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Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend

Get Ready for a Weekend of Fun, Friendship, and Fellowship! We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

Beast Mode Kids Day Camp

Starting this Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st Beast Mode Boxing and Fitness - Gym Gainesville is $25 for ...

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery

What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Stomping Grounds Game Center Magic the Gathering Regional Championship Qualifier 1-Slot

Format: Modern Entry - $35 Cash Only Doors open at 10:00 AM Event starts at 12:00 PM Cap: 32 players Competitive REL Event - Deck Lists ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Stomping Grounds Game Center 501 NW 23rd Avenue, Suite F, Gainesville, Florida, 32609
  • Cost: Entry - $35 Cash Only
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: 5 Sweet Bear-Pick Your Color

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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

The Return of the Rally

1We are excited to announce the return of the BIGGEST food truck festival in town! Join us on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER ...

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 ...

Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend

Get Ready for a Weekend of Fun, Friendship, and Fellowship! We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Labor Day Weekend

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! Saturday, August 31 at 10:00 am Monday, September 2 at 10:00 am Outdoor fun for all ages ...

Skate Station Funworks Labor Day

No school? No work? No worries! Make the most of your Labor Day with an extra fun skating session.

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission Starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Splitz Bowling Labor Day Celebration

Looking for something to do for the upcoming holiday- come to Splitz! We are opening at noon with bowling and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: $16.99/pp includes 90-minutes of bowling, shoe rental and $5 arcade game card!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Smart Start at Zion Late Summer Sessions

Smart Start at Zion presents Late Summer Sessions: Water, Wind and Weather starting Tuesday, August 13 at 9:30 am!

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 Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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 & ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

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

Education Equalizer Foundation: ACT/SAT Virtual Cram Session

The Education Equalizer Foundation can prepare you to take the ACT/SAT. It is a 2-hour intense session with interactive activities and ...

CountryWay Town Square Gator Jam

Here we go Gator Jam! Can’t wait to see you all there. All Ages | Free Show

Sun Country Stay and Play

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

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 ...

Fat Tuscan Cafe: All About Tarts

Hands-On Class – Kid Friendly Join us for a fun morning working with Tarts. Students will learn to make a dough ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fat Tuscan Cafe: 725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $65.00 per person, includes all groceries, supplies, tools, chef class instruction and printed recipes.
  • Website: fattuscan.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

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

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

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 ...

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 ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

Give Back Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Welcome to Give Back Thursday's! This week's event will take place at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Volunteers do not need to ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, Free

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

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: 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 ...

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...

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 ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.

Alachua County Library Family Game Time- High Springs Branch

Bring the whole family for board games, card games, and fun! Engage in friendly competition and even cooperative gameplay. There ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

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

Community Event: Too Cool for School - A Banned Book Club (Every 1st Thursday)

The Too Cool for School - Banned Book Club will meet every 1st Thursday at 6 pm Good News Arts. The ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars Anxiety in Children

This week’s free family webinar will focus on helping parents address their child’s anxiety and will be presented by mental ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Harn Museum Tot Time

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

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

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

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

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

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. USC Lancaster

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of South Florida

Be there as the 11th-ranked Florida Volleyball team opens their 2024 home season on Friday, September 6th against the South ...

Tioga Concert Night - Jamie Davis

Join us on Friday for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Jamie Davis! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come ...

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 ...

Depot Park parkrun

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

Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day

The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatics needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Palm Point Park

Park in the parking lot of Palm Point Park or on the road’s shoulder. Meet José-Miguel Ponciano to look for ...

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 ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us and Gainesville Cars & Coffee on Saturday, September 7th from 9-11 am for our next meetup! This family-friendly ...

Give Back Saturday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Double trouble at Sweetwater Wetlands Park! This weekend, please give a hand to our first Volunteer Leader, Noah! We will ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

Midland North Florida Baseball Fall Player Development Program

Midland North Florida is committed to focused skill development throughout the fall, with two player development packages outlined below. Single Clinic Choose ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

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

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Birthday Sessions Portrait Days Fall Harvest Costume Mini Superhero Session Holiday Sessions Pajama Mini Tree Farm Stand Santa's Workshop Santa Experience

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Other

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market: Jeep Jam

Jeep Show! Food trucks, music, swap meet, and More! Activities for the kids too! Lots of fun! Trophies will be ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Flea Market 17805 US-301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Admission for Spectators is FREE, $10 to enter a Jeep!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

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

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

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

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming Fall season! August 31, 2024 at ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

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

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

Trenton’s Almost Fall Festival

Join us at the farm for Trenton's 3rd Annual Almost Fall Festival. We will have over 100 vendors, food trucks, ...

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Weecycle Of Gainesville Costume Release

We will be open Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 11 am-4 pm. We will have over 1000's ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1405 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Alachua County Library My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

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 ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Cookie Decorating Workshop

FULL! We are so excited to have Kim from “Eat the Darn Cookie” back in Gainesville for more cookie decorating! ...

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 ...

Beast Mode Kids Day Camp

Starting this Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st Beast Mode Boxing and Fitness - Gym Gainesville is $25 for ...

SWAG FRC Gun Violence Workshop

Stop Gun Violence! We stand up against violence! Join me next weekend at an event that will spark positive change. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Cupcakes & Conversations: Car Care 101

Calling all girls between the ages of 11-18! Join Dream on Purpose at Cupcakes & Conversations: Car Care 101 on Saturday, ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

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 ...

Brazil Fest at Heartwood Soundstage

Heartwood Soundstage Presents Brazil Fest Featuring: Maca Reggae Samba Flores Do Samba Resgate Cultural Oxóssi Capoeira Sergio Nunes (From Adão Negro) Adriana Blanco All ages + Kids ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: See website for pricing, Kids 14 and under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Southern Indiana

The Florida Volleyball team continues their 2024 season against Southern Indiana, Saturday, September 7th at 4 PM. Stop by before ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

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

UF Football: Gators vs. Samford University

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

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