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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

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Palm Point Park

Park in the parking lot of Palm Point Park or on the road’s shoulder. This will be a group led ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Palm Point Park 7401 Lake Shore Dr, Gainesville, FL 32641-0602
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
  • Category: Free

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Aquatic Ecology

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

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:55 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Waldo Sweet Potato Festival & Car Show

Waldo’s 1st Annual Sweet Potato Festival! Hosted by the Waldo Area Historical Society Get ready to celebrate all things sweet potato ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

BAKK Ridge Farm: Back to School Community Event

We will be having a back to school event! For any parents who wishes to sell their kiddos gently used ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 12191 NE. 60th St, Williston, FL 32696-3711
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cade Museum Free Admission Day

Exciting news! Thanks to our partners at Vystar Credit Union, admission is FREE on Saturday, September 13. Come and experience ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Free

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival

Vendors, kids corral, activities, prizes, and more!

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Farmers Market Pavillion 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: highsprings.com
  • Category: Free

Matheson History Museum: Sarah’s Birthday Bash

Join us as we celebrate Sarah Hamilton Matheson’s birthday! We are excited to welcome local jazz band MoonDancer for an ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5451
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: North Florida Sewing Center 826 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: nfsewingcenter.company.site
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Wild B Events & Boutique: Hello Fall Festival

Join us for the Hello Fall Festival located in downtown Williston at Heritage Park! We will have over 80 vendors, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

JCPenney Kids Zone

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

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.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

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Springhill Missionary Baptist - Car Seat Check Up

Safe Kids NCFL Car Seat Checkpoint during Springhill Missionary Baptist Safety Event. About this event *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 Southeast Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Springhill Health and Wellness Fair

Join us for a free, family-friendly Health and Wellness Fair at Springhill. Local professionals will offer on-site health education and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Springhill Church, 120 SE Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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

Brazil Fest at Heartwood Soundstage

Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025 brings the heart of Brazil to Gainesville in a vibrant, family-friendly cultural festival! Join us on ...

  • 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Latina Women's League Kids and Family Afternoon: Migration

Family Film afternoon at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival! Bring the whole family for a fun and heartwarming screening of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission – open to all ages.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: Tarsilinha

Bring your family for a delightful experience during BRAZILFEST! Tarsilinha is a colorful, music-filled animation inspired by the art of Tarsila ...

School of Music presents: UF Viola Day Concert: Jorge Pena and Lauren Hodges

The School of Music presents: UF Viola Day Concert: Jorge Pena and Lauren Hodges

  • 3:45 pm 
  • Location: UF Music Building Room 101, 435 Newell Dr. Gainesville, FL
  • 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

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Latino Art Exhibition

Enriching Cultures, Empowering Communities: A Celebration Through Art As part of the 21st Latino Film Festival, join us for an extraordinary ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe Blount Hall, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Free

Level Up Youth & Teen Enrichment Night in Hawthorne

The last one was so much fun, we think we should do another one. There's plenty of time to begin ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Little Orange Creek Nature Park 24115 SW Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Shrek

The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Shrek Film will begin at 8 p.m. Come enjoy a ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free