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June 26 - July 2

Hawthorne’s Homecoming

Family-friendly event! There will be ASO Security enforcement for the safety of everyone. Thursday, June 25 at 2 pm Opening Ceremony Location ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Can You Countosaurs? Guessing Jar Event

Guess how many dinosaurs are in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize! This is a passive program. ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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: 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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Orisirisi - African Folklore

Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. For thousands ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library District: LaCrosse Bookmobile Stop

Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region. The Bookmobile's goal ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, FL 32658
  • 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 TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...

  • 2:00 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

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

Tiny Tot Bundles Summer Glow Tween Night

Calling all tween girls! Grab your besties and join us for a fun-filled evening created just for you! Enjoy an ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Aviation Academy

The Sky Is NOT the Limit — It’s Just the Beginning! We are proud to announce the Annual Aviation Academy, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

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

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

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

  • 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

Tioga Concert Night - Houston Keen Band

Houston Keen Band is back at TIoga Town Center this June, as part of their Summer Concert Series! Join us ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, 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

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 ...

Aviation Academy

The Sky Is NOT the Limit — It’s Just the Beginning! We are proud to announce the Annual Aviation Academy, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace,Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Rex and Brody Foundation: Gainesville City Baseball Training Clinic

A free baseball clinic will be held on June 27th, 2026, sponsored by the Rex and Brody Foundation, with support ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tom Petty Park 501 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Taurean Green Foundation Skills and Drills Basketball Camp

POSTPONED! Join us for the Taurean Green Foundation Skills and Drills Basketball Camp on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00 ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • 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

Hawthorne’s Homecoming

Family-friendly event! There will be ASO Security enforcement for the safety of everyone. Thursday, June 25 at 2 pm Opening Ceremony Location ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Michaels Kids Club: Hamm Piggy Bank

Come in for a fun and free in-store event. Make your very own Hamm Piggy Bank to celebrate the release ...

  • 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 Family Fun Day - Dad Edition

Family Fun Day – Dad Edition is coming to Newberry! Join Newberry Parks & Recreation on June 27th from 10 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Can You Countosaurs? Guessing Jar Event

Guess how many dinosaurs are in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize! This is a passive program. ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Walk with a Doc

Join us for Walk with a Doc! On the last Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m., community members are invited ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

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

Summer at the Library America 250: Footsteps in History: Cumberland Island

Hear a slice of America's history from a National Park Ranger. Cumberland Island National Seashore has a rich history from ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 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: The Dadician

Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin! Step into the world ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Sweat Life Summer Games

This isn’t just a workout…It’s a field day. Get ready for: - Team relays - Fun competitions - Prizes & giveaways - Stubbies Sausages and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Arbor Greens 13558 NW 2nd Lane, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Meelypops Shop Anniversary Sale

8 year celebration sale! June 27th 12-6 pm. Sales on sealed sports and TCG Cards (inside) and a mega deal ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

MercyWorldWide Fun in the Sun Cookout

Summer in Gainesville is here, and it’s the perfect time to come together as a community. The Gainesville International Christian Church, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Free

Pollinator Palooza at First Magnitude

Plant for pollinators! We’re excited to be at First Magnitude Brewing Co. again for this fabulous festival to support pollinator ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • 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 Archer Branch Archaeology Mythbusters: Florida History Fun

Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to learn what archaeology is, and importantly, what it is not! This entertaining workshop ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

2nd & Charles: LEGO Master Builds Day

We will be having a LEGO Master Builds day where kids of all ages can build whatever they can imagine! ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2601 NW 13th Street Suite 2601, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bryer Patch Father’s Fest

Father’s Fest is a new annual community event coming to Newberry, Florida — designed to celebrate dads, families, friendships, and ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tioga Town Center: GLAM Summer Nights

Sip & Stroll at the first-ever Summer Nights market! GLAM Craft Show is launching a new Summer Nights show in ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Youth Block Party at Spring Ridge Church

Games, food, and fun. Bring yourself and a friend!

