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
Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym
Join us EVERY Saturday for Open Gym at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex all summer long! Pickleball 8AM to 11:30AM Basketball 12PM ...
- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Town of McIntosh Parks & Recreation Water Day
It's that time again! Water Day is back! Keep an eye out for more information! Water slides, water balloons, food, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 20400 10th Street (in the field) McIntosh, FL
- Cost: Free, dunk tank balls $2 each or 3 for $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Lynx Tails Story Time
Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: thelynxbooks.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Raiders Football & Cheer Signing Day
Whether they are a returning player or stepping onto the gridiron for the very first time, the Alachua Raiders Football ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 14300 NW 146TH TERRACE ALACHUA, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.alachuaraidersfootball.com
- Category: Free
Awaken Chiropractic Summer Family Fun Fest
Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day featuring local businesses, games, bounce houses, and lunch! Enjoy delicious treats ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 2321 NW 41st ST, Building B, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event
Join us for the free kids’ fishing event. Activities will vary by location. Free giveaway. Color your own slip bobber. While ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
Michaels Kids Club: Father’s Day Card
Come in for a fun free kid’s event! Celebrate Dad by making him a special handmade card to gift him ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.michaels.com
- Category: Free
Newberry Parks & Recreation: Cory Durden Youth Football Camp
Get ready for an unforgettable day on the field at the 2nd Annual Cory Durden Youth Football Camp! This exciting ...
- 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Thornebrook Kids Activity Fair
The Thornebrook Kids Activity Fair is designed to connect local families with organizations offering fall programs, classes, and camps for ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tractor Supply Co. Free Father's Day Craft
Color stickers and personalize a tackle box for Dad! All ages welcome!
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Local Tractor Supply Co. Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.tractorsupply.com
- Category: Free
Williston Watermelon Festival
Join us for the 3rd Annual Williston Watermelon Festival and pageant. Another great year to celebrate the wonderful farmers in ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library. Learn how 3D printers work, explore simple ...
- 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 Cone Park Branch: Everyday ASL with Kenny
Join us for our month-long class on basic American Sign Language with a renowned instructor, Kenny Sanders.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 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 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
Early Learning at the Harn Community Day
Join us at the Harn Museum of Art for a family fun day! Experience interactive tours in the galleries, participate in ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- 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 - Father's Day
Pick up in store! Join us the second Saturday of every month! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, ...
- 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
Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Is Your Family Storm Ready? Let’s Learn Together! Preparation starts with the whole family! Bring your kids to your local library ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby! Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Come see Jacki Manna’s fun ventriloquism show featuring silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read. Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | June 13 & 14, 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 Artspace - Waldo Branch
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
Saturday Shoppes Presents: Snow Crab, Blue Crab & Oysters Vendor Fest
The shells are about to hit the floor at Oaks Mall in Gainesville! Saturday Shoppes is bringing the ultimate seafood ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Zines with SAW (Sequential Artists Workshop)
Love dinosaurs and comics? Come express yourself and discover the joy of creating your own dinosaur comic zine. Tweens and ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Games & Ice Cream Afternoon
Looking for a fun (and FREE!) way to spend your afternoon? Come join us for a sweet time of games, ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville 11604 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Admission is FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Feed the Block Day
Feed the Block Day at Duval Early Learning Academy | Sponsored by Women in Ministry Network - Free food - Bounce house - ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Duval Early Learning Academy 2106 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
Wildflowers Music Park BioBlitz
Join Us for the WildFlowers Music Park Inaugural BioBlitz! On Sunday, June 14th, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, we’ll come ...
- 7:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: WildFlowers Music Park 4107 NE 255th Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event
Join us for the free kids’ fishing event. Activities will vary by location. Free giveaway. Color your own slip bobber. While ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
GGIC International Market
Come support our local international and refugee neighbors while sampling food, crafts and games from around the world! All proceeds ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Category: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | June 13 & 14, 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 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 ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Repurpose Project Kids Club
RP Kids Club is back! Join us on June 14th for the Trash Mosaic edition of Kids Club - participants ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Meelypops Shop: World Cup Panini Sticker Swap & Soccer Trading Card Day
We are hosting a special World Cup Panini Sticker Swap & Soccer Trading Card Day this Sunday at the shop ...
- 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100 Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Newberry: Army’s 251st Birthday Celebration
Join the City of Newberry and the Gainesville Recruiting Company (3E3) as we celebrate 251 years of service, honor, and ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park, 25842 NW 3rd Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Come see Jacki Manna’s fun ventriloquism show featuring silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read. Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art! Explore your creativity during this self-directed crafting session. Make something for yourself or others. ...
