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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

West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

Town of Fort White Breakfast with Santa

Town of Fort White Pancake Breakfast with Santa. Free pancake breakfast and visit with Santa for Fort White Elementary and ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Fort White Community Center - 17579 SW State Road 47 Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.fortwhitefl.com
  • 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 ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Free

Lake Butler: Mistletoe on Main Featuring The Grinch

Get ready for a day full of holiday cheer at Mistletoe on Main! Bring the family for photos with The Grinch, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 275 W Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054-1656
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Saturday Story Time

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Saturday Story Time

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Archer St. Phillip’s Lodge 55 Christmas Toy Drive Event

It’s that time of year again! Every year our organization strives for every child to have a wonderful holiday. This ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Wilson Robinson Park 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus

The High Springs Historical Society will partner for the third consecutive year with Saint Bartholomew's Church. Our volunteers are hard at ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time

Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Clarence R Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2025 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

Town of Bronson: Cookies with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to Town! Come enjoy refreshments and have your photo taken with Santa Claus!

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dogan S Cobb Municipal Building 660 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson, FL 32621
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creativity Lab

Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...Geared ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Town of Fort White Christmas Parade

The Town Of Fort White Will Host A Christmas Parade On Saturday, December 20th, Beginning At 2:00pm. Special Guests Include Santa ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 17828 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.fortwhitefl.com
  • Category: Free

Bonnie Melrose Christmas Parade of Lights

Grand Marshal: Robin Chiappini Christmas Festival at Heritage Park 3 pm-8 pm Santa Cruise & Car Show 3 pm-5 pm Photos with Santa ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park 300 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Elf’s Big Give

Get ready for a night of holiday joy and giving at Newberry Elf’s Big Give on Friday, December 20th from ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: S Seaboard Dr, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Christmas Parade

There’s no better way to wrap up the season than with the annual Newberry Christmas Parade! Presented by the Newberry ...

Newberry Nana's Gingerbread Decorating Contest

Before the parade kicks off, the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to join the fun with their annual ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 25440 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669-4254
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas from the Hart

Come out to Hart Springs Park on the 3rd Weekend from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and experience the wonder ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Hart Springs 4240 SW 86th Ave, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: hartsprings.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square

Join us for a night of free community, family fun celebrating the Christmas season! With Santa, wagon rides, crafts, music, ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay Town Square 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

LyriCo Conservatory Holiday Concert & Weihnachtsmarkt

Holiday music, sing-alongs, and a German-inspired Christmas market, bringing Lori & Cooper’s favorite tradition to Gainesville. Free community event!

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: LyriCo Courtyard 3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste M Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
  • Cost: free
  • Category: Free