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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! ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

UF DPT's Race for Rehab

Get ready to dash across the finish line of UF DPT's Race for Rehab 5k in this year's throwback-themed RECOVERY ...

Newnan's Lake 15K

The Newnan's Lake 15k begins and ends at Earl P. Powers Park (boat ramp) on Newnan's Lake off Hawthorne Road. ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Earl P. Powers Boat Ramp, 5902 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL US 32641
  • Cost: $40-$60 (see description)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

Persimmon Elementary Open House

Open enrollment for 2026-27 school year begins soon. Come see what we are all about at the open house for ...

Team Sun Country Girls Gymnastics Tryouts

Girls Ages 4-8 are invited to attend! We will be having tryouts for any girls interested in the USA Gymnastics ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center- Millhopper 4010 NW 27th Lane, Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: $35 per gymnast through January 23, 2026 | $45 per gymnast day of the event (if space is still available)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

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 ...

Sun Country Winter Wonderland: Prince & Princess Workshop

Step into a winter wonderland for a day of royal fun! Join the Snow Queen, Ice Princess, Cinderella, Elsa, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

ECA Spring 2026 Tournaments 5 Round Scholastic : USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) - G/25; d5 K-12 Open, K-8 Under ...

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, ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping

In Person Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics, hand expression, latching your newborn, positioning at ...

High Springs Parks & REC: Arbor Day Tree Planting and Giveaway

Join us on January 24th, 2026 from 10 am-12 pm at the High Springs Civic Center for our Arbor Day ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Though we lament the inability to secure a site for the traditional three weekends of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, we ...

Oldies But Goodies Classic Car and Bike Show

Rev up those engines and mark your calendars for Saturday, January 24, as we roll into Homestead Park for a ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: FREE to spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Ranger Read Along

January 24 – The Wind in the Willows February 14 – Guess How Much I Love You March 21 – The Very ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Sunshine State Book Festival

Come and enjoy a day of book browsing. Meet 100 local and regional authors at the Seventh Annual Sunshine State ...

Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Makers Workshop

Craft: Sensory Jars Stay tuned for more details!

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, ...

Junior Ranger Hangout: Prescribed Fire

Calling all Junior Rangers! Come learn about prescribed fire in Florida State Parks. Florida is one of the lightning capitals of ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (South entrance) 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

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 ...

Gift Certificates and More Salad Week

GCM Salad Week is back! Get $5 Off Any Large Salad With Protein. Starting Monday, January 19th-Sunday, January 25th, enjoy ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Health is Wealth Community Event

Join us for Health is Wealth, a FREE community event at M.K. Rawlings Elementary School designed to support the health, ...

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 ...

The Repurpose Project Book Swap

Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members Saturday, January 24th from 11:00 am to ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, 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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Introduction to micro:bit

Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding. This program is an introduction to the micro:bit ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Gulf Coast State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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 ...

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 ...

GWP Physical Therapy and Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Wellness Event

Excited to announce that GWP Physical Therapy and Keller Williams Gainesville Realty are joining together for our 2nd Annual Wellness ...

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church High Springs Winter Festival

Come join the Fun January 24th, from 1:00-4:00! Fun for the whole family: crafts, games, chili cook-off, and more!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 14105 NW 298th St, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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.

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Arsenic and Old Lace

The Buchholz Players, a talented group of students from Buchholz High School, are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Florida Southwestern State 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 ...

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Auburn University

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Auburn University! 4 or 4:30 PM

  • 4:00 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

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 ...

Afrofuturism Week Kick-off Party

A family-friendly celebration and introduction to Afrofuturism Week! Enjoy music, refreshments, a pop-up library, and comic and print-making workshops. Join The ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College - Blount Center 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Mid Florida Tractor Pullers Association Ocala Truck & Tractor Pull

The 10th Anniversary of the Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull will bring the best show we have ever had. January ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2031 NW 4th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Friday & Saturday Adults $20, Kids 7-15 $15 | Sunday Adults $25, Kids 15 & Under Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Arsenic and Old Lace

The Buchholz Players, a talented group of students from Buchholz High School, are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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