Newberry Cornfield Maze
What: Haunted house, corn maze, hayride, mechanical bull.
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 25 (Haunted attractions start at dark.)
Where: 20015 W. Newberry Road, Newberry
Cost: $20 cash at the door, $27.50 online; kids 10 and under $15 cash at the event, $22.50 online. Some activities not included.
More info: newberrycornfieldmaze.com
Peanut Patch and Corn Maze
What: Haunted house, hayride, maze, entertainment area
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 1
Where: 8658 SW 75th St., Gainesville
Cost:$20 cash at the door, $25 online; children under 11 $15 cash at the door, $18 online.
More info: peanutpatchandcornmaze.com
Halloween Farmers Moo-ket
What: Farm animals, scavenger hunt, games, vendors and more.
When: Oct. 5, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW County Road 231, Gainesville
Cost: $5 suggested donation
More info: crittercreekfarmsanctuary.org
Ghosts N’ Gators Fall Festival
What: Kid-friendly haunted house, costume contest, food trucks, candy, carnival games, crafts and more.
When: Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 3536 NW Eighth Ave., Gainesville.
Cost: $7 per person, kids 3 and under free
More info: aeduf.org/about-2
Adult Trick-or-Treating
What: Candy-themed beer creations
When: 5 to 11 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 31, and 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30.
Where: Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville
Cost: Free
More info: swamphead.com
Carson Springs Halloween Weekends
What: Drive-thru animal tour, candy stations, optional “Path of Horrors.”
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 and 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Carson Springs Wildlife, 8528 E. County Road 225, Gainesville
Cost: $10 ages 3 and older
More info: carsonspringswildlife.org
O2BKids Spooktakular
What: Trick-or-treating, costume contest, prizes, games, art, haunted house.
When: Oct. 25, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville
Cost: Members free, $15 for kids, adults free with child admission.
More info: o2bkids.com/special-events/
Spooktacular Colors Show
What: Horse show and Halloween fun
When: Starts 5 p.m. Oct. 24, 8 a.m. Oct. 25-26
Where: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Road, Newberry
Cost: Free
More info: showfchc.com
Sparks and Spooks
What: Games, treats and activities
Cost: Kids ages 17 and under free with costume
When: Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Cade Museum, 811 S. Main St.
More info: cademuseum.org
Howl-A-Palooza
What: Costumes, bounce houses, games, rock climbing, NinjaZone, dance party and more.
When: Oct. 25, 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville
Cost: $55 per child ages 3-12
More info: suncountrysports.com/howlapalooza/
Gainesville Fear Garden
What: Traditional haunted house elements with “experimental twists.”
When: Timed entry, reservations accepted between 6:30 and 11 p.m. Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 1-2.
Where: 3536 NW Eighth Ave. Gainesville
Cost: $13 suggested donation, proceeds benefit Makerie Workshop.
More info: gainesvillefeargarden.com
Moss Monster Mash
What: Live DJ, food trucks, costume contest, crafts, movie, candy and more.
When: Oct. 31, 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co., 1001 NW Fourth St., Gainesville
Cost: Free
More info: cypressandgrove.com
Boo at the Zoo
What: Candy stations through themed lands such as Dr. Seuss and Super Mario. Costumes welcome.
When: Oct. 31, 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville
Cost: One canned good or non-perishable item per person.
More info: sfcollege.edu/zoo/
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Looking for family-friendly or scary Halloween events? Gainesville and Alachua County have both
Reporting by Alan Festo, Gainesville Sun / The Gainesville Sun
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