Gainesville Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
New Year's Day parkrun, Free 5K
Start the New Year off right and get going on those resolutions! Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Frank Shorter Mile and Mustache Run Kids Race
Ring in the New Year with a fast mile! Our traditional Frank Shorter mile will kick off your new year ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 3100 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32605
- Cost: FREE for current FTC members and kids; $15 for non-members.
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time at the Herlong Mansion
Join us for stories and lemonade on the porch! It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center closed December 31 and January 1 for New Years. OPEN GYM for Jan. 2-7: January 2 - January ...
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs. University of South Carolina
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams vs the University of South Carolina!
- 11:00 am
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
The Home Depot Kids Workshops
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Free
Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Community Health and Wellness Fair
Join us on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for a Community Health & Wellness fair! ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games Free RPG Day
Join us every Saturday for Free RPG Day. Play one-shot adventures from both Pathfinder and D&D Adventure League. Beginners and ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center closed December 31 and January 1 for New Years. OPEN GYM for Jan. 2-7: January 2 - January ...
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Life Unplastic Puzzle and Board Game Swap
Puzzle + Board Game Swaps are back (yay!). Join us every Sunday for our puzzle and board game swap - where ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Life Unplastic 2441 NW 43rd St Ste 24B-1, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games MTG Commander Open Play
Join us to play casual MTG commander. This is a free-to-play event. This is a recurring event taking place every Sunday.
- 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks
This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun. We will have a variety ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Youth Hockey Free Clinics
Try out hockey for free here in Gainesville on January 8th and 15th from 6-7 pm! Any skill levels are ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606 United States
- Cost: Free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Rigamajig Engineering at Tower Road Branch
Come play with our Rigamajig and engineer new creations!
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings
This is a tuition-based drama program, run by mother-daughter duo. Classes meet on Tuesday afternoons between 2-5 pm. Target audience ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: Tuition-based program
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Free
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch
Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Florida Fish Art Contest Preparation Draw A Fish
Discover Florida native fish and use your creativity to draw one to enter the Florida Fish Art Contest through the ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Return of Give Back Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Welcome back to Give Back Thursday's! We will be hosting several events between now and the Great Invader Raider Rally ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog
Join us at the Tower Road Branch and read your favorite book to one of our fuzzy volunteers! IMPORTANT - This ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class
The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Parent Orientation
Calling all parents! Join our upcoming Parent Orientation and learn about the valuable services offered by the Early Learning Coalition ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Community event: Donuts and Drawing at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Friday)
Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open drawing session for all community members and artists of all ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Harn Museum: Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Healthy Hike at the Turkey Creek Preserve
January is "National Staying Healthy Month." The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (ACEPD) invites residents to get outside and participate ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Turkey Creek Trailhead 6300 NW 93rd Ave., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuacounty.us
- Category: Free
Family Friendly Bike Ride
Join us for a social, family friendly bike ride. We meet in the Depot Park parking lot and ride the ...
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gccfla.org
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games Free RPG Day
Join us every Saturday for Free RPG Day. Play one-shot adventures from both Pathfinder and D&D Adventure League. Beginners and ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Frog Song Organics Cane Boil and Farm Tour
Join Farmer John to preserve our sugar cane crop and put sunshine in a bottle. At the cane boil, you will ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Frog Song Organics 4317 U.S. 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Whole Foods parking lot look for the BMWCCA tent to ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Life Unplastic Puzzle and Board Game Swap
Puzzle + Board Game Swaps are back (yay!). Join us every Sunday for our puzzle and board game swap - where ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Life Unplastic 2441 NW 43rd St Ste 24B-1, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games MTG Commander Open Play
Join us to play casual MTG commander. This is a free-to-play event. This is a recurring event taking place every Sunday.
- 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun. We will have a variety ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua
Plan ahead! Join us Monday, January 15 at 10 am at the Cleather Hathcock Community Center for our 19th Annual ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Cleather Hathcock Community Center, 15818 NW 140th Street, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Martin Luther King Jr Day of Celebration
The Willie Mae Stokes Community Center invites you to join us for the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr Day of ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Willie Mae Stokes Community Center 355 NW 6th Avenue, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Newberry Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration
Join us on January 15th as we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a special ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr Center & Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building (see description for details) Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Archer Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
Theme: "Shifting the Cultural Climate through Love & Unity"
- 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Martin Luther King Jr. Gainesville Events
Theme: “King Commission: 40 Years of Legacy.” Multiple events held through January 7 -15, 2024 including these King Holiday Activities ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: (see description) Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.martinlutherkingcommission.org
- Category: Free
La Leche League Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a FREE tour of Fire Station #1. We get a behind the scenes ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch
Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Collage Art Workshop
Art activities provide expressive opportunities to explore color, pattern and texture while strengthening your child's fine motor skills. Join us after ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Return of Give Back Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Welcome back to Give Back Thursday's! We will be hosting several events between now and the Great Invader Raider Rally ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog
Join us at the Tower Road Branch and read your favorite book to one of our fuzzy volunteers! IMPORTANT - This ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Arbor Day Planting with Springs Artist Margaret Tolbert at Santa Fe Springs Preserve
Join ACT and springs artist, Margaret Tolbert, for a tree planting event at Santa Fe Springs Preserve! During this event, we ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe Springs Preserve (Driving directions will be provided to participants closer to the event)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Bots and Blocks - Waldo Branch
Use littleBits STEM kits to build a simple synthesizer and explore the science of music. For teens and tweens.
