It’s time for all things pumpkin, spice and everything nice because it is officially autumn! Break out your beanies and enjoy the cool breeze that relieves some of Florida’s summer heat. These fall events in Gainesville are sure to get you into the spirit of spooky season.
Fall Events in Gainesville
Annual Almost Fall Craft & Vendor Festival
Saturday, Sept. 28
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Woman’s Club of Keystone Heights
Website: facebook.com/events
Kick off the fall season at the annual Almost Fall Craft & Vendor Festival! There will be over 60 vendors.
Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival
Saturday, Sept. 28 – Sunday, Sept. 29
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shoppes At Thornebrook
Website: facebook.com/events
Celebrate the arts and the talent of local artists at the 39th annual Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival! There will be diverse artistic creations, including sculptures, paintings, woodwork, jewelry and more. You can also stroll through the shops and enjoy bites from food trucks and restaurants.
Crossroads Farm and Apiary Fall Festival
Weekends from Saturday, Sept. 28 – Oct. 27
Saturdays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sundays 2 – 7 p.m.
Crossroads Farm and Apiary
Website: facebook.com/events
Weekends through Halloween, the Crossroads Farm and Apiary Fall Festival will have food, activities, shopping and farm fun! Entry is $12 per person ages three and up.
Central Florida Peanut Festival
Saturday, Oct. 5
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Heritage Park Williston
Website: facebook.com/events
Although not exactly a Gainesville fall event, if you like peanuts, the Central Florida Peanut Festival is for you! There will be rides, arts and crafts, live music and more.
Sunrise Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Saturday, Oct. 12
7 a.m.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Website: facebook.com/events
On this guided Sunrise Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, you can enjoy the sunrise, learn about nature and start your day with a guided meditation.
Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour
Friday, Oct. 18
4 – 7 p.m.
Downtown Micanopy
Website: facebook.com/events
Explore Historic Micanopy and its haunted past on this ghost tour! Hear chilling tales of paranormal activities, learn historical tidbits and encounter supernatural occurrences.
Annual Kanapaha Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 20
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Website: kanapaha.org/fall-plant-sale
At the annual Kanapaha Fall Plant Sale, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and the Gainesville Orchid Society welcome you to browse 50 booths selling all kinds of plants. You can also enjoy the annual orchid show!
Spooktacular Fun Run/Walk
Sunday, Oct. 20
9:45 – 11 a.m.
Celebration Pointe
Website: facebook.com/events
Fitness meets spooky season! Get ready for the Spooktacular Fun Run/Walk at Fit2Run at Celebration Pointe. Wear your costumes and feel free to bring your furry friends dressed in spooky attire as well. You can also try on new styles of running shoes from On, and wear them during the fun run! This event is for all levels of fitness.
Tioga Movie Night: Casper
Friday, Oct. 25
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Tioga Town Center
Website: facebook.com/events
Get outside with your friends and family by enjoying a spooky Halloween movie outdoors. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Wednesday, Oct. 30
Noon – 6 p.m.
The Friends of the Library
Website: facebook.com/events
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is the largest Friends of the Library sale in Florida! Shop for books, art, comics, manga, CDs, DVDs, records and more. All proceeds support the Alachua County Library District and area literacy projects.
Halloween Hike at Cuscowilla
Sunday, Oct. 27
5 – 8 p.m.
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Website: facebook.com/events
On the Halloween Hike at Cuscowilla, get into the spooky spirit with a campfire, take-home fall craft, face painting and more!
Annual Micanopy Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Sunday, Oct. 27
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Downtown Micanopy
Website: micanopyfallfestival.org
Explore over 200 booths set up by artists and crafters, enjoy live music and celebrate autumn at the 49th Annual Micanopy Fall Festival!
Boos & Brews at Blackadder Brewing Company
Thursday, Oct. 31
6 – 9 p.m.
Downtown Micanopy
Website: visitgainesville.com
Wear your costumes and don’t miss the eighth annual Boos & Brews at Blackadder Brewing Company! There will be limited edition Monster Cereal Killer beers prizes for costume winners and food trucks.
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