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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - Archer Branch
This interactive 20 to 30-minute Laptime program is designed to help you bond with your baby through stories, songs, and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Toys Tour
Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children that are ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Harn Museum Friday Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interest" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. On ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Milhopper Library
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to music and me movement at the Milhopper Branch Library. Join us Friday, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Archer Branch
Join us for a fun and active class, all about music! This 30-minute active program is perfect for kids and their ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Joann Take It and Make It
Time for kids to create & explore with our Take It & Make It events! For the first Saturday of ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft 3202 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.joann.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Race for Inclusion – Gainesville
Join us for a 5K fun run/walk at the University of Florida as a part of Special Olympics Florida’s Race ...
- 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: University of Florida - Flavet Field, Woodlawn Drive, Gainesville 32603
- Cost: $100 Donation Fee
- Website: give.specialolympicsflorida.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Special Needs
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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Lamp Post Therapy Center Holiday Market
Join us for coffee, thrifting, and crafty gifts just in time for the holidays! Snap a picture with Santa while ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Lamp Post Therapy Center 13568 NW 1st Lane, Unit 1, Tioga, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: sites.google.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social
Oh What Fun! Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Westside Park! It'll be followed by food, ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs
Step 317 Mini Sessions - December
Step 317 is offering a variety of themed mini sessions. Choose your theme, choose your time, and book your session! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Session fee varies by theme
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Toys Tour
Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children that are ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup 6 - USAA Indoor Round with Knockout Eliminations
Join us for the last shoot of our 2022 Spider Cup Series. Year end champions will be announced after this ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions
Local Provisions Brunch with Santa
SANTA!!! We know him!!! And he’s coming to town for brunch! Mark your calendars and put those finishing touches on your Christmas ...
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Local Provisions: 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 129, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $16.95 for kids (12 & Under) $28.95 for adults
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Festival at Fort King
Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two day event will feature historic themed crafts, games, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: $5 per person, Veterans & Children Under 5 are FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Florida Museum of Natural History
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids playgroup at the Florida Museum of Natural History. We are going to explore the museum, ...
- 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free Admission, Parking is $4 per vehicle
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library: Tutoring Help at Alachua Branch
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Florida Gators Gymnastics Hype Night
Can’t wait for the 2023 Gators gymnastics season to start? Then the Gators Gymnastics Hype Night Presented by American Campus Communities ...
- 6:45 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events , Free
UF Women's Basketball vs Presbyterian College
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Presbyterian College!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $2 Youth Single Ticket (12 & Under), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green four days a week ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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.
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am at One Love Café for breastfeeding support, friendship, ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.LLLgville.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Kids Yoga: ABC Wellness at Stillpoint
Classes will continue through October, November (excluding the week of Thanksgiving) December (last class will be December 15) Schedule Week Yogis (ages ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: A.B.C. Wellness at Still Point 2730 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10 at door - $8 pre-register online
- Website: www.abcwellness.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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 on ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. This program will be held on ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green four days a week ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Play Tennis Gainesville Homeschool Tennis 4 Recess Clinic
The Tennis 4 Recess Clinic is a morning tennis opportunity designed for all players the ages 8+. We invite all ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone
Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua Flowers and Tuxedo Rentals: Ornament Making Class
We will be making handmade keepsake ornaments. This is a children’s hands on class. They will get to make 2 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Flowers and Tuxedo Rentals 14520 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch
Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30 pm! Come hang out at LPSF and catch ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs
Come join us on December 10, 2022, 7 am-2 pm 2nd Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Going to be lots ...
- 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneehardware.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Girls on the Run Fall Season of Hope 5K
5K Celebration- Confidence through Accomplishment Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Trail Head 3300 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Nov 1-18: Early Bird (Online) $25 | Nov 19- Dec 6: General (Online) $35
- Website: www.alachuagotr.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Chiefland Christmas Festival
Join us in Chiefland for the Rudolph Run, Christmas Festival, and Parade! Pictures with Santa, tree lighting, bonfire, inflatables and ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) Breakfast with Santa
Experience Breakfast with Santa Claus and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Amber Brooke Farms in Williston. Throughout breakfast, Santa ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $30 (2 yrs & under – Free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Step 317 Mini Sessions - December
Step 317 is offering a variety of themed mini sessions. Choose your theme, choose your time, and book your session! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Session fee varies by theme
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Starke's Christmas on Call Street
Join us for a weekend of holiday festivities so good, they would even put a smile on Ebenezer Scrooge's face. Starke's ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Downtown, Starke, FL, 32091
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Leave No Trace: You Did What?!
