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Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Pathfinder Society for Teens

Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...

  • 12:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Branch Foundation Room: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 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 Cone Park Branch Cartoons and Crafts

Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together! This program uses popular cartoon series from ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

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

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 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: Quite a Catch

Prepare to be amazed and entertained with a juggler who is dressed to impress! Ron Anglin is a professional clown ...

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

Summer at the Library: Reading 2 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 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up

A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Spirit Led Art Therapy: The Art of Spiritual Growth For Girls Workshops

Spirit Led Art Therapy is offering FREE workshops for girls ages 9-15, designed to help inspire the next generation of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 14933 Main Street Alachua, FL, United States, Florida 32615
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Battle Royal

A special summer D&D event! Tweens and teens can explore combat in Dungeons & Dragons while learning from an experienced ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Art Club

Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

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

Carolina Kids Co-op: Gainesville Popsicles in the Park

Join us for a play date at the park! Meet CKC families, ask questions, and enjoy a cool treat on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 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

The Knot Climbing Gym Kids Climb Free

From now through July 31st, kids can climb free every Wednesday between 10 AM and 2 PM. Must be accompanied ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 704 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Kids can climb free with adult with either a day pass or active membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Art Club

Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity. We provide materials for you to make any ...

  • 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: Free

Alachua County Library Jaws Screening - High Springs Branch

Join us at High Springs for a summer screening of Jaws! Summer is the perfect time for a classic blockbuster, and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Explore the World of Trees

Senior Forester Joe MacKenzie will tell us all about Florida trees in this kid-friendly program filled with cool facts and ...

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

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: STREAMtime-Princess in Black

Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math Come listen to a selection of our story, "The Princess in Black" by Shannon ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Melrose United Methodist Church Summer Programming

Join us for unforgettable summer programming! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 5 pm-6 ...

Melrose United Methodist Church Youth Summer Wednesday Nights

We are a safe space, everyone is welcome! 9th-12th grade! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

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

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 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: 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: 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 ...

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

Summer at the Library: Snapology-Minecraft Gaming

Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team B at Library Partnership Branch

You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:15 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animals

In this educational adventure, learn about animals and their natural habitats as we get to see them up close! Jerry Walls' ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Fandom Club-High Springs Branch

Arts and crafts and fandom! At Fandom Club, we make arts and crafts, learn STEAM, find others like us, and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Summer Break Movie Matinee-Moana 2

Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Moana 2. Rated PG for ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Summer of Science

Come join us as we discover adventure through science! This summer we'll explore the science of colors & the stars. Each ...

  • 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: ArtSpace

Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Multimedia Mix Up

In art, a medium refers to the materials used by an artist to create their work. Inspired by the various ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

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

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 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 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: Free

Summer at the Library: Snapology-Minecraft Gaming

Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Let's Talk About It-Self-esteem

Join Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida as they teach us about self-esteem! Come meet a community educator from ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101

Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Newberry Main Street Organization: Summer Splash Days

Newberry Main Street Organization is continuing the fun summer splash events during the summer. Join them on Fridays: June 13th, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: S. Seaboard Dr. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Spooks N Sips Night Market at Heartwood

A free evening market at Heartwood on the lawn featuring 50+ spooky-themed vendors.

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Free

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens FreshWater Fishing Clinic

FULL Kids ages 5-17 are welcome to join us in our first FreshWater Fishing Clinic. All kids will be leaving ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free! Entry to gardens after clinic Adults $7, Kids $5
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Free

Celebration UMC Christmas in July

What better way to cool off in the summer than to think about Christmas! Mini-Christmas Bazaar will be ready to ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Community Football Camp

Florida Community Football Camp: Giving Back to Florida, One Community at a Time!

Saving Lives at LifeSouth's Pet Palooza

Mark your calendars- it’s a double life-saving event! Join LifeSouth Community Blood Centers on Saturday, July 12, from 9 am-2 ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, 1221 NW 13 Street, Gainesville
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Taurean Green Basketball Camp

Calling all future ballers! Join us for the Taurean Green Basketball Camp — a free opportunity for youth to learn ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

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

Quinyon Mitchell Football Camp

Free giveaways, t-shirts, lunch, and performance training! We are thrilled to announce that Camp Quinyonomo Bay is just days away! We've ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Raiders Field 21000 NE 40th Street, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Books-A-Million: Bluey Sleepytime Event

Bluey Sleepytime Event is happening on Saturday, July 12th from 11 AM-2 PM at Books-A-Million! Join us for a special ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Books-A-Million 6111 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville: Free Pool Day for Kids (at two pools)

Dive into July with Parks, Recreation and Culture Month! This July celebrates the 40th year of the National Recreation and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Andrew R. Mickle Sr. Pool 1717 SE 15th St. and Dwight H. Hunter Pool 1100 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Mac’s Gifted Adventures Book Signing

Mac was just one of those kids, lucky in so many ways due to being gifted but struggling to find ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Book Gallery West 4121 NW 16th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking

Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace. Every Saturday, the CreateSpace is open for self-guided printmaking projects. ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Explore Archer-Nocturnal Nature

Create a Newspaper Stuffed Owl and a Coffee Filter Bat, two of Archer's favorite night animals. The Explore Archer theme for ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Blackadder Brewing Company Surf's Up Santa: Christmas in July

Join us for a sun-soaked celebration at Surf's Up Santa: Christmas in July, where the festive spirit of Christmas meets ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company: 618 NW 60th St. Ste A, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Making Moosic-Anna Moo

Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with ...

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

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
  • Category: Free