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28April

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series

Splash into Science with us at the library! Our neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect ...

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

29April

Working Food Garden Tots

Join Working Food for a fun-filled morning at the Gainesville Giving Garden! In our new, hands-on Garden Tots classes, budding ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 219 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $10 per class or $35 for all four classes when you pre-register. Children under two years old are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Newberry Branch MakerSpace Button Making

Kids can make their own personalized 1" or 3" buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks! At this MakerSpace program, ...

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

Caring and Sharing School and Star Center Youth Theatre present James and the Giant Peach, Jr.

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, James, an orphan, is forced to live with his atrocious aunts Spiker & ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
  • Cost: General Public $18 | Children (Ages 12-3) $12 | Infants (Ages 2 & Under) Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
30April

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Fruit Salad

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Fun with Poetry- Celebrating National Poetry Month

Creating and having fun combining poetry with crafts to celebrate National Poetry Month To celebrate National Poetry Month we will learn ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 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

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

Alachua County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR)

Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies — police departments, sheriff’s offices, Florida Department of Corrections, Florida Department of ...

01May

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: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

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

Leg-A-Z International Soccer Tryouts

Leg-A-Z soccer tryouts will be held on May 1st, May 6th, May 7th, and May 8th at Forest Park in ...

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

02May

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Orange Lake Overlook-PUMA Nest Check Ramble

Join us at Orange Lake Overlook where AAS has installed a new Purple Martin (PUMA) nest gourd array that is ...

Arts4All Florida Youth Arts Showcase

Students share original art from the A. Quinn Jones Museum collections.

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup High Springs Library Branch

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at High Springs Branch Library. Art and science explorations will be ...

Infant CPR & Choking Prevention Class

Unintentional injury is one of the leading causes of death in children in the United States. In this class you ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Florida Museum Library Showcases Spectacular Shells

Come join us as we learn about weathering and erosion through fun activities & discussion! This program is in partnership with ...

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

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Elephant & Piggie Party

May 2 is Piggie's Birthday! Join us to celebrate with stories, fun and games with Elephant & Piggie. All ages ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...

Smart Start at Zion Spring Music Jam Along

Join us for a fun jam session and music time on Friday, May 2nd! Kids can play various instruments and ...

First Archer UMC Paint & Praise

Everyone is welcome to our monthly Paint & Praise! No experience is needed. We "trust the process" as we create ...

Momentum Dance Arts Competitive Dance Company Parent Info Meeting

We are always trying to push the boundaries for our dancers both artistically and technically. We are excited to announce ...

Momentum Dance Arts Tiny Dancers Parent Info Meeting

We are pleased to be able to offer a low commitment starter program for our Tiny Dancers ages 6-8. Our ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

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

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Join us every Friday for a FUNtastic night of games and giveaways for ALL!

Teen Midnight Basketball

The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might ...

03May

Gainesville Hoopfest

YBOA Gainesville HoopFest is coming to the Alachua County Sports & Events Center! Join us May 3-4, 2025, for an ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: scorbot.app
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff Trail

Meet Maggie Paxson in the lot. Access trailhead off of 441 south of Gainesville: With over 230 unique species on ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2025 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

City of Alachua Great American Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m. for the City of Alachua's annual Great American Cleanup ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: City of Alachua City Hall 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

MGV Plant Sale Alachua County

The Master Gardener Plant Sale will have a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, natives, trees and more will be available ...

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour - Mother’s Day Mugs

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

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Join us for our highly anticipated tenth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival, taking place on May 3rd ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Clay Ranch Berry Farm Blueberry Jamboree

Blueberry Jamboree this weekend with live music and more!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1287 State Rd 100, Florahome, FL, 32140
  • Cost: Upick $4.00/lb or prepicked $25 for 5lbs
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Coliseum of Comics Free Comic Book Day

Florida’s Coliseum of Comics chain, the largest comics and collectibles retailer in the Southeast, is among the thousands of comic ...

