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02April

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Self-Guided Tours

We're open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am til 2 pm, weather permitting. NO appointment is needed, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four
  • Website: www.rooterville.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Sensory Sundays at Defy

Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary April Farmers Moo-ket

The Easter Piggy has come to Critter Creek! Come out for a "not-egg" hunt, tie-dye activities, and more at our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park is pleased to start our Perspectives in the Park speaker series! On the first Sunday ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Tour- First Sundays

Take a guided tour at Sweetwater Wetlands Park and learn about the park's history and management, and the wildlife and ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Lucia, The Secret Of Shooting Stars

The sequel to “Polaris: The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night” is finally at the Kika Silva ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
03April

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Stephen Barton and Austin Langworthy

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Pitching Clinics

Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Fernando Alba Training Areas- Throwing Mechanics and Arm Care

04April

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement

Are you planning your week? Stop by Zion on Tuesday at 10 am for music class under the live oak tree. This ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Donation-based, we ask that you consider a minimum $3.00 donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green

Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs, and other activities perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school at 3 pm and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Cone Park Branch Library Homework Help

Get homework help in reading and math through the Cone Park Resource Center.

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Cone Park Branch Library Science Club

The Cone Park Library Resource Center hosts a Science Club for kids and families The club helps kids engage in ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Cade Museum Junior Inventor Night

Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 per session for non-members or $10 per session for Cade members Axon level or higher.
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Magic Mike does card tricks, balloon animals, tricks and more plus kids eat FREE on Tuesday nights!

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

05April

La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting

Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green

Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Alachua Branch

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

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Crafternooners Knitting and Crocheting

Learn to knit and/or crochet with the Crafternooners. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and ...

  • 1:15 pm -  2:15 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch STEAM Kids

Join us as we make dough together or craft something to bring home with air dry clay.

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:15 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, Sept.–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

Cone Park Branch Library Homework Help

Get homework help in reading and math through the Cone Park Resource Center.

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch

Get sketchy and practice your drawing skills at the Newberry Branch Library. Draw a different subject each month and meet like-minded ...

Kids Craft: Open Play at The Repurpose Project

Come join us Wednesday at 4 pm for an evening of kids crafting and open play! This is the start of ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Asking for a $10-$25 donation for materials
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

This two hour class is designed for couples who are at least 28 weeks pregnant and desire to breastfeed their ...

06April

Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series

Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs and below and ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 for first child, $2 per sibling
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library

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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories and more!

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at the ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us at the Tower Road Branch and read your favorite book to one of our fuzzy volunteers! IMPORTANT - This ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Cone Park Branch Library Homework Help

Get homework help in reading and math through the Cone Park Resource Center.

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Cone Park Branch Library Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts take part in fun activities that show them they can do and be anything they dream: earning badges, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations. Children are welcome to hang out, play games, create arts ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development Clinic

The youth development clinic is for youth who are currently participating in junior circuits or junior tournaments, or for those ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Teens Try Tennis

If you are a High school student looking to learn tennis from scratch or a recreational player this is a ...

07April

Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0

Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and pre-school aged children.

  • 5:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

O2B Kids Parents Night Out

Parent Night Out is an Evening of Fabulous Activities for Kids 6 to 13 Years Old Led by our O2B Play ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: O2B Members: $15 | Non-Members: $25
  • Website: www.o2bkids.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

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

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Live and Local Concert Teen Showcase at Bo Diddley Plaza

Come on out on the first Friday of the month from 7-9 PM at Bo Diddley Plaza to hear some ...

08April

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: Ongoing Programs

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Easter Egg Hunt

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Tour- Second Saturdays

Sweetwater Wetlands Park is hosting in-person, socially distant tours! Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Only 10 spaces per tour ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 Youth Bowling League Open Registration

36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
  • Website: bowlsplitz.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie

The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Self-Guided Tours

We're open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am til 2 pm, weather permitting. NO appointment is needed, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four
  • Website: www.rooterville.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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, ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

As part of the Elks Lodge event, read, laugh, and sing with us indoors or outdoors, weather permitting. Graciously sponsored ...

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a 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 ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books stories songs and other activities perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skaters learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, ...

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 ...

  • 12:15 pm -  1:10 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 S.W. 140th Terrace, Jonesville, Florida 32669
  • Cost: members $24.00 | non-members $26.00
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr.

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

  • 12:20 pm -  1:15 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $24/members, $26/non-members
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0

Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Offered every Friday morning and Saturday afternoon! End your week ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us for Jazz on the Green, where we have live music, food, and drinks & more! Don't miss January 14th ...

  • 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: Ongoing Programs
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