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November 5 - 11

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Down on the Farm

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

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...

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 Baseball Fall Practice

Week five of the fall Florida Baseball season features five open practices and two intrasquad scrimmages before the Gators host ...

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

UF Baseball Fall Practice

Week five of the fall Florida Baseball season features five open practices and two intrasquad scrimmages before the Gators host ...

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

First Magnitude Brewing Company: Mindful Messages: The pARTy

The pARTy is an interactive fundraiser celebrating and highlighting bringing the arts back to our Gainesville schools. We're going big ...

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

Mossman Hall First Friday Art Walk

Melrose Art Walk is Friday! Mossman Hall will be filled with local authors and their works upon our walls. Come ...

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!

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Clue on Stage: High School Edition

Murder, mystery, and mayhem come to Gainesville High! Join the Hurricane Players for Clue: On Stage (High School Edition) — ...

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 ...

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 ...

Melrose Center Veterans Day

Join us Saturday, November 8th! 8:30 am Melrose Center for Meet and Greet 9:30 am Walk to Heritage Park Dedication. Ceremony for ...

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, ...

UF Baseball Fall Practice

Week five of the fall Florida Baseball season features five open practices and two intrasquad scrimmages before the Gators host ...

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 ...

Arc of Alachua County Arts and Crafts Expo

4th Annual Arc of Alachua Co Arts & Crafts Expo. This event lets people with developmental disabilities exhibit & sell ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Arc of Alachua County (across from Santa Fe College) 3303 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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!

Freedom Community Ministries Church: Thanksgiving Community Luncheon

FREE Annual Thanksgiving Community Luncheon! Freedom Community Ministries Church of Gainesville, Florida, invites you to join them for their Annual ...

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 ...

REI Community Day

REI Gainesville will host its first-ever Community Day on Saturday, November 8th, from 11 AM–5 PM. This free, community-focused event ...

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 ...

Studio TM: Christmas Ornaments

It’s time to put some joy on the tree - come join us for some early ornament making that will ...

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Pumpkin (Sensory) Party

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

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

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow

Come enjoy a "Music 360" experience for the whole family with Music 360: Let It Snow! This 30-minute full-dome show features ...

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Mars One Thousand One

Mars One Thousand One is an immersive cinematic experience that follows an international crew of astronauts that is about to ...

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 ...

Star Center Youth Theatre Homeschool Opportunity – Into the Woods

Join us Saturday, November 8th at 6:30 pm for an informal meet and greet to learn about Star Center’s homeschooling ...

Eastside presents The Crucible

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

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Clue on Stage: High School Edition

Murder, mystery, and mayhem come to Gainesville High! Join the Hurricane Players for Clue: On Stage (High School Edition) — ...

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 ...

Haile Equestrian Cross Country Schooling

Come ride with us and build confidence out on course! Our Cross Country Schooling Day is perfect for riders of ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Boulware Springs Nature Park

Join Mia Keriazes and Preston Ballard for a sparrow walk at Boulware! Non-members are always welcome. Here are some items to consider ...

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Gatorball High School Summer Team Tryouts

Summer Team Tryouts are set for Sunday, November 9th. Open to athletes graduating in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029 — come ...

Gators March For Babies

Attention all supporters of healthy babies and strong families in Gainesville, FL, and the surrounding areas. This is a volunteer-Led, Community ...

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

Siembra Farm Sweet Potato Harvest Party

Bring some gloves and come help us pull up some beautiful, sweet potatoes! Whoever finds the biggest potato gets a ...

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 ...

Tom Petty Weekend

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

  • 11:00 am 
  • 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

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Momentum Dance Arts Fall Dance Intensive

Our 2nd Annual Fall Dance Intensive is happening at our Alachua studio and we cannot wait. This event is open ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions

We are a newly formed nature immersion program located in Gainesville, FL. Our Prairie Babies program is designed for children ...

Studio TM: Thankful Mugs

It’s time to bring your imagination to life - it’s time to celebrate thankfulness! What are you thankful for? Maybe ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Draw a Comic (Zine)

Kids and tweens are invited join us for a drawing meet-up. We'll be making one page mini zines! Join us for ...

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Clue on Stage: High School Edition

Murder, mystery, and mayhem come to Gainesville High! Join the Hurricane Players for Clue: On Stage (High School Edition) — ...

Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Cutie Fall Owl

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

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

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 ...

Eastside presents The Crucible

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

UF Baseball vs. Georgia Southern

The 2026 Florida Gators baseball team officially begins the fall practice season on Monday, Oct. 6 at Condron Family Ballpark ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF Pediatric Genetics presents Family Fun Day at the Park

UF Pediatric Genetics presents Family Fun Day at the Park, benefiting CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services! Bring the whole ...

Anthem Church: Fall at the Farm

Fall at the Farm is right around the corner! Join us in Trenton, FL on Sunday, November 9th from 3:30-7:30 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Seven Hills Farm 3270 SE Co Rd 337 Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Tickets are $9/each for ages 4+ (Ages 3 and under are FREE)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 Band Veterans Concert for a Cause

Come celebrate Veteran's Day with the Gainesville Community Band as we play songs in tribute to our Veterans and also ...

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 ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, November 10th-Sunday, November 16th enjoy GREAT Pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Florida's First Feast

Meet us at the farmers market! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street Farmers Market, look ...

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

Magic Monday-Magic: The Gathering CCG (Modern) at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Magic Monday-Magic: The Gathering CCG (Modern) at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Florida Gateway College

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

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 ...

NAMI Family Support Group

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

UF Women's Basketball vs Jacksonville University

Come out to the O’Dome on Monday, November 10th as Gator Women’s Basketball takes on Jacksonville! 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

City of Newberry Veterans Day Tribute

The City of Newberry invites you to our annual Veterans Day Tribute as we come together to honor the brave ...

High Springs Museum Veterans Day Service

1918: The armistice to end World War I was signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the ...

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 ...

Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park

The Veteran Memorial Committee is excited to work with Alachua County Veteran Services again this year for a wonderful Veterans’ ...

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 ...

Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration

The City of Williston will be "Honoring all who Served" on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Park. Please ...

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, November 10th-Sunday, November 16th enjoy GREAT Pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum

Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...

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, ...

UF School of Music presents: UF Trombone Day Closing Concert

The School of Music presents: UF Trombone Day Closing Concert

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 ...

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 ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Disney Lorcana TCG Whispers in the Well Release Event

Receive six packs to build a deck. No color restrictions. Number of rounds based off attendance. Every player will receive ...

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Florida State University

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

  • 7:00 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
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