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Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Fun at the Park

Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community the ...

Harn Museum Tot Time-Looking at Line

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

Gainesville Opportunity Center Fall Festival and Open House

The GOC Fall Festival, hosted by the Gainesville Opportunity Center is an annual community event and open house. The Gainesville ...

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar

Chili supper all afternoon and Saturday until gone. Bake sale, jams, jellies, antiques, furniture, collectibles, art, quality housewares, renewed, recycled, ...

Tom Petty Weekend

Join us for the ultimate Tom Petty celebration in his hometown of Gainesville, Florida! From November 7–9, 2025, Heartwood Soundstage ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: see website for pricing. Students & kids 12 and under are free!
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Family Camp Out

Pack up your flashlight and sleeping bag – it’s camping time! Packed full of fun, family friendly, outdoor activities like ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $150 per night, up to a family of 6
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

First Magnitude Brewing Company: Mindful Messages: The pARTy

The pARTy is an interactive fundraiser celebrating and highlighting bringing the arts back to our Gainesville schools. We're going big ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Just Between Friends of Gainesville Teen Thrift Night

Come join us for a fun-filled evening at the Legacy Park Multipurpose Center for our Teen Thrift Night! Shop for ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 15400 Peggy Rd., Gainesville, FL 32615
  • Cost: Free ticket online
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Mossman Hall First Friday Art Walk

Melrose Art Walk is Friday! Mossman Hall will be filled with local authors and their works upon our walls. Come ...

UF Softball vs. University of North Florida

UF Softball vs University of North Florida

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Kid City Parents’ Night Out

Hey parents — it’s your turn to have some FUN! Drop the kids off with us for an evening full ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1127 NW 7th ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $75 for the night. Snacks/dinner will be provided!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF RecSports: First Fridays Parent’s Night Out

Join us for First Fridays—a monthly night of games, crafts, active play, and more for kids ages 5–12. Pizza and ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: recsports.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

Eastside presents The Crucible

Eastside presents The Crucible November 6-9, 13-15, 2025 | Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday & Saturday, November 15 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Texas

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Clue on Stage: High School Edition

Murder, mystery, and mayhem come to Gainesville High! Join the Hurricane Players for Clue: On Stage (High School Edition) — ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

Santa Fe College presents An Evening of Jazz

An evening of jazz will showcase our Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo who will perform music by some of the ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...