Alachua County Library Newberry Branch America 250: American Discovery Scavenger Hunt
Daily July 1 through July 31 (Ages 3-11) Visit once per week in July to try and find various American iconic ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Painted Planet Kids Watermelon Art Camp
A fun and creative day of art! 1. Paint a watermelon canvas tote! 2. Paint a watermelon door hanger! 3. Paint watermelon ants
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: $50
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time
Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Read with a Ranger Story Time
Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Regal Summer Movie Express
Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Royal Park, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Movie tickets $1
- Website: www.regmovies.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library
Visit with real, live bats from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Other, Free
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
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 District: LaCrosse Bookmobile Stop
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region. The Bookmobile's goal ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, FL 32658
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities
Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: linktr.ee
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration
Looking for something to do during the summer but don’t want to commit to a regimented schedule? Want to let ...
- 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $50/child/day and includes all materials and a snack.
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Summer at the Library: Summer Art Sessions
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month, exploring the rich world of ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, 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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays
Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym Basketball
Join us for Open Gym Basketball! Every Thursday from 6-9 PM and Saturdays 12 PM-3:30 PM
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs
Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
- Website: trainmatlife.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs, Free
RADD Volleyball Club Tryouts
If your athlete is ready to compete at the next level, this is their moment. Our coaching staff is looking ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: alachua-sports.com
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts
High Springs Playhouse presents Robin Hood
Experience a fresh take on the life of Robin Hood, prince of thieves, through the amusing narrative of wandering minstrel-troubadour, ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Playhouse, 23416 West US HWY 27, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: Adult $17, Student $15, Senior (65 and up) $15
- Website: www.onthestage.tickets
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Ripple Theatricals presents Newsies
Newsies is a high-energy, ensemble-driven musical that tells the story of a group of young newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Ripple Theatricals, 5505 SW 63rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15-$20
- Website: rippletheatricals.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
