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09December

PunkOuter Games Board Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, on Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended ...

10December

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 - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa

Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

  • 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
11December

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 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

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 - Archer Branch

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

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

  • 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: Ongoing Programs

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, ...

12December

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...

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: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch

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

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 ...

  • 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 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: Ongoing Programs

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After-School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

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

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center with Alachua County Library District. Interactive fun with ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...

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 ...

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 ...

13December

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

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

14December

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

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: The walk is free with the cost of park admission ($5.00 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning Toddler Time for ages 2-4 from 9:30 am-11 am. Stretch, strengthen and move your body in a semi-structured ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
  • Website: bowlsplitz.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

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: Ongoing Programs

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

High Springs Museum Open Day

It is Saturday and our museum is open from 11 AM to 4 PM every Saturday. Come and see what ...

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 ...

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series

Annual UF Carillon Studio Holiday Concert! The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon ...

15December

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

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 ...

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.

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

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. ...

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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
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