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20September

Hogtown 5K Beer Run

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Hogtown 5K Beer Run benefiting Climb for Cancer at beautiful Haile Plantation! ...

  • 7:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Hampstead Park In Haile, 9538 SW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: 1/2 Pint Root Beer Run (Kids up to age 10) - $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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! ...

Kids4Kids Triathlon

Come join us on September 20, 2025 for the 15th Kids4KidsTriathlon at Albert "Ray" Massey Park (currently Westside Park) to ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Triathlon- $50 a child / $45 additional child, After 9/5/25- All entries $60
  • Website: www.kids4kidstri.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Saturday Insanity at Gainesville Raceway

Gates open at 8am on track at 10am. Saturday Insanity will feature heads up racing with 6.50 and 7.50 indexes, plus ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up): $20, Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF Run 4 Recovery

This event is free, but we ask that you please consider making a donation along with your RSVP to help ...

Crafty Gemini Rising Stars Classic

Join us this Saturday, September 20th at Legacy Park in Alachua for our 1st Annual JV Girls Volleyball Tournament! Come watch ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $7 students, $10 for adults
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #4

The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines archery has to offer. ...

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 ...

Southeastern Wood Producers Association Logging Expo

The Southeastern Wood Producers Association event showcases equipment, simulators, technology, competitions, touch-a-truck, live music, food, and more.

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 ...

Sun Country Magical Princess Workshop

Now’s your chance to join our workshop and become a “Princess in Training”! Get ready for a royally fun time ...

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 ...

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 ...

Florida Museum Biannual Plant Sale

Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? Our plant sale features native, nectar, host and accent plants, with proceeds benefiting ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping

In Person Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics, hand expression, latching your newborn, positioning at ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 ...

Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Fall

Come on out to Lubee Bat Conservancy for a painting party AND a private behind the scenes tour to meet ...

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Florida's LARGEST convention returns on September 20th-21st, 2025 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Expo 1 Building 1284 NW 87th Ct RD Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $56.13 weekend pass, $45.31 Saturday only, $39.90 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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! ...

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 ...

Williston Fiesta

The 4th Annual Williston Fiesta is a vibrant and lively celebration of Latin culture, cuisine, and community. Attendees will be ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 132 NW Main St, Williston, FL 32696-2042
  • Cost: Williston Fiesta is a FREE event to the public.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

CDS Self-Care at the Fair

Self-Care at the Fair is a free, family-friendly community event designed to promote mental wellness, healthy habits, and access to ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

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

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 ...

Espíritu Latino

Espíritu Latino 2025 is a vibrant and joyous Hispanic Christian festival celebrating faith, culture, and community. This event brings together ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Toy Story: 30th Anniversary

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

Sun Country Sports Center Back Handspring and Tuck Boot Camp

Two of the biggest milestones in tumbling are mastering the back handspring and the back tuck. Sun Country hosts a ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $43.25/members, $48.75/non-members, $54.00/Day of the Event Rate
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creativity Lab

Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...Geared ...

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: Beaded Friendship Bracelets with Linda at Micanopy Branch

During this fun craft, kids will learn how to make a Friendship Bracelet using beautiful beads. Give one to a ...

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. ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Daytona State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 2:00 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

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Monster Mugs

It’s time to bring your imagination to life - maybe you love watching or being spooked by Dracula, Michael Myers, ...

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Family Film Afternoon: Pachamama

Bring your kids for a magical, colorful adventure that celebrates friendship, bravery, and the beauty of our planet! In Pachamama, two ...

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 ...

Newberry Main Street's Fabulous 50's Festival

Car show, vendors, live music, costume contest and more!

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 ...

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: Tales of the Maya Skies

Tales of the Maya Skies is a digital fulldome show that immerses the audience in Mayan astronomy, art and culture ...

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Pokemon Mega Evolutions PreRelease TCG Tournament

$25 entry fee, great prize support, come on out! $500 prize pool! Limited entries.

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Meelypops Shop, 3798 NW 91st St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $25 to play
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gal Pal Picnic Park presents Family Frights & Delights Trunk or Treat

Everyone is welcome for an evening full of Halloween fun! Dress up in your best costume and bring the whole ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Gainesville Roller Derby: All-Stars vs. River City Rat Pack

Come out to see the Gainesville All-Stars take on River City Rat Pack! Doors will open at 6PM, and the action ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Kids 12 & under get in FREE! (Advance tickets coming soon)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Forward! To The Moon

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future ...

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 ...

21September

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails

Park at the museum at 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611 where you will meet trip leaders Christine Zamora and ...

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Florida's LARGEST convention returns on September 20th-21st, 2025 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Expo 1 Building 1284 NW 87th Ct RD Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $56.13 weekend pass, $45.31 Saturday only, $39.90 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Corks and Colors: All Ages Frog

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

Painting with a Twist: Lil Monsters-Pick One

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

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

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.

