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License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

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! ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

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

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...

LYFEhouse Explore & Expand: Turning Interests Into Career Ideas

Have a hobby you love or a subject you enjoy, but not sure how it connects to a career? This ...

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 ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming fall season! Mini (children ages 2-3) ...

Sweet Berry Farms Fall Market

Join Us for the Fall Market at Sweet Berry Farms LLC! Mark your calendars for a delightful day at Sweet ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-11 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Multicultural Food Fair

Church multicultural food fair and garage sale! Parking lot of Newberry Methodist church, join us! You will find delights from Guatemala, ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Garden of Reading Literary Festival

Come Get Lit! Join us at the Ravine Gardens State Park for a day of celebrating literature, with authors, readings, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park admission. $5 per vehicle or $2 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Lowe’s Free Kid’s Water Bottle

Save the date to grab a free exclusive kids’ water bottle and stickers! Limited quantities. While supplies last.

Newberry High Cheer Mini Clinic

NHS Cheer is hosting a fall mini clinic this year! Sign up your child for a day filled with stunting, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

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! ...

Tiny Tots Bundles Grand Opening

Tiny Tot Bundles is MOVING to Main Street, Alachua — and you’re invited to celebrate with us! What’s happening: - First 10 ...

Weecycle Of Gainesville Costume Release

We will be open Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-4. We will have hundreds of New and Used costumes ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1405 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

The Luxe Creative Space Fall Vendor Fair

You're Invited to Our 2nd Annual Fall Vendor Fair! Mark your calendars and get ready to shop, sip, and celebrate ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Cone Park 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 Millhopper Branch: Biannual Book Club for Kids

Join us for a 3-month book club for kids! Copies of each book are available in print and digital format ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

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 - Tower Road Branch

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

Alachua County Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids

At this program, kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a ...

Ayers Hometown Hoedown

Join us for our Music Festival Fundraiser, where all the proceeds will go to the Walk to End Alzheimer's. We ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 606 NE 7th Street, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Presale 14+ for $15, 6-13 years old $10, 5 & under free with adult admission. At Gate 14+ for $20, 6-13 years old $15, 5 & under free with adult admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

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 ...

O'Leno State Park Literacy Day - Read Between the Leaves

A celebration of reading books and telling stories! * The amazing Shana Banana performs at 12:30 pm! * Storytelling, music, singing & ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: O'Leno State Park, 410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: $5/car park entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

MC Gainesville: Intergenerational Jam Band

Have you ever dreamed of playing in a band? The Intergenerational Jam Band is for musicians of all ages and ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Painting with a Twist: Neon Octopus

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

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap

Join us at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ten gently used clothing items, ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Seed Swap

Join us for our fifth bi-annual seed swap. Seed swaps offer rewarding opportunities to build community. Get together with us ...

Cupcakes and Conversations: College Discoveries

Dreaming of college? Whether you're just starting to explore your options or already planning your future, this event is for ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

Haile Village Bistro: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Tea Party

Come join us to welcome in the fall flavors! Reservations are required.

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Call to RSVP & Price
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

UF Football: Gators vs. University of South Florida

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Summer Race Series at High Springs BMX

Join us for our summer series! BMX racing under the lights all summer long! On select nights now through September ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $8 to race/$5 for balance bikes, spectators are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

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

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 ...

Weecycle Of Gainesville Costume Release

We will be open Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-4. We will have hundreds of New and Used costumes ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1405 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Farmers Moo-Kets Return

Mark your calendars, Farmers Moo-kets are back! Feed the cows, pet the pigs, support local vendors! All food and products are ...

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

Gainesville Oddities Market September! The Return to Bo Diddley

Calling all curious minds! After a 3-month break, the Gainesville Oddities Market is finally back — and we’re returning in ...

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

Skate Station Funworks Candy Scramble

Candy Scramble! Prizes and candy for all!

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Corks and Colors: All Ages Starfish

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

Painting with a Twist: Gecko

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.

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 09/01 - 09/07

UF School of Music presents Dr. Kenneth Broadway Faculty Recital

Dr. Kenneth Broadway will present a faculty recital "Transformation" on September 7 at 3:00 PM in Room 101 of the ...

ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together

13th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together You're Invited To Experience Another Amazing ARTSPEAKS! ARTSPEAKS: "Bringing Poetry & People Together" is ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Georgia State University - Family Night Out

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team! Non-conference play closes with a home match with Georgia State. Have a balloon ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Open Auditions: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Auditions: September 7-8, 2025, 7 PM Open to ages 16+ Auditions will consist of cold readings. Fill out the audition form online. ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE - Flag Football

Flag Football sessions September 8 and 22 from 1 pm-2:30 pm, parents are to stay with child but not have ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Sun Country Sports Center Boys Gymnastics Club Track Try-Out

The Boys Gymnastics Club Track offers a recreational competition option to enhance participation and enjoyment of the sport. It is ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Tryout Cost: $35.00
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Stephen Barton and Austin Langworthy

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Fall is the air and so are our September Open Gym sessions at Alachua County Sports & Events Center! We ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

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

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Open Auditions: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Auditions: September 7-8, 2025, 7 PM Open to ages 16+ Auditions will consist of cold readings. Fill out the audition form online. ...

NAMI Family Support Group

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

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: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

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 Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

KBCH Career Seminar Series

The KBCH Career Seminar Series is organized for middle and high schoolers to explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Invite your ...

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 & ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

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

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

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

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Fall is the air and so are our September Open Gym sessions at Alachua County Sports & Events Center! We ...

College 101 Webinars with Santa Fe College

Planning for life after high school? Santa Fe College is here to help! Attend a free webinar series designed to ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. St. Johns River State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Colsie Mom Meet Up and Kids Craft

This month, we’re making a foam bat craft with the little ones! Join us for coffee, connection, and a sweet ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Homeschool Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a special morning at the zoo filled with interactive activities that bring zookeeping ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Adults (13 to 59) $10, Children (4 to 12) $6, Children (3 and under) Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Shapes in Nature

Preschool series, parents stay with the child for interactive activities to explore the outdoors. Monthly Theme: Shapes in Nature This monthly program ...

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 ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Leaf Laboratory

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

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch

Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

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 ...

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

Come join us for a LEGO building adventure! All supplies will be provided. No registration required.

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Trinity United Methodist Church Free Spaghetti Dinner & Family Game Night

Join us for a free spaghetti dinner and game night to kickoff the new season of ministry at Trinity! Dinner ...

Gatorball Academy Pitching Clinics

Wednesday Advanced Pitching Clinic Session 1: Ages: 9-14 5:30pm - 6:30pm (open to all players) Session 2: Ages: 9-14 7:00pm ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Fall is the air and so are our September Open Gym sessions at Alachua County Sports & Events Center! We ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

September 11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb

Join ACFR at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for a meaningful 9/11 Stair Climb as we honor and remember the lives ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, starting August 14, 2025! Ages 6 and Under Only Admission ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

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 Baby Time - High Springs 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 Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers

Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations ...

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 ...

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 ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Millhopper Library Car Seat Check

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 11:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After School Art Club

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

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

Gainesville Youth Chorus Open Rehearsals

We want you! The Gainesville Youth Chorus is for students, ages 7-18. Unsure? Come to one of our open rehearsals. Gainesville ...

SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Williston Market Car Seat Check Up

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Fall is the air and so are our September Open Gym sessions at Alachua County Sports & Events Center! We ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Arkansas

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team! Wear blue and bring the energy as the Gators host the Razorbacks for ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Noche de Museo

¡Por la Cultura! Join us for the annual celebration of Latinx’s rich contributions to culture, music, dance and art at ...

  • 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

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. St. Leo University

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Summer Race Series at High Springs BMX

Join us for our summer series! BMX racing under the lights all summer long! On select nights now through September ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $8 to race/$5 for balance bikes, spectators are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

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 Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

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 Old-Time Music Weekend

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 17th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 12-14, ...

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

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

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...

  • 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

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Fall is the air and so are our September Open Gym sessions at Alachua County Sports & Events Center! We ...

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

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Gainesville Frisbee

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

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center presents The Folk Art Lecture Series: The Works of Eddy Mumma

Join us as Folk Art educator and artist Turbado Marabou examines several works of arts that were installed at the ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

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

Tioga Concert Night - Chillula

Back by popular demand, join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Chillula! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and ...

Skate Station Funworks Glow Party

First 25 paid admissions receive a free glow stick!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors

An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

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