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16May

IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions

The opportunity to join our iDance Competitive Company is here. Audition Registration is OPEN for the IndepenDANCE Studio Season 18 iDance ...

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! ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Spring Junior Classic Tournament

Our Spring Junior Classic is this weekend! We are hosting a boys & girls (12s, 14s, 16s, 18s) L6 tournament ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

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 ...

Newberry Watermelon Festival

The 81st Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the Countryway Town Center. With lots of vendors, there will ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Countryway Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

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 ...

Makin' Bacon Fest

Get ready for the annual Makin’ Bacon Fest, the fan-favorite event that brings thousands together for one delicious, bacon-packed celebration! ...

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

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

Tri-County Community Resources Disaster Preparedness & Community Resource Expo

The Tri-County Community Resource Center will be hosting the 2026 Disaster Preparedness & Community Resource Expo on Saturday, May 16, ...

Trinity Camp & Retreat Center: Kingdom Fest

Kingdom Fest is a family-friendly, faith-based celebration centered on worship, food, music, and fellowship. Set among the towering trees and the ...

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, ...

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

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

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

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 ...

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 presents Cuenta Cuentos: Spanish Storytelling for Children

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time

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

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 ...

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 ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2026 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Florida Gators Soccer Elite ID Camp

The Florida Gators Soccer Program is excited to welcome you to 2 days of soccer at the Donald R. Dizney ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | May 16 & 17, 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: 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 ...

Alachua County Library: 3D Design Afternoons at Library Partnership Branch

Learn to design 3D items with us. Kids can come and learn new computer skills. They will create 3D models using ...

Gainesville Youth Chorus Spring Concert

GYC Spring Concert and Reception featuring guest artists, the Alachua County Youth Orchestra. A performance not to be missed!

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 ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Sheep Detectives

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

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 Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection. Each month on the first and third Saturday, ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

Tioga Town Center: Spring Arts Show

The First Annual Spring Arts Show at Tioga Town Center will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 2-6pm. Proceeds ...

Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Free Movie Afternoon

Movie Afternoon: Nonnas! Join us for a fun and heartwarming afternoon at our FREE movie screening of Nonnas! Bring your friends, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - We Are Stars

What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our ...

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 - Expedition Reef

Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most ...

Hoggtowne Bronze presents Bells on Broadway

Hoggtowne Bronze presents Bells on Broadway

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Music 360 - Horizons of the Future

Horizons of the Future is a fantastic journey into possibility! This comfortable, elevating fulldome work winds through endless immersive landscapes and ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

17May

IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions

The opportunity to join our iDance Competitive Company is here. Audition Registration is OPEN for the IndepenDANCE Studio Season 18 iDance ...

Florida Gators Soccer Elite ID Camp

The Florida Gators Soccer Program is excited to welcome you to 2 days of soccer at the Donald R. Dizney ...

Haile Equestrian Home Show

Join us for our Haile Equestrian Home Show on Sunday, May 17th! This is the perfect opportunity to ride, learn, and ...

World Tree Kangaroo Day

Kangaroos in the trees??? You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie's tree kangaroo, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Additional discounts available
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other

Alachua Growing the Good Life Festival

Get ready for a day of fun, creativity, education and growing the good life community as we line Main Street ...

Alachua Raiders Youth Football & Cheer Alachua Raiders Registration Day

Join the Alachua Raiders at the Good Life Festival! We will be offering: • In-person football registration • In-person cheerleading registration • Answers to ...

Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park

This month’s Kids’ Day has a special treat for the grown-ups! Along with face painting, balloon animals, and live music, ...

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays

May Community Days dates at our River Ranch Water Park are here! With our first date being May 3rd! Dates for ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: $19 per person, children ages 3 and under are free
  • Website: www.campkulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Popsicles in the Park - Join Girl Scouts!

Learn about Girl Scouts and troop openings while girls participate in fun activities. Girls who join will earn their first ...

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, ...

Gainesville Legends Travelball Tryouts

Tryouts May 17th, 11 AM-1 PM. 10, 11, and 12u tryout opportunities! Please share if you know anyone interested. Come join a ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Champions Park Of Newberry-Field 12, 24617 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL, 32669
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | May 16 & 17, 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: Other, Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Pathfinder Society for Teens

Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...

  • 12:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Branch Meeting Room B: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Corks and Colors: All Ages Dandelion

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

Florida Hardballers Tryouts

The Florida Hardballers are holding their final summer tryouts! We’re looking for 2029–2026 grads. Don’t miss your chance to compete at ...

Painting with a Twist: Dapple Pony

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.

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

Gainesville Community Band: Spring Concert

Come celebrate Mother's Day with the Gainesville Community Band! We will be playing this concert, 2 Sundays in a row, ...

18May

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 ...

Fun Day with the Kids

We will have: food, games, basketball, water balloon fights and more! Building trust and understanding between young people and police officers ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Florida Team Cheer Evaluations and Tryouts

Registration is now open! Head to our website to get our evaluation packet to see all you need to know ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Team Cheer 250 SE 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: flateamcheer.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

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 ...

19May

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Fingerpaint Fun

Joyful experiments and play with fingerpaint for babies, toddlers, and caretakers. Fingerpaint Fun helps babies, toddlers and caretakers to interact ...

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 ...

Grove Shack at Riddling Groves: Mother's Day Brunch

Okay mommas. This one is for YOU. If you are a special needs mom, we see you—and we know how ...

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 - ...