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Florida Springs Institute Art Exhibition
Come join us for the Florida Springs Institute’s first ever Art Exhibition! Discover diverse work from over 25 artists. Light ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Florida Springs Institute 18645 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe
Enjoy live music by Justin Lee Partin on our Promenade stage! Come out to Celebration Pointe on Friday, January 19th ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Strong-MINDed Mentoring Youth Job Skill Event
Strong-MINDed Mentoring Inc. has partnered with White Touch-Up Mobile Detailing to host our 1st job skill of 2024. This event will ...
- 1:00 am
- Location: 1817 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students
The University of Florida Math Circle is a community focused on the enjoyment and exploration of mathematical ideas. The main ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
La Leche League Weekend Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Life Unplastic Puzzle and Board Game Swap
Puzzle + Board Game Swaps are back (yay!). Join us every Sunday for our puzzle and board game swap - where ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Life Unplastic 2441 NW 43rd St Ste 24B-1, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games MTG Commander Open Play
Join us to play casual MTG commander. This is a free-to-play event. This is a recurring event taking place every Sunday.
- 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Vintage Market
Free & Family Friendly Outdoor Event! "The Florida Vintage Market" is a unique outdoor shopping experience in the heart of ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Midpoint Park and Eatery 931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History: Ask a Scientist-Soltis Lab
Science is all around you! Take advantage of this opportunity to talk with scientists and ask those questions you have ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: While the event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Butterfly Rainforest and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibits.
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun. We will have a variety ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
City of Alachua City Commission and Alachua County Public Schools Joint Public Meeting
Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a student, or simply a community member, you're welcome to join us for a ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 15100 NW 142nd Terrace Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology Information Night
The Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology is excited to provide an update on the application process for ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-01, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Free
Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour
Parents interested in enrolling their child at Healthy Learning are encouraged to attend this Enrollment Tour. We are located inside the ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Healthy Learning Academy 13505 West Newberry Rd, Jonesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch
Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series
Registration is open for our Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series! Do you have questions or challenges regarding toilet training your ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: card.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog
Join us at the Tower Road Branch and read your favorite book to one of our fuzzy volunteers! IMPORTANT - This ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Fire Rescue Free Car Seat Check
Did you know that correctly used car seats can reduce a child's risk of death during a car crash by ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Gainesville Fire Rescue Station 1 525 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Lake-Sumter State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Community Choral Singing
Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics! Hosted in partnership with the 1000 Voices of ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Oakview Community Center 810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park Ye Olde parkrunne, Free 5K
Their Royal Majesties, the King & Queen of Faire are confirmed to join us! Breakout your medieval garb and let’s ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Water Lettuce Warrior Work Day
A nuisance plant known as water lettuce is swarming Ichetucknee River. We need volunteers who aren’t afraid of getting wet ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
First Baptist Church of Archer Kids Clothing Giveaway
First Baptist Church of Archer Kids Clothing Giveaway Sponsored by Go Tell Ministries
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Archer 16870 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class
The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
“Hoggetowne Goes Downtown” is the theme of the 37th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire as the City of Gainesville’s downtown park ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Women's Tennis vs. Florida International University
ITA Kick-Off Weekend vs Florida International University
- 11:00 am
- Location: Alfred A Ring Tennis Complex at UF, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
PDQ Car Show and Cruise In
Awards, Music, Hot Rods, Classic Cars and Trucks!
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: PDQ Gainesville 3403 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Life Unplastic Puzzle and Board Game Swap
Puzzle + Board Game Swaps are back (yay!). Join us every Sunday for our puzzle and board game swap - where ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Life Unplastic 2441 NW 43rd St Ste 24B-1, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Record Fair
The Gainesville Record Fair returns to Cypress and Grove in 2024! -25+ Indoor Vendors -Vinyl, CDs, Tapes, & More! -Local Food ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Saint Francis Catholic Academy Open House
Welcome to Catholic Schools Week! Join us on Monday, January 29th for our Open House from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Come ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32606-3604
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Parent Education Night
The Norton Elementary PTA is hosting a parent education night on Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet. We are excited ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Norton Elementary Teacher Planning Room 2200 Northwest 45th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Dream on Purpose Filming with a Purpose Program Informational Sessions
Youth ages 11-18 are invited to join Dream on Purpose’s “Filming with a Purpose”, an immersive, 8-week after-school program, dedicated ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
