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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

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 ...

Olustee Festival

Join us for the 47th Annual Olustee Festival on February 13–14, 2026, as we proudly celebrate the 250th Anniversary of ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
  • Cost: Free Festival
  • Website: www.olusteefestival.com
  • Category: Free

GatorTRAX Spring Event

Please complete the form below to sign your student up for a Valentine's Day GatorTRAX event on Saturday, February 14th ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Reitz Union 686 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Free

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

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

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Valentine Slime

Hey Kids - Celebrate Valentine's Day with some ooey gooey fun! Come to the Micanopy Branch Library at 2:00 p.m. on ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • 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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 12626 Nw County Road 231, Gainesville FL, 32615-3365
  • Cost: This program is FREE! But spots are limited so signing-up quickly is encouraged!
  • Website: leapforanimals.org
  • 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 Valentine’s Day Craft

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

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: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Ripley, a chihuahua therapy dog, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Grove Guild V-day Market

Join us for Grove Guild’s V-day Market on Saturday, February 14th from 12-6 PM, featuring local artists, handmade goods, vintage ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 13 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Daytona State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch - Valentine's Day Craft Party

Join us for a heart-filled afternoon of fun and creativity at our Valentine’s Day Craft Party. Kids will have the chance ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Alachua County Library: Read With a Dog at Headquarters Branch

Ripley, a chihuahua therapy dog, is ready for stories, pets, and lots of low to the ground hugs. Weighing in ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:15 pm 
  • Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: arts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...

  • 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