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 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

Alachua County Library: Teen Gaming at Headquarters Branch

Join us in the Teen Space on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 4 PM for Nintendo ...

Florida Team Cheer Evaluations and Tryouts

Registration is now open! Head to our website to get our evaluation packet to see all you need to know ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Team Cheer 250 SE 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: flateamcheer.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Gatorball Fall Baseball Tryouts

Gatorball offers competitive travel teams, 9U thru 18U. We are looking for serious players, willing to train hard, do things ...

Florida Hardballers Tryouts

Youth Tryouts for the Florida Hardballers Fall Season begin next week for ages 8u–14u. 8U-12U on May 20 & 26 from ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

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, ...

20May

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 ...

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 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup in the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Playgroup in the Park. May 20th is World Bee Day! We have some ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Flag Raising and City of Gainesville Kickoff

The City of Gainesville embarks on our month-long Journey to Juneteenth celebration. Beginning from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through ...

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 ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary FREE Day

Bring the kids and enjoy a FREE farm visit on May 20th from 10 AM – 12 NN at Rooterville ...

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - The Pond

Pond Play in the Backyard and then Sensory Stations in the classroom! The trough and Sensory areas will be set ...

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 ...

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Be Kind to Your Mind

Join Gainesville Fire Rescue every month to participate in fun, family-friendly activities, learn valuable health and safety information and connect ...

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 ...

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County at Gainesville Empowerment Zone

ELC Alachua is excited to spotlight the Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center! This wonderful provider currently has 25+ available childcare ...

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, ...

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: 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.

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Art Club

Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity. We provide materials for you to make any ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Meet the Florida Manatee with Save the Manatee

Learn about Florida's manatees and how to protect them. An engaging look into the world of Florida’s manatees while highlighting Save ...

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!

Florida Team Cheer Evaluations and Tryouts

Registration is now open! Head to our website to get our evaluation packet to see all you need to know ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Team Cheer 250 SE 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: flateamcheer.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Florida Hardballers Tryouts

Youth Tryouts for the Florida Hardballers Fall Season begin next week for ages 8u–14u. 8U-12U on May 20 & 26 from ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

La Selva Art Studios End-of-Year Showcase

Wednesday, May 20th! Mark your calendars for La Selva’s end-of-year arts show Curia on the drag at the school bus ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Hippodrome Gallery, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

21May

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 ...

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

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

Safe Kids North Central Florida: UF Health State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health and sponsored by State Farm Good Neighbor. About ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 3300 Southwest Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

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

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Teen ArtSpace - Intro to 3D Printing

Learn how to create 3D models using Tinkercad. Staff will then 3D print the items to be picked up at ...

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 ...

Bragging Rights Arcades Homeschoolers Meetup

Bragging Rights is hosting homeschool days now! 3rd Thursday of each month from 3 pm-6 pm

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $10 unlimited play (wristband valid until 10 pm), Kids 3 & under free with paid adult (does not include player's card)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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. ...

UF Health Archer Family Health Care Anniversary

Join us on May 21, 2026, from 4 pm-7 pm at UF Health Archer Family Health Care as we celebrate ...

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 ...

High Springs Community Drum Circle and Music Jam

Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...

Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays

Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...

Florida Team Cheer Evaluations and Tryouts

Registration is now open! Head to our website to get our evaluation packet to see all you need to know ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Team Cheer 250 SE 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: flateamcheer.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Gatorball Fall Baseball Tryouts

Gatorball offers competitive travel teams, 9U thru 18U. We are looking for serious players, willing to train hard, do things ...

SWAG Family Resource Center Community Dinner

Families are invited to share a meal together, enjoy conversation, and connect with others in the community in a welcoming ...

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 ...

Pinspiration Pop Art Paint Your Pet Workshop

Immortalize your pet in a super cute and easy-to-do pet portrait in a pop art style. We will be using ...

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster Care & Adoption Info Sessions

There is a huge need in our communities for more foster and adoptive parents/families. Join us at one of the ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

22May

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High School Art Exhibition

The Fandom that Raised Me, IGAD's 22nd Annual Art Exhibition on Friday, May 22nd, from 9 am to 6 pm. This ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

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

Carolina Kids Co-op Gainesville POP into Summer: Book Fair

Carolina Kids Co-op: Gainesville, along with PaperPie, is hosting a community book fair open to all children and their families! Enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Park (pavilion by the playground) 14100 Northwest 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sales Events

Lets Go Show Premier Open All Breed Horse Show

The premier open all-breed horse show at the Alachua County Equestrian Center! Memorial Day Weekend Fun! Water toss, Memorial Day BBQ, ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua County Equestrian Center 23100 West Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.wegoshow.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Playgroup and Parent Connections hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families

We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents ...

High Springs Community Drum Circle and Music Jam

Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Friday Night Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5 pm. Track is hot from 6:00 pm-10 pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up) $20, Children (12 & under) Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Florida Team Cheer Tryouts

Registration is now open! Head to our website to get our evaluation packet to see all you need to know ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Team Cheer 250 SE 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: flateamcheer.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

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 ...

Palatka Blue Crab Festival

This year’s festival marks a fresh start for a hometown classic — revived by local volunteers, for the local and ...

Waldo MX Memorial Day Weekend

Friday Night Under the Lights All bikes welcome on the pit track 6 pm-10 pm $25 Saturday 10 am-10 pm $45 non-members, $35 members Beat ...

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. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

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

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Join us at the Promenade for a music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

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