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Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Do you want to build a Snowman?

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

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn to use a sewing machine ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

UF Women's Basketball vs Florida A&M University

Come out to the O’Dome on Wednesday, December 17th as Gator Women’s Basketball takes on Florida A&M! Tipoff is at ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

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: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Read a book to Sally, a beautiful greyhound dog. Read with a Dog is a program that allows shy readers ...

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 ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Florida State College

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

  • 5:00 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

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pottery Wheel

This class is great for adults or kids (age 7+) with little or no experience! $125 includes all materials and instruction ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $125 includes all materials and instruction for 2 people to learn how to use the pottery wheel in a private class.
  • Website: www.corkscolors.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Saint Francis University

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Saint Francis University!

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...