Climate Reality Project: Sing for the Sun

This concert will be held by Climate Reality Gainesville, partnering with CLEO Institute to participate in Third Act's nationwide SUN ...

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...

Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe

Starting this September, something new (and fun!) is coming to Celebration Pointe. Introducing Family Fun Day—happening the 3rd Sunday of ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of South Carolina - Sunday Funday 2

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team! Get a balloon animal and let the young Florida fans play in the ...

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse Auditions: Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

The Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach Book by: Timothy Allen McDonald Words and Music by: Benj ...

22September

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup High Springs Fire Station

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at High Springs Fire Station. Free bicycle helmets, free car seat checks, and of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643-0043
  • Cost: Free playgroup, but space is limited. Let us know if you plan to join us!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Florida State College at Jacksonville

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

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse Auditions: Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

The Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach Book by: Timothy Allen McDonald Words and Music by: Benj ...

NAMI Family Support Group

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

23September

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Baby Gator Car Seat Check

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

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 ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

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 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, ...

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 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 ...

Railroad Day at the Archer Market

Railroad day at the Archer Market on Tuesday September 23rd in Archer. Calling all artisans - makers, bakers, growers and ...

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, ...

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

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 ...

POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent

Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.

24September

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Children's Trust Hosted Car Seat Safety Check Up Event

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

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4010 Northwest 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Home School Junior Naturalist: All about Butterflies

September 24:Powerful Pollinators Flutter by the vibrant world of pollinators at our homeschool workshop! Students will explore the crucial roles of ...

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 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Veterans Memorial Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Veterans Memorial Park. Come meet other homeschool families with Carolina ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free playgroup. Let us know if you plan to join us!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 - Glow Party

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

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 ...

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 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 ArtSpace - Tower Road Branch

Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. We are celebrating famous artist Louise Nevelson's birthday. She ...

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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 Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

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, ...

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 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pottery Wheel

This class is great for adults or kids (age 7+) with little or no experience! $120 includes all materials and instruction ...

  • 4:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $120 includes all materials and instruction for 2 people to learn how to use the pottery wheel in a private class.
  • Website: www.corkscolors.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 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 Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Eastern Florida 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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

25September

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

Come join us for the Parks for Pollinators 2025 BioBlitz in the City of Gainesville! Bring your family, friends, or ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park Pavilions 874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: FREE & open to all!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Pancakes with a Ranger

Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Ages 6 and Under Only. Admission includes roller skating, ...

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 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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

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 Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

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 ...

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

UF Symphony Orchestra: Nobility

Don’t miss the UF Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the season, “Nobility” on Thursday, September 25 at 7:20 pm with ...

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 ...

26September

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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, ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

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! ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Signs at Alachua Branch

Bring your young one and learn some simple signs to make communication easier. Join Ms. Ann for a lesson in ...

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

Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival

Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

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 ...

Fathom presents Spider-Man

Average teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is transformed into an extraordinary superhero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive ...

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

Swamp Head Brewery Oktoberfest

German beers, big steins, and Lederhosen galore! Mark your calendars for this year's annual Oktoberfest party at Swamp Head brewery, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Friday Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5pm. Track is hot from 6:30pm-11pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up): $20 | Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 cash only at the event, $25 online through ticketleap, Child Admission (10 & Under): $15 cash only at the event, $18 online through ticketleap
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Homecoming Festival

Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Waldo’s 3rd Annual Homecoming – September 26–28, 2025 This 3-day event will feature: - Live music ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

UF Homecoming Chomp For Charity 5k

The Chomp for Charity 5K is our newest event benefitting our organization’s philanthropy. This year, we are proud to be ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Art Walk at First Magnitude

It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it ...

Denmark Acres Fall Festival

Join us for a day of fun at Denmark Acres! Denmark Acres is a seasonal farm, currently open only during ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: Opening Night Special! Friday, September 26 ONLY for just $10 entry!
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Florida Gators Softball Fall Camps

Pitching Only Camp Gators Softball Camp memorabilia included For either the novice or the veteran, Florida Softball Pitching Camp will consist of ...

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.

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

Okito America Parents Night Out

Parents’ Night Out is THIS Friday! We’ll have games, activities, and a special video game tournament. Spots are limited, reserve ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Three Locations See Description
  • Cost: $30/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. 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 ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Mississippi State University

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

Gainesville Circus Center CircusPalooza with Swing Theory

Get ready for high flying entertainment as we take you back to the golden age of swing in this live ...

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 ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Kick off the weekend with Playlist at the Pointe, our monthly concert series happening every fourth Friday! From crowd-favorite cover ...

Skate Station Funworks Gross Out Party

Gross Out Party! Gross contests and crazy prizes. Dead fish toss. Belching contest, fish eating contest, baby food blast and ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, 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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