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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

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 ...

Gainesville Soccer Alliance Party at the Park

Are you ready to PARTY? Saturday, May 18th, GSA will be partying at the park. Come on out from 9 ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation Celebration

The Florida Emancipation Celebration is a one-day festival celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in Florida on May 20, 1865. ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Watermelon Festival

79th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the Countryway Town Center. With over 100 vendors there will be ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Countryway Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

UF Fishing for Success presents Fishing for Autism

The University of Florida’s Fishing for Success (FFS) program is hosting a Fishing For Autism Event this Saturday, May 18th, ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71 St, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: This event is not open to the public but for those with autism and their families only!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bass Pro Shops Go Outdoors Kids' Weekend

Join us this weekend for fun activities at our Kids' Weekend event! Try your hand at archery, learn outdoor tips, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Eric Carle-themed Volunteer PreKindergarten (VPK) Prom

[THIS EVENT IS FULL] Join us for an enchanting adventure at our Eric Carle themed VPK Prom and Transition to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (Butterfly Rainforest) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Asian Festival

Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. -Food trucks -Vendors -Performances -Tabling

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: All Lowe's locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Nothing Bundt Cakes Turns 2

Nestled within the heart of the community, Nothing Bundt Cakes has been spreading joy and sweetness for two delightful years! ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Nothing Bundt Cakes - Butler Plaza 3228 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Toddler Time at Good News Arts

Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...

  • 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

Gainesville Gaviatas Annual Water Show

Surf's up, Dudes and Dudettes! Catch a wave and surf on over to our annual water show on May 18th, ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: H Spurgeon Cherry Westside Pool 1001 NW 31st Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free but $5 Suggested Donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum: Early Learning at the Harn Community Day

Join us at the Harn Museum of Art for a family fun day! Experience interactive tours in the galleries, participate ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Free

North Florida BBQ & Brew Festival

This event promises to be a smoky and savory adventure, bringing together BBQ enthusiasts, craft beer aficionados, and lovers of ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

North Florida Christian Camp Family Day

Our annual Family Day is just around the corner! Family Day is our kick-off event to celebrate the summer season. ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6779 Camp Rd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Latina Women’s League Bilingual Children's Storytelling

Did you know that children have the ability to learn another language at a young age? Latina Women’s League offers ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: UF HealthStreet 2411 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-1305
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2024 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown High Springs Florida
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Hog Roast

It's time for the 23rd Annual Gainesville Harley-Davidson Hog Roast presented by Ride Home Realty! Join us for a day ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4113 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvilleharley.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Conservation Trust Ice Cream in the Park

Join ACT for an ice cream social at Rockwood Park in central Gainesville. This event is free and open to ...

City of Gainesville and Star Center Youth present Once On This Island Jr- The Musical

City of Gainesville and Star Center Theatre present Once on This Island Jr. the Musical in the Grace and Sidney ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open To The Public.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Stuff Your New Stuffy

We will provide all of the supplies - just bring your imagination! Will your stuffy be fat or thin? Will it ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Teen Battle of the Bands

Come join us at our 2nd Annual Teen Battle of the Bands! The event will take place at the Tower ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Dance Academy presents ERAS: Touring Irish History

Our 2024 spring production, “Eras” is 2 PM Saturday, May 18th. Travel through Ireland’s exciting history, showbiz-style, as our dancers ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Dance Academy 3501 SW 2nd Ave Suite G Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: gvilledance.com
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Millhopper School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Astronomy - Bellatrix and Sirius aren't just in Harry Potter books

UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium and Harry Potter astronomy related activities. Registration is required ...

  • 2:15 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free