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February 18 - 24

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 ...

Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour

Kindergarten enrollment is just around the corner! The February 4th and February 18th tours are the last two before the ...

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule | 02/16 – 02/22 Quick reminder ➡ it’s basketball season! Because of that, volleyball nets will not be ...

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 Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library: 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 ...

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

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 ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pottery Wheel

This class is great for adults or kids (age 7+) with little or no experience! $125 includes all materials and instruction ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $125 includes all materials and instruction for 2 people to learn how to use the pottery wheel in a private class.
  • Website: www.corkscolors.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Gatorball Academy Pitching Clinics

Wednesday Pitching Clinic 5:30 pm-6:30 pm: Ages 9-14 (open to 8 players max per clinic) Coaches Kris Armstrong Training Areas: Pre Throwing Warm ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

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

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

UF Baseball vs. Stetson

UF Baseball vs. Stetson

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Hillsborough Community College

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

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

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

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

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

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Alachua County Library 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: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Tony, a Labrador Retriever therapy ...

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule | 02/16 – 02/22 Quick reminder ➡ it’s basketball season! Because of that, volleyball nets will not be ...

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

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Hillsborough Community College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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 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 Newberry Branch Black History Month: Flowerpot Decorating and Soil Science

Kids will celebrate Black History Month by decorating a flowerpot before learning about the amazing achievements of scientist George Washington ...

Carolina Kids Co-op Gainesville Homeschool Community Day: UF Field & Fork Farm

All homeschoolers welcome! At the heart of the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the UF Field & Fork Farm ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Field & Fork Farm, 1062 Museum Rd Bldg 508, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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, ...

Coterie Market Fan Decorating Workshop

INCLUDES: Colored-Paper Fans, Paint Markers, and all supplies needed for the craft. In celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, ...

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 ...

Camp Makerie Teen DND Club

The infamous Karl, founder of the Camp Makerie Teen Summer program, will return to orchestrate epic battles and adventures week ...

Whisk Cafe: Sweethearts Dance for Kids

Come, whisk your sweetheart away for a night of games, dancing, and a sweet treat from Whisk Cafe. Wear whatever ...

UF Symphony Orchestra: Heroic Spirit

Pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m. WAGNER – Siegfried’s Funeral March LIEBERMANN – Flute Concerto, Op. 39 (mvts. 2 and 3) Featuring Noelle Potenzini, ...

Santa Fe College Winds Go Pop!

Winds Go Pop will showcase our Concert Band who will perform some of the most popular songs in American history. ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Lyceum Concert Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Admission is free but tickets are required and may be obtained from the SF Box Office.
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free

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 ...

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 Homeschool MakerSpace Black History Month - Millhopper Branch

Join us for a morning with the Matheson Museum staff who will share information, resources and present an activity based ...

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 ...

UF Softball Home Tournament

UF Softball vs Longwood at 3:30 pm UF Softball vs Middle Tennessee at 6 pm

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

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

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Pensacola State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team!

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 ...

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe

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

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

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

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

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

Evening prayer at 6:40 pm Concert begins at 7:00 pm Featuring: Gainesville Flute Ensemble A free-will offering will be accepted to support ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

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

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

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! ...

Sporting Gainesville Gator Showcase

Competitive soccer tournament of Gainesville U9-U19 Boys and Girls Teams February 21-22, 2026 Pricing: U9 - U10 Teams: $695 U10 Teams playing 9v9: $775 U11 ...

UF Dream Team 5k

Rev up your engines and race into nostalgia at Dream Team’s annual retro gaming themed 5K fundraiser! Whether you’re a ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Flavet Field, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25/person, Kids 10 and Under are FREE, $10 off for Students with code “GOGATORS!” Student IDs must be presented on race day.
  • Website: dreamteam5k.itsyourrace.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 ...

Gainesville Unplugged

Step away from the screens and reconnect with nature at Gainesville Unplugged! This community celebration brings together music, makers, food, ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Event is free but there is a $5 optional welcome walk activity during the event
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival

The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes ...

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 ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-10:45 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...

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 ...

Bryer Patch Strawberry Festival

Come join us for our Annual Strawberry Festivals at The Bryer Patch! Our Strawberry Festival will be Saturday, February 21st, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Age 13 & up- $12, Age 3-12- $10, 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 Outdoor Expo

The North Florida Outdoor Expo is a family fun event featuring outdoor education, vendors, and activities for all ages to ...

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, ...

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 Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

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 ...

Experience Psychic Fair

Join us for a weekend of insight, healing, and spiritual exploration at Experience Psychic Fair at the Best Western Gateway ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Weekend Admission $10, Children 16 and under Free
  • Website: www.experiencepsychicfair.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 ...

Latina Women's League Spanish Story Time

Join us for a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime where little ones will sing, play, and explore stories in Spanish! ...

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 ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Catch ’em all at Poke’Ville! A full day of buying, selling & trading Pokémon cards at The Oaks Mall — ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Stretch Zone Jonesville – Grand Re-Opening Celebration

We’re excited to invite the community to the Grand Re-Opening of Stretch Zone Jonesville! Bring the whole family and enjoy ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Stretch Zone Jonesville 14254 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-2765
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch Black History Month: Black Innovations

Learn about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the first successful and patented 3-light traffic signal with a short history lesson, ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library 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 ...

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 ...

Coterie Market Lucky Knot Keychain Workshop

SESSION 1 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM SESSION 2 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM INCLUDES: Paracord, colored beads, colored phone charm/beaded keychain ...

