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September 7 - 13

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, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: 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

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Thomas Center: 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: This Event Is Free And Public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:45 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: ART Mainstage 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: ART Mainstage 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • 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: 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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave 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

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • 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 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 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 ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:15 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.homeschool-life.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

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 ...

  • 3:00 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

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • 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 - 11:00 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

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:15 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  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: 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 Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

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

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

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

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

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653-4405
  • 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 ...

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: 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 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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

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

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

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

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: 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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Pine Meadows Community Center 2626 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace 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: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 116 North Main Street Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. 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

Tioga Concert Night - Chillula

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

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • 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

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Palm Point Park

Park in the parking lot of Palm Point Park or on the road’s shoulder. This will be a group led ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Palm Point Park 7401 Lake Shore Dr, Gainesville, FL 32641-0602
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
  • Category: Free

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Aquatic Ecology

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

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 ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:55 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Waldo Sweet Potato Festival & Car Show

Waldo’s 1st Annual Sweet Potato Festival! Hosted by the Waldo Area Historical Society Get ready to celebrate all things sweet potato ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

BAKK Ridge Farm: Back to School Community Event

We will be having a back to school event! For any parents who wishes to sell their kiddos gently used ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 12191 NE. 60th St, Williston, FL 32696-3711
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival

Vendors, kids corral, activities, prizes, and more!

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Farmers Market Pavillion 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: highsprings.com
  • Category: Free

Matheson History Museum: Sarah’s Birthday Bash

Join us as we celebrate Sarah Hamilton Matheson’s birthday! We are excited to welcome local jazz band MoonDancer for an ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5451
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

North Florida Sewing Center Hearts and Hands Service Day

Hearts & Hands Service Days are offered once a month on a Saturday for anyone to come in and volunteer. ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: North Florida Sewing Center 826 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: nfsewingcenter.company.site
  • Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Wild B Events & Boutique: Hello Fall Festival

Join us for the Hello Fall Festival located in downtown Williston at Heritage Park! We will have over 80 vendors, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Saturday Story Time

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

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

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

  • 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 Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • 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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

JCPenney Kids Zone

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

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.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

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Springhill Missionary Baptist - Car Seat Check Up

Safe Kids NCFL Car Seat Checkpoint during Springhill Missionary Baptist Safety Event. About this event *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 Southeast Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Springhill Health and Wellness Fair

Join us for a free, family-friendly Health and Wellness Fair at Springhill. Local professionals will offer on-site health education and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Springhill Church, 120 SE Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Easton Newberry Archery Center Open House

Discover how archery sparks a journey of focus, confidence, and achievement. At our Open House, you'll hear from athletes who ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • 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 Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace 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: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Brazil Fest at Heartwood Soundstage

"Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025 brings the heart of Brazil to Gainesville in a vibrant, family-friendly cultural festival! Join us on ...

  • 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Latina Women's League Kids and Family Afternoon: Migration

Family Film afternoon at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival! Bring the whole family for a fun and heartwarming screening of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission – open to all ages.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: Tarsilinha

Bring your family for a delightful experience during BRAZILFEST! Tarsilinha is a colorful, music-filled animation inspired by the art of Tarsila ...

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Latino Art Exhibition

Enriching Cultures, Empowering Communities: A Celebration Through Art As part of the 21st Latino Film Festival, join us for an extraordinary ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe Blount Hall, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

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

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Free

Level Up Youth & Teen Enrichment Night in Hawthorne

The last one was so much fun, we think we should do another one. There's plenty of time to begin ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Little Orange Creek Nature Park 24115 SW Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • 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 ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

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

  • 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

City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Shrek

The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Shrek Film will begin at 8 p.m. Come enjoy a ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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