Comic Fest at the Paddock Mall Ocala - FREE Comic Book Day!

Get ready for another FREE event at the Paddock Mall in Ocala! Thanks to Vibranium Comics, some FREE comics will ...

Free Comic Book Day at Alachua County Library

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 3, 2025. Feel free to come dressed ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Spring Market at The Vineyard

Tons of Vendors, Food & Libations, Kid's Games, Bounce House, Raffles, and more!

Kiwanis Kids and Family Mini Golf Tournament

Come Play Mini Golf for a Great Cause! Join Kiwanis of Santa Fe for our Miniature Golf Tournament supporting the children ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Water Color Painting in Nature

Another new class for 7-12 year olds! Water Color Painting in Nature Join local artist Caroline Hurd from Cassava & Rye ...

TacoMania

Get ready for Tacomania, the ultimate taco festival! This FREE event brings together taco lovers for a day of flavorful ...

Bats & Moos

Bats & Moos: A Wildly Fun Day of Brews & Conservation! Get ready for an udderly unique experience at Bats ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Daft Cow Brewery 13851 Tech City Cir, Alachua, FL 32615-6094
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Mega Gaming & Comics Free Comic Book Day

First Saturday in May!

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3601 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607
  • Cost: Free Comic Book Day (While supplies last)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Serenity Hill Stable Open House

Please join us for our open house. Food, drinks, raffles, and pony rides will be available.

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign-up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event and receive 10% off paid in full ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The AUK May Mother's Day Market

Come experience our pre-summer spring bash! With curated specialty goods, sweet & savory treats, chair massage, fresh new art, and ...

Hot Rodding for Heroes at High Springs Brewing Company

Join us Saturday, May 3rd from 2-6 PM for the 4th Semi-Annual Hot Rodding for Heroes Car Show co-hosted by ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Spectators are free! Car registration is $25.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...

City of Gainesville presents: Star Wars Day

May the Fourth Be With You… on May 3rd! Join the City of Gainesville for an epic Star Wars celebration ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Museum in the Parks: Frogs

Join us for FREE froggy fun at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo! Learn about amphibians at this special nocturnal ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Movies in the Garden: A Bug’s Life - Critter Costume Contest and Parade

Bring your chairs and friends to Bug’s Life May 3! There will be an old-fashioned concession stand with candy, snacks, ...

04May

Gainesville Hoopfest

YBOA Gainesville HoopFest is coming to the Alachua County Sports & Events Center! Join us May 3-4, 2025, for an ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: scorbot.app
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: A Little Sit

What is a “Big Sit”? It’s a birding event where teams try to see how many species they can spot ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2025 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Amphibian Week

Hop on Over for Amphibian Week! Join the SF Teaching Zoo and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Sunday, May ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Regular admission applies.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Join us for our highly anticipated tenth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival, taking place on May 3rd ...

  • 9:30 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pollinator Pots with Bee City Gainesville

Join the Florida Wildflower Foundation on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 am for a workshop to create your own mini ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary: May Farmers Moo-ket

May the 4th be with you at our next Farmers MOO-ket! Join us on Saturday, May 4th, from 12–4 PM for ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 suggested donation per person upon entry to the moo-ket.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Oddities Market

Calling all curious minds! Join us at the Gainesville Oddities Market, taking place at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza. This ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks May the 4th Be With You

May the 4th Be With You

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch May the 4th: Crafts inspired by Star Wars

May the 4th Be With You! Join us for crafts inspired by Star Wars. Enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

For their final show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Hadestown: Teen Edition. Performed with a live band, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Firehouse Subs Touch The Truck

Join us at Firehouse Subs Gainesville on Sunday, May 4th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM for fun at our ...

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: I Love Mom Clay Pot

Make the perfect Mother's Day gift using your fingerprints!! $10 each. All supplies are included to walk away with a ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...

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