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Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series

In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

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 ...

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

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 ...

Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Iche Nippy Dip Day Swim and Paddle

Jump into the new year with a dip in Ichetucknee Springs State Park's headspring during our annual "Iche Nippy Dip ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming fall season! Mini (children ages 2-3) ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

USAA Florida State Indoor Championship

This competition is an all ages indoor target archery event sanctioned through USA Archery. The competition will be run by ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

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

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch

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

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Flying Pig Parade

Everybody loves our parade, but unfortunately, some folks are out of town during the holidays. We don’t want anyone to ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series

In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville presents Six Triple Eight

Six Triple 8 tells the extraordinary story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit ...

Import Face-Off at Gainesville Raceway

The Import Face-Off national car show and drag racing series will be at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL! Car/truck/bike show, 1/4 ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult/spectator admission $25. Children 10 and under FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

USAA Florida State Indoor Championship

This competition is an all ages indoor target archery event sanctioned through USA Archery. The competition will be run by ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series

In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...

Gainesville Oddities Market

Join us at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza for a free, all-ages event that promises a delightfully strange and unforgettable ...

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Corks and Colors: All Ages Pikachu

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks: FrogWatch USA

Learn how you can become a community scientist by identifying calls of local frogs in your own backyard. FrogWatch USA is ...

UF Women's Basketball vs University of South Carolina

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of South Carolina!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

City of Gainesville presents Six Triple Eight

Six Triple 8 tells the extraordinary story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit ...

PunkOuter Games Pokémon League Challenge

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us on January 4th for a Pokémon League Challenge! Signup begins at 3:00pm with our tournament ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $15 entry - 2 booster packs added to the prize pool per entry. Participants will receive play packs as supplies last. Additional promos available as supplies last.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga

Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...

City of Gainesville presents Six Triple Eight

Six Triple 8 tells the extraordinary story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 - ...

300 Club Tennis, Swim and Fitness Junior Pickleball

In this fun, beginner friendly class, kids will be introduced to the game of pickleball and learn the basics in ...

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 & ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Family Night

Join us for Winter Family Night at Chick-fil-A Archer Road! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

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 ...

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes

We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. University of Georgia

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on the University of Georgia!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

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 ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn to use a sewing machine ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Make Your Own Winter Snow

Come join us as we create a snowstorm in Florida. We will be doing two science and art projects. The ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Daytona State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Daytona State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball team!

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

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

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 ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...

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: Library Programs, 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 ...

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: Library Programs, 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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

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 ...

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 ...

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes

We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...

UF Women's Basketball vs Texas A&M University

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Texas A&M University!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events