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29December

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

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: 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: Ongoing Programs
30December

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

31December

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 ...

  • 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 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: Ongoing Programs

GNV Arts: Bollywood with Arya Dance Academy

Bollywood is a style of dance used in Indian films and is a fusion of different dance styles including bhangra, ...

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

01January

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

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

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, ...

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 Frisbee

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

02January

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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

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 Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

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

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

Alachua County Library 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 ...

  • 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: Ongoing Programs

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: 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

Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter 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: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

03January

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 ...

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio Art Self Expression

Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag & Ropes Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages 13-25

04January

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

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

  • 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

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults: $10, Children (ages 5-13): $5, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
  • 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, ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 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: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

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 ...

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 ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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