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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 ...

UF Baseball Spring Practice

No. 13 Florida has officially begun preseason practice in advance of the 2026 campaign with the gates of Condron Family ...

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 ...

Corks and Colors All Ages: Owl

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step by step and $25 ...

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!

UF Baseball Spring Practice

No. 13 Florida has officially begun preseason practice in advance of the 2026 campaign with the gates of Condron Family ...

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
22January

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 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Albert Ray Massey Park

Are you new to Gainesville? Looking for new mom friends? Have you been thinking about coming to a playgroup? If ...

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 ...

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 Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

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

Alachua County Newberry Branch EnviroScape Hands-On Water Science

Discover how water flows and where pollution goes in this interactive program featuring a 3D landscape model. At this program, presented ...

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 ...

St. Patrick Catholic School Open House

Discover all that St. Patrick Catholic School has to offer at our open house on Thursday, January 22. Tour our ...

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Arsenic and Old Lace

The Buchholz Players, a talented group of students from Buchholz High School, are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.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
23January

RADD Cheer Tumble Clinics

Tumbling skills don't just happen—they're built with expert coaching and focused practice. Our Cheer Tumble Clinic is designed to help young ...

Sunshine State Book Festival

Come and enjoy a day of book browsing. Meet 100 local and regional authors at the Seventh Annual Sunshine State ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Gulf Coast State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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 ...

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 ...

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

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

Okito America Parents Night Out

Get ready for a night full of fun at Okito America! Okito #1 6900 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 Okito #2 7420 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: All Okito America Locations
  • Cost: $30/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Arsenic and Old Lace

The Buchholz Players, a talented group of students from Buchholz High School, are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Night at the Races

Night at the Races

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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
24January

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! ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

UF DPT's Race for Rehab

Get ready to dash across the finish line of UF DPT's Race for Rehab 5k in this year's throwback-themed RECOVERY ...

Newnan's Lake 15K

The Newnan's Lake 15k begins and ends at Earl P. Powers Park (boat ramp) on Newnan's Lake off Hawthorne Road. ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Earl P. Powers Boat Ramp, 5902 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL US 32641
  • Cost: $40-$60 (see description)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

Pancakes with a Ranger

Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...

Persimmon Elementary Open House

Open enrollment for 2026-27 school year begins soon. Come see what we are all about at the open house for ...

Team Sun Country Girls Gymnastics Tryouts

Girls Ages 4-8 are invited to attend! We will be having tryouts for any girls interested in the USA Gymnastics ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center- Millhopper 4010 NW 27th Lane, Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: $35 per gymnast through January 23, 2026 | $45 per gymnast day of the event (if space is still available)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

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

Sun Country Winter Wonderland: Prince & Princess Workshop

Step into a winter wonderland for a day of royal fun! Join the Snow Queen, Ice Princess, Cinderella, Elsa, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

ECA Spring 2026 Tournaments 5 Round Scholastic : USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) - G/25; d5 K-12 Open, K-8 Under ...

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, ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping

In Person Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics, hand expression, latching your newborn, positioning at ...

High Springs Parks & REC: Arbor Day Tree Planting and Giveaway

Join us on January 24th, 2026 from 10 am-12 pm at the High Springs Civic Center for our Arbor Day ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Though we lament the inability to secure a site for the traditional three weekends of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, we ...

Oldies But Goodies Classic Car and Bike Show

Rev up those engines and mark your calendars for Saturday, January 24, as we roll into Homestead Park for a ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: FREE to spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Ranger Read Along

January 24 – The Wind in the Willows February 14 – Guess How Much I Love You March 21 – The Very ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Sunshine State Book Festival

Come and enjoy a day of book browsing. Meet 100 local and regional authors at the Seventh Annual Sunshine State ...

Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Makers Workshop

Craft: Sensory Jars Stay tuned for more details!

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 ...

Weecycle Of Gainesville Clearance Sale

I know so many of you have been waiting for us to bring back our Annual Clearance Sale. Well, we ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1405 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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, ...

Colsie Mom Meet Up and Valentine Kids Craft

Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...

Junior Ranger Hangout: Prescribed Fire

Calling all Junior Rangers! Come learn about prescribed fire in Florida State Parks. Florida is one of the lightning capitals of ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (South entrance) 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 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 Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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 ...

Health is Wealth Community Event

Join us for Health is Wealth, a FREE community event at M.K. Rawlings Elementary School designed to support the health, ...

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 ...

The Repurpose Project Book Swap

Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members Saturday, January 24th from 11:00 am to ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Introduction to micro:bit

Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding. This program is an introduction to the micro:bit ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Gulf Coast State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit 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 ...

GWP Physical Therapy and Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Wellness Event

Excited to announce that GWP Physical Therapy and Keller Williams Gainesville Realty are joining together for our 2nd Annual Wellness ...

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church High Springs Winter Festival

Come join the Fun January 24th, from 1:00-4:00! Fun for the whole family: crafts, games, chili cook-off, and more!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 14105 NW 298th St, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Back Handspring and Tuck Boot Camp

Two of the biggest milestones in tumbling are mastering the back handspring and the back tuck. Sun Country hosts a ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $43.25/members, $48.75/non-members, $54.00/Day of the Event Rate
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Arsenic and Old Lace

The Buchholz Players, a talented group of students from Buchholz High School, are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Florida Southwestern State 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 ...

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Auburn University

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Auburn University! 4 or 4:30 PM

  • 4:00 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

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 ...

Afrofuturism Week Kick-off Party

A family-friendly celebration and introduction to Afrofuturism Week! Enjoy music, refreshments, a pop-up library, and comic and print-making workshops. Join The ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College - Blount Center 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Arsenic and Old Lace

The Buchholz Players, a talented group of students from Buchholz High School, are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.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
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