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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! ...

UF College of Dentistry Super Sealant Saturday

Free Dental Exams, Sealants, and Fluoride Varnish for children ages 1-17; followed by a Toy Story themed carnival with fun ...

Pink & Blue 5K Run/Walk

The Greater North Central Florida Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is hosting its 2nd Annual 5K Run ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 5K Run & Walk (In person & virtual) $35, Children's Pink & Blue Fun Run Free
  • 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 ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops-Valentines Penguin Mailbox

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Pop-Up Workshop

Join us for a special Cade Museum pop-up workshop designed for curious kids ages 7–11! This hands-on experience invites young ...

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 ...

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, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion

Y'all watch out come this February 7 & 8, 2026, Word has it that some no good dirty outlaws are ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Blues and BBQ Festival

Blues Music All Day! Starting at 10 AM and going strong all day long! BBQ Competition Think you’ve got the best BBQ? ...

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, ...

Swamp Splash - Gainesville Gaviatas Artistic Swimming Meet

Come watch the Gainesville Gaviatas and Land O'Lakes Florida Elite Warriors artistic swimming teams in the Swamp Splash artistic swimming ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Colsie Mom Meet Up and Valentine Kids Craft

Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...

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 ...

2nd Street Circus Spectacular

It's the 3rd annual 2nd Street Circus Spectacular at the Gainesville Circus Center! Come for Circus Art & Family Fun! It’s ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Entry to outdoor stages is FREE. Indoor performances are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

Alachua County Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids

At this program, kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a ...

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 ...

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall School, ...

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 ...

Springs Run 7.2K + Fest

Run, don’t walk — Springs Run 7.2k 2026 registration is open! Gainesville’s biggest race returns February 7th, for its 11th ...

UF Men's Tennis vs. Florida Gulf Coast University

Join the Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on Florida Gulf Coast University.

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 ...

AUK Market Valentine Market

Welcome to the Valentine Market at The AUK Market, sharing expressions of love for our Gainesville community and creative folks! ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. South Florida 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 ...

The Florida Invitational Step Show: The Stroll

Join us on Saturday, February 7 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza for a free celebration featuring ...

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 ...

Harn Museum Sound Moves: Interdisciplinary Music + Dance Performance

Inspired by the Harn’s Florida Art Collection and the upcoming exhibition Florida in the Frame, nine student composers from the ...

Painting with a Twist: #Love

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painting with a Twist: Adorable Llama Love

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap

Join us Saturday, February 7th, from 1:00-4:00 at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ...

UF Dazzlers College Dance Team Prep Clinic

Thank you for your interest in Florida Dance Team prep clinics! Prep clinics are a great way to familiarize yourself ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Black History Month: The Real Rosewood

Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, the niece of Rosewood survivor Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier, shares the history of a thriving predominantly Black ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Disney Beauty and the Beast Jr.

P.K. Yonge’s 8th Grade Vocal & Dramatic Arts Program will be performing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. The 60-minute ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted at the SAW Oasis. This is a FREE event that occurs on ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Space Park 360: Geodesium Edition

SpacePark360: Geodesium Edition is an immersive entertainment show for fulldome theaters -- an amusement park with its rides placed throughout ...

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 ...

Balance 180 Moonlight Muscle Meet

We invite you to join us for a night under the stars and see our mission come to life! All ages ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: balance180.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Blaze Basketball High School Tryouts

Florida Blaze is a non-profit, youth basketball organization based in Gainesville, FL. 4 pm-9th Grade 5:30 pm-10th Grade 7 pm-11th Grade

UF Men's Tennis vs. UNF

Join the Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on UNF.

UF Baseball Spring Practice

With Opening Night on Feb. 13 just 11 days away, No. 13 Florida embarks on its penultimate week of preseason ...

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 - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets

Join us for an immersive journey of sight and sound as you experience the majesty of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ...

Destiny Community Church Father and Daughter Dance

DCC is hosting our annual Father/Daughter dance on February 7th at 5 pm. For girls middle school and below.

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: The cost is $35 for a father/daughter combo and $15 for each additional daughter
  • Website: www.destinycommunitychurch.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Juniors Volleyball Club: Spread the Lovb Free Volleyball Clinic

Spread the lovb! With a donation of a non-perishable Item, come train with us and give back to our community! ...

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Disney Beauty and the Beast Jr.

P.K. Yonge’s 8th Grade Vocal & Dramatic Arts Program will be performing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. The 60-minute ...

FAMU National Alumni Association Alachua County Chapter: Daddy Daughter Dance

Get ready for a magical evening at the 2026 Daddy Daughter Dance, hosted by the FAMU NAA of Alachua County. The ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Springhill Church 120 Southeast Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: $55 for 1 dad/daughter pair, $15 each additional daughter
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Skywatchers of Africa

For thousands of years, Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives, ...