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Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Cartoons and Crafts

Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together! This program uses popular cartoon series from ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101

Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

  • 10:00 am -  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 Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Spirit Led Art Therapy: The Art of Spiritual Growth For Girls Workshops

Spirit Led Art Therapy is offering FREE workshops for girls ages 9-15, designed to help inspire the next generation of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 14933 Main Street Alachua, FL, United States, Florida 32615
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

  • 10:00 am -  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 Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Kingdom Builders Christian Homeschoolers Park Day

We’d love to answer your questions about membership at Kingdom Builders Christian Homeschoolers (KBCH). You’re invited to meet up with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Picnic Pavilion, 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

The Knot Climbing Gym Kids Climb Free

From now through July 31st, kids can climb free every Wednesday between 10 AM and 2 PM. Must be accompanied ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 704 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Kids can climb free with adult with either a day pass or active membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101

Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Anime Afternoons

Calling all anime fans! Join us for Anime Afternoons, where we’ll kick back and watch a popular anime movie on ...

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

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Art Club

Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity. We provide materials for you to make any ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Perler Beads - Alachua Branch

Create a melty Perler bead creation.

  • 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

Melrose United Methodist Church Summer Programming

Join us for unforgettable summer programming! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 5 pm-6 ...

Melrose United Methodist Church Youth Summer Wednesday Nights

We are a safe space, everyone is welcome! 9th-12th grade! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, ...

Aqua Angels: Free Artistic Swimming Day

We’re offering free trial sessions for kids ages 3–18—no experience needed! Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted and feel comfortable ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: aquaangelsas.com
  • Category: Free

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

  • 10:00 am -  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 Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library

Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Science Surprises

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team B at Library Partnership Branch

You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:15 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Safe Kids North Central Florida: UF Health State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health and sponsored by State Farm Good Neighbor. About ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 3300 Southwest Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Summer STEAM

Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...

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

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Sculpture Club: Will You "Bee" My Friend?

Presented by the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers Nature is a living sculpture. Add beauty and movement with a mini water feature ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101

Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

Join us 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: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Unique Expressions Art Therapy Summer Camp

Spirit Led Art Therapy is excited to offer a FREE summer camp for uniquely abled individuals and a caregiver/family member. ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Canvas Church 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Frazer Lower School Open House

Please join us at the new campus for elementary students at the Frazer School. We are adding Kindergarten through second ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4300 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.thefig.org
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

  • 10:00 am -  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 Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Just Add Rhythm

Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library. Let's go on a sonic ...

Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...

  • 2:00 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

Summer at the Library: Alice in Wonderland Escape Room

Step into the surreal world of Wonderland, where you must solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your team and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Science Surprises

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Pop-Up Basketball

Grab your sneakers and your game, July is Parks, Recreation and Culture Month and we are celebrating in true Gainesville ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Fred Cone Park 2841 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free admission to Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Celebrate Parks, Recreation and Culture Month at Sweetwater Wetlands Park! This July celebrates the 40th year of the National Recreation ...

  • 7:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Union County Community Wide Back to School Bash

Free backpacks, supplies, food, giveaways, sno cones, popcorn and more! Lake Butler Family and Pediatric Clinic will be on-site and scheduling ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Lake Butler Middle School Gym 150 SW 6th St., Lake Butler, FL, 32054
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

  • 10:00 am -  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 Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Campusview Church My School Open House

Tour our school to meet the teachers and learn more about our program.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: CampusView Church 2720 SW 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Freshwind - A Ministry of Mt. Zura FGBC Community Outreach

Join us on July 19 from 10 am to 2 pm for our community outreach event, marking the culmination of ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 25258 NW 2nd Ave, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Baptist Church Children's Extravaganza

Join us Saturday, July 19th for a FREE, fun-filled day! We are excited about this year's Children's Extravaganza which is designed ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: EVENT is FREE, but please take the time to REGISTER so we can adequately prepare.
  • Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
  • Category: Free

KidsStreet Urgent Care Back to School Bash

Get ready to kick off the school year with fun! Join us for our Back to School Bash filled with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2264 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Parks & Recreation Family Fun Day

Join Newberry Parks & Recreation for our Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 19th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wellness and Awareness Health Expo

HBMS Community Partnership School and EACN present Wellness and Awareness Health Expo. This event aims to provide essential healthcare services ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Howard Bishop Middle School 1901 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
  • 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

JC Carter’s Foundation & JMC Legacy Enterprise Backpack Giveaway

I’m excited to announce that I’m hosting my 1st Annual Backpack Giveaway to help kids start the school year strong. ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library and Cone Park Branch Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking

Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace. Every Saturday, the CreateSpace is open for self-guided printmaking projects. ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

Join us 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: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Walk of Life Deliverance Ministries presents Prince and Princess with a Purpose

Prince and Princess with a Purpose is a fun and faith-filled experience for kids of all ages to come together, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3809 W. University Ave Gainesville Florida 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Category: Free

Star Center Theatre Auditions - Into the Woods

Auditions for Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s, “Into the Woods” Directed by Brandon Lee Music Direction by Heidi Harriss Shows : October 24th-November ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: No cost to audition
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
  • Category: Free