Calendar - Fun 4 Gator Kids

Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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14June

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

15June

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 ...

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free but registration is required
Website: linktr.ee
Category: Free

16June

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 ...

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free but registration is required
Website: linktr.ee
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

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

17June

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 ...

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free but registration is required
Website: linktr.ee
Category: Free

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

18June

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 ...

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free but registration is required
Website: linktr.ee
Category: Free

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

19June

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 ...

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free but registration is required
Website: linktr.ee
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

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

20June

Newberry Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Join us for the Newberry Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026! Families United Network, LLC will be out in ...

All Day Event
Location: Freddie Warmack Park, 24505 Newberry Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
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

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

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Father’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

Crafty Gemini All American Volleyball Camp

Age Groups: 10U–17U Free lunch + camp T-shirt provided Camps are FREE, but registration is required so we can plan for shirts, ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
Cost: Free, registration required!
Website: craftygeminiyouth.org
Category: Free

Two Sisters Coffee Co: Father’s Day Kid’s Craft

Looking for the perfect, from-the-heart Father’s Day gift? We’ve got you covered—and the best part? It’s completely FREE for the ...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
Cost: free
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

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

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 ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: All Lowe's locations
Cost: FREE but registration is required
Website: www.lowes.com
Category: Free

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, ...

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 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 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

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

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 ...

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Ripley, a chihuahua therapy dog, ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Cheer Camp

Are you ready to stand up and cheer? Learn the basics of cheerleading (including a dance), at this fun, interactive ...

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 14300 NW 146TH TERRACE, ALACHUA, FL 32615
Cost: Free
Website: form.jotform.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Ham Radio with the Gainesville Amateur Radio Society

Join us in exploring the fascinating realm of Ham Radio and radio communication with the Gainesville Amateur Radio Society. Experience ...

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 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

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, ...

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free