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15November

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 ...

9:00 am
Location: Haile Equestrian Center: 7680 SW 46th Blvd · Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Free to Spectators
Website: www.haileequestrian.com
Category: Free

Alachua Main Street Harvest Festival

This year we are going into our 23rd year of Main Street Festivals! That means 22 years of experience behind ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show

On November 14 and 15, from 10 am to 5 pm, the city transforms into an open gallery featuring over ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum: Art from the Archives

In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, we are excited to welcome visitors to a temporary exhibit at ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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 - 3:00 pm
Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Saturday Shoppes Presents: Jerk & Jam Festival

Get ready for two days of amazing Caribbean flavors, live music, shopping, and family fun at the Saturday Shoppes Jerk ...

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Michaels Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments

Come in-store for a fun, free, Hallmark-inspired event! Use a cookie cutter to make your own clay ornament! At this ...

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

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...

1:30 pm
Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cost: free
Website: arts.ufl.edu
Category: Free

City of Gainesville: The Finale-The American Girl Revue

Travel through American history with a special live musical performance at the City of Gainesville’s Downtown Festival & Art Show! Join ...

2:10 pm - 2:55 pm
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
Category: Free

16November

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

17November

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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library 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 am
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

Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Little Builders Club

Our Little Builders Club is expanding! Starting in November, we’re offering TWO days of LEGO® DUPLO® building, creativity, and hands-on ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: bricksandminifigs.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

11:30 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

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

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

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: 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

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Stokes Community Center - Outreach

Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 10th! One reservation is needed per family.

5:00 pm
Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.basspro.com
Category: Free

Disco Party-Join Girl Scouts!

Come learn all about Girl Scouts and how you can join a troop here in Gainesville! Join us for the Friendship ...

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch | Alachua County Library District 3145 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

P.K. Yonge All About High School Night

Rising