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 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cofrin Nature Park 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1210 NW 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4042
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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, ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 204 SE State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 307 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: the-melrose-center.org
- Category: Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: portals.veracross.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Evergreen Cemetery 401 SE 21st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: afspwalks.donordrive.com
- Category: Free
JBF Safe KIDS' Day
Grab the kids and join us for a morning of FREE family FUN! Games, Information, Activities & Giveaways from over ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 204 SE State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: 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 ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
North Florida Sewing Center Hearts and Hands Service Day
Hearts & Hands Service Days are offered once a month on a Saturday for anyone to come in and volunteer. ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: North Florida Sewing Center 826 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: nfsewingcenter.company.site
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $25 to compete, No entry fee for spectators
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Veterans Memorial Park 14705 NE Waldo Rd, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3650 SW 32nd Ct Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy
Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
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, ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Free
Corner Cottage Oasis Fall Festival
The Fall vibes are BACK at the Corner Cottage Oasis! Join us for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival — FREE ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Corner Cottage Oasis, 206 NW 1st St, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Historic Cotton Club Museum Gainesville, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Animal Hospital - 280 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.newberryanimalhospital.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission for homeschooling families
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Boulware Springs Nature Park 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 2033 SE 23rd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32641-1486
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:55 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Newberry’s Veteran’s Memorial at Lois Forte Park, 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Veterans Day Service
Location Changed to the High Springs Civic Center Due to Weather Concerns! 1918: The armistice to end World War I was ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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’ ...
- 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 50 NW Main St , Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series
Florida's fall baseball season concludes in week six with the annual Orange & Blue Series slated for Wednesday (3:30 p.m.), ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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 - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF School of Music presents: UF Trombone Day Closing Concert
The School of Music presents: UF Trombone Day Closing Concert
- 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm
- Location: Music Building Room 101 (MUB 101) 435 Newell Dr., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: 3D Printing for Homeschoolers
Let's Learn about 3D Printing! Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series
Florida's fall baseball season concludes in week six with the annual Orange & Blue Series slated for Wednesday (3:30 p.m.), ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Upper Room Ministries Family Movie Night
Join Upper Room Ministries, Community Impact Corporation, and One Church One Child of Florida for a powerful evening as we ...
- 7:15 pm
- Location: Upper Room Ministries 3575 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College
Run with the Cops is back! Join us Thursday, November 13, at 9:30 a.m. on the Santa Fe College track ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Track, 3000 NW 83rd Steet, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series
Florida's fall baseball season concludes in week six with the annual Orange & Blue Series slated for Wednesday (3:30 p.m.), ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Thrive Together - Fall Family Fun
The Community Resource Navigation and Help Me Grow programs are hosting an evening of family fun! Enjoy free pizza and ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida: Williston Market Car Seat Check Up
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 116 North Main Street Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
BHS Jazz Bands Veterans Day Concert
Celebrate Veterans Day with the smooth sounds of the BHS Jazz Bands at Celebration Pointe! Join us Thursday, November 13 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Stage, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Monet to Matisse
Museum Nights: Monet to Matisse will transport visitors to the rebellious, impressionist French art movement of late 19th–century France. Mini, ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Family Caregiver Conversations: Holidays
TOPIC: Holidays and Heartache: Navigating Emotions and Expectations as a Caregiver Feeling torn between caregiving and holiday expectations? You’re not alone. ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
UF School of Music presents: Pirates and Other Adventures on the High Seas Opera
The School of Music presents: Pirates and Other Adventures on the High Seas Opera Thursday, November 13, 2025 7:20pm to 8:40pm Saturday, ...
- 7:20 pm - 8:40 pm
- Location: Music Building Room 101 (MUB 101) 435 Newell Dr., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
