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License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2024 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

Momentum Team Cheer: Competitive Cheer Team Tryouts

Competitive Cheer Parent Interest Meeting May 3rd in Alachua, 7 pm 2024 Competitive Cheer Team Tryouts (Ages 4+) ​​June 1-2nd (Must attend both ...

Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp

Underneath the Spanish moss and the live oak trees, in the world’s greatest music venue, is a place where all ...

Who We Play For: Free Heart Screening Event Alachua County

“Who We Play For” is coming to Alachua County on June 2nd from 11 am-3 pm to perform free heart ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Professional Park, 3300 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free to students 10 years and older
  • Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Fathom’s Big Screen Classics The Muppet Movie 45th Anniversary

They’re irresistible! They’re irrepressible! They’re The Muppets starring in their first full-length movie! After a fateful meeting with a big-time ...

Painting with a Twist: Neon Dolphin

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

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Treasure Island

Directed by: Sandra Wilcox By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by: Ken Ludwig Picture a world where pirates rule what we call Earth. Humanity's ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Andy Warhol Inspired Pop-Art

We are celebrating Pride Month with art inspired by Andy Warhol! Just buy the canvas, and the supplies to make ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: Just buy the canvas, and the supplies to make the painting are provided by Michaels!
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

Journey to Juneteenth: In Our Right Mind (documentary screening)

Join us for a screening of the documentary "In Our Right Mind," a film that enlightens and empowers as it ...

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude is teaming up with the Alachua Audubon Society to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

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. ...

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

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 ...

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: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Snakes in the Sunshine State

Summer is a time of adventure, but you need to be safe on your journey. Before you go, make sure ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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 ...

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

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 ...

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 ...

NCF Stars Baseball Fall Tryouts

Competitive baseball in the North Central Florida area this fall season. Register for our Fall 2024 9u-12u tryouts. Founded in 2024, ...

Fathom’s Big Screen Classics The Muppet Movie 45th Anniversary

They’re irresistible! They’re irrepressible! They’re The Muppets starring in their first full-length movie! After a fateful meeting with a big-time ...

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

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

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

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 Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

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 ...

Florida Gators Lacrosse Summer Camp

Come join us for the 2024 Summer Lacrosse Camp! Enjoy two days of lacrosse instruction with top Division I coaches ...

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 & ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 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

Summer at the Library: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Join us in this fun-filled session as we play a one-shot in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: School's Out Celebration

Join us for fun and games and find out how to start your next adventure at the library. Start your summer ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 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!

CountryWay Town Square Gator Jam

Are Y’all ready for another Gator Jam? We are! Tuesday, June 4th at Country Way Town Square 6 pm. Tell ...

Alachua County Public Schools & Santa Fe College College Boot Camp

Alachua County Public Schools and Santa Fe College are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual College Boot Camp! It's your ...

Florida Gators Lacrosse Summer Camp

Come join us for the 2024 Summer Lacrosse Camp! Enjoy two days of lacrosse instruction with top Division I coaches ...

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. ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

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, ...

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

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 Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

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 ...

Summer at the Library: Story Time with Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses

Join us for a special Summer Reading Story Time hosted by Carousel Horses! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • 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

Roots Plant Studio Slime Making Workshop

Join us for a fun and messy time as we make TWO types of slime to take home! Let your ...

Summer at the Library: Science Surprises

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they ...

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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 ...

Summer at the Library: Science Surprises

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they ...

Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch

Come hang out and draw with new friends. Get sketchy and practice your drawing skills at the Newberry Branch Library.

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 Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and ...

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 ...

GHF Tioga Ribbon Cutting

Join us on Wednesday, June 5th at Gainesville Health & Fitness Tioga as we unveil the "Greatest Show on Turf" ...

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 ...

Parenting in Uncertain Times: Challenges as a Jewish Parent

How to have intentional conversations with our children about antisemitism or Israel. Exploring ideas about how to offer advice, comfort ...

Alachua County Public Schools & Santa Fe College College Boot Camp

Alachua County Public Schools and Santa Fe College are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual College Boot Camp! It's your ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Alachua County School Meals: Free Summer Meal Kick Off Event

Come see us at the Hathcock Community Center Thursday, June 6th from 10 am-12 pm and pick up 4 days ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hathcock Community Center 15818 NW 140th St Alachua, FL 32615
  • 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

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 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 ...

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 ...

Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library

Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 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: Mark Alan Magic

A fun interactive comedy magic show. Come join Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby for an adventurous and FUN ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 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: Art to Make You Smile with Local Artist Ari Uberti

Let’s experiment with art, mix it with love, and make some joyful creations to take home guided by local Gainesville ...

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 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 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: Mark Alan Magic

A fun interactive comedy magic show. Come join Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby for an adventurous and FUN ...

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

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

Alachua Raiders Skills Camp

Featuring special guests: Frankie Hammond - University of Florida Gideon Ajagbe - University of Florida. All Youth Ages Welcome! June 6th ...

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Treasure Island

Directed by: Sandra Wilcox By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by: Ken Ludwig Picture a world where pirates rule what we call Earth. Humanity's ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Sparrow Music Camp

Our next Sparrow Music Camp will be held June 7-9th, 2024 at O'Leno State Park in High Springs, Florida. Student registration ...

Northwest Baptist Church Free Family Movie Night

Join us at Northwest Baptist Church for a free family movie night on June 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm. We ...

Persimmon presents Ready For It?

