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11January

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

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

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

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

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary January Farmers Moo-ket

We can’t wait to see you all next year, Sunday January 11th, 2026, for a plant-based/vegan Farmers Mooket. Meet the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: There is no required entry fee, but a $5 donation is appreciated as 100% of donations go directly back to running the sanctuary!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Folk Festival

Join us for the first annual Gainesville Folk Festival! Schedule subject to change: Saturday Mainstage: 12 p.m. Doors 1:00-1:30 sunkxn 1:50-2:05 Kids' Fiddling Showcase with ...

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.

12January

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 ...

Gainesville Youth Hockey Free Clinic

Interested in playing hockey? Gainesville Youth Hockey will be hosting two FREE roller hockey clinics on January 12 and 19. ...

Guitar Lessons by Gregorio

Acoustic guitar lessons for beginner and intermediate level students. Classes will incorporate music theory, folk songs and jam sessions and ...

Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour is coming to Gainesville! This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping ...

Fathom presents Gundam Premiere Night

Get ready for the first-ever Gundam Premiere Night! This exclusive event celebrates the legendary franchise with a double-feature debut. First, ...

NAMI Family Support Group

Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...

13January

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: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

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 - ...

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

Cash for College: Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) Lab

Worried about paying for college? Here’s your chance to make it simple. It can be stressful as a parent watching your ...

P.K. Yonge All About High School Night

Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge High School programs and about the admissions process. ...

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 ...

Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology Information Night

Santa Fe College’s Academy of Science and Technology is hosting an Info Night for prospective students and their families! Learn ...

The Frazer School K-5 Open House

The Frazer School Elementary (grades K-5) will hold an Open House this Tuesday, January 13th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The event ...

Fathom presents Gundam Premiere Night

Get ready for the first-ever Gundam Premiere Night! This exclusive event celebrates the legendary franchise with a double-feature debut. First, ...

POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent

Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.

14January

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

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 ...

The Rock School Vision Visits

Choosing a school is a big decision, and we believe it starts with understanding the heart behind it. Join us for ...

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 ...

UF Gator Market at the Reitz Union

Gator Market is a monthly outdoor market held on the Reitz Union North Lawn at UF during the spring and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Reitz Union North Lawn 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: union.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Scoop Pour Play

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. Today's theme is Scoop Pour Play! Process art and Sensory stations are set up for ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Homeschool Makerspace

Please join us for makerspace programs designed to support homeschool families, though they are open to everyone. On the second ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Open Studio: All Ages

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. Welcome to our new Afternoon Workshop for various ages! Open Studio. Come find out what ...

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- Pokemon Fans Unite

Join us for a fun afternoon of celebrating all things Pokemon! We will have trivia, games and activities for all ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, 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, ...

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

Cash for College: Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) Lab

Worried about paying for college? Here’s your chance to make it simple. It can be stressful as a parent watching your ...

Trinity United Methodist Church Free Spaghetti Dinner & Family Game Night

Join us for a Free Spaghetti Dinner on January 14th at 5 pm to kickoff the new season of ministry ...

The Frazer School Middle and High School Open Hpuse

The Frazer School Middle/High Open House will be hosted on Wednesday, January 14th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The event will be ...

15January

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. ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate

Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Growth Mindset-Interactive Workshop

Feeling stuck? Thinking you are never going to learn certain skills? Learn how you can grow your brain, learn from ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

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. ...

Cash for College: Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) Lab

Worried about paying for college? Here’s your chance to make it simple. It can be stressful as a parent watching your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fathom presents Gundam Premiere Night

Get ready for the first-ever Gundam Premiere Night! This exclusive event celebrates the legendary franchise with a double-feature debut. First, ...

16January

Raid of Otter Springs

On January 16th, 2026, we will have an educational day for school children. On January 17th and 18th, 2026 the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Field Trip to The Historic Thomas Center

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Field Trip to The Historic Thomas Center + Artist-led Tour of Special ...

