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Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

8:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational

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 ...

9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
Cost: See website for pricing
Website: suncountrysports.com
Category: Ongoing Programs

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Big Dreamers is our Waldorf-inspired, nature-based drop-off program at Bella Terra Hills. Children gather on the farm to create, explore, ...

9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 17450 NW County Road 239, Alachua, FL
Cost: $40 per child (Step Up eligible)
Website: bellaterrahills.com
Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Working Food Garden Tots

Join us for fun-filled mornings of gardening, nature, and hands-on discovery! Designed for children ages 2-5, Garden Tots offers sensory ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Working Food’s Giving Garden Farm 225 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Sliding scale $5-$15
Website: workingfood.org
Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Sprouts at Zion

Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 1700 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL, 32605
Cost: $5 registration fee per class per family
Website: ziongainesville.org
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Cost: See description for details
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues Fall Edition

Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday after 2 pm to search for a hidden ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Ongoing Programs, Free

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: 301 SR 26 Melrose, FL
Cost: Each class is $20 or you can sign up for a month for $15 a week.
Website: www.paintedplanet.net
Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 ...

3:30 pm
Location: 1017 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Contact for details
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: 301 SR 26 Melrose, FL
Cost: Each class is $35 or you can sign up for a month for $25 a week.
Website: www.paintedplanet.net
Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Play Tennis Gainesville High-Performance Yellow Ball 2

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Monday 4:30 PM to ...

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: $24.00/class
Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 through the 23 ...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
Website: stephenfostercso.org
Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...