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Journey to Juneteenth: Freedom Walk 5K

The City of Gainesville is excited to host the Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Walk. This walk is meant to educate and ...

Depot Park parkrun

No Depot Park parkrun on June 15, they are encouraging people to attend the Freedom Walk! A free, fun, and friendly ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days & Father’s Day

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

Father's Day Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market

The Father’s Day Fest! Come get everything you need to make “Dads Day” special! Eats and treats, everything you need ...

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 ...

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops! Catch and release ponds, free photo downloads and giveaways!

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

Tot Time is back! Every Saturday from May 11 through June 24 (weather permitting) we will be having Tot Time ...

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming spring season! Mini (children ages 2-3) ...

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 ...

Doxa Dance Studio Recital: Aladdin

Doxa Dance Studio presents their 20th annual recital, featuring the theme “Aladdin – Courage to Live True”. This year’s production ...

Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne Cars For A Cause

Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne, FL is presenting Cars For A Cause. A fundraiser for Hawthorne Middle/High School athletics.

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Lowe's Kids Workshops- Father's Day UTV

Rev up Father's Day with our exciting workshop where kids will build their very own miniature UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle)! ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Cookie Decorating Workshop

High-Tea is over and it’s time for BRUNCH! Registration is open for Brunch cookie decorating, muffins and mimosas at Pinspiration ...

PunkOuter Games Free RPG Day

Join us every Saturday for Free RPG Day. Play one-shot adventures from both Pathfinder and D&D Adventure League. Beginners and experienced ...

Roots Plant Studio Build a Cactus Garden with Dad

Build a cactus garden with Dad in our plant studio! Get BOGO 50% off all cacti! Call or email to ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth will be celebrated on June 15, 2024 at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park! Artisans, choirs, play by ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Toddler Time at Good News Arts

Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Williston Watermelon Festival

We are beyond excited to announce we will be hosting the 1st Annual Williston Watermelon Festival located in the heart ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 Cone Park Branch Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

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 ...

UF International Piano Fest

UF's Annual International Piano Fest starts this Saturday! Join us for a week of concerts and masterclasses with world-renowned pianists ...

Hippodrome Theatre: Story Time with a Mermaid

Join us June 15th for our family-friendly Pride event: Story Time with a Mermaid! Clara the Sleepy Siren will be ...

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 ...

Summer at the Library: Adventures Around the World- Anna Moo

Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

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 ...

Meelypops 5Anniversary Sale and Trading Day Weekend

Let's celebrate our shop's anniversary, opening way back in June of 2018! There will be some amazing sales, raffles, free ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: The Meelypops Shop, 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Sun Country Sports Center Father's Day Daddy-Daughter Dance Class

Give Dad the best gift ever, by bringing him to a dance class with you! Dads and daughters will bond while ...

Alachua Children's Theatre Peter Pan Jr.

Follow us into Neverland for a New Musical Adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s Classic Tale Friday, June 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm Saturday, ...

Doxa Dance Studio Recital: Aladdin

Doxa Dance Studio presents their 20th annual recital, featuring the theme “Aladdin – Courage to Live True”. This year’s production ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Weave a Juneteenth Celebration

Learn to weave with the rich colors of Kente Cloth from Ghana. Celebrate freedom with us!

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

Hippodrome presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

This fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy will undoubtedly bring you to your feet! Join an eclectic group of six young people ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Junior Book Club Celebrating Juneteenth

Join our Junior Bok Club in Waldo for ages 10-12. Join our Junior Bok Club in Waldo for ages 10-12. This ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Freedom Fest

Nathan Ross Inc. proudly presents the third annual Freedom Fest! Freedom Fest is a music and arts festival featuring live performances, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Journey to Juneteenth: The Remembrance Project at Freedom Fest

As part of Freedom Fest's telling the story of Black history in America, this event is will tell truth about ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

Alachua Children's Theatre Peter Pan Jr.

Follow us into Neverland for a New Musical Adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s Classic Tale Friday, June 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm Saturday, ...

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 ...

Doxa Dance Studio Recital: Aladdin

Doxa Dance Studio presents their 20th annual recital, featuring the theme “Aladdin – Courage to Live True”. This year’s production ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock on the Third Saturday of Each Month from ...

Gainesville Roller Derby vs. Swan City Roller Derby

Come see the Gainesville Roller Rebels take on Swan City Roller Derby from Lakeland, FL, on Saturday, June 15th! Doors open ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Kids 12 & under get in FREE!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Hippodrome presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

This fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy will undoubtedly bring you to your feet! Join an eclectic group of six young people ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Let's Go Birding Together LGBTQ inclusive birding expedition

Alachua Audubon is proud to participate in the National Audubon "Let's Go Birding Together" LGBTQ inclusive birding expeditions. All identities ...

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops!

Summer Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park

School's out and it's time for summer fun! Join us for our last Kids Day of the summer this Sunday, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Father's Day

Come Spend Time with your Children on Father’s Day at Flip Factory! Buy one hour of jump and get the ...

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...

Dave and Buster's: The Dad Games!

Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dave and Buster's - Gainesville 3023 SW 45th St. Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $35.41
  • Website: cli.re
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Journey to Juneteenth: Tha Cookout-A Juneteenth & Fatherhood Celebration

Tha Cookout is a celebration of Black Unity and Fatherhood. There will be food, music, lawn games, card games, dancing ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cynthia Chestnut Park 2315 Southeast 35th Street Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free-$50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roots Plant Studio Build a Cactus Garden with Dad

Build a cactus garden with Dad in our plant studio! Get BOGO 50% off all cacti! Call or email to ...

Skate Station Funworks Father’s Day Celebration

Celebrate Dad! Dads get two attractions free with paid admission!

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95. Dads get two attractions free with paid admission!
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

Florida Museum of Natural History: World Sea Turtle Day Celebration

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day at the Museum with the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research! Learn about Florida ...

Freedom Community Church: Free Father’s Day Fish Fry

This Sunday, June 16th at 1:00 pm -a Free Father’s Day Fish Fry will be held at the Waldo Veterans ...

Hatchetbury- Dad's Throw For Free for Father's Day

DADS sacrifice SO much for us, so what would be a great way to say "Thank You"? As time goes ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Dads throw for FREE with at least one other fully paying guest. See website for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Meelypops 5Anniversary Sale and Trading Day Weekend

Let's celebrate our shop's anniversary, opening way back in June of 2018! There will be some amazing sales, raffles, free ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Meelypops Shop, 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Painting with a Twist: A Great Day Together

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

The Hatchetbury Family Day

50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
  • Website: thehatchetbury.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Hippodrome presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

This fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy will undoubtedly bring you to your feet! Join an eclectic group of six young people ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

Journey to Juneteenth: Justice on Trial - Reloaded: Off-Broadway Play

Reverand Karl Anderson and various social justice and racial inclusion organizations are presenting the off-Broadway touring play, "Justice on Trial: ...

Gator Junior Golf: Summer Junior Golf Tour

Gator Junior Golf is excited to continue offering junior golf tournaments in Gainesville, Live Oak, Dunnellon, and Lake City this ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: 9 hole flights: $35 per event ($50 for Juliette Falls) | 18 hole flights: $50 per event ($70 for Juliette Falls)
  • Website: gjgt.org
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

The Rock Girls Basketball Program presents Teach Me How to Ball Part 2

Come join us at The Rock School for a fun and interactive event where you can learn all about basketball! ...

DanceInk by Davis LLC: Acro Pop Up

Wanting to brush up on your acro skills this summer? Dance!nk’s got a pop-up acro session that can help you ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Play Forest Preschool: Summer Solstice Crafts

Please join us a few days before Summer Solstice to do some seasonal crafts, have some lemonade + snacks, and ...

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

We’ll meet Mondays in June and a bit earlier to beat the heat. Stay tuned for more details concerning our ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, June 17th enjoy great pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the participating locations ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Aqua Angels: Free Artistic Swimming Day at North Central Florida YMCA

Want to try a new sport that combines swimming, gymnastics, and dance? Artistic Swimming, formerly known as Synchronized Swimming, may ...

Gainesville Gaviatas Mermaid Camp

Join us this summer for our Summer Mermaids program! No experience necessary, this is the perfect opportunity for new athletes ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

Newberry Parks and Recreation Open Gym Nights

Summer is here and we're excited to give kids an opportunity to stay active throughout their "off season" with our ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Grand Opening

We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of the Willie Mae Stokes Resource Center on Tuesday, June ...

Alachua County Library Juneteenth Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers. Juneteenth is an ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

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 ...

Summer at the Library: Music and Movement Juneteenth Celebration

Come celebrate freedom with your little ones, featuring our friends from the Ministries of Expressive Song & Dance!

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, June 17th enjoy great pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the participating locations ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Summer at the Library: Magic of Sands

Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin! Step into the world ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Journey to Juneteenth: Honoring the Journey to Freedom - Reflection & Resilience: And Still We Rise

SF Association of Black Faculty and staff are hosting a Juneteenth celebration on June 18 from 12-8 p.m. at Santa ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College's Blount Hall, 530 W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Celebrating Juneteenth With Crafts

Celebrate and learn about the Juneteenth holiday. We will be making Juneteenth flags, confetti poppers, and have fun Juneteenth worksheet ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub-Celebrating Juneteenth

Join us for a paper chain craft celebrating Juneteenth.

Alachua County Library Teen CreateSpace

Scrabble letters and blank wooden tiles are available for decorating with mini art of your inspiration. Learn how to attach ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library: Juneteenth Crafts at Headquarters Branch

Come make crafts celebrating freedom and Juneteenth!

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Magic of Sands

Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin! Step into the world ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: MakerSpace Button Making

Kids can make their own personalized 1" or 3" buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks! For this MakerSpace program, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market

Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

Journey to Juneteenth: Juneteenth Breakfast and Black Music Month Celebration

Breakfast celebration to honor and remember Juneteenth. Please note, this is a ticket event.

The Rock Girls Basketball Program presents Teach Me How to Ball Part 2

Come join us at The Rock School for a fun and interactive event where you can learn all about basketball! ...

