Gainesville

Free Programs

This page lists free kids programs and classes in the Gainesville, Florida area.
Kids Gainesville: Free Programs - Fun 4 Gator Kids
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Alachua County Library 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. This program encourages you to read books – any bo ...

Alachua County Library District Programs

Check the library’s online calendar for details on special events, kids programs, and story times.   ...

Alachua County Recycles - Outreach and Education Programs

Alachua County Recycles offers FREE programs to community groups that are interested in learning abo ...

Age: All ages
5620 NW 120th Lane, Gainesville, FL, 32653
Alachua County Sheriff's Office - Teen Driver Challenge

The Florida Sheriffs Association Teen Driver Challenge is a free advanced driving class designed to ...

Age: At least 15 years old
3737 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32609
All Pro Dad Summer Reading Challenge

Dad, challenge your kids to go 0–60 this summer! Not miles per hour… days with books! Speed into sum ...

Alley Gatorz Kids Bowl Free

Kids bowl free from May through November. Two free games everyday! Sign up online.  

May-November
2606 NE Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards

Keep their bookworm skills strong with this reading rewards chart for kids. The more they read, the ...

3500 SW College Road Ste. 200, Ocala, FL, 34474
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Book Club

Join Our Book Club for Ages 0 to 5 Years at Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County and Get One F ...

Age: 0 to 5 Years Old
Fishing for Success Family Fishing Days

Fishing For Success (FFS) is a multifaceted program of the University of Florida that uses fishing a ...

One Saturday a month
7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32653
Florida 4-H

4-H is an non-formal, practical educational program for youth.  It is the youth development program ...

Daily
Age: 5 yrs - 18 yrs
Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides the opportunity for young people to learn, se ...

Gainesville Thrives Dolly Parton Library

Gainesville Thrives is pleased to announce our affiliation with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library ...

Age: 0-4
Harn Museum Family Art Programs

The Harn Museum at UF is dedicated to promoting the power of the arts to inspire and educate people ...

Age: Tot Time ages 2-5, All Ages for other programs
3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611
JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a fre ...

2nd Saturday of every month
6481 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL, 32605
Lowe's Kids Workshops

DIY Kids' Workshops are free, monthly, in-store events designed to inspire the next generation of bu ...

Once a month
all locations
Morningside Nature Center Programs

*The Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Aff ...

September - May
3540 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32641
New Worlds Reading

Help your child develop their reading skills with free books and reading activities from Florida's N ...

Age: VPK-5
Panda Express Cub Club Reading Challenge

Inspire and excite reading among students by partnering with Panda to reward them for their achievem ...

UF Engineering GatorTrax

GatorTRAX is a free K-12 math and engineering outreach program that is run through the combined effo ...

Spring and Fall, Select Saturdays
Age: K-12
University of Florida Math Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun ...

Fall 2025, See description for full schedule
Age: Elementary 1-5 & Grades 6-12
Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601