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November 9 - 15

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

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

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

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 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 ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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.

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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

NAMI Family Support Group

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

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

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

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, FL
  • 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

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

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 ...

  • 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 Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up

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

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch

Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:15 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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

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 ...

  • 2:15 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

Come join us for a LEGO building adventure! All supplies will be provided. No registration required.

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

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. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Sharks

Meet us at Marston! We’re bringing the Museum to you here on campus and would love to meet you. Dive ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Marston Science Library 444 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Kid Crafts

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize MakerSpace and Creativebug ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Branch HQ Makerspace Room 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center with Alachua County Library District. Interactive fun with ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: MakerSpace Robot Games

Play games with robots! Kids can have some fun with our Ozobots, which are small robots that can detect colors. Kids ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Pine Meadows Community Center 2626 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace Drawing Wild Turkeys - Waldo Branch

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

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
  • 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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • 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

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: All Lowe's locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Main Street's Fall Festival

Live music, arts & crafts, family fun zone, food trucks, and 100+ vendors!

Star Center Youth Theatre Auditions - Seussical Jr.

Auditions for Seussical Jr. will be held at Star Center Theatre on November 15th at 10 am & November 16th ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, 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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time

Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Clarence R Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

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 Artspace Drawing Wild Turkeys - Waldo Branch

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

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • 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

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Tony, a Labrador Retriever therapy ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • 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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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
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