Dog Coloring Contest at Blackadder Brewing

Get creative for a great cause! Join us for a fun, family-friendly Dog Coloring Contest benefiting our charity partner, Second ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Family Community Day Womb to World by the ACCESS Task Force of Alachua County

The Assembling Community and Clinical Stakeholders to Empower and Strengthen Families (ACCESS) Task Force, led by Dr. Adetola Louis-Jacques, will ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Empowerment Zone 1250 NE 18th Ave Building 11, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: obgyn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Frog Song Organics Picnic Day

Imagine a relaxing afternoon surrounded by orchards, fresh air, pasture-raised animals, and a bag lunch with delicious Farm food to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Frog Song Organics 4317 NE US Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: See website for details, $31.60
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prom Dress Drive Giveaway Event

Making Prom Possible for Every Teen! Join us for a special day dedicated to helping teens feel confident and prom-ready! What’s ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 390 NE 150th Ave Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Gainesville Puzzle Exchange

Bring jigsaw puzzles in good condition to swap for new-to-you puzzles to take home. Puzzles for all ages and abilities ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Meizon Church 3411 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies GOAT

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

Painting with a Twist: Hope the Squirrel

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

UF Dazzlers College Dance Team Prep Clinic

Thank you for your interest in Florida Dance Team prep clinics! Prep clinics are a great way to familiarize yourself ...

UF Women's Tennis vs. Auburn University

Join Florida Gators Women's Tennis as they take on Auburn University at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.

University of Florida Percussion Festival

The UF Percussion Festival will feature performances by area high schools and conclude with performances by the UF Percussion Ensemble ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Black History Month: Jazz Collage

Crank up the tunes with Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, and other Jazz legends as you collage your own work of ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library: The DIY Spot at Micanopy Branch

Join us for a day of crafting. If you are searching for a fun buffet of craft supplies, this is ...

Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Free Movie Afternoon

Join us for a relaxing Movie Afternoon featuring the powerful and inspiring film The Shack. This event is FREE and open ...

UF Softball Home Tournament

UF Softball vs Lindenwood at 2 pm UF Softball vs Longwood at 4:30 pm

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Space Park 360: Geodesium Edition

SpacePark360: Geodesium Edition is an immersive entertainment show for fulldome theaters -- an amusement park with its rides placed throughout ...

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 ...

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 - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets

Join us for an immersive journey of sight and sound as you experience the majesty of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ...

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Skywatchers of Africa

For thousands of years, Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives, ...

Dance Alive National Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told. This great Shakespearian tragedy is brought to life by the dancers of Dance Alive ...

Sporting Gainesville Gator Showcase

Competitive soccer tournament of Gainesville U9-U19 Boys and Girls Teams February 21-22, 2026 Pricing: U9 - U10 Teams: $695 U10 Teams playing 9v9: $775 U11 ...

Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival

The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes ...

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, ...

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens

Do you have a teen who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into creating their own ...

Trinity's Day Spa Kidpreneur Pop Up Shop

Our 6th Annual Kidpreneur Pop-Up Shop is approaching fast, and we already have so many amazing kids signed up! This is ...

UF Softball Home Tournament

UF Softball vs Middle Tennessee at 11:30 am

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Coterie Market Clay Blind Box Workshop (Lunar New Year's Edition)

SESSION 1 (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM) SESSION 2 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) INCLUDES: 1 Model Magic Pack of Clay, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

UF Women's Basketball vs University of Alabama

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

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Capybara

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step-by-step and includes all materials ...

AM/FM Music Festival

Experience a music festival for Gainesville, by Gainesville at the AM/FM Festival. Come see the FREE showcase downtown on February ...

Painting with a Twist: Mommy and Me Blooming Love

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

Sunburst International Beauty Pageants: Boots, Bows, and Bling Pageant

Join us at the Oaks Mall for this positive activity that builds self-esteem and confidence! Offering a supportive, and age ...

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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.

Gainesville Community Band presents Trumpets Ole

Come celebrate with the Gainesville Community Band as we pay tribute to Charlie Dean & Bill Dishman in our annual ...

PunkOuter Games Pokémon League Challenge

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us on February 22nd for a Pokémon League Challenge! Signup begins at 3:00 pm with our tournament ...

Duke Ellington and Friends Sacred Jazz Concert

Come experience the 7th annual Duke Ellington and Friends Sacred Concert on the lawn of the Cade Museum! Be sure to ...

Smart Start at Zion Sessions

We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE

Ages 5-15 Feb 9 & 23: Team Work and Cooperative Games March 2 & 23: Foundations of Fitness Registration opens Dec 1 with ...

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 ...

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Gatorball’s 2026 Hitting Clinics start Monday, February 2nd at Jonesville Park. Open to players 9U–14U, these sessions focus on mechanics, timing, ...

Guitar Lessons by Gregorio

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

Florida Gators Softball Hitting Clinics

The Florida Gators Softball program will be offering Spring 2026 Hitting Clinics at Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium. These clinics ...

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 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 ...

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

NAMI Family Support Group

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!

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

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 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 at Library Partnership Branch

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

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

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 - ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Florida State College at Jacksonville

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

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, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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, ...

UF Baseball vs. Florida International University

UF Baseball vs. Florida International University

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Coterie Market Chill and Craft Session

Bring your own crafting supplies to work on a personal project while chatting with friends or meeting new people! A ...

February 18 - 24