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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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18September

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 ...

10:15 am - 11:30 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Story Time at the Zoo

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Sunshine State Reader Book Discussion

Let’s recap by discussing the SSYRA books we read this summer! You don’t need to have read a SSYRA to ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

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

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

Alachua County Newberry Branch Year of the Book

2024 is the year of the book! Create a different book each month at the Newberry Branch Library.

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Newberry United Methodist Church Family Game Night

Join us this Wednesday for Family Game Night! It is open to people of all ages! We hope to see ...

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

19September

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 - 11:00 am
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: 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: 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: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

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

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Talk Like A Pirate Day

Discover your pirate name, make a pirate craft, and talk like a pirate with us! We'll play a pirate trivia ...

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Harn Museum Art Cart

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

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: harn.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars College Admissions

College admissions can be a complex journey, but we’ve got you covered! Join us for a special Parent Academy Webinar ...

6:00 pm
Location: Online Zoom
Cost: free
Website: www.sbac.edu
Category: Free

20September

Tri-County World's Greatest Baby Shower

Are you currently pregnant or do you have a child under the age of one in your home? If so, ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 311 NE 9th St, Chiefland, FL 32626-1060
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Fire Rescue Free Car Seat Check in Pineridge Neighborhood

Brand new car seats and booster seats available. If interested, please call or text the number.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: 2509 NW 57th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Homestead Park Car & Truck Show

Join the HP2 Inaugural Car & Truck Show hosted by Homestead Park and Bernie Davila! There will be Vendors, a ...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL 32696-1838
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.homesteadparks.com
Category: Free

Latina Women's League Teen's Night: The Candidate

Hey teens! Get ready for a thrilling movie night featuring The Candidate. Set against the backdrop of a high-stakes election, ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Limitless Legends FC Friday Night Soccer

Come join us for some drills, games, and fun! Limitless Legends FC is the first all-inclusive Adaptive soccer club in High ...

6:00 pm
Location: 19499 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

3rd Friday Concert Series held on the 3rd Friday of every month until May Evening prayers begin at 6:40 pm Concert starts ...

6:40 pm
Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Third Friday Concert Series featuring: Florida Schola Singers with Guest Conductor Kori Spiropoulos

3rd Friday Concert Series featuring: Florida Schola Singers with Guest Conductor Kori Spiropoulos Music Coordinator for St. Augustine Catholic Church and ...

6:40 pm
Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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 ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

Latina Women's League Noche Latina with Elio Piedra

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an electrifying night of Latino music featuring Elio Piedra! Enjoy an evening filled with vibrant salsa, ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Tioga Movie Night: Uncle Buck

Join us on Friday, September 20th at 7:30 for our Tioga Movie Night, featuring Uncle Buck! A cheerful uncle is called ...

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
Cost: free
Website: twitter.com
Category: Free

21September

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

Cade Museum Free Admission Day

Enjoy the museum with free admission all day, sponsored by the company that built it! Thanks, Oelrich Construction!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free admission
Website: cademuseum.org
Category: Free

Girls Can Do It Too Summit

Are you ready for an unforgettable day of empowerment, learning, and fun? The Girls Can Do IT Too Summit is ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Hotel Indigo: 5020 SW 30th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Summit is FREE | VIP session is $150
Website: www.girlscandoittoo.org
Category: Free

Reading with a Pediatrician Book Club

UF pediatricians are excited to start a new book club called Reading with your Pediatrician. We welcome any families to ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: UF Health Pediatrics - Gerold L. Schiebler CMS Center: 1699 SW 16th Ave Building A, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Free
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Free

Viva Museum

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Museum and the Gainesville Latino Film Festival! Explore the culture of Latin America ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32611
Cost: free
Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Young Leaders for Wild Florida and Creek Family Fest

Bring the whole family for a day of fun outdoor learning! Join us for a spectacular family fun day! Highlights: ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Bubbie's Secret Garden 1225 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: free
Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Bilingual Story Time - Headquarters Library

Come join the Latina Women's League and the ACLD for bilingual storytime.

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

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

11:00 am
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Strides for Sickle Cell Walk

The 2nd annual Strides for Sickle Cell Walk will take place on September 21, 2024 at a Depot Park in ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free
Website: donate.giving.ufhealth.org
Category: Free

Williston Fiesta

The 3rd Annual Williston Fiesta is set to light up Homestead Park, in Williston, offering a vibrant celebration of Latin ...

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Williston NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696
Cost: Free parking, free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Community Rock Painting

Bring your creative side and join us to paint rocks, and build some community spirit! Archer Florida Rocks!: we'll hide ...

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Parenting for Heaven’s Sake!

It's not too late to join the events for our new parenting ministry. September's topic will be about the sacrifices ...

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: St. Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Junior Book Club

Discuss this month's book. For ages 11-12.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Latina Women's League Kids and Family Afternoon: Coco

Join us for Coco and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your kids and family! Follow the heartwarming adventure of ...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Newberry's Fabulous 50's Festival

We are happy to announce our 2nd Annual Fabulous 50's Festival in Downtown Historic Newberry. We invite you to join ...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Newberry, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Latina Women's League Dance Showcase: Memories from my Panama

Experience the rhythms and colorful traditions of Panama with Conjunto de Proyecciones! Join us for an evening of folkloric dances ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

22September

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Duval Audubon-Camp Blanding

This event is hosted by Duval Audubon who kindly invited us Alachuans to participate in a very unique opportunity. Camp ...

7:45 am - 2:00 pm
Location: East of the Main Gate of Camp Blanding (follow directions in description)
Cost: free
Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
Category: Free

GINI Celebration

Join the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative (GINI) for a celebration and recognition of our immigrant communities! You can expect: Delicious food ...

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Website: welcomingweek2024.rwhp.org
Category: Free

Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery

What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free