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Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Come sing and learn with your littlest littles. Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Oddities Market

Calling all curious minds! Join us at the Gainesville Oddities Market, taking place at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza. This ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Sporting Gainesville Soccer Academy (formerly Gainesville Soccer Alliance) Competitive Team Tryouts

GSA is now Sporting Gainesville, and we’re ready to take things to the next level! This is YOUR chance to join ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

  • 5:45 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

  • 5:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: no cost to register
  • Website: system.gotsport.com
  • Category: Free

Sporting Gainesville Soccer Academy (formerly Gainesville Soccer Alliance) Competitive Team Tryouts

GSA is now Sporting Gainesville, and we’re ready to take things to the next level! This is YOUR chance to join ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch

Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

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

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

  • 5:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: no cost to register
  • Website: system.gotsport.com
  • Category: Free

Sporting Gainesville Soccer Academy (formerly Gainesville Soccer Alliance) Competitive Team Tryouts

GSA is now Sporting Gainesville, and we’re ready to take things to the next level! This is YOUR chance to join ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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: 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 MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 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 Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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 Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 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: 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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

  • 5:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: no cost to register
  • Website: system.gotsport.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Free Conditioning and Registration

FREE football conditioning! Alachua Raiders. Next Wednesday, January 15th we’re back at it. Workouts on Wednesdays at Hal Brady Recreation ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • 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 ...

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 and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

  • 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: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • 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

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

  • 5:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: no cost to register
  • Website: system.gotsport.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition: Family Night

Join Family Night at Mebane Middle School in Alachua, FL for a free evening of interactive games and raffle prizes, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Mebane Middle School (16401 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...

Alachua County Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids

Toddlers and preschoolers can take their first steps toward learning Spanish! A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using ...

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

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio Art Self Expression

Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...

  • 2:35 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Weekend Extravaganza-A Mother’s Night Out

A Mother’s Night Out Friday, May 9th from 6 pm-10 pm Line dancing, music and food! $25 Donation Archer Community Center 16671 SW ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: See locations in description, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: $25 Donation
  • 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 ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Tioga Concert Night - Whiskey Jones

Join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Whiskey Jones! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

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 ...

GROW HUB's Spring Pop Up Markets

Join Grow Hub for our first spring pop-up market of 2025! What to expect: - Local vendors - Lots of plants - natives, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Floridiana Festival

The Matheson’s annual Floridiana Show is expanding! This year, and moving forward, we are hosting a Floridiana Festival. The Floridiana ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

The 48th Annual High Springs Pioneer Day Festival Days Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 and Sunday, ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: highsprings.com
  • Category: Free

The Very Hungry Learners VPK Prom

We are excited to announce that the ELC of Alachua County will be hosting our 2nd Annual VPK Prom on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 11:00 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 - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

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

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. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

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

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 reopening on Saturday, February 15th from 11AM to 4PM. The museum is located ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.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

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Weekend Extravaganza-Cultural Arts Festival

A Mother’s Night Out Friday, May 9th from 6 pm-10 pm Line dancing, music and food! $25 Donation Archer Community Center 16671 SW ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: See locations in description, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.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 ...

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free