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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, 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 ...

ColdStone Creamery Summer Ice Cream Social

Looking for somewhere to take your kids for an hour this summer. Well, here you go. We are doing our ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: Each child will receive 1 created ice cream of their choice and a balloon $3
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

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

Alachua County Library Perler Beads - Alachua Branch

Create a melty Perler bead creation.

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

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, ...

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 ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

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 ...

Susto Stringband - Outdoor Show at Heartwood

The ballads, refrains and heart wrenching confessions of emissary of alt rock and treasure to the indie crowd, Justin Osborne, ...

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 ...

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

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

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

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

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

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

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Other, 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 ...

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: Library Programs, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

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. ...

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 & ...

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 ...

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

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 ...

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 - Process Art Play

Child led art and sensory workshop for ages 5 and under!

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 ...

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 ...

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: 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: Library Programs, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

April 11th (until 10 PM available) | May 9th | July 18th (until 10 PM available) From 5:30 - 8:30 PM ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

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

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

3v3 Raider Rumble

We are happy to publicly announce our First Annual 3v3 Raider Rumble. In partnership with Challenge Sports, winners from each ...

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 ...

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! ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Trees

Decode the mysteries of our forests with Medelin Kant, a plant physiology graduate student from the University of Florida. Learn how ...

  • 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

Santa Fe College Zoo: Zookeeper Day

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a zookeeper? National Zookeeper Week is celebrated every July to ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: $10- adults | $6- ages 4-12 | $3 - Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients | Free – ages 3 & under
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Campusview Church My School Open House

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

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: Family Fun, Free

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Come create a beautiful tropical sunset painting! Ages 7 and 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! ...

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

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: Family Fun, Other, Free

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 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, ...

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. ...

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. ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

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

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

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

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: 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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: Neon Turtle

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

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

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 ...

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. ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

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: Family Fun, Free

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Space Park 360: Geodesium Edition

SpacePark360: Geodesium Edition is an immersive entertainment show for fulldome theaters -- an amusement park with its rides placed throughout ...

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 ...

We Rock Gainesville- Camper Showcase

Camper Showcases! As part of our program, our campers write a song and perform with their bands for all of ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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 ...

Gatorball Fall Softball Travel Team Tryouts

Our Travel Teams are built around the focus of player development, teaching proper fundamentals, and playing the game the right ...

Fast, Fun & Fit!

Get ready for a high-energy day of sprinting, racing, and fun! This one-day event is designed to introduce kids (ages ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweat Life Fitness 13558 NW 2nd Ln, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $5 Donation to Ronald McDonald House
  • Website: forms.gle
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting 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 ...

Gift Certificates & More National Ice Cream Day

Calling all ice cream lovers! Cold Stone Creamery will be giving away TWO (2) FREE scoops of ice cream + ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Both Cold Stone Creamery Locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: TWO (2) FREE scoops of ice cream + one topping (Oreo, fudge, caramel or sprinkles) to all GCM members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Ocala Downtown Market: Kids Fun Fest

Kids Fun Fest – A Big Day of Big Fun! Rain or Shine! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Market – 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission & Free Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Pinspiration Gainesville Kid’s Acrylic Pour Workshop

Do you have a little artist on your hands? Join us on Saturday, July 20 at 12:30 p.m. for our ...

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: Library Programs, Free

Corks and Colors: All Ages Turtle

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

Painting with a Twist: Axolotl Boba

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

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

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.

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 ...