  • 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: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch

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

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: BuilderSpace

Stack, connect, and construct! Kids can engineer anything they can imagine using LEGO bricks, magnetic PicassoTiles, wooden blocks, and other ...

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

Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Fathom presents The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

In the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, a shy young hobbit named Frodo ...

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe

Friday Night Karaoke: Pitch Perfect at the Pointe! Warm up those vocal cords and grab the mic! Join us the third ...

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

Join us for a beautiful evening of music featuring 1000 Voices of Florida, INC! A free-will offering will be accepted to ...

UF Gymnastics vs. Alabama

Be there Friday, January 16th at 6:45 PM as the Gators take on Alabama in the O’Dome for Flashback Friday, ...

First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville: Ocean Voyage - Immersion Concert III

Join us on Friday, January 16 at 7 p.m. for a spectacular multi-media concert that plunges into the deepest, wildest ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...

MLK Celebration Stephan P. Mickle Jazz Concert

Fifth Annual Stephan P. Mickle Jazz Concert featuring the D.R. Band.

Star Center Theatre presents Detroit ‘67

Directed by Terri Anne Aristotile From her award-winning stage trilogy, Dominique Morissea delivers “Detroit ‘67” as a two-story dramedy that chronicles ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $22, Senior/ Military $20, College Students $15, Students 18 and under $12
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
17January

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! ...

Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational

Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 & 18, 2026 – Youth/High School

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $40/athlete
  • Website: fl.milesplit.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Florida Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Free native trees of all shapes and sizes, as well as fruit trees will be given out while supplies last!

Royals Rumble

Black Light Wrestling Tournament for youth 14 years old and younger.

Raid of Otter Springs

On January 16th, 2026, we will have an educational day for school children. On January 17th and 18th, 2026 the ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

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 ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #1

Spider Cup #1: Lancaster Indoor Round w/ Knockout Eliminations Recurve, Recreational, & Novice Line (Sat): Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 Check-In starts: 10:00 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

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

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

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

Kimberly Morales' Annual Snow Party

Did someone say snow in Florida! Yes, we did! Come join us for Kimberly's 7th Annual Snow Party, where Snowflakes ...

  • 10:30 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Tickets $15 in advance | $20.00 at the gate the day of the event for children and adults ages 3+ years old and up. Children 2 and younger are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Arbor Day Celebration

Alachua County invites the public to a tree-filled celebration for Florida Arbor Day 2026. This year’s celebration will be held ...

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 ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary LEAP Children's Program

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, & the Planet) is an organization dedicated to transforming today’s youth into humane leaders and ...

Frog Song Organics Cane Boil and Farm Tour

You're invited to join us for our annual Cane Boil! Farmer John will demonstrate how we preserve our sugar cane ...

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 ...

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Fathom presents The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

In the second part of the Tolkien trilogy, Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Sneak Peek Preview

Join us January 17, 1–4 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza for a Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Sneak Peek Preview, an afternoon ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Florida Master Naturalist Program: Cheers to 25 Years

We turn 25 next year, and we’re kicking things off with a community celebration in Gainesville (First Magnitude Brewing Company) ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Miami Dade College

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

  • 2:00 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

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 ...

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 ...

Samba Brazilian Kitchen: Festa Junina

Festa Junina… em Janeiro! Who says Festa Junina has to stay in June? We’re bringing the cozy vibes, warm flavors, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Samba Brazilian Kitchen 5141 SW 91st Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Miami Dade College

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

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala Scholarship Competition

Join us for a Night of Stars as contestants compete for the titles of Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala! The Miss ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Eastside High School Auditorium 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Tickets are $20 ahead of time and $25 on competition day or at the door.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Star Center Theatre presents Detroit ‘67

Directed by Terri Anne Aristotile From her award-winning stage trilogy, Dominique Morissea delivers “Detroit ‘67” as a two-story dramedy that chronicles ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $22, Senior/ Military $20, College Students $15, Students 18 and under $12
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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