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Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run

The Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run is Gainesville’s most colorful race of the year, designed to celebrate community, fitness, ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: www.aeduf.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...

Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment Living History Weekend

The 36th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend is almost here. This long-running re-enactment event ...

CampusView Church Fall Festival

Come enjoy the fall weather this Sunday at our Fall Festival! We’ll have worship, games, food, and a bounce house ...

Cedar Key Pirate Invasion

It has been rumored that the Pirates will be returning to the shores of Cedar Key in force, October 31-November ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: City Park & Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chun Ching Market Food Tasting Event

We would like to invite everyone to join our Second Annual Food Tasting Event. Join us for an evening of delicious ...

Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion

his November's Wild West Weekend and Reunion is extra special with special guests as we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville: Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate

Annual Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate! Bring your leftover pumpkins, jack-o’-lanterns, and any other fun supplies you’d like to share, and join ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

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

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary November Farmers Moo-ket

Join us at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary for fun vendors, delicious food, cute critters, and kids activities! Kids can enjoy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary:12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 Suggested Donation Upon Entry
  • Website: crittercreekfarmsanctuary.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

Save the dates for the 71st Annual Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show — and we can’t wait to see ...

Gainesville Oddities Market

Join us at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza for a free, all-ages event that promises a delightfully strange and unforgettable ...

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Holy Faith Catholic Church Family Fall Festival

Join us for a day of fun, food, games, prizes, and lots more... Event Highlights: • Bounce Houses • Face Painting • Food for ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Holy Faith Family Center 747 NW 43 Rd St., Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Corks and Colors All Ages: Duck

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

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.

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

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

Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch

Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...

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 ...

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

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

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

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

PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

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 ...

UF Women's Basketball vs University of North Florida

Come out to the O’Dome on Monday, November 3rd as Gator Women’s Basketball takes on UNF! Tipoff is at 7:00 ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

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 ...

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 Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Alachua County Library 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 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 & ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Education Equalizer Foundation: ACT/SAT Virtual Cram Session

It is a 2-hour intense session with interactive activities and multiple breaks. Also, it’s best to study little by little ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

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

Alachua County Library 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 - Apple Pie Adventure

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Today's theme is Apple Pie Adventure. Process art and Sensory stations ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn to use a sewing machine ...

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 Park Play Pals

Join the fun with this FREE playgroup tailored for awesome youth with special needs, led by our pals from Alachua ...

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 MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

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

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

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 Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

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

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

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

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

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

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Matheson History Museum Florida: A History in Pictures

If you’re on Facebook and you love the history of Florida through photographs, then you have probably heard of the ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Santa Fe Contemporary Pop Ensemble

Prepare for an engaging night of modern music with Santa Fe's Contemporary Pop Ensemble. This concert will feature student-crafted arrangements ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

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 ...

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 Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

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 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 ...

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, ...

UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic

The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace room every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

Alachua County Library 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 ...

UF Women's Basketball vs University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Come out to the O’Dome on Thursday, November 6th as Gator Women’s Basketball takes on Chattanooga! Tipoff is at 5:00 ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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 ...

Eastside presents The Crucible

Eastside presents The Crucible November 6-9, 13-15, 2025 | Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday & Saturday, November 15 ...

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 ...

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. University of North Florida

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on the University of North Florida!

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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 ...

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Fun at the Park

Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community the ...

Harn Museum Tot Time-Looking at Line

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

Gainesville Opportunity Center Fall Festival and Open House

The GOC Fall Festival, hosted by the Gainesville Opportunity Center is an annual community event and open house. The Gainesville ...

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar

Chili supper all afternoon and Saturday until gone. Bake sale, jams, jellies, antiques, furniture, collectibles, art, quality housewares, renewed, recycled, ...

Tom Petty Weekend

Join us for the ultimate Tom Petty celebration in his hometown of Gainesville, Florida! From November 7–9, 2025, Heartwood Soundstage ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: see website for pricing. Students & kids 12 and under are free!
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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, ...

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 ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Family Camp Out

Pack up your flashlight and sleeping bag – it’s camping time! Packed full of fun, family friendly, outdoor activities like ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $150 per night, up to a family of 6
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

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

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

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

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

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

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

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

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

Just Between Friends of Gainesville Teen Thrift Night

Come join us for a fun-filled evening at the Legacy Park Multipurpose Center for our Teen Thrift Night! Shop for ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 15400 Peggy Rd., Gainesville, FL 32615
  • Cost: Free ticket online
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Softball vs. University of North Florida

UF Softball vs University of North Florida

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.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 ...

Kid City Parents’ Night Out

Hey parents — it’s your turn to have some FUN! Drop the kids off with us for an evening full ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1127 NW 7th ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $75 for the night. Snacks/dinner will be provided!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF RecSports: First Fridays Parent’s Night Out

Join us for First Fridays—a monthly night of games, crafts, active play, and more for kids ages 5–12. Pizza and ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: recsports.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

Eastside presents The Crucible

Eastside presents The Crucible November 6-9, 13-15, 2025 | Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday & Saturday, November 15 ...

