From hayrides to haunted house tours, find some spooky fun with our list of scary and not-so-scary Halloween events:
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Drive-Thru Candy at Ironwood Golf Course at Halloween on the Green
Saturday, October 31, 6 p.m. | Ironwood Golf Course
2100 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609
The City of Gainesville hosts socially-distanced Halloween fun at Ironwood Golf Course. Grab sweet treats from the candy drive-thru, watch a dance performance of Thriller by Danscompany of Gainesville, enjoy food from food trucks on site and watch Hocus Pocus from the green.
Halloween Treats from Dance Alive National Ballet at Ballet & Beyond
Saturday, October 31, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | UF Phillips Center
3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32611
The dazzling classical ballet Don Quixote bumps up against a contemporary social issue, ‘Oceana’ with music by Stella Sung. Guest dancer/choreographer Oksana Maslova completes the varied program. Audience capacity is limited to 395 seats. Masks are required.
Hunt for Ghosts on a Two-Day Investigation with American Ghost Adventures
Friday, October 30 – Sunday November 1 | Herlong Mansion Bed and Breakfast
402 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy, FL 32667
Stay over night at the historic Herlong Mansion in Micanopy for a 2-day paranormal investigation.
The Fest That Never Was Livestreaming Music Party
Saturday, October 31 | Online Event with The Fest
Have fun with streaming music from Fest bands including Cold Wrecks, Destroy Orbison, Frank Turner, Souvenirs, War On Women and many, manymore. This special Halloween event is free on Facebook and on Twitch.
Trick-or-Treat at the Cade Museum
Saturday, October 31, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Cade Museum of Creativity & Invention
811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
The Cade hosts a day of activities throughout the museum with prizes and a goodie bag. Admission is free for children in costumes.
Halloween Spirit Night in Alachua
Saturday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. | Skinner Field
15100 NW 142 Terr., Alachua, FL 32615
Candy treat bags, popcorn, pizza, pumpkin decorating and a costume contest are all part of the fun on Halloween Spirit Night. At 7:30 p.m. enjoy a film screening of Spooky Buddies.
Navigate the Corn Maze at Hollow Oaks
Friday, October 30, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Hollow Oaks Corn Maze
18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs, FL 32643
Activities include an interactive corn maze, hayride and photo opportunities. The kids area features a mini-maze, pumpkin bowling, hay slide and more.
Get Scares from your Car at Legion of the Undead Drive Thru Haunted House
Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Newberry Legion – Post 149
26821 W Newberry, Rd., Newberry, FL 32669
“Horror Road” is a drive-through Halloween attraction you can enjoy from the comfort of your car.
Haunted Hayrides at Celebration Pointe
Thursday, October 29 – Friday, October 30, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Celebration Pointe
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
Enjoy a fall hayride around Celebration Pointe as you listen to a scary story narrated through headphones.
Trick-or-Treat and Pumpkin Decorating
Friday, October 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Celebration Pointe
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
Retailers in Celebration Pointe’s Promenade provide a “treat” station for kids to trick-or-treat! The pumpkin decorating station provides kids a small pumpkin (while supplies last) to decorate and take home.
Go on a Drive-Thru Safari at Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Drive-Thru
Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
8528 E County Rd. 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
See exotic animals from the comfort of your car on a drive-thru tour. Candy stations throughout the tour provide treats for kids.
Dress Up and Bring Your Bike on the Haunted Hogtown Bike Tour
Friday, October 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Depot Park
874 SE 4 St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Head to the bike racks near the Cade Museum and join the tour visiting several spooky Gainesville spots. Learn about some of the “craziest times ever” in local history. Masks are required.
Halloween at Haile Equestrian
Saturday, October 31, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Haile Equestrian Center
7680 SW 46th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
Haile Equestrian hosts the 2nd annual Halloween Extravaganza. Activities include candy giveaways, horse costume parade, and FREE pony rides.
Throw Axes with Ghouls and Ghosts at The Hatchetbury’s Hooowloween
Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. | The Hatchetbury
213 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
The Hatchetbury transforms into “The Ax-ylum” with Halloween decorations, music by DJ MellowBlendz, food from Radha’s Kitchen and Sensational Selfies to document everyone’s axe-throwing costumes.
Do the Time Warp Again and See the Cult Phenomenon Rocky Horror Picture Show Live on Stage
Thursday, October 29, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | High Dive
210 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
Enjoy the Halloween tradition with the story of a newly engaged couple stumbling upon an Annual Transylvania Convention. The outrageous musical plays on stage with actors performing skits alongside the film. Audience capacity is limited with a flexible seating layout to accommodate groups of two, three or four, in addition to single attendees.
Halloween Dance Party at Dance of the Dead
Saturday, October 31, 8 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. | SwampCity Gallery Lounge
716 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Dance to DJs playing spooky classics with horror films playing on screens. Prizes for best costume. Masks are required.
A Night of Terror at the Peanut Patch and Corn Maze
Friday, October 30, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Peanut Patch and Corn Maze
8656 SW 75th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
The peanut patch becomes terrifying after dark with the haunted house, corn maze and hayride.
Costume Contest for Pets at Howl-O-Ween Doggo Happy Hour
Saturday, October 31, 4:20 p.m. – 7 p.m. | SwampCity Gallery Lounge
716 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Dress up your pup with prizes awarded for pet and child costumes. Enjoy family-friendly music from DJ Captain Bli.
Watch Black Panther at The Cinema Drive-In
Friday, October 30, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. | SharpSpring
5001 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
The drive-in movie experience includes a costume contest, live DJ, candy for the kids and more.
Let the Kids Bounce Around in Their Costume at Monster Bash
Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Bouncers
3401 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
The indoor bounce house hosts a costume contest with Halloween music, games, candy and more.
Gourmet Franks and Craft Beer at Franks and Steins
Saturday, October 31, 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | High Springs Brewing Company
18562 NW 237th St., High Springs, FL 32643
Celebrate Halloween at the brewery in High Springs. Gourmet franks, holiday beer, candy stations for the kids and prizes for best costume provide a perfect Halloween hangout.
See Halloween Creations at The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Friday, October 30, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | High Springs Farmer’s Market
23517 NW 185th Rd., High Springs, FL 32643
Decorated, carved or painted pumpkins compete for votes with prizes awarded based on age category. Trick-or-treating follows at downtown High Springs businesses.
Stream Halloween Music Recorded at UF Century Tower
Saturday, October 31, 7:30 p.m. | Online Event with UF Carillon Studio
UF’s Carillon Studio presents a Virtual Halloween Concert live on Facebook. 61 bells located in the iconic 157-foot-tall Century Tower carillon create a unique sound for Halloween favorites. This performance was pre-recorded.
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