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities
Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Bug Theme
We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County! Each Tuesday over the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Greentree Park 3700 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles Tiny Tales: Teddy Bear Picnic
Grab your favorite teddy bear and join us for a special Teddy Bear Picnic-themed Tiny Tales Story Time! On Tuesday, June ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Toddler Time
Join us as we learn through play! Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates babies' ...
- 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 Hawthorne Branch: Fingerpaint Fun
Joyful experiments and play with fingerpaint for babies, toddlers, and caretakers. Fingerpaint Fun helps babies, toddlers and caretakers to interact ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch MakerSpace 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Juneteenth Story Time - Millhopper Branch
Juneteenth is an important day in American history because freedom is an important part of our history. Juneteenth commemorates the ...
- 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 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 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
Operation Cool Down
Operation Cool Down is Coming to Your Neighborhood! The City of Newberry and our local Fire Department are teaming up ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: See schedule above
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Community Connectedness: Healing the Hidden Wounds of Gun Violence
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. While I approach this month as a licensed therapist, I also approach it as ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: events.teams.microsoft.com
- Category: Free
Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities
Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...
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
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Intro. to 3D Printing
The Archer Branch Library has a 3D printer! Learn how you can submit projects for printing. 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Book Buzz
Kids share what they’re reading at Book Buzz! Bring a favorite book to recommend to the group and discover great ...
- 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
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
Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Is Your Family Storm Ready? Let’s Learn Together! Preparation starts with the whole family! Bring your kids to your local library ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby! Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: ChillSpace Jurassic Marathon
Join us for a Jurassic Series Marathon! Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more. Teens come hangout this summer. Play ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 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: 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Colsie Mom Meet Up and Kids Craft
Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...
- 8:45 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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: Free
Summer at the Library: Sidewalk Chalk Art
Turn the sidewalk into your canvas! Join us for a fun, colorful morning of sidewalk art for all ages. Participants will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch (Outside Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: 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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities
Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- 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 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: 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
Summer at the Library: Make your own dinosaur egg
Join us for an egg-citing adventure through time! Budding paleontologists will decorate their very own dinosaur nests and eggs. After we ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
A movie time for kids and tweens, to relax, chill, and watch great favorite films from over the years! Event ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Teen/Tween D&D Encounters
Join an adventure as a hero fighting monsters, exploring secret and dangerous realms! Every third Wednesday of the summer, we'll ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Free Porch Sessions with guest host Uncle Mosie
Come hang out on our deck for some happy hour specials and sweet acoustic porch jams, with guest hosts, Uncle ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: free
- Website: www.heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Category: Free
Gun Violence Awareness Month Open Mic Nights
Open mic nights on Wednesdays in June, 7-9 p.m. as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month. June 3: Nest and Nibble ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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 - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time
Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- 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. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...
- 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
Journey to Juneteenth: Storytime at Depot
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff at Depot Park.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Is Your Family Storm Ready? Let’s Learn Together! Preparation starts with the whole family! Bring your kids to your local library ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, 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
Journey to Juneteenth: Honoring the Journey, Advancing the Dream
The celebration includes food trucks, arts and crafts, an educational historical tour, youth activities, vendors, information about Santa Fe College ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Hall, 530 W. University Avenue, 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Battle of the Books- Practice
Team preparation for the big Battle of the Books. Preparing team for the Battle of the Books being held at ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities
Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library
Visit with real, live bats from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Juneteenth Jewels and Jams
Join us for jewels, jams, and learning about the historical significance of Juneteenth. Sit down and enjoy some joyous music and ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Juneteenth Peace and Poetry with E. Stanley Richardson
Whether you’re familiar with writing poetry or want to learn where to begin, please join Poet E. Stanley Richardson to ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Summer STEAM
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 (HQ Makerspace Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Film Club
At Film Club, we discuss all things film! June 18th Meeting – Viewing of The Land Before Time July 16th Meeting – ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- 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 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
Kulimela Alachua
KuliMela 2026 is a FREE 4-day community festival in Alachua featuring live entertainment, youth talent, workshops, kids activities, vendors, and ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park & Alachua Learning Academy Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
Crafty Gemini Youth Developments presents Juneteenth
Food, fun, interactive activities for all, music and spoken word, and community art. This is more than a gathering. It's connection, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free entry, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Journey to Juneteenth: National Holiday Celebration
The City of Gainesville’s month-long “Journey to Juneteenth” celebration, from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through the widely-recognized Juneteenth holiday ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities
Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...
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
High Springs Museum: Juneteenth
Please join us on Friday, June 19th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the High Springs African American Museum ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs African American Museum and High Springs Historical Society Museum
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Kulimela Alachua
KuliMela 2026 is a FREE 4-day community festival in Alachua featuring live entertainment, youth talent, workshops, kids activities, vendors, and ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park & Alachua Learning Academy Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 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
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
