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Gainesville Cars and Coffee

We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Whole Foods parking lot look for the BMWCCA tent to ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

GFAA Artist Studio Tour

The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns this July. This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and around Gainesville, Florida ...

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

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

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

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

Worldwide Rollout Day

It’s simple, all wheels, all inclusive, rolling together all over the world. Established by @Skatefantacee in 2020, during the height ...

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: Free

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: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space, Outdoor Program Area) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Free Movie Day - Classic Musical Club Event

Join us for our first in-person Classic Musical Club event, open to anyone! We've been hosting these events online since ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

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

Family Promise of Gainesville Youth Career Expo

Any high school or 1st year college students interested in the Medical Field don't miss out on the Career Expo ...

  • 11:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Family Nutrition Workshops

Come explore nutrition and literacy through fun, family friendly activities in this four part series! This program is in partnership ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: 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

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: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Partners in Crime-Solving

Prepare to investigate the unsolved mystery of the largest art heist in history. Join a Gainesville Police Department (GPD) Forensic ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Story Time at the Zoo

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Summer of Science

Come join us as we discover adventure through science! Each week will feature a scientific concept we'll explore through experiments ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: 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: Free

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: Free

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. ...

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

Summer at the Library: Animal Tales Zoofari Earth

Join Animal Tales for our Zoofari Earth program! Be transported around the globe to six different continents with six different exotic ...

  • 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: Free

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: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Summer at the Library: Animal Tales Zoofari Earth

Join Animal Tales for our Zoofari Earth program! Be transported around the globe to six different continents with six different exotic ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: 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: Free

Micanopy Academy: Popsicles with the Principals

Join us for Popsicles with the Principals! Tour the campus! Mingle with current families! Meet your admin team!

  • 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Academy 708 NW Okehumkee St., Micanopy, FL, 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County LIGHT Application

Want to earn money while you learn?! Will you be in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade for the 2024-2025 school ...

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: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Summer at the Library: Animal Tales Zoofari Earth

Join Animal Tales for our Zoofari Earth program! Be transported around the globe to six different continents with six different exotic ...

  • 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: Free

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: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Scooby Doo, Where are you?

Zoinks! Let's solve a mystery, Scooby-style. Join the gang and we'll figure out the clues together, just like Mystery Incorporated.

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Plays in the Park presents Romeo and Juliet

The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Cultural Affairs Division presents Plays in the Park with the youth ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Animal Tales Zoofari Earth

Join Animal Tales for our Zoofari Earth program! Be transported around the globe to six different continents with six different exotic ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Pickup Basketball Tournament

Join us for a free 3v3 pickup basketball tournament with music, food and drinks at Clarence R. Kelly! It will ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Clarence R. Kelly, 1701 NE Eighth Ave., 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

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

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Baptist Church Children's Extravaganza

Join us Saturday, July 20th for a FREE, fun-filled day! We are excited about this year's Children's Extravaganza which is designed ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: EVENT is FREE, but please take the time to REGISTER so we can adequately prepare.
  • Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Elks Lodge: Family Fun Day

Bring the whole family down for this great day at the Gainesville Elks Lodge. We will have a supersized waterslide, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2424 NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: donations accepted for CARD
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Christmas In July

Christmas in July Jingle Jam at Gainesville Harley-Davidson! Join us for a fun and festive event with a holiday twist! ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4113 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvilleharley.com
  • Category: Free

HBMS/CHS and EACN Health Expo

Empowering our community with important information and accessible healthcare is our top priority. Join us for a Free T-Dap vaccine, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Howard Bishop Middle School 1901 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Summer FAFSA Clinics

We are excited to partner with The Education Equalizer Foundation this summer to help college-going students complete their FAFSA. Join ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Amvets Post 88 Back To School Jamboree

Amvets Post 88 Ladies auxiliary is Having a back to school Jamboree on July 20th from 11 am-2 pm. There ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 10050 NE SR 24, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Bass Pro Shops Free Family Summer Event

Kids Conservation Workshop for kids of all ages! Plus a Hiking Fuel Station - make your own trail mix.

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Free

Matheson History Museum Opening Reception- Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

Join us for a ribbon cutting, refreshments, and tour the exhibition! The museum will be open from 11 am-4 pm ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free, no registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free