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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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Celebration Pointe State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...

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: Other, Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

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 Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace room every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

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. ...

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, ...

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 ...

Coterie Market 2026 Bingo Card Workshop

Design your own 2026 Bingo Card board to kick off the new year!! INCLUDES: Crafting materials (thick paper, glue, scissors, markers, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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, Ongoing Programs

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 County Library MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, Other, Free

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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 ...

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

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

MLK Celebration Stephan P. Mickle Jazz Concert

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

The Gainesville Orchestra presents Ecstasy

SOLD OUT! Celebrate the New Year with Ravel's beloved "Bolero" and Scriabin's scintillating "Poem of Ecstasy"

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: General $50, Seniors $40, Students $20
  • Website: gainesvilleorchestra.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Florida Hardballers Tryouts

2026 Spring/Summer Tryouts 8u-12u Tuesday, January 13th from 6 pm-8:15 pm Champions Park 13u-18u Saturday, January 17th from 10 am-1 pm Oak ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters 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 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 ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time

Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Polaris The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night

James, a traveling penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, meet on 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 ...

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!

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 ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Forward! To The Moon

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future ...

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series - Florida Carillon Festival

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...

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
18January

UF Women's Basketball vs University of Missouri

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

  • All Day Event
  • 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

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

Raid of Otter Springs

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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Fathom presents The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, as armies mass for a final battle ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park

We’re excited for our kids' day this Sunday.

Painting with a Twist: Mommy and Me - Zen Trees Set

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painting with a Twist: Neon Dolphin

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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.

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 ...

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, Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 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
19January

National Popcorn Day with Regal: Free Popcorn

Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Regal! Popcorn isn’t just a snack — it’s the star of movie time! The butter, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Dress up in your favorite costume and head to a Regal near you to score a FREE large popcorn.
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation MLK Day Tour

Outdoor Fun For Everyone! Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua

Save the Date! A day of remembrance. A call to action. A celebration of hope. Join us for the 21st ...

Concerned Citizens of Newberry presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance

Please join us for a celebratory march from the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr Center & Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building (see description for details) Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Gainesville Events

Theme: “Steadfast, Unmovable Against All Odds” from January 9-19, 2026, including these King Holiday Activities on Monday, January 19, 2026 11:00 ...

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church MLK Day Celebration

In alignment with The King Center, let’s build community and unite our nation.

Skate Station Funworks MLK Jr Day Skate

School is out so be sure to join us for our Martin Luther King Jr Day skate!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

20January

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Flagler College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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 - ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

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 & ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: MakerSpace Button Making

Kids can make their own personalized 1" or 3" buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks! At this MakerSpace program, ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

FrogWatch USA Training Workshop

Join FrogWatch USA and Make a Difference in Your Community! Do you love frogs? Are you curious about the wetlands in ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Coterie Market Junk Journaling Workshop

Start your 2026 journal with us! The perfect way to encompass all your memories/plans/to do lists for the year in ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Coterie Market 1025 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: $12 (if you bring in your own journal) or $20 (if you need to buy one)
  • Website: coteriemarket.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. LSU

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Louisiana State University!

  • 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

POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent

Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.

21January

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 ...

Homeschool Junior Naturalist

Parents are to stay with the children. Siblings are welcome, however activities are geared towards grades K-7. Upcoming Dates: January 21: Amazing ...

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Robots

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

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 ...

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- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Read a book to Sally, a beautiful greyhound dog. Read with a Dog is a program that allows shy readers ...

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 ...

Children's Chorus at Zion Trial

Did you know that last semester we formed our first children's chorus? This group was made up of all children ...

Night Hikes at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Join us on a night tour of the park! Join a ranger on a night adventure at Sweetwater Wetlands Park! Participants ...

  • 6:10 pm 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5/person to be paid by credit card when you arrive at the event. You must still register!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Snail Pot

Class is 6:30-8:30pm is perfect for people with any level of experience— even if you’ve never touched clay before!. Arrive 10 ...

Coterie Market Vision Board Collage Workshop

In case you missed our first session, we have a second one scheduled! Have you created a vision board yet ...

Matheson History Museum Remembrance Quilt Exhibition Grand Opening

The Matheson is hosting the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project’s six Community Quilts in an exhibit that examines the role ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free, no registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
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