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Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, June 17th enjoy great pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the participating locations ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

5 Round Scholastic - G25/d5 - USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) Open & Beginner Section (U600) Registration Closes 11 am day ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

Dance!nk Presents !con!c

Dance!nk by Davis is celebrating it’s 7th season and It’s going to be !con!c! Our annual recital will take place ...

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

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Medieval Adventures

Listen to stories about medieval knights, princes, princesses, and dragons. If you like, dress up as a medieval knight, prince, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • 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: Fire Rescue Visit

The Alachua County Fire Rescue will be visiting the library to provide a safety presentation and bringing a Fire Rescue ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • 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 ...

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 Gaviatas Mermaid Camp

Join us this summer for our Summer Mermaids program! No experience necessary, this is the perfect opportunity for new athletes ...

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 ...

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

Newberry Parks and Recreation Open Gym Nights

Summer is here and we're excited to give kids an opportunity to stay active throughout their "off season" with our ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- Free Day!

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 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 ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library LegoSpace - Millhopper Branch

We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!

Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration

Looking for something fun to do but don’t want to commit to a regimented schedule? Want a chance to decompress ...

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 & ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory

Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids. Children will use a simple recipe to make a batch of ...

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. We are welcoming back Dodi, ...

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!

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. ...

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, ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15/participant. Must preregister, no day of drop ins!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

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 - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

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 ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

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

Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales! Storytelling Show

Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch (Large Meeting Room) 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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 at Library Partnership Branch: 3D Design Afternoons

3D design for Kids and Teens! This week we will be using Tinkercad to learn the basics of 3D design ...

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 ...

Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration

Looking for something fun to do but don’t want to commit to a regimented schedule? Want a chance to decompress ...

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 Cone Park Branch: Camping with the Library

Come join us as we learn the basics of camping through fun crafts and activities! Every other Wednesday we'll learn ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room, Outdoor Program Area) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Teen CreateSpace

Scrabble letters and blank wooden tiles are available for decorating with mini art of your inspiration. Learn how to attach ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue

Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...

Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales! Storytelling Show

Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props ...

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

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 Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

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 Gaviatas Mermaid Camp

Join us this summer for our Summer Mermaids program! No experience necessary, this is the perfect opportunity for new athletes ...

Santa Fe College Coach Bailey Coleman Volleyball Camp

Santa Fe College head volleyball coach, Bailey Coleman, will be sharing her extensive expertise with players ages 8-12 on June ...

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 ...

Pancakes with a Ranger

Come enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and orange juice on a Thursday morning as prepared by our park staff and volunteers. ...

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 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 ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Story Time at the Library

Join us for Story Time at the Micanopy Library with songs, stories, and a fun preschool craft to take home. ...

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

Matheson History Museum Voices and Votes: Alachua County Exhibit Opens

Due to a delay in the printing of the exhibit panels, the exhibition will now open on Thursday, September 27. "Voices ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Don't be a Litterbug

Recycle or not? Learn how to tell the difference. Learn what can be recycled and what cannot in this interactive presentation ...

Alachua County Library: Movie Matinee at Millhopper Branch

Want to beat the afternoon heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of "Craig Before the Creek". ...

Hawthorne’s Homecoming

Thursday, June 27 Opening ceremony at 2 pm Guest Speaker: Cornelius Ingram Dinner provided by: Hawthorne Homecoming Committee & Hope for Hawthorne Hawthorne Harmony ...

Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration

Looking for something fun to do but don’t want to commit to a regimented schedule? Want a chance to decompress ...

Summer at the Library: Nature Scene Investigators- On the Go

Do you enjoy examining nature? Then you might be an aspiring nature detective! Join the folks from Morningside Nature Center ...

Summer at the Library: Reading in Motion SeanTmusic

Blend poetry and rhythm with global drums for a captivating engagement with the written word. Reading in Motion is a dynamic ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 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

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 ...

Harn Museum Art Cart

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

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

Momentum Dance Arts Acro Workshop

Acro Workshop (Varied Levels) June 27th (Ages 7-11). Join us for Acrobatics training that builds strength and flexibility for all ...

Summer at the Library: Magic of Sands

Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin! Step into the world ...

  • 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: Summer STEAM Time

Join us in the Storywoods room every Thursday for Summer STEAM Time! Play, learn, and create with us as we keep ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 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 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 ...

Community Event: Writer's Well at Good News Arts (Every 4th Thursday)

Join us at Good News Arts for monthly open writing session for anyone interested in stringing together a few sentences! ...

SELECT Tournament Team 10U Baseball Tryouts

Saturday, June 22nd at 9 am and Thursday, June 27 at 6 pm. Fundamental Training - Low Cost - Competitive Tournaments SELECT ...

