Calendar - Fun 4 Gator Kids

Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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July 13 - 19

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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 ...

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

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 ...

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

5:00 pm
Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

14July

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

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

NAMI Family Support Group

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

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: ONLINE
Cost: free
Website: www.namigainesville.org
Category: Free

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: 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 ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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, ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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!

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: 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 & ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

6:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

16July

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

Kingdom Builders Christian Homeschoolers Park Day

We’d love to answer your questions about membership at Kingdom Builders Christian Homeschoolers (KBCH). You’re invited to meet up with ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Hal Brady Picnic Pavilion, 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL
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

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 ...

10:15 am - 11:30 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
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

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 ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Read a book to Sally, a beautiful greyhound dog. Read with a Dog is a program that allows shy readers ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Anime Afternoons

Calling all anime fans! Join us for Anime Afternoons, where we’ll kick back and watch a popular anime movie on ...

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
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: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

Bring your imagination! Join us for a Lego-building adventure.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Perler Beads - Alachua Branch

Create a melty Perler bead creation.

3:30 pm - 5:30 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 ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 5807 Hampton Street, Melrose, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.melroseflchurch.org
Category: Free

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, ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 5807 Hampton Street, Melrose, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.melroseflchurch.org
Category: Free

Aqua Angels: Free Artistic Swimming Day

We’re offering free trial sessions for kids ages 3–18—no experience needed! Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted and feel comfortable ...

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: aquaangelsas.com
Category: Free

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

7:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

17July

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 Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

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

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library 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 ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.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

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

Safe Kids North Central Florida: UF Health State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health and sponsored by State Farm Good Neighbor. About ...

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: 3300 Southwest Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: FREE
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Summer STEAM

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

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: Free

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 ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Sculpture Club: Will You "Bee" My Friend?

Presented by the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers Nature is a living sculpture. Add beauty and movement with a mini water feature ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.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 - 4:00 pm
Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
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

Unique Expressions Art Therapy Summer Camp

Spirit Led Art Therapy is excited to offer a FREE summer camp for uniquely abled individuals and a caregiver/family member. ...

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Canvas Church 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

The Frazer Lower School Open House

Please join us at the new campus for elementary students at the Frazer School. We are adding Kindergarten through second ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 4300 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.thefig.org
Category: Free

18July

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 Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids

Toddlers and preschoolers can take their first steps toward learning Spanish! A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Just Add Rhythm

Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library. Let's go on a sonic ...

11:00 am
Location: See schedule above
Cost: free
Website: attend.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: Alice in Wonderland Escape Room

Step into the surreal world of Wonderland, where you must solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your team and ...

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

Summer at the Library: Science Surprises

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they ...

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

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

City of Gainesville Pop-Up Basketball

Grab your sneakers and your game, July is Parks, Recreation and Culture Month and we are celebrating in true Gainesville ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Fred Cone Park 2841 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: 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. ...

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

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

7:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

19July

Free admission to Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Celebrate Parks, Recreation and Culture Month at Sweetwater Wetlands Park! This July celebrates the 40th year of the National Recreation ...

7:00 am
Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

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

West End Community parkrun

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

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.parkrun.us
Category: Free

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Melt-Your-Popsicle

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

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

Union County Community Wide Back to School Bash

Free backpacks, supplies, food, giveaways, sno cones, popcorn and more! Lake Butler Family and Pediatric Clinic will be on-site and scheduling ...

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Butler Middle School Gym 150 SW 6th St., Lake Butler, FL, 32054
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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 ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
Category: Free

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: free
Website: ufhealth.org
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

Campusview Church My School Open House

Tour our school to meet the teachers and learn more about our program.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: CampusView Church 2720 SW 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Freshwind - A Ministry of Mt. Zura FGBC Community Outreach

Join us on July 19 from 10 am to 2 pm for our community outreach event, marking the culmination of ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 25258 NW 2nd Ave, Newberry, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Baptist Church Children's Extravaganza

Join us Saturday, July 19th for a FREE, fun-filled day! We are excited about this year's Children's Extravaganza which is designed ...

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

KidsStreet Urgent Care Back to School Bash

Get ready to kick off the school year with fun! Join us for our Back to School Bash filled with ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2264 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: All Lowe's locations
Cost: free
Website: www.lowes.com
Category: Free

Newberry Parks & Recreation Family Fun Day

Join Newberry Parks & Recreation for our Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 19th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Wellness and Awareness Health Expo

HBMS Community Partnership School and EACN present Wellness and Awareness Health Expo. This event aims to provide essential healthcare services ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Howard Bishop Middle School 1901 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Saturday Story Time

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

11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Saturday Story Time

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

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time

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

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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 ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: 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 ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
Website: millcreekfarm.org
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Crafting

Simple craft for ages 0-5.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2025 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown High Springs Florida
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

JC Carter’s Foundation & JMC Legacy Enterprise Backpack Giveaway

I’m excited to announce that I’m hosting my 1st Annual Backpack Giveaway to help kids start the school year strong. ...

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library and Cone Park Branch Gainesville, FL
Cost: FREE
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: 3D Design Afternoons at Library Partnership Branch

Kids can come and learn new computer skills. They will create 3D models using Tinkercad. Using shapes as their building ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: harn.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Walk of Life Deliverance Ministries presents Prince and Princess with a Purpose

Prince and Princess with a Purpose is a fun and faith-filled experience for kids of all ages to come together, ...

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 3809 W. University Ave Gainesville Florida 32641
Cost: Free
Category: Free

Star Center Theatre Auditions - Into the Woods

Auditions for Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s, “Into the Woods” Directed by Brandon Lee Music Direction by Heidi Harriss Shows : October 24th-November ...

5:00 pm
Location: Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
Cost: No cost to audition
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free