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Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders

American Hometown Veteran Assist is a dedicated nonprofit rooted in compassion and effectiveness. Through emergency assistance, outreach, scholarships, and data-backed ...

  • 7:30 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Amvets Post 88 of Florida 10050 Florida 24 Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free to watch parade - $28.52-$44.52 to ride in
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other, Free

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

McIntosh 1890s Festival

Over 250 juried arts, crafts, antiques, photography, metal work and plant vendors. Delicious food vendor options and all day free ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Veteran’s Day BBQ

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

Melrose Center Veterans Day

Join us Saturday, November 8th! 8:30 am Melrose Center for Meet and Greet 9:30 am Walk to Heritage Park Dedication. Ceremony for ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

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 ...

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Pop-Up Workshop

ATTN: families in Alachua! We're hosting a special pop-up workshop at the Good Life Station where kids 7-11 can be ...

City of Gainesville Veterans Day Flag Placing

Join us to honor the Veterans buried at Evergreen Cemetery. Help place a flag on each of the 1,100 graves ...

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour

Enjoy a patriotic-inspired day at 4 gardens in Fort White, Florida on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 12 ...

Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Many people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities nationwide. In our ...

Holiday Marketplace at First UMC

Join us for the 2025 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 7; Saturday, November 8; and Sunday, ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 entry fee for those 12 and older – Saturday and Sunday are free!
  • Website: fumcgnv.org
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Fall Sale

Presale November 5th | Public Sale November 6-9 | Legacy Park in Alachua | Save up to 90% below retail ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: Free- $45 Depending On Time/Day
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

JBF Safe KIDS' Day

Grab the kids and join us for a morning of FREE family FUN! Games, Information, Activities & Giveaways from over ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival

Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sugar Cane Festival in Historical White Springs

Come join us in Historical White Springs, FL. for an Awesome Family Festival on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge St. White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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, ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-11 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Arc of Alachua County Arts and Crafts Expo

4th Annual Arc of Alachua Co Arts & Crafts Expo. This event lets people with developmental disabilities exhibit & sell ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Arc of Alachua County (across from Santa Fe College) 3303 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day - Wild About Turkeys

Join us at the farm. Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

Fundamental Therapy Solutions Fall Festival

The FTS fall festival is coming up soon! There will be games and activities for all ages, and entry is ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fundamental Therapy Solutions, 250 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

GGIC International Festival: World Beats and Eats

GGIC’s amazing annual International Festival is back! This year we will have food from around the world, incredible performances and ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Homestead Park Williston: Give Thanks Music Festival

Join us for the 4th Annual Give Thanks Festival, a heartfelt celebration honoring the brave men and women who have ...

Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, Bounce Houses, tons of Vendors, and Food Trucks! Pictures with ...

North Florida Sewing Center Hearts and Hands Service Day

Hearts & Hands Service Days are offered once a month on a Saturday for anyone to come in and volunteer. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) Fall Festival

Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Grab your boots and round up the whole posse — it’s time ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
  • Cost: $15 Admission (includes everything above and more!)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

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 Headquarters Branch: Author/Illustrator Nikkolas Smith-Draw Your Own Superhero Workshop

Bestselling author and illustrator Nikkolas Smith will present a Draw Your Own Superhero Workshop (60 min). This event is presented ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center Clout Tournament

In this competition, archers will shoot a Clout Round. For this round, archers will shoot at a flag on the ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

Fall Festival at Landscapes Unlimited Nursery

Join us in celebrating fall! Live music, local craft vendors, food truck, and of course loads of plants!

Freedom Community Ministries Church: Thanksgiving Community Luncheon

FREE Annual Thanksgiving Community Luncheon! Freedom Community Ministries Church of Gainesville, Florida, invites you to join them for their Annual ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $15 Adults (Age 13 & Older), $12 for Ages 4-12 Years Old, FREE for 3 Years Old and Younger
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JCPenney Kids Zone - Thanksgiving Doorhanger Craft

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

REI Community Day

REI Gainesville will host its first-ever Community Day on Saturday, November 8th, from 11 AM–5 PM. This free, community-focused event ...

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 ...

MC Gainesville: Intergenerational Jam Band

Have you ever dreamed of playing in a band? The Intergenerational Jam Band is for musicians of all ages and ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Good News in the Park

Free hot dog lunch, giveaways, and a gospel presentation at Catherine Taylor Park. Attend the event for a chance to ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Catherine Taylor Park 18100 SE Douglas St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: vsibc.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Native American Heritage Month Family Event

Join us at the Matheson History Museum for a cultural experience of drumming, dance, and storytelling, featuring the Whitehorse family, ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

New class for 3-5 year olds, Praire Buds! Fall Prairie Buds Sessions starting September 27th! 1 day nature & sensory play ...

Studio TM: Christmas Ornaments

It’s time to put some joy on the tree - come join us for some early ornament making that will ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Tom Petty Weekend

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

  • 12:00 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

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Alachua Children's Theatre presents Disney's The Jungle Book, Kids

The Jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Alachua Children's Theatre's production of Disney's The Jungle Book, Kids! Specially ...

Corner Cottage Oasis Fall Festival

The Fall vibes are BACK at the Corner Cottage Oasis! Join us for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival — FREE ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Pumpkin (Sensory) Party

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Gather and Groove: A Community Jazz Festival

Leadership Gainesville Class 51 is putting on a free community Jazz Festival! We will be bringing together local music, a vendor ...

Sun Country Sports Center Back Handspring and Tuck Boot Camp

Two of the biggest milestones in tumbling are mastering the back handspring and the back tuck. Sun Country hosts a ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $43.25/members, $48.75/non-members, $54.00/Day of the Event Rate
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: 3D Printing for Kids

Let's Learn about 3D Printing! Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how ...

Boathouse Riverfront: Milk and Cookies with Santa on the Water

All aboard the Pride of Palatka for a 45-minute river adventure with the jolliest captain of them all — Santa ...

Kool Kid Snacks Fall Festival: Community Give Back

Join us for our Fall Festival: Community Give Back hosted by Kool Kid Snacks! Bring the family out for an ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - BBQ Fork

Enjoy an action packed day by the forge with this hands-on BBQ Fork class! This class will focus on forging for ...

Newberry Animal Hospital Anniversary Backyard BBQ

Grab your lawn chairs and your four-legged friends and join us as we celebrate 35 incredible years of trusted veterinary ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. South Florida Technical College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow

Come enjoy a "Music 360" experience for the whole family with Music 360: Let It Snow! This 30-minute full-dome show features ...

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival

9th Annual Fall Festival! You're invited to a whirlwind of fall fun made just for our tiniest friends (and their ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Doxa Dance Company presents Sleeping Beauty and the Saving Prince

With a passion for dance and a heart for worship, Doxa Dance Company presents its annual production of Sleeping Beauty ...

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

Weecycle Of Gainesville and The Babies’ Room Sip and Shop Event

Join us for our annual Sip and Shop event! Gather your favorite shopping buddy and treat yourselves to a night ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Star Center Youth Theatre Homeschool Opportunity – Into the Woods

Join us Saturday, November 8th at 6:30 pm for an informal meet and greet to learn about Star Center’s homeschooling ...

Eastside presents The Crucible

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

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) — ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us every second Saturday of the month for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe! Enjoy the smooth sounds ...

Star Center Theatre presents Into the Woods

The iconic musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine is coming to Star Center Theatre, presented by our Spirit of ...

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