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
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- 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
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- 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
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- 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
Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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 ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Let’s Take a Hike
Join us for a slow-paced, kid-friendly hike to celebrate National Take A Hike Day! Let’s enjoy the beautiful Autumn weather ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Little Awesome Preserve 5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL
- Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Legos in the Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Greentree Park. We're playing with Legos! Bring your own, or ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.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 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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Bat Watch Wingding
Let’s get bat-ty and watch the bat residents of the UF Bat Houses emerge for their nightly sunset flight. Bring ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Little Awesome Preserve 5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL
- Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Ellzey Church Fall Celebration
All are invited to come enjoy an evening of music on the porch with Jim and Marcie Wilcox! Enjoy Hamburgers ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 1450 SW CR 336, Otter Creek, FL 32626
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tioga Movie Night Experience: Frozen with Special Guest, Elsa
Join us for a very special movie night, starting with a guest Character visit featuring the one & only, ELSA! ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 13085 SW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Market On Main: Meet and Greet with Santa
Holiday cheer is rolling into Market On Main! Bring the whole family for a magical meet-and-greet with Santa on November ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Market On Main, right next to Bev's Better Burgers, Main Street, Downtown Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Children's Table: Free Gardening Class
FREE Gardening Classes – Join Us at Two Hawk Hammock! We’re thrilled to announce that The Children’s Table is hosting FREE ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cade Museum Community Day: STEM & Language
Come one, come all, to our Community Day and enjoy FREE admission to the museum. Step into a world of ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Free
Community Market & Kid-Preneur Pop-up
We’re excited to announce our 1st Kid-Preneur Vendor Market — an amazing opportunity for kids ages 12 & under to ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Shrine Club 8100 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free Admission, $10 Registration fee is required; which is non-refundable for vendors
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show
Join us for North Florida's Largest Free Street Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, from ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
- Category: Free
Anderson Memorial Church of God in Christ Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
Anderson Memorial Church of God in Christ will be serving free Thanksgiving Dinners to the community!
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 23075 NW 179th Place High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Matheson History Museum: Art from the Archives
In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, we are excited to welcome visitors to a one-day exhibit at ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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.), ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.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
Books & Cooks Pop-Up Lesson
Books & Cooks is hosting a Pop-Up Lesson on Friday, November 15th from 12–1 PM at Faith Mission — right ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Faith Mission 3701 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Downtown High Springs Artwalk
Join us in 2025 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown High Springs Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Dillard's National Prince and Princess Day Event
Join us for a day of Story Telling, Snacks and a Grand Fashion Show!
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall Dillard's 6495 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: theoaksmall.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creativity Lab
Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...Geared ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Clay Turkey Craft
Bring your child to the Micanopy Branch Library at 2:00 p.m. on November 15th to make a special Thanksgiving craft. ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Career Launch Intensive
Ready to launch into your DREAM career? Join Dream on Purpose and LYFEhouse as we host our seventh annual Career ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Different locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: dreamonpurpose.org
- Category: Free
Fall Into Fun-Growing Greatness Festival & Fundraiser
Join the Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center for our Fall Into Fun – Growing Greatness Together Festival! Enjoy an afternoon ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Zone 1250 NE 18th Ave. G'ville 32609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Weekend Tours
3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Makerie Workshop & Teen Program Open House
Our Teen Program / Makerie Workshop's Open House – THIS SATURDAY! Drop-in Anytime. If your family missed our Halloween build… ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3526 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.makerieworkshop.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Rosemary Hill Observatory Public Night Open House
Join the University of Florida Department of Astronomy for a night of stargazing and a tour of the observatory.
- 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: 4551 NE 110th Ave, Bronson, FL 32621
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.facebook.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
