Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Kentucky
Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival
Experience the Magic of Art in the Heart of Gainesville! Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street in Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: coliseumofcomics.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
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
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: Read With a Dog at Headquarters Branch
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories! Practice reading with a patient pup who loves to listen. ...
- 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
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- 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
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: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 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: STEAMspace at Alachua Branch
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 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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 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 Hawthorne Branch: Big Kid Book Club
Big Kid Book Club engages young readers to have fun sharing activities based on books they choose. This fosters an ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch MakerSpace 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Early Steps Baby Time
Enjoy a gentle program with a librarian for babies and toddlers (including those with sensory sensitivities) followed by family time ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Branch (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- 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
Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Alabama
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
UF Homecoming Festival
The Homecoming Festival is a campus tradition that brings together the Gainesville community and UF students to celebrate and support ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Kids’ Fall Wildflower Walk
When the air becomes cool and crisp, find what blooms among the pines. New this fall, we're hosting a shorter, kid-focused ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market
Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Homecoming Parade
Here at the University of Florida, we are excited to present the largest student-run parade in the nation! This year’s ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: TBA, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
- 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
SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation
SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Friday of the month during the school year, our ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Outside the Elite Training Center, 2626 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center
Join us September 18th and every Friday after. Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, activities, and local shopping in a family-friendly ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Football season is BACK, and Celebration Pointe is ready to kick it off with six unforgettable Friday nights of Gator ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 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 - 352 Experience
Join us at Tioga Town Center for our Live Music Concert Series, and enjoy live music under the stars from ...
- 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 Lions Roaring Retro Market
Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Fall Wildflower Walks
When the air becomes cool and crisp, find what blooms among the pines. Put on your comfortable walking shoes and ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
The Lynx Tails Story Time
Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: thelynxbooks.com
- Category: Free
Alachua 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
JCPenney Kids Zone
Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.jcpenney.com
- Category: Free
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Free
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
Saturday Shoppes: Fall Food Truck Festival
Join us at the Fall Food Truck Festival for a full day of seasonal flavors, local shopping, and family fun ...
- 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission & free parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival
Join us for some FREE family fall fun. Mark your calendars for an amazing day of games, food, vendors, live ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights
Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Free
Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe
Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
