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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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16November

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

Alachua Main Street Harvest Festival

This year we are going into our 22nd year of Main Street Festivals! That means 21 years of experience behind ...

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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

Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe

Starting this September, something new (and fun!) is coming to Celebration Pointe. Introducing Family Fun Day—happening the 3rd Sunday of ...

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Concerned Citizens of Newberry Thanksgiving Community Celebration

The Concerned Citizens of Newberry is hosting our annual Thanksgiving Community Celebration. Come out to share a delicious meal with ...

3:00 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free admission
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

Career Launch Intensive

Ready to launch into your DREAM career? Join Dream on Purpose and LYFEhouse as we host our seventh annual Career ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Different locations in Gainesville, FL
Cost: FREE
Website: dreamonpurpose.org
Category: Free

17November

KBCH Career Seminar Series - Environmental Engineering

Join us at the Career Seminar Series, where teens explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Our November speaker, Jim ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch

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

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E 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 ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Different locations in Gainesville, FL
Cost: FREE
Website: dreamonpurpose.org
Category: Free

18November

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

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

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 Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

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

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

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

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

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

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Kids 4 Kids Food and Fun

The Hawthorne Woman’s Club will be hosting an interactive food preparation and etiquette workshop. Help prepare food for a luncheon-style ...

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
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

19November

P.K. Yonge Tours

High School Tours Join us for a short High School Admissions Session and Tour. Register to attend a High School Admissions ...

9:00 am
Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free
Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
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, Registration is required — space is limited!
Website: www.facebook.com
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 Lorcana League - Tower Road Branch

Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

20November

Chick-fil-A Alachua FL Cows Eat Free Opening Day

Get ready, Alachua – Chick-fil-A Alachua is opening on November 20! To celebrate, anyone who dresses in cow spots – ...

6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: 16310 NW US HWY 441, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: See description for details
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Celebration Pointe State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: North Parking Garage 5017 Southwest 27th Lane 3rd Floor Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: FREE
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch

For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
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

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

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Traditions

77th Sounds of the Season: Traditions | For the very first time the Sounds of the Season will be presented ...

7:30 pm
Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
Category: Free

21November

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Turkey Fun at the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Turkey Fun in the park. Turkey crafts, Turkey games. Come ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: www.signupgenius.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Feeling Friends Puppet Show

Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Scooby Doo, Where are you?

Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here ...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
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

Archer Free Community Dinner & Family Friendly Karaoke

Menu: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Bread, Homemade Desserts 5:30 pm-7 pm Dinner served 7 pm-9:30 pm Family friendly karaoke Children and ...

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: Event is FREE but you may tip the KJ as he donates his time and equipment.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe

Who’s ready to CHOMP? Catch Albert & Alberta kicking off gameday weekend this Friday night at Chomp the Block! Kids Zone ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Traditions

77th Sounds of the Season: Traditions | For the very first time the Sounds of the Season will be presented ...

7:30 pm
Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
Category: Free

22November

Deep Creek Game Farm Thanksgiving Farm Swap

Come spend the day with us and explore local gifts, food, fresh produce, and animals! We’ll have a delicious food ...

8:00 am
Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

St Johns River Center FREE Kids Fishing Clinic

Join us here in the courtyard to experience a FREE Kids Fishing Clinic! On November 22nd, children ages 6 to ...

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 124 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Friends of Feast Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market

Join us for local goods to prepare your best meal yet, community vibes, live music, and shop other local vendors. ...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival

It’s that time of the year again! Join us Saturday morning from 8:30 AM - Noon for our Fall Harvest ...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa

Join us on November 22nd at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with Santa! One Yuletide Breakfast ...

9:00 am
Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.basspro.com
Category: Free

Holy Family Catholic Church Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 17353 US-27 ALT, Williston, FL 32696
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest

Enjoy traditional games and crafts, food, live old-time and Americana music, and sugar cane syrup production as we transport you ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: Free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

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. ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

New Beginning Christian Worship Center: Share The Harvest Free Thanksgiving Dinner

New Beginning Christian Worship Center invites the community to its "Share The Harvest" Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 22nd, ...

11:00 am
Location: 815 North Division Street, Micanopy, Florida, 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Repurpose Project Book Swap

Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members on Saturday, November 22nd, from 11:00 am ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
Cost: Free!
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

The Children's Table Thanksgiving Feast

Reminder: Our Thanksgiving Feast is Tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 22)! The Children's Table rural food bank is opening our doors at 9850 ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 9850 SR 24, Archer, FL
Cost: free
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

City of Alachua and Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is coming back to Alachua! Join us for Dance Alive National Ballet’s The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 22, ...

3:00 pm
Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free