Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Balance 180's Annual Flip-or-Treat Event)

Balance 180's Annual Flip-or-Treat Event

Visitors can trunk-or-treat outside, ride a trackless train, complete a scavenger hunt, do crafts, and purchase food from local food trucks. Inside, children can tackle gymnastics obstacle courses divided by age group, including a dedicated toddler corner. The event also features a performance by competitive gymnastics teams and a multi-category costume contest.

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When

Tickets

Early bird registration: $20 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling. Week-of-event registration begins Monday, October 19 and costs $25 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling. Free for adults, children ages 2 & under, and trunks. The family ticket table lists: one child $20, two children $35, three children $30, four children $35, five children $40, and six children $45. Trunk participants and their family get free entry.

Hours

5:00 - 8:00 PM.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Food trucks will be at the event.

Going?

Location

Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy · 6527 NW 18th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32653 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children, including young kids

Vibe

Festive and playful

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a bag of candy to the gym before or at the event to earn a raffle ticket for a surprise gift.
  • Sign up to decorate a vehicle trunk to receive free entry for your family and enter to win a party.
  • Register before the week of the event to secure early bird rates.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Early-bird registration is $20 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling; week-of registration is $25 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
  • Adults, children ages 2 and under, and trunks enter free.
  • Trunk participants and their families receive free entry, and registered trunks can compete to win a Balance 180 party.
  • A trackless train is new this year.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the event?

The event is open to the public and suited for visitors of all ages.

How are the indoor gymnastics gyms arranged?

The pink gym is reserved for athletes ages 6 and under with a toddler corner for ages under 3, while the blue gym is for athletes ages 7 and older.

What categories are featured in the costume contest?

Costume categories include Best Duo, Best Group, Best Trunk, and Best Individual Costume.

How many trunk-or-treat vehicle spots are available?

There are 40 spots available for participants interested in decorating their trunks.

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