Calling all Swifties! Ms. Amy is hosting a special half day camp to kick off the summer. Friday, June 7th, ...

Give Back Thursday at Possum Creek Park

Welcome to Give Back Thursday's! This week's event will take place at Possum Creek Park. Please be advised that the ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Possum Creek Park, 4009 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, Free

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. ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

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 ...

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

Harn Museum Tot Time: I Spy Color

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: 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

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: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.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

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 ...

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

New Worlds Reading Expedition: Using Letters to Explore

Join us for an exciting reading expedition with Fun Reading Games, Free Books, Dinner, Raffles and more!

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: St. Anne’s Early Learning Center’s Knights of the Columbus Building, 747 NW 43rd St 1, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Alachua Raiders Skills Camp

Featuring special guests: Frankie Hammond - University of Florida Gideon Ajagbe - University of Florida. All Youth Ages Welcome! June 6th ...

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 ...

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

Cameron Dancenter Annual Production

Cameron Dancecenter – 41st Annual Production Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 am Saturday, June 8, ...

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 ...

Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center

He’s back! Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center, on May 17th from 7-10pm. Bring your dancing ...

Santa Fe College Room to Dance

Dance Theatre of Santa Fe presents its annual student-choreographed and student-produced season finale. Come and see the dancers enthusiastically perform ...

Skate Station Funworks Donut Party

Donut Party! Donut eating contest, donut bobbing and donut toss.

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Treasure Island

Directed by: Sandra Wilcox By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by: Ken Ludwig Picture a world where pirates rule what we call Earth. Humanity's ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Teen Midnight Basketball

Neighbors are invited to wear orange clothing and to sign up and join the efforts to end gun violence! The Teen ...

License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

Sparrow Music Camp

Our next Sparrow Music Camp will be held June 7-9th, 2024 at O'Leno State Park in High Springs, Florida. Student registration ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Burrowing Owls at Watermelon Pond

We'll meet at the county gate on SW 250th Street where we will be guided half a mile into the ...

Depot Park parkrun

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

Mega Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

It’s like a normal test and tune – on steroids! Check out our bolstered test and tune date featuring a ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $25 for participants | $15 for crew | $10 for spectators
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us for a social, family friendly bike ride. We meet in the Depot Park parking lot and ride the ...

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!

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! Located between the ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

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

Cade Museum World Ocean Day

Get ready to dive into a sea of excitement at the World Ocean Day celebration at the Cade! From our ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Cameron Dancenter Annual Production

Cameron Dancecenter – 41st Annual Production Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 am Saturday, June 8, ...

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Michaels Kids Club: Summer Painted Rocks

We are getting ready for the summer with painted rocks!

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 ...

Repurpose Project Kids Club

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

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

Wild B Boutique Sunshine Summer Market

Join us for our 4th annual summer outdoor market. Now accepting vendors. Over 100+ vendors, food trucks & more!

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Happening the second Saturday ...

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.

Harmony Garden Grand Opening

Join us for the grand opening celebration of the Harmony Garden, an outdoor musical instrument garden on the museum grounds. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Situated between the Cade Museum and Depot Park, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

High Springs Lions Club, Inc: Feel the Music 2

Feel the Music 2- Proceeds to benefit the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Rain or shine. Visit the High ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: High Springs Lions Club (aka Santa Fe Festival Field) 26900 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Tickets are $10 per person with children under 12 free (Must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

Lubee Bat Conservancy Baturdays of Summer

The Baturdays of Summer - June are here! Take a well-deserved break and get wild with Lubee Bat Conservancy, while ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $15-$20
  • Website: www.lubee.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

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

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 Dance Jam

Dance Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class, or ...

Full Beauty Supply: Customer Appreciation Fun Day

Join us for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at our upcoming Customer Appreciation Fun Day extravaganza! Get ready to soak up ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Cameron Dancenter Annual Production

Cameron Dancecenter – 41st Annual Production Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 am Saturday, June 8, ...

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 ...

Lakeside Baptist Church Hawthorne Vacation Bible School Pre-Registration Party

Join us for a Vacation Bible School Pre-Registration Party! We will have face painting, balloon animals, snow cones, popcorn, cotton ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Balance 180 Carnival Classic

That's right! Carnival Classic is back and better than ever. Be sure to mark your calendars for June 8, 2024 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Performing Athletes $20 Early Bird Special: Register by June 1st ($25 after June 1st) Must register by June 19, 2023 | $5 for attendees ages 3+
  • Website: balance180.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth Film Festival

Juneteenth Film Festival Opening Reception & Meet the Artists A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center 5-6: p.m. Juneteenth Film Festival A. Quinn Jones ...

City of Gainesville Greatest Graduation Party For the Culture

Join us for the Greatest Graduation Party: For the Culture! Dance to the beats of DJ Sed, enjoy games and ...

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

Cameron Dancenter Annual Production

Cameron Dancecenter – 41st Annual Production Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 am Saturday, June 8, ...

Summer Race Series at High Springs BMX

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30 pm. Registration and practice until 7:30 pm Racing under the lights! ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $8 to race, spectators are 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 ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us for Jazz on the Green, where we have live music, good food and drinks & more! Spread a ...

Santa Fe College Room to Dance

Dance Theatre of Santa Fe presents its annual student-choreographed and student-produced season finale. Come and see the dancers enthusiastically perform ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Treasure Island

Directed by: Sandra Wilcox By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by: Ken Ludwig Picture a world where pirates rule what we call Earth. Humanity's ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...