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Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

Water Lettuce Warriors: National Public Lands Day

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Central Florida Peanut Festival

The first Saturday in October join us as we celebrate the peanut industry and harvest. Over 100 vendors featuring arts, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fire Safety Touch A Truck

Touch A Truck returns to the Bradford Fairgrounds! Bradford County Fire Rescue and the Florida Antique Bucket Brigade are teaming ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Bradford Agricultural Fair 2300 N. Temple Avenue Starke, FL 32091
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

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

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Expressive Song and Dance

Dance classes for youth in various styles including ballet and hip hop, Saturdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Classes intended ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: Donations accepted!
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Star Center Theatre Little Mermaid Jr Auditions

Auditions open to all Elementary and Middle Schoolers. Please read through the entire packet if you are deciding to audition. -Be prepared ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: No cost to audition
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Due to Hurricane Helene we are postponing the Homecoming. We have rescheduled for the following weekend 10/4 - 10/6. Same ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 14705 NE Waldo Road, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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 My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Archaeology of UF Campus with History Bike Gainesville and the Florida Museum of Natural History

Gainesville hasn't always been as we experience it today! Long, long before the University and college kids, before the old ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1314 South Main Street #2, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Marion County Parks & Recreation Carnival

Come one, come all to Marion County Parks & Recreation's 6th Annual Carnival! Join us for an evening of fall ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Due to Hurricane Helene we are postponing the Homecoming. We have rescheduled for the following weekend 10/4 - 10/6. Same ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 14705 NE Waldo Road, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Gainesville Oddities Market The Halloween Festival

Welcome to the Gainesville Oddities Market, A Halloween festival! This one is extra special as we celebrate Halloween and Oddities ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom Sundays at Rosa B. ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

4th Ave Food Park presents UF Driveway Theatre Project: Dracula

Welcome the spirit of Halloween with a spooky live radio play of the 1938 classic tale of horror, 'Dracula,' brought ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

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

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: PlantSpace

Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments to learn about plant cells. Did you know that ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

Kids age 8–14 will learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons from an experienced Dungeon Master and make new friends ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The University of Florida baseball team officially begins fall practice on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. at Condron Family ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • 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

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Bring your imagination! Join us for a Lego-building adventure.

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog ...

  • 2:15 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Taskmaster

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us for an exciting afternoon of Taskmaster, library edition! Based on the Hit British Reality ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • 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 Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in ...

  • 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 Baby Time - High Springs Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, ...

  • 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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance ...

  • 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

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER 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

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, ...

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

Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft ...

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

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER It's Bilingual Story Time! Interactive fun with stories and songs in English and Spanish. Perfect for ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Community Event: Passion for Poetry at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Thursday)

Join us every second Thursday for a night of poetry reading and writing! Open to all forms of spoken word ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Learn and dance swing dance to vintage and big band music Thursdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for all ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Free

Wilmot Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale

Please join us for family fun at the Fall Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. We will have a variety ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Wilmot Botanical Gardens 2023 Mowry Road Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: FREE!
  • Website: wilmotgardens.med.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gray Family Halloween Festival

It’s that time again! Join us for Ocala’s biggest and Best Halloween festival! We’re going to have costume contests, Candy, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free Parking and Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fall Pumpkins & Pajamas Girl’s Night In

Girls! Girls! Girls! Join us for our Pumpkins & Pajamas Night! Friday, October 11th from 6 pm to 8 pm. ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 19975 NW 244th Street Unit 30, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

One Community Fall Festival

Free food, fun, games, prizes, dunk tank, bounce house, resource information and activities for the whole family!

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1725 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • 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