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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! ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Archaeology

SOLD OUT! Take a journey through past to the present with archaeologist Nigel Rudolph. Learn how Florida's native people used ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members, per participant.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe College Zoo: Zookeeper Day

More than just monkeying around! Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a zookeeper? National Zookeeper Week is ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: $10- adults | $6- ages 4-12 | $3 - Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients | Free – ages 3 & under
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

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 ...

Gainesville Baptist Church Children's Extravaganza

Join us Saturday, July 20th for a FREE, fun-filled day! We are excited about this year's Children's Extravaganza which is designed ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: EVENT is FREE, but please take the time to REGISTER so we can adequately prepare.
  • Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Elks Lodge: Family Fun Day

Bring the whole family down for this great day at the Gainesville Elks Lodge. We will have a supersized waterslide, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2424 NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: donations accepted for CARD
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Christmas In July

Christmas in July Jingle Jam at Gainesville Harley-Davidson! Join us for a fun and festive event with a holiday twist! ...

Gainesville Juniors Youth Volleyball Club Tryouts

2024-2025 Club Season Tryouts: Saturday, July 20: 10-13U: 10:00-11:30am 14-15U: 12:00-1:30pm 16-18U: 2:00-3:30pm Sunday, July 21: 10-13U: 4:00-5:30pm 14-15U: 6:00-7:30pm 16-18U: 8:00-9:30pm Sunday, July 28: 10-13U: 4:00-5:30pm 14-15U: 6:00-7:30pm 16-18U: 8:00-9:30pm Saturday, August ...

HBMS/CHS and EACN Health Expo

Empowering our community with important information and accessible healthcare is our top priority. Join us for a Free T-Dap vaccine, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Howard Bishop Middle School 1901 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, 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: Family Fun, Free

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses ...

Summer FAFSA Clinics

We are excited to partner with The Education Equalizer Foundation this summer to help college-going students complete their FAFSA. Join ...

Amvets Post 88 Back To School Jamboree

Amvets Post 88 Ladies auxiliary is Having a back to school Jamboree on July 20th from 11 am-2 pm. There ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales! Storytelling Show

Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Bass Pro Shops Free Family Summer Event

Kids Conservation Workshop for kids of all ages! Plus a Hiking Fuel Station - make your own trail mix.

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

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. ...

Matheson History Museum Opening Reception- Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

Join us for a ribbon cutting, refreshments, and tour the exhibition! The museum will be open from 11 am-4 pm ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free, no registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales! Storytelling Show

Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Mars One Thousand One

Mars One Thousand One is an immersive cinematic experience that follows an international crew of astronauts that is about to ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock on the Third Saturday of Each Month from ...

Summer Race Series at High Springs BMX

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30 pm. Registration and practice until 7:30 pm Racing under the lights! ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $8 to race, spectators are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...