Naturals Summer Baseball Camp

Defensive Instruction, Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Baserunning Naturals Baseball hosts a number of camps each season throughout Central and North Florida for ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Starting January 10 we've added an additional Stay and Play class. Now you and your kiddo can come play Wednesdays, ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15/participant. Must preregister, no day of drop ins!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Williston Community Juneteenth Celebration

Don't miss the Juneteenth Celebration at Heritage Park, Wednesday June 19, 2024 from 10 am to 2:00 p.m. Cultural exhibits, health ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission and parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, June 17th enjoy great pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the participating locations ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Journey to Juneteenth: The Jubilee, Celebrating Arts, Culture and Education

The City of Gainesville’s celebration Journey to Juneteenth: The Jubilee, Celebrating, Arts, Culture and Education, honors the long and turbulent ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Time for Your Teen Workshop

Time for Your Teen is designed to increase healthy behaviors and reduce risk-taking among young people, break communication barriers, engage ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Gainesville Gaviatas Mermaid Camp

Join us this summer for our Summer Mermaids program! No experience necessary, this is the perfect opportunity for new athletes ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Hippodrome presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

This fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy will undoubtedly bring you to your feet! Join an eclectic group of six young people ...

DanceInk by Davis LLC: Hip Hop Pop Up

Who’s ready to get on the dance floor this summer? Dance!nk’s got a pop up hip hop class that will ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: 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, ...

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. ...

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 ...

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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

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

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 ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Storytime at Depot

Children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff at Depot Park.

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Story Time at the Library

Join us for Story Time at the Micanopy Library with songs, stories, and a fun preschool craft to take home. ...

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, June 17th enjoy great pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the participating locations ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Summer at the Library: Lubee Bats

Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through research, conservation, and education, with ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Teddy Bear Clinic

Bring your teddy bear to get stitched up or have a patch stitched on while learning about being a veterinarian. ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library 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 ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

Summer at the Library: Summer STEAM Time

Join us in the Storywoods room every Thursday for Summer STEAM Time! Play, learn, and create with us as we keep ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark

Enjoy extended hours at the Harn every Thursday until 9 pm. Dive into one of our exhibitions, unleash your creativity ...

  • 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, Free

Newberry Parks and Recreation Open Gym Nights

Summer is here and we're excited to give kids an opportunity to stay active throughout their "off season" with our ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Hippodrome presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

This fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy will undoubtedly bring you to your feet! Join an eclectic group of six young people ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Ravine Gardens State Park ECO Adventure Day Summer Program

Kids will learn about pollinators, recycling and reptiles while doing hands-on learning activities and theme related crafts. There are no fees ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15/participant. Must preregister, no day of drop ins!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: 50% off 1 hour of jump time after You Mention JUMP 50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, June 17th enjoy great pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the participating locations ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Summer at the Library: Aussie Funk Jam Didgeridoo Workshop

Learn to play the Australian didgeridoo in this interactive and hands-on workshop. Good vibes are guaranteed! The Aussie Funk Jam is ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Escape the Mummy's Tomb

Join us for an Escape Room experience, set in a Mummy's Tomb! Solve the puzzles to escape! Escape from the ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace Printmaking with Turbado Marabou

Join local artist, Turbado Marabou, to explore the creative world of printmaking and take home your very own printed design. Baba ...

Harn Museum Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize MakerSpace and Creativebug to ...

Samurai Skate Camp

Samurai Skate Camp 2024 Kids (Ages 6 & up) + Adults! Free dinner and skate lessons each week! 3 pm-7 pm each Friday: June ...

Summer at the Library: Aussie Funk Jam Didgeridoo Workshop

Learn to play the Australian didgeridoo in this interactive and hands-on workshop. Good vibes are guaranteed! The Aussie Funk Jam is ...

Summer at the Library: Dungeons and Dragons Summer Shivers

A special summer D&D event! Kids age 8-14 will play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign in four parts over ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Pickup Basketball Tournament

Join us for a free 3v3 pickup basketball tournament with music, food and drinks at Unity Park (behind the village ...

Archer Free Community Dinner and Family Friendly Karaoke

Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some great food & fun this Friday evening! Karaoke to follow- 7 pm-10 pm

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

Aviation Academy

Ready for Takeoff? Join us at the 2024 Aviation Academy on June 21-22! Students aged 12-18 can experience the thrill ...

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday Nights | June 7 - July 26 Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark during Sweet Summer Nights! Every ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Spring Ridge First Church of God Family Fitness Conditioning Bootcamp

Family fitness boot camp- sponsored by Gilchrist Football and Cheer. At the ballfield. Fridays from 7 pm-8 pm, All summer ...

Williston Music in the Park

We're bringing back 'Music in the Park' for the summer of 2024. Come on out and enjoy the live music events! Snow ...

Tioga Movie Night: Trolls Band Together

It’s officially Summer Break, and we’ve got the perfect evening activity for the whole family! Join us on Friday, June ...

Hippodrome presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

This fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy will undoubtedly bring you to your feet! Join an eclectic group of six young people ...