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24August

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Monday Open Studio-Ages 1 & up

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $12.00 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Pool Homeschool Meet Up

Come Swim with your friends and enjoy some last bits of summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

Smart Start at Zion is a music and movement program serving Gainesville since 2015. We love building community through song ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $5 Off
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Coterie Market Vision Board Collage Workshop

Includes: Crafting materials (thick paper, glue, scissors, magazines, vintage magazines, markers, etc.) Catch up with your besties or meet new ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: ESE 101

The purpose of the workshop is to provide information, resources, and support to parents and families of students with disabilities. ...

PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade

Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...

PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending library. For ...

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 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Castle in the Sky 40th Anniversary

One night, Pazu spies a young girl floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Her name ...

NAMI Family Support Group

Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...

25August

Fun 4 Gator Kids Fall Fun Days: Water Day

Fall Fun Days are HERE! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Water Day! No need to sign up! See you ...

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' ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies is designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities are ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

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

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

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 ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $5 Off
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Art Class

Children's art class ages 6 and up. Children will work with different mediums each week to create their own unique ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Teen Art Club

Teen Art Club ages 12 and up. Teens will work with different mediums each week to create their own unique ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

Alachua County 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 ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Coterie Market Felt Pennant Workshop

Includes: All the supplies needed for the craft Design your own felt pennant flag! Create a unique decoration that showcases ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Castle in the Sky 40th Anniversary

One night, Pazu spies a young girl floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Her name ...

26August

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Music Time - Millhopper Branch

Music Time is an interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers that supports early literacy through singing, talking, and playful ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Alachua Branch

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

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $5 Off
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Preschool Explorers

Preschool Explorers Ages 2-5

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Homeschool Makerspace

Please join us for makerspace programs designed to support homeschool families, though they are open to everyone. On the second ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch MakerSpace

Come, relax, and doodle away. Doodle art is all about freeform expression through line and pattern. Let your creativity flow ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Alachua County Library: STEAMspace at Alachua Branch

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, LEGOS, ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Castle in the Sky 40th Anniversary

One night, Pazu spies a young girl floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Her name ...

One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

27August

Pancakes with a Ranger

Come enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and orange juice on a Thursday morning as prepared by a park volunteer and ranger. ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

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

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...

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 ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $5 Off
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Read with a Ranger Story Time

Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 12:00 ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

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 ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Art Class

Children's art class ages 6 and up. Children will work with different mediums each week to create their own unique ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Summer Art Sessions

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month, exploring the rich world of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: MakerSpace-LEGO Cubelets

Combine high-tech Cubelets robot blocks and LEGO bricks to make unique custom robots! At this program, kids can build their own ...

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. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Ripple Theatricals Dance Classes

A new way to move, perform, and grow at Ripple Theatricals. We’re excited to officially introduce Ripple Dance, our newest department ...

Coterie Market Free Craft Series: Matchbox Painting Workshop

Includes: 1 Matchbook (supplies included) but if wanting to paint more, $2 each for any additional matchbooks! A new monthly recurring ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Porters Community Center After-School Program Open House

Come get to know our programs, staff, and community partners at the Porter’s Community Center Open House, which is open ...

Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Jacksonville

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

High Springs Dance Club Disney Party & Annual Auction

Disney Party & Annual Auction Modern Square Dance lessons still going strong!

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th Street, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: Adults $5, children free with adult
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
28August

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Come out and play this Saturday! Call today to reserve a spot; space is limited!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $12.00 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

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

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Hillsborough Community College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $5 Off
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Painting with Bob Ross

Want to create your own Happy Little View? Join us as we host a Painting With Bob Ross Session.

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 ...

Healthy Start Program! Free Class: Infant Basics

This class helps caregivers feel prepared and confident in caring for their baby during the first weeks.

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 ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. USC Lancaster

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Intro to Music and Art

Come join us in this symphonious series! In this program you will learn the basics of piano and guitar, as ...

Healthy Start Program! Free Class: Infant CPR & Choking Prevention

Join us for a hands-on, in-person session where you'll learn essential skills to keep infants safe! This free class covers ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Friday Night Street Legal Madness

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

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

Tailgate Party at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

The Tailgate Party at Thornebrook is BACK for its 3rd Annual celebration! Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Mustangs - Youth Flag Football Free Throw, Go & Grab Clinic

T.C. Elite Athletics LLC is hosting a FREE Throw, Go & Grab Clinic next Friday! Join The Mustangs at West ...

Art Walk at First Magnitude

It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

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. ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

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

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

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

Tioga Concert Night - Lifted Riffs (Throwback ‘90s & 2000s)

Join us at Tioga Town Center for our Live Music Concert Series, and enjoy live music under the stars from ...

