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

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

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10September

The River Phoenix Center: Police-Youth Dialogue

Come out to the Police-Youth Dialogue event hosted by The River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding tomorrow, September 10th from 4:00-6:30 ...

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: 402 NW 6th Ave, Micanopy, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

11September

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

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

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

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

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

12September

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

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

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 ...

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
Cost: free
Website: astro.ufl.edu
Category: Free

13September

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

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

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

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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 ...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

School of Music presents: UF Viola Day Concert: Jorge Pena and Lauren Hodges

The School of Music presents: UF Viola Day Concert: Jorge Pena and Lauren Hodges

3:45 pm
Location: UF Music Building Room 101, 435 Newell Dr. Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
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

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

14September

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff

Meet Maggie Paxson in the lot. Access trailhead off of 441 south of Gainesville. With over 230 unique species on ...

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Bolen Bluff Trail, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: Free
Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
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

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural presents Painted Roots

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural presents Painted Roots: Images of Black Southern Life-An Exhibition of Art by Ernest Lee Exhibit: September ...

4:00 pm
Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.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

16September

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 Newberry Branch: Pokémon TCG: Learn and Play

Kids will learn how to play Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and then pair up to battle one another. Calling all ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
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