North Central Florida Family Friendly Events & Things to Do

Enjoy midway rides and games for all ages, an Outdoor Marketplace, raffles and a variety of tasty festival food at this family-fun annual event benefiting Blessed Trinity School.

Alachua's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival at the Fist United Methodist Church of Alachua allows families to pick their own pumpkins!

Put on your Halloween costume, grab your friends and join us for a scary good time, Sunday, October 21st from 3:00 – 6:00 pm for Sunny Cares Foundation ‘s 30th Annual Howl-A-Palooza.

Enjoy midway rides for all ages from kiddie rides to thrill rides, carnival games and a variety of tasty fair food at this family-fun event.

An animal care staff member will be available in each enclosure to answer all your questions about these magnificent animals. This event is rain or shine. Spaces are LIMITED, $60 registration donation required before hand.

Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville's favorite Halloween treat for families. The students and staff transform the zoo into a spooky but safe trick or treating event for the whole family. Admission to the event is one canned good per person.

Family and Fun with a twist of Home Improvement, Plant and Lifestyle vendors.

Schedule a free autism consultation with CARD (no screening or diagnosis) Description: CARD coordinator is available for scheduled 45 min consultations for existing and new CARD constituents (intake on site) VT

The Lights Fest is an experience where thousands of friends and families gather to listen to live music, fill up on food trucks and light up life by sharing personal wishes, dreams and goals.