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January 12 - 18
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12January

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day

The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...

13January

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 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: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade

Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day

The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...

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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653-4405
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

15January

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun
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 ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Friday, January 9, 2026 Serenola Preserve Friday, January 16, 2026 Santa Fe River Preserve ...

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Free Community Dinner and Family Friendly Karaoke

Dinner 5:30 pm-7 pm Family Friendly Karaoke 7 pm-9 pm Come help us judge the Chili Cook Off! From mild to spicy, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $17.50 Extreme Package
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
17January

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!

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: TB McPherson Recreation Complex 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Raid of Otter Springs

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

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: E.P. Powers Park on Newnan’s Lake 5910 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.alachuacounty.us
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Frog Song Organics 4317 NE US Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $14.95 plus tax
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

18January

Raid of Otter Springs

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

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Your Garden in Winter Florida Arbor Day Celebration at the Gainesville Garden Club

Talk #1 at 2 pm: Native Trees in the Urban Landscape, Choosing a Tree for Your Suburban Yard Dr. Stephanie Cadaval UF/ IFAS ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 1350 NW 75th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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