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. University of Texas

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

Santa Fe College presents An Evening of Jazz

An evening of jazz will showcase our Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo who will perform music by some of the ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders

American Hometown Veteran Assist is a dedicated nonprofit rooted in compassion and effectiveness. Through emergency assistance, outreach, scholarships, and data-backed ...

  • 7:30 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Amvets Post 88 of Florida 10050 Florida 24 Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free to watch parade - $28.52-$44.52 to ride in
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other, Free

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! ...

McIntosh 1890s Festival

Over 250 juried arts, crafts, antiques, photography, metal work and plant vendors. Delicious food vendor options and all day free ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Veteran’s Day BBQ

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

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 ...

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Pop-Up Workshop

ATTN: families in Alachua! We're hosting a special pop-up workshop at the Good Life Station where kids 7-11 can be ...

City of Gainesville Veterans Day Flag Placing

Join us to honor the Veterans buried at Evergreen Cemetery. Help place a flag on each of the 1,100 graves ...

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour

Enjoy a patriotic-inspired day at 4 gardens in Fort White, Florida on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 12 ...

Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Many people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities nationwide. In our ...

Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival

Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sugar Cane Festival in Historical White Springs

Come join us in Historical White Springs, FL. for an Awesome Family Festival on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge St. White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar

Chili supper all afternoon and Saturday until gone. Bake sale, jams, jellies, antiques, furniture, collectibles, art, quality housewares, renewed, recycled, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day - Wild About Turkeys

Join us at the farm. Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

Fundamental Therapy Solutions Fall Festival

The FTS fall festival is coming up soon! There will be games and activities for all ages, and entry is ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fundamental Therapy Solutions, 250 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

GGIC International Festival: World Beats and Eats

GGIC’s amazing annual International Festival is back! This year we will have food from around the world, incredible performances and ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Homestead Park Williston: Give Thanks Music Festival

Join us for the 4th Annual Give Thanks Festival, a heartfelt celebration honoring the brave men and women who have ...

Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, Bounce Houses, tons of Vendors, and Food Trucks! Pictures with ...

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. ...

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 ...

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

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 ...

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 Headquarters Branch: Author/Illustrator Nikkolas Smith-Draw Your Own Superhero Workshop

Bestselling author and illustrator Nikkolas Smith will present a Draw Your Own Superhero Workshop (60 min). This event is presented ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center Clout Tournament

In this competition, archers will shoot a Clout Round. For this round, archers will shoot at a flag on the ...

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 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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Fall Festival at Landscapes Unlimited Nursery

Join us in celebrating fall! Live music, local craft vendors, food truck, and of course loads of plants!

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone - Thanksgiving Doorhanger Craft

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

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 ...

Good News in the Park

Free hot dog lunch, giveaways, and a gospel presentation at Catherine Taylor Park. Attend the event for a chance to ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Catherine Taylor Park 18100 SE Douglas St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: vsibc.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Native American Heritage Month Family Event

Join us at the Matheson History Museum for a cultural experience of drumming, dance, and storytelling, featuring the Whitehorse family, ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

New class for 3-5 year olds, Praire Buds! Fall Prairie Buds Sessions starting September 27th! 1 day nature & sensory play ...

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 ...

Tom Petty Weekend

Join us for the ultimate Tom Petty celebration in his hometown of Gainesville, Florida! From November 7–9, 2025, Heartwood Soundstage ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: see website for pricing. Students & kids 12 and under are free!
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

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 ...

Corner Cottage Oasis Fall Festival

The Fall vibes are BACK at the Corner Cottage Oasis! Join us for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival — FREE ...

Gather and Groove: A Community Jazz Festival

Leadership Gainesville Class 51 is putting on a free community Jazz Festival! We will be bringing together local music, a vendor ...

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 Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: 3D Printing for Kids

Let's Learn about 3D Printing! Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how ...

Boathouse Riverfront: Milk and Cookies with Santa on the Water

All aboard the Pride of Palatka for a 45-minute river adventure with the jolliest captain of them all — Santa ...

Kool Kid Snacks Fall Festival: Community Give Back

Join us for our Fall Festival: Community Give Back hosted by Kool Kid Snacks! Bring the family out for an ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - BBQ Fork

Enjoy an action packed day by the forge with this hands-on BBQ Fork class! This class will focus on forging for ...

Newberry Animal Hospital Anniversary Backyard BBQ

Grab your lawn chairs and your four-legged friends and join us as we celebrate 35 incredible years of trusted veterinary ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. South Florida Technical College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Family Camp Out

Pack up your flashlight and sleeping bag – it’s camping time! Packed full of fun, family friendly, outdoor activities like ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $150 per night, up to a family of 6
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.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 ...

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 ...

Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival

9th Annual Fall Festival! You're invited to a whirlwind of fall fun made just for our tiniest friends (and their ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Weecycle Of Gainesville and The Babies’ Room Sip and Shop Event

Join us for our annual Sip and Shop event! Gather your favorite shopping buddy and treat yourselves to a night ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Eastside presents The Crucible

Eastside presents The Crucible November 6-9, 13-15, 2025 | Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday & Saturday, November 15 ...

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 ...