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Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, November 6, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuscawilla Preserve Friday, ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Venture through the woods and onto the farm as we learn and explore! Begin your journey meeting one of our ...

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

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Free Bird Fridays

Welcome to Free Bird Fridays! New space! Free-range Kids Studio Process art and Sensory stations set up for free exploration and ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace

Join us for a fun morning of making and meet other homeschoolers!

Matheson History Museum: Art from the Archives

In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, we are excited to welcome visitors to a temporary exhibit at ...

Playgroup and Parent Connections hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families

We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents ...

Unc's Collectibles Game Nights

We’re bringing the Gainesville TCG community together with weekly events, tournaments, trading, and more! - Monday: Riftbound 3 pm Learn to ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace

Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Friday Funday

Starting Friday, November 6th, the studio will be offering Friday Funday activities in the afternoon from 3:00-5:00. Every week, we ...

North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center-Harvest Market & Thanksgiving Together

Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with your neighbors. We will have food trucks, entertainment, ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...

Dirty Bird After Dark - Night Owls

Dirty Bird After Dark – Night Owls is a kids’ night-out workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. for potty-trained children ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

Girls Place, Inc: Swamp Chomp

Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026 for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and community at our tailgate-style celebration! Whether ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Barn at Deep Creek 3910 NE 156 Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Individual Tickets $75, Family Pack-Up to 2 adults and 2 children (ages 14 and under) $225
  • Website: girlsplace.net
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Limitless Legends FC Soccer Meet Up

We have a November date, my friends! Save the date for November 20th in Newberry!

Okito America Parents Night Out

Schedule your date night and leave the kids for a fun night of activities and dinner for only $30. Okito #1 6900 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: All Okito America Locations
  • Cost: $30/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Tiny Tot Bundles: Pink Friday Christmas Party

Join us for our 3rd annual Pink Friday holiday event on Friday, November 20! This has become one of our ...

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe

Friday Night Karaoke: Pitch Perfect at the Pointe! Warm up those vocal cords and grab the mic! Join us the third ...

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

We’re excited to announce our 2026/2027 Third Friday Concert Series! We’re looking forward to another fantastic year of live music and ...

Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center

Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center! Grab your dancing shoes, and come enjoy the music under ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Disney’s Frozen-The Broadway Musical

Book by Jennifer Lee Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Directed by Rhonda Wilson From the creators of “Frozen” and ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Orchestra presents Paprika & Thyme

The Gainesville Orchestra with Evans Haile presents Paprika & Thyme. A savory spice filled concert including Hungarian Bela Bartak's riveting ...

Tioga Movie Night: Wicked For Good

It’s another Free Outdoor Movie night at Tioga Town Center, featuring Wicked: For Good, starting at 7:30 pm! Elphaba, the future ...

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Break out your ugliest sweater — the 78th Annual “Sounds of the Season” returns with this year’s theme, “Ugly Christmas ...

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm