treating and face painting. Tickets $7 and free for kids under 3.  

Sunday, Oct. 12 

Corks and Colors Halloween Themed Classes 
Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m. 
Location: 3415 W University Ave., Gainesville 
Halloween-themed classes for kids or adults with any level of experience. $25. 

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Halloween Farmers Moo-ket 
Time: Noon to 4 p.m. 
Location: 12626 NW Co Rd. 231, Gainesville 
Enjoy plant-based treats, dressing up, local vendors, children’s scavenger hunt, feeding the cows, and meeting the pigs. 

Thursday, Oct. 16 

Plantstay: Spooky Planting Workshop 
Location: 3739 W University Ave., Gainesville 
Seasonal snacks, all of your supplies, inspiration, and instructions to create your own spooky pot. $25.99 to $49.99. 

Friday, Oct. 17 

Newberry Historic Association Spooky Stories and Paranormal Tour 
Date: Oct. 17 and 18 
Time: 7 p.m. 
Location: 120 NW 260th St., Newberry 
Historic Newberry Jail is open for those of you who dare to explore with a team of paranormal investigators. 

Homeschool Community Days Trick or Treat Party 
Time: 10 a.m. to noon 
Location: 3600 NW 19th St., Gainesville 
Play games, have fun, and eat candy! Costumes are welcome. 

Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party 
Time: 10 a.m. to noon 
Location: 2002 NW 36th Ave., Gainesville 
Wear your costume and bring your treat bag for a little trick-or-treating and crafting fun with the residents of Altria House. 

Saturday, Oct. 18 

Waldo Farmer’s and Flea Market Trick or Treat and Costume Contest 
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Location: 17805 US 301, Waldo 
Candy and trinkets will be handed out by participating vendors. 

Sunday, Oct. 19 

Pinspiration Gainesville Cookie Decorating Workshop Halloween 
Time: 1 to 3 p.m. 
Location: 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville  
Learn how to make cookie-licious trays with all materials included. $50. 

Thursday, Oct. 23 

Magnolia Ridge Rehab Trunk or Treat 
Time: 5 to 7 p.m. 
Location: 6517 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville 
Enjoy a bounce house, live music and candy goodies. 

Friday, Oct. 24 

Shoppes At Thornebrook: Trick or Treat 
Time: 5 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 2441 NW 43rd St., Gainesville 
Stroll the well-lit sidewalks for trick-or-treating from participating shops and vendors. 

Alachua County Sheriff Trunk or Treat 
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 
Location: 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville 
Trunks filled to the brim with candy for a chance to check out the Special Team vehicles and meet law enforcement. 

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show 
Time: 5 p.m. Oct. 24, 8 a.m. Oct. 25 and 26 
Location: 23100 W Newberry Rd., Newberry 
Barn party, games, costume contest, random draw prizes and more. 

Adult trick-or-treating 
Time: 5 to 11 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 31, 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30 
Location: 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville 
Candy-inspired beers, dreamt up by the brewers at Swamp Head Brewery and available for one very spooky night. 

Saturday, Oct. 25 

Deeper Purpose Community Trunk or Treat & Kids Fest 
Time: 5 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 19107 NW 240th St., High Springs 
Candy, activities, food trucks, face painting and appearances from law enforcement. 

Newberry Main Street Scarecrow Row 
Time: 3 to 6 p.m. 
Location: Downtown Newberry 
Local groups and organizations can create a scarecrow to display along the historic downtown with pumpkin carving and a costume contest. 

Gainesville Street Rods & Home Depot Trunk or Treat 
Time: 5 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 7107 NW 4th Blvd., Gainesville 
Car display, costumes, candy, music and fun for all vehicles and kids of all ages. 

Star Martial Arts Trunk or Treat 
Time: 3 to 5 p.m. 
Location: 500 NW 60th St., Gainesville 
Costume contests and hundreds of pounds of candy. 

UF Molecular Mania at the Oaks Mall 
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Location: 6419 Newberry Rd., Gainesville 
Unleash your inner scientist with ghoulishly delightful activities and hands-on experiments. 

Easton Newberry Archery Center Halloween Archery Shoot 
Time: 5:30 p.m. 
Location: 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry 
Come wearing your best costume. $25. 

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours 
Date: Oct. 25 and 31 
Time: 1 to 3 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. 
Location: 8528 E County Rd. 225, Gainesville 
Dare to drive through and spot over 100 rare animals, watch lion, tiger and giraffe feedings, and enjoy candy along the way. $10. 

Cavalli Farm Halloween Party 
Time: 5 p.m. 
Location: NW CR 235, Alachua 
Food, fun and a haunted hay ride to follow the costume parade and potluck dinner. 

