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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! ...

West End Community parkrun

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

Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational

Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 & 18, 2026 – Youth/High School

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $40/athlete
  • Website: fl.milesplit.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Florida Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Free native trees of all shapes and sizes, as well as fruit trees will be given out while supplies last!

Royals Rumble

Black Light Wrestling Tournament for youth 14 years old and younger.

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 ...

Raid of Otter Springs

On January 16th, 2026, we will have an educational day for school children. On January 17th and 18th, 2026 the ...

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 ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #1

Spider Cup #1: Lancaster Indoor Round w/ Knockout Eliminations Recurve, Recreational, & Novice Line (Sat): Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 Check-In starts: 10:00 ...

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, ...

Florida Hardballers Tryouts

2026 Spring/Summer Tryouts 8u-12u Tuesday, January 13th from 6 pm-8:15 pm Champions Park 13u-18u Saturday, January 17th from 10 am-1 pm Oak ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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, ...

Kimberly Morales' Annual Snow Party

Did someone say snow in Florida! Yes, we did! Come join us for Kimberly's 7th Annual Snow Party, where Snowflakes ...

  • 10:30 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Tickets $15 in advance | $20.00 at the gate the day of the event for children and adults ages 3+ years old and up. Children 2 and younger are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 Arbor Day Celebration

Alachua County invites the public to a tree-filled celebration for Florida Arbor Day 2026. This year’s celebration will be held ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary LEAP Children's Program

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, & the Planet) is an organization dedicated to transforming today’s youth into humane leaders and ...

Frog Song Organics Cane Boil and Farm Tour

You're invited to join us for our annual Cane Boil! Farmer John will demonstrate how we preserve our sugar cane ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fathom presents The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

In the second part of the Tolkien trilogy, Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Sneak Peek Preview

Join us January 17, 1–4 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza for a Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Sneak Peek Preview, an afternoon ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Florida Master Naturalist Program: Cheers to 25 Years

We turn 25 next year, and we’re kicking things off with a community celebration in Gainesville (First Magnitude Brewing Company) ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Miami Dade 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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Polaris The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night

James, a traveling penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, meet on the ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series

In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...

Samba Brazilian Kitchen: Festa Junina

Festa Junina… em Janeiro! Who says Festa Junina has to stay in June? We’re bringing the cozy vibes, warm flavors, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Samba Brazilian Kitchen 5141 SW 91st Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Miami Dade College

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

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 - Forward! To The Moon

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future ...

Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala Scholarship Competition

Join us for a Night of Stars as contestants compete for the titles of Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala! The Miss ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Eastside High School Auditorium 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Tickets are $20 ahead of time and $25 on competition day or at the door.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Gainesville Frisbee

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

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series - Florida Carillon Festival

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...

Star Center Theatre presents Detroit ‘67

Directed by Terri Anne Aristotile From her award-winning stage trilogy, Dominique Morissea delivers “Detroit ‘67” as a two-story dramedy that chronicles ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $22, Senior/ Military $20, College Students $15, Students 18 and under $12
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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January 17
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