Hand-Built Pottery Workshop at The Repurpose Project
We’ll be hosting a collaborative hand-built pottery workshop alongside Living Display! RSVP using our sign-up link and come get creative ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | May 2 & 3, 2026 Buy • Sell ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
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.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude
First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...
- 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free event
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Girl Scout Troop Interest Meet Up
Are you interested in starting a Girl Scout troop this summer or fall? Meet me for coffee and I can ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Panera Bread 6017 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gsgateway.org
- Category: Free
Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Eastern Florida State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 2 pm and 4 pm
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch May the 4th: Crafts Inspired by Star Wars
May the 4th Be With You! Join us for crafts inspired by Star Wars. Enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls
We welcome all players who are seeking a soccer environment that challenges them to grow beyond their current level. Inter ...
- 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: no cost to register
- Website: system.gotsport.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
- Website: trainmatlife.com
- Category: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Story Time – Mother's Day
Join us for a magical morning at Tiny Tales Story Time inside Tiny Tot Bundles! On Tuesday, May 5th, from ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free in-store event
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Free
Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls
We welcome all players who are seeking a soccer environment that challenges them to grow beyond their current level. Inter ...
- 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: no cost to register
- Website: system.gotsport.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Bike Bus
Bike and Roll to School Day is on Wednesday, May 6th! This year, Safe Kids North Central Florida, along with ...
- 7:15 am - 8:00 am
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.highsprings.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Library: Beginner Djembe Drumming for Children
May is designated as International Drum Month! Bring your child to the Cone Park Branch Library to learn basic rhythms on ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Schools Kindergarten Kick-Off
Kindergarten Kick-Off is a districtwide event to welcome incoming kindergarten students and their families to Alachua County Public Schools. Students ...
- 2:15 pm
- Location: Alachua County Elementary Schools
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaschools.net
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: W.A.C.K.Y. Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, LEGOS, ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Rigamajig Engineering
Engineer and explore with our Rigamajig building set.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Newberry Community School Kindergarten Kick-Off
Join us as we welcome our future Kindergarten families to Newberry Community School! This is an exciting event for incoming ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Municipal Building 25420 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Mother's Day Flower Pop-up Cards
Join us to make flower pop-up cards for Mother's Day! Make a card for your mother, grandmother, or anyone else. ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls
We welcome all players who are seeking a soccer environment that challenges them to grow beyond their current level. Inter ...
- 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: no cost to register
- Website: system.gotsport.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
- Website: trainmatlife.com
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic
The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: FREE
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: 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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Artspace Cricut Mother's Day Cards
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Lorcana League
Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Whiteaker Mortgage Team Bloom & Build: A Mother’s Day Community Event
Join us for Bloom & Build: A Mother’s Day Community Event — a special day dedicated to celebrating moms, families, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 414 SW 140th Terrace, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls
We welcome all players who are seeking a soccer environment that challenges them to grow beyond their current level. Inter ...
- 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: no cost to register
- Website: system.gotsport.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaschools.net
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Blues Creek Ravine ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Mother’s Day in the Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup in the Park. We are celebrating Mother's Day! Join us for ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3700 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Healthy Start Program! Free Class: Infant Basics
This class helps caregivers feel prepared and confident in caring for their baby during the first weeks.
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3020 Southwest 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: 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. ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series
The countdown to a memorable season of free concerts under the stars in Alachua is underway! Today the Levitt AMP ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Skinner Park Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Florida College Decision Day
The Greater Gainesville Chamber's Foundation is hosting the 2026 Florida College Decision Day, a community-wide celebration honoring students as they ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Promenade Stage 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Mother’s Day
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: VPK Prom
Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program and honor the VPK Class of 2038! Bring ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Holloway Touchdown Terrace Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets
Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Mother's Day Spring Thrift Crawl
Join us for a Spring Thrift Crawl presented by Kennedy Collective Co. and hosted at Decades on Main in High ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 18559 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Train Day at the Archer Depot
Save the date! May 9, 2026, for the First Annual Train Day at the Archer Depot. Special Saturday Archer Farmers ...
- 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
CP Soccer North Florida
CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, who are ambulatory ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Abby Womback Park 4501 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Mother's Day Bloom Bar
Join us on Saturday, May 9th, 10 AM- 12 PM, and celebrate the mom in your life by creating a ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: The Next Chapter Book Club for Kids
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
JCPenney Kids Zone - Mother’s Day Bouquet
Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.jcpenney.com
- Category: Free
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Free
North Florida Christian Camp Family Day
Who’s excited for Family Day? Our team is getting ready for your arrival on May 9th to kick off our ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 6779 Camp Rd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Festival
47th Annual Mother’s Day Festival hosted by the Archer Cultural Progressive Organization. This year’s festival will feature: -Live Entertainment -Free Entry & Free ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Robinson City Park, 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Floridiana Festival
The Matheson History Museum’s annual Floridiana Festival is expanding! This year we are partnering with First Magnitude Brewing Company to ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude at 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville FL 2601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Hope for Hawthorne Mother’s Day Seafood Extravaganza
14th Annual Mother’s Day Seafood Extravaganza. Join us as we celebrate the incredible mothers in our community with great food, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Recreation Park 6000 SE 205 St, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | May 9 & 10, 2026 Buy • Sell ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
Saturday Shoppes Presents: BBQ & Jazz Festival
Smoke in the air. Saxophones on blast. Gainesville, this is YOUR Saturday. Saturday Shoppes is bringing the heat — literally ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Mother's Day Pressed Flower Suncatchers
Children will make a beautiful hand-made gift for Mom! A hand-made gift is always special. Learning to work with pressed flowers, ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Artspace Cricut Mother's Day Cards
Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights
Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert
To life! Reflections on a journey. This year, we celebrate 28 years of the Annasemble Community Orchestra. From a small ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.annasemble.org
- Category: Free
Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe
Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