Do you know the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace? One of these principles is to respect wildlife, but what ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (Visitor Center)
- Cost: While the program is free, state park entry is still $6 per vehicle.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) Breakfast with Santa
Experience Breakfast with Santa Claus and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Amber Brooke Farms in Williston. Throughout breakfast, Santa ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $30 (2 yrs & under – Free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Our meet is a family-friendly gathering, open to all automotive enthusiasts and is free to attend. It is an opportunity ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillecarsandcoffee.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition
Join library staff across Alachua County for outdoor holiday stories and songs at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition. ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Tutoring Help at Alachua Branch
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn new words and concepts through activities such as ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition
Join library staff across Alachua County for outdoor holiday stories and songs at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition. ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Kids Yoga: ABC Wellness at Stillpoint
Classes will continue through October, November (excluding the week of Thanksgiving) December (last class will be December 15) Schedule Week Yogis (ages ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: A.B.C. Wellness at Still Point 2730 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10 at door - $8 pre-register online
- Website: www.abcwellness.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - Archer Branch
This interactive 20 to 30-minute Laptime program is designed to help you bond with your baby through stories, songs, and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Archer Branch
Join us for a fun and active class, all about music! This 30-minute active program is perfect for kids and their ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
MakerSpace Activities targeted to homeschoolers ages 5-13
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Decorate your Christmas Tree with a Jolly Holiday Ornament
Calling all little builders! Kids will love this holiday DIY-U workshop where they’ll learn to build a handmade wreath ornament ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: All Lowe's locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Deeper Purpose Community Church: MEGA Christmas Household and Kid’s Item Giveaway
Join us for a HUGE FREE Event! Instead of a Yard Sale, everything is FREE to families who need it! ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19930 N US Hwy 441 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other, 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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Step 317 Mini Sessions - December
Step 317 is offering a variety of themed mini sessions. Choose your theme, choose your time, and book your session! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Session fee varies by theme
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
UF Women's Basketball vs University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $2 Youth Single Ticket (12 & Under), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class
This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Citizen Science Sundays for Kids! Birds
Want to be a scientist? Join us for our Citizen Science Sundays for Kids! Middle School-aged kids (accompanied by an ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, registration required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Momentum Dance Arts Winter Cheer Clinic
Come and train with MTC! Build your skills and learn more about our program! All skill levels are welcome! 9 am-12 ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Momentum Dance 15634 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $50 due at time of registration
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Tech Club for Autistic Youth
Sign up form for Festive Program that will include fun, informal and interesting computing-based activities focused around the unique strengths ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: UF College of Education 1221 Southwest 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Flip Factory Zone
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is heading to Flip Factory Zone. On Monday, December 19th at 10 am. So many ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Flip Factory 7400 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Mention Fun 4 Gator kids for 20% off admission
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Tech Club for Autistic Youth
Sign up form for Festive Program that will include fun, informal and interesting computing-based activities focused around the unique strengths ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: UF College of Education 1221 Southwest 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green four days a week ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cone Park Branch Library Science Club
The Cone Park Library Resource Center hosts a Science Club for kids and families. The club helps kids engage in ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Outdoor Program Area: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Teen Writing Club - Tower Road Branch
A writing club just for teens. Are you a teen writer looking to connect and discuss with other teen writers? Come ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tech Club for Autistic Youth
Sign up form for Festive Program that will include fun, informal and interesting computing-based activities focused around the unique strengths ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: UF College of Education 1221 Southwest 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
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: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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 on ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green four days a week ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
Bring Family and Friends! December 9th through the 23rd will be all Holiday Magic Nights! Each night will feature complimentary: Popcorn Hot Cocoa Marshmallows ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Enter at the North Entrance: 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs, FL
- Cost: $4.00 per person | Children under 3 are free
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens this year. Gather your family for some holiday fun during ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $10.00 Children (6-13): $5.00 Children under 5: FREE!
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: La Chua Trail Horse Barn (see map)
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $25 | Ages 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $45 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
The Hatchetbury Family Day
50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
- 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% entire family
- Website: thehatchetbury.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
High Springs Museum Open Day
The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of High Springs as it was in the 1800s to 1900s era. ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2022 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 11th year hosting this Holiday fun ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $20 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $10.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Free
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green four days a week ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
An History of Kwanzaa at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: 1013 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Cone Park Branch Library Science Club
The Cone Park Library Resource Center hosts a Science Club for kids and families. The club helps kids engage in ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Outdoor Program Area: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Kids Night At Texas Roadhouse
Every Tuesday For Kids 12 And Under! Enjoy free activities and prizes! October Dates & Theme: 10/25 – Ghostbusters November Dates & Theme: 11/1 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Texas Roadhouse 3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.celebrationpointe.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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 on ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $2 Youth Single Ticket (12 & Under), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - Archer Branch
This interactive 20 to 30-minute Laptime program is designed to help you bond with your baby through stories, songs, and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Sensory Storytime
This storytime will introduce children to the library and rhythms of storytime in a gentle and enriching way. Accessible for ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone
Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, $5 equipment rental, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $25 | Ages 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $45 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