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

Star Center Theatre presents Come From Away

Join us for “Come From Away,” a heartfelt production that celebrates compassion, resilience, and the power of strangers coming together. By ...

29August

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff with Ben Fick

Join Ben Fick at Bolen Bluff! Bolen Bluff is a mix of forest and grassland at the south side of ...

Free Dental Care

Registration and screening day! Extractions and fillings only! The mobile dental mission serves those who have no dental insurance and ...

  • 8:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Community Church 174 SW Morningstar Glen, Ft White, FL 32038
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, 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 ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Bow Hunters Challenge

Getting ready for hunting season has never been this much fun. Dust off your hunting rigs and come out to ...

Our Town Home & Garden Show

Our Town Magazine and the Builders Association of North Central Florida are proud to return the Home Show to the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets only $5 per person per day, and kids under 10 are free!
  • Website: www.gainesvillehomeandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

We’re looking for new bowlers to join our youth league! 1st day of league: August 15, 2026 at 9:30 am Juniors $12/week ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

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 ...

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Come out and play this Saturday! Call today to reserve a spot; space is limited!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $12.00 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Matheson History Museum African American Legacies in FL: 250 Years of American Ideals and Global Impact

Presented by the African & African American Historical Society, Inc. and Local Organizations Featuring Humanities-based Presenters including: - Dr. Andrew K. Frank, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE with registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Fall Kick Off

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming fall season! We will have different ...

Tiny Tot Bundles Tiny Makers: Sand Art Bar

Get ready to layer, pour, and create! Join us for our Tiny Makers: Sand Art Bar, where kids will design ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Twila Love Fest

Twila Love Fest is coming up on August 29, 2026, in Archer, Florida, at Maddox Park! Come get on board ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Maddox Park 17100 SW Archer Rd, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: What's the Stitch?

Come join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to cross-stitch something unique and totally handmade by YOU!

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

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

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

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

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 ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $5 Off
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

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

Springs Hopper Shuttle

These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center 1701 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Bronson Mud Bog and Fast Track Event

Saturday, August 29, 2026, is our next event! Gates will open at 12 noon. All competitors must register at the bus with ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 9950 SR-24, Archer, FL 32618-7132
  • Cost: Admission $15 adults & drivers, Children 17 & under $7, 5 & under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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: Other, Free

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. St. Petersburg College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Painting with a Twist: A Sunset Boo

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painting with a Twist: Dragon Sunset

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Cupcakes and Conversations: College Discoveries

Calling all youth between the ages of 11-18, dreaming of next steps after high school? Whether you're just starting to ...

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Center Theatre presents Come From Away

Join us for “Come From Away,” a heartfelt production that celebrates compassion, resilience, and the power of strangers coming together. By ...

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Haile Equestrian Home Show

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

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays

Summer isn't over yet! AUGUST ● Sunday, August 23rd ● Sunday, August 30th Come out and enjoy a day filled with fun in the ...

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

Our Town Home & Garden Show

Our Town Magazine and the Builders Association of North Central Florida are proud to return the Home Show to the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets only $5 per person per day, and kids under 10 are free!
  • Website: www.gainesvillehomeandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $5 Off
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens

Do you have a teen who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into creating their own ...

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

CityLight Church Back to School Carnival

Join us for a free community event on Sunday, August 30 to celebrate the start of a new school year! ...

Coterie Market Modeling Clay Art Workshop

Join us for our clay art workshop! Make your own trinket, trinket dish, clay magnets, or clay keychains for yourself ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

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: Other, Free

Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Corks and Colors Haile - All Ages: Hedwig

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

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Stony Brook University

Gators Volleyball Season is here! Be there for the first match, Sunday, August 30th at 1:00 PM vs. Stony Brook! ...

Gatorball Summer Hitting Camp

Our Gatorball Hitting Camp is coming up on August 30th! Get ready for an afternoon of swing mechanics, tee drills, ...

Painting with a Twist: Broom and a Black Cat

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

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

Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke

Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

The Queens Arms Pub & Haile Bistro Tea Party Afternoon

Delicious cakes from across the pond. Traditional tea and sandwiches.

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $38 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dream on Purpose Free Movie Screening - Jelly Beans

One bag. One moment. One unexpected turn. See Jelly Beans, a student-created short film with a story you won’t see ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...

Star Center Theatre presents Come From Away

Join us for “Come From Away,” a heartfelt production that celebrates compassion, resilience, and the power of strangers coming together. By ...

Join the Friendship Tour! Girl Scout Signup

Looking for adventure, friendship, and fun? Come discover what Girl Scouts is all about! - Learn about exciting Girl Scout adventures - ...

Painting with a Twist: Neon Seal

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Xtraordinary Joy Slime Bar

You are invited to come play glow-in-the-dark games with us at Grace at Fort Clarke with friends of all abilities. ...

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