Santa Fe College Coach Bailey Coleman Volleyball Camp

Santa Fe College head volleyball coach, Bailey Coleman, will be sharing her extensive expertise with players ages 8-12 on June ...

Newberry Parks and Recreation Open Gym Nights

Summer is here and we're excited to give kids an opportunity to stay active throughout their "off season" with our ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Community Event: Collages, Scrap booking, and Zine Making (Every 4th Friday)

Join us every 4th Friday for the joys of scrapbooking, collaging, and zine making! Materials are provided or you can ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15/participant. Must preregister, no day of drop ins!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

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

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

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Hawthorne’s Homecoming

Thursday, June 27 Opening ceremony at 2 pm Guest Speaker: Cornelius Ingram Dinner provided by: Hawthorne Homecoming Committee & Hope for Hawthorne Hawthorne Harmony ...

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

Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration

Looking for something fun to do but don’t want to commit to a regimented schedule? Want a chance to decompress ...

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 ...

Samurai Skate Camp

Samurai Skate Camp 2024 Kids (Ages 6 & up) + Adults! Free dinner and skate lessons each week! 3 pm-7 pm each Friday: June ...

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

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

City of Gainesville Community Choral Singing

Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics! Hosted in partnership with the 1000 Voices of ...

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 ...

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

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

Hawthorne First United Methodist Church Community Fun Night

Hawthorne First United Methodist Church is thrilled to invite you to Community Fun Night at Hawthorne First United Methodist Church ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne First United Methodist Church 21930 SE 67th Place Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

High Springs BMX-Gold Cup Weekend

Gold Cup Qualifier Weekend June 28-30,2024 Race open to USABMX Members Only - Free Spectating Open to the Public Friday Practice Saturday Practice ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs BMX NW 2nd St., High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free Spectating Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

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

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

A music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of genres – country, rock, soul and ...

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 ...

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 ...

High Springs BMX-Gold Cup Weekend

Gold Cup Qualifier Weekend June 28-30,2024 Race open to USABMX Members Only - Free Spectating Open to the Public Friday Practice Saturday Practice ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: High Springs BMX NW 2nd St., High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free Spectating Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Depot Park parkrun

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

Play Tennis Gainesville: Juneteenth Tennis Festival

Celebrating health, wellness, and unity in Gainesville through the sport of tennis. Families, children, adults of all tennis levels and ...

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, ...

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 ...

NHS Little Tykes Volleyball Clinic

Attention all volleyball players! We will be holding our Little Tykes volleyball clinic on June 29th from 9 am-noon. Spots ...

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 ...

Waldo Youth Sports presents 4th of July

Food, music, vendors, and parade. Parade at 11 am.

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 ...

L&L Horse Ranch Open Barn Event

Join us for an exciting Open Barn Event at L&L Horse Ranch, where we will introduce our Summer Day Camp ...

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 ...

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 - 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 Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

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 ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

Library Partnership Resource Center Chill and Grill: Male Appreciation Day

Join the Library Partnership Resource Center to celebrate father figures and male role models with an afternoon of BBQ, music, ...

MainStreet Family Carnival

Come one, come all to the MainStreet Family Carnival! To kick off the opening of our clinic, we're hosting a carnival ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe High School 101 Santa Fe Hls, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

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 ...

Hawthorne’s Homecoming

Thursday, June 27 Opening ceremony at 2 pm Guest Speaker: Cornelius Ingram Dinner provided by: Hawthorne Homecoming Committee & Hope for Hawthorne Hawthorne Harmony ...

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 ...

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Celebrating Autism in the Arts

Join us to celebrate the unique artistic and performance talents of individuals on the autism spectrum! Enjoy an afternoon with ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Lots of Spots The Art of Yayoi Kusama

Celebrate the work of artist Yayoi Kusama,"the Princess of Polka Dots", by creating your own art influenced by her use ...

Cupcakes and Conversations: Car Care

Calling all girls between the ages of 11-18! Join Dream on Purpose to learn how to care for a car ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Celebrate Juneteenth Create Your Own Paper Story Quilt

Enjoy some family fun exploring the joys of quilting and create a paper quilt expressing freedom and joy inspired by ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - The Moon

"The Moon" planetarium program incorporates live, interactive planetarium teaching with an immersive planetarium program that has been designed in a ...

Haile Village Bistro: English Tea Party

Dine on scones with sweet cream and jam, quiche and petits fours.

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults $35 | $15 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Legends of the Zodiac- SOLSTICE

For centuries, people have been fascinated by the motions of the sun, moon and planets among the stars. Special importance ...

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 ...