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09July

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Reading Skills Summer Group

Our reading skills summer group is the perfect opportunity for young and struggling readers to keep learning during the summer! ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: 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: Library Programs, 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 ...

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 for Preschool Story Time. 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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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 ...

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, ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Looking to get in some extra reps or just play for fun? Join us this July for open gym sessions ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

10July

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 ...

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 ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

CLOSED TODAY! *The Cade Museum will be closed for admission due to facility maintenance. We are currently planning to reopen ...

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 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 with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

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 at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center with Alachua County Library District. Interactive fun with ...

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer a special homeschool rates from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Library Programs, 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 ...

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 ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library: Summer Art Sessions at Headquarters Branch

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

Sharks on Tap at Swamp Head Brewery

Take a bite out of Shark Week this year by joining us for a fin-tastic evening exploring the economic and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Looking to get in some extra reps or just play for fun? Join us this July for open gym sessions ...

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 & ...

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: Family Fun, Free

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors

Book by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed ...

11July

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

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! ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Open Studio

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. This week is Open Studio. Come find out what fun stuff will be available! Process art ...

Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies: Paint Sip Create Kids

Summer Painting Series for Kids. Ages 7 thru 16. Leave with a finished painting. Class size limited to 8 students.

  • 12:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W US Hwy 27 High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: $35 per class, per person | All supplies and snacks included.
  • Website: www.lanzagallery.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 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 ...

Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase

Each Friday over the summer, the Gainesville Circus Center youth summer camp produces a 45 minute circus show featuring arial ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

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, ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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: Other, Free

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. ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

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 ...

Newberry RC Park Friday Night Lights

Let’s get some racing in!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free to spectate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Tioga Concert Night - Cam Wheaton

Join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Cam Wheaton! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the ...

Wild Adventures Splash Island Nights

When the sun goes down, the party cranks up with the return of Wild Adventures Splash Island Nights! Swim, slide & ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 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

Young Musicians Showcase

Do you have a young musician in your life ready to shine? Are you part of a local youth band ...

Chief Theatre presents The Jungle Book

One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli, the Indian ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors

Book by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed ...

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 ...

12July

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

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 ...

Christ Central Sports Wrestling Camp

Wrestling Camp with Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay, with open Tournament follow. Ages 4-18 July 12th Weigh-in 8:30am Registration Deadline July 6th Registration Fee ...

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 ...

All Welcome Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

Gates Open at 9 a.m. Testing runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All-Welcome Test-and-Tune is a Gainesville Raceway test-and-tune program ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Race Car & Driver: $30, Crew: $20, Spectators (13yrs & up): $20, Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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: Family Fun, Free

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

JUL2025 Rapid Chess Tournament Check-in starts 9 am. Games start 10 am.

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: Ready-2-Learn Rally

A Free Backpack & School Supply GiveAway! Ages 4-13 First come, first served-Kids must be present to receive a backpack! ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1028 NE 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4612
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Florida Community Football Camp

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Archaeology

Take a journey through past to the present with Jen Green, archaeologist and curator of our South Florida Archaeology and ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members, per participant.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Taurean Green Basketball Camp

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

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #3

The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines archery has to offer. ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning Toddler Time for ages 2-4 from 9:30 am-11 am. Stretch, strengthen and move your body in a semi-structured ...

Gainesville Juniors Youth Volleyball Club Tryouts

2025-2026 Club Season Tryouts 11-12U National and All 13-18U July 12-13, 2025 Saturday 11-12N: 9:30am-11 am 13-14: 12 pm-2 pm 15-16: 3 pm-5 pm 17-18: 6 pm-8 ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Little Awesome, Big Scoops

Join ACT for a hike at Little Awesome Preserve and on the way back into town stop at the High ...

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 ...

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 ...

High Springs Volleyball Coaches: Summer Volleyball Clinic

July 12th at the Hal Brady Recreation Center. 10U & 12U from 10 am-12 pm 14U & 17U from 1 pm-3 pm Hosted ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Get Crafty with Vicki

Get Crafty with Vicki at Ravine Gardens State Park June 14, 21, July 12 and 26 from 10 am-11:30 am Meet at ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Program free with park entry, $5 per vehicle or $2 person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Jurassic World Rebirth

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

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! ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park: Summer Fun Series

Family fun activities and programs on select Saturdays at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park from 10 a.m. until ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 Alachua Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

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: Family Fun, Free

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a 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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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: Other, Free

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 ...

Swiftmas in July at Swamp Head Brewery

Merry Swiftmas (in July)! Calling all Swifties: join us on Saturday, July 12th for a day at the brewery celebrating ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

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 ...

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. ...

Painting with a Twist: Let’s-a-Gogh

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

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Oasis in Space

Oasis in Space (2022) is a startling and beautiful voyage through the Universe, the Milky Way galaxy and our Solar ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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: Exploring New Horizons

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the fly-by of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft! "Exploring New Horizons" looks at Pluto. ...

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 ...

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

Blackadder Brewing Company: MCU Trivia Night

For Honor, For Legacy, Wakanda! Time for MCU Phase 4 Trivia! Phase 4 Trivia will be based on the following films: 1. ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us every second Saturday of the month for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe! Enjoy the smooth sounds ...

Chief Theatre presents The Jungle Book

One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli, the Indian ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors

Book by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed ...

13July

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays

Community Days Are Back at River Ranch! Grab your swimsuits and sunscreen—River Ranch Water Park is opening its gates for ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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! ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

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 ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Dandelion

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

Starlight's Firecracker Beauty Pageant

Cash awards to 12 Overall winners. Also offering cash jackpots. Awards divided between Newborn to 4 Age divisions and 5 ...

Gainesville Juniors Youth Volleyball Club Tryouts

2025-2026 Club Season Tryouts 11-12U National and All 13-18U July 12-13, 2025 Saturday 11-12N: 9:30am-11 am 13-14: 12 pm-2 pm 15-16: 3 pm-5 pm 17-18: 6 pm-8 ...

Painting with a Twist: Glow Animals: Llama

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

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors

Book by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed ...

Chief Theatre presents The Jungle Book

One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli, the Indian ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...

Star Center Youth Theatre Auditions - Akeelah & the Bee

-Come with a prepared monologue under one minute long. (The monologue does not have to be memorized but it doesn’t hurt.) -Review ...

14July

Gator Junior Golf: Summer Junior Golf Tour

The Gator Junior Golf Tour is excited to continue offering junior golf tournaments in Gainesville, Live Oak, Dunnellon, and Lake ...

  • 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

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

“Tell Me a Story” is the theme for summer where we’ll be long story songs! This class is EARLY to ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

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: Library Programs, 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 ...

PunkOuter Games Board Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

NAMI Family Support Group

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

15July

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch

Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...

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 LegoSpace - Millhopper Branch

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

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

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 how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 5–11. Kids will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of ...

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 ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

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 & ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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