Sun Country Sports Center Howl-a-palooza 
Time: 2 to 5 p.m. 
Location: 333 SW 140th Terr., Jonesville 
Kids ages 3 to 12 can dress up for an unforgettable Halloween bash packed with obstacle courses, bounce houses, rock climbing, NinjaZone challenges and a spooky dance party. 

Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks 
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Location: 811 S Main St., Gainesville 
Children 17 years and under in costumes get free admission for a variety of spooktacular games, goodies and activities. 

Haile Equestrian Halloween 
Time: 1 to 3 p.m. 
Location: 7680 SW 46th Blvd., Gainesville 
Free pony rides, horses in costumes, activity stations and great promos. 

Halloween Habitat Hustle 5k Run/Walk 
Time: 8:30 to 11 a.m. 
Location: 3400 SE 15 St., Gainesville 
Runners will enjoy post-race treats and raffle prizes from local businesses upon crossing the finish line. All proceeds benefit UF Habitat for Humanity. Children under 5 are free; all other registrations are $25. 

Sunday, Oct. 26 

Pumpkin Palooza Day 
Time: 2 to 3 p.m. 
Location: 18634 NW 231st St., High Springs 
Decorate your own mini pumpkin, try your hand at pumpkin bowling and enjoy festive snacks and drinks. 

CampusView Church Trunk or Treat 
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
Location: 2720 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville 
Bounce house, food trucks, games, prizes, treats, free hot dog meal for kids. 

Alachua Conservation Trust Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice 
Time: 1 to 3 p.m. 
Location: 2221 NW 22nd St., Gainesville 
Pumpkin carving and tasty treats at Rockwood Park. 

Wednesday, Oct. 29 

Celebration Pointe Boo Run 
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
Location: 4871 Celebration Pointe Ave., #40, Gainesville 
Costumes, candy and plenty of Halloween spirit. 

Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat 
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 2405 SE CR-219A, Hawthorne 
Trunk-or-Treat, games, candy, music and enjoy a bowl of chili. 

Thursday, Oct. 30 

High Springs BMX Halloween Race 
Time: 6:15 p.m. 
Location: 19498-19400 NW 238th St., High Springs 
Wear a costume to race for prizes. $5. 

HMA Mortgage’s Trunk or Treat 
Time: 5 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 414 SW 140th Terr., Newberry 
Plenty of candy and fun to be had and food and drinks available for purchase. 

Monster Mash and Trick or Treat 
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville 
From Okito America. 

Palm Garden of Gainesville Trunk or Treat 
Time: 5 to 7 p.m. 
Location: 227 SW 62nd Blvd., Gainesville 
Trick or treating, games and more. 

Friday, Oct. 31 

Tioga Town Center Trick or Treat 
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 13085 SW 1 Ln., Newberry 
Lots of neighbors will be open and handing out candy. 

Boo at the Zoo 
Time: 3 to 7 p.m. 
Location: 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville 
Students and staff transform the zoo into a spooky but safe trick-or-treating event for the whole family. Admission is one canned or non-perishable food item per person for Saints Food Share at Santa Fe College and Catholic Charities. 

City of Archer Trunk or Treat 
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 13975 SW 174th St., Archer 
Free to the public.  

Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Moss Monster Bash 
Time: 4 to 9 p.m. 
Location: 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville 
Trick-or-treating, food truck rally and spooky movie. 

Dave & Boo-ster’s Boo Bash 
Time: 4 to 7 p.m. 
Location: 3023 SW 45th St., Gainesville 
A family-friendly Halloween fun with crafts, activities, and games at Dave & Buster’s. 

Park Meadows Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival 
Time: 2 to 5 p.m. 
Location: 3250 SW 41st Pl., Gainesville 
Bring family, friends and costumes for a safe, fun-filled celebration. 

Saint Matthew Baptist Church Trunk-O-Treat 
Time: 5 p.m. 
Location: 15712 NW 140th St., Alachua 
Come with your best costume and most elaborate way to decorate your trunk to give out candy. 

UF Carillon Annual Halloween Spooktacular 
Time: 7:20 p.m. 
Location: 375 Newell Dr., Gainesville 
A free Halloween-themed concert. 

Waldo Community New Vision Coalition Trunk or Treat 
Time: 5 to 9 p.m. 
Location: 17276 NE US Hwy 301, Waldo 
Haunted House, music, food and drinks, best costume contest, classic cars and more. 

Alachua Trick or Treat on Main 
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
Location: 14801 Main St., Alachua 
The street will be closed to traffic as kids and families enjoy a safe, fun-filled night of trick-or-treating.