Gainesville

Free Programs

This page lists free kids programs and classes in the Gainesville, Florida area.
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Alachua County Library 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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

Alachua County Library Battle of the Books

Registration is now open and will be open until June 14th. Teens in grades 6-12 can join a team at t ...

ysref@aclib.us
Alachua County Library District Programs

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

Alachua County Recycles - Outreach and Education Programs

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

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

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

Age: At least 15 years old
3737 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32609
teendriver@acso.us
Alachua County Summer BreakSpot Free Meals

Beginning June 9, FREE meals for children 18 & younger! We are serving at over 70 locations this sum ...

June 9-July 25, 2025
All Pro Dad Summer Reading Challenge

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

Alley Gatorz Kids Bowl Free

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

May-November
2606 NE Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Fostering a love of reading and its rewards, the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is popular wi ...

3728 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32608
s3467@stores.bn.com
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards

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

3500 SW College Road Ste. 200, Ocala, FL, 34474
Crafty Gemini Youth Development: The Sprout Squad

We've teamed up with the City of Alachua to bring a new youth gardening club to our little town! If ...

Age: 10-14 years old
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua, Florida, 32615
vanessa@craftygemini.com
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Book Club

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

Age: 0 to 5 Years Old
info@elcalachua.org
Fishing for Success Family Fishing Days

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

One Saturday a month
7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32653
cecichra@ufl.edu
Florida 4-H

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

Daily
Age: 5 yrs - 18 yrs
fourh@ifas.ufl.edu
Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program

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

interpservices@floridadep.gov
Gainesville Thrives Dolly Parton Library

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

Age: 0-4
contact@gainesvillethrives.org
Harn Museum Family Art Programs

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

Age: Tot Time ages 2-5, All Ages for other programs
3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611
info@harn.ufl.edu
JCPenney Kids Zone

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

2nd Saturday of every month
6481 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL, 32605
Levy County Public Library System Summer Reading Program

Join us for 4 weeks of fun! June 2-27, 2025 All ages welcome! Mondays-Bronson Public Library ...

June 2-27, 2025
See locations in description
Lowe's Kids Workshops

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

Once a month
all locations
Morningside Nature Center Programs

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

September - May
3540 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32641
NASA STEM Slow Summer Slide

The school year has come to an end, and those long summer days are stretching ahead like an open run ...

New Worlds Reading

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

Age: VPK-5
support@newworldsreading.com
Newberry Parks & Recreation Kids Summer Program

Join us for a free enrichment program promoting self-worth, leadership skills, and positive mental h ...

Every Thursday from June 12-July 17, 2025
MLK Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave, Newberry, FL, 32669
One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will ...

Select Sundays 11am-2pm
Age: all ages
One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32606
loveinarockgainesville@gmail.com
Panda Express Cub Club Reading Challenge

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

Scholastic Summer Reading on Home Base

From May 9th through September 12th, kids can visit the summer zone in Scholastic Home Base, a compl ...

Second Lady Summer Reading Challenge

We are excited to invite all children (K-8) to participate in the Second Lady's 2025 Summer Reading ...

UF Engineering GatorTrax

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

Spring and Fall, Select Saturdays
Age: K-12
UFGatorTRAX@gmail.com