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5529 NE 52nd Place, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gatorball Fall Softball Travel Team Tryouts

Big summer ahead for Gatorball Softball! Registration is NOW OPEN for: - Fall Travel Team Tryouts — June 28 - Summer Camps — ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Diamond Sports Park 4000 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: No cost for tryout
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Eco-Maker Magic Stand at Albert Ray Massey Park

Join us to make, grow, and explore with fun activities including upcycling bottles into water soakers, adopt-an-herb stations, crafting aromatic ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

The Meelypops Shop: Trading Day

TRADING DAY returns for a special edition for our 8th anniversary weekend! Come on out to trade / sell / ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100 Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Michaels 4th of July Party Celebration

Come in-store for a fun free event! Celebrate 250 anniversary of the US with demos, a free party popper craft, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Legends of Johnny Appleseed ​Puppet Show

Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the heartwarming story of Johnny Appleseed from the early days of the United States. ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • 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

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
  • Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Can You Countosaurs? Guessing Jar Event

Guess how many dinosaurs are in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize! This is a passive program. ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • 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 Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Wild Wonders

Come explore and experience extraordinary reptile encounters and learn about their world. This is an interactive program that is both educational ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.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

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 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

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

Alachua County Library 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

Theatre Connect Karaoke Night

Enjoy a family-friendly night of singing show tunes and theme songs in cosplay and costume! Everyone is welcome. Indoor Stage All Ages

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

Gainesville Health & Fitness 250 Years of America Celebration

Celebrate 250 Years of America with Us! Join us on June 30th at 7:30 PM at GHF Main for a ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: GHF Main 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library America 250: Music & Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us for a special Music & Movement celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Join us to sing, dance, and make music ...

  • 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

Summer at the Library: Cardboard Sandcastles

Celebrate the Summer with the ultimate sandcastle, built out of cardboard! Get creative and craft your own beachy masterpiece using ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.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 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 Tower Road Branch MakerSpace

Join us to make a trinket basket from yarn and cardboard. All supplies provided, one registration required per child. Smaller ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Lorcana League

Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Carolina Kids Co-op: Gainesville Virtual Open House

Join us on Wednesday, July 1st, at 7:00 PM for our Virtual Open House! This is a great opportunity to meet ...

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • 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: America 250: Happy Birthday America Story Time

Story time fun birthday party for our country! Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with ...

  • 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

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

High Springs presents Florida 1776/Nations 250 Year Anniversary

Looking ahead to the nations 250 year anniversary. The High Springs Historical Society, with the Alachua County Library Branch in ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Upcycle Into Space

Explore the stars with your own spaceship made from plastic bottles! Create and decorate your own spaceship with plastic bottles! All ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • 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

Alachua County Library District: LaCrosse Bookmobile Stop

Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region. The Bookmobile's goal ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, FL 32658
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Red, White & Blue Crafts

Join us for red, white & blue themed crafts to celebrate the 4th of July and America's 250th birthday. The ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • 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 Cone Park Branch: Patriotic Bracelets

Enjoy making a special craft in honor of America's 250th Anniversary! Bring your child to the Cone Park Branch Library on ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic

The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch America 250: Flying Patriotic Eagle

In celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary, we're making patriotic paper eagles. Not only will these eagles be sporting red, ...

  • 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 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 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 Newberry Branch America 250: Craft and Find

Kids can celebrate America's 250th birthday by making shrink plastic American flags and doing an American icon scavenger hunt. At this ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Teen ArtSpace

Create a unique print with the help of the sun! Learn about the cyanotype method and how it creates stunning ...

  • 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 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

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch America 250: Stars and Stripes-Create a Red, White, and Blue Bracelet

Join us to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial and create a red, white, and blue bracelet. All supplies are provided. On ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym Basketball

Join us for Open Gym Basketball! Every Thursday from 6-9 PM and Saturdays 12 PM-3:30 PM

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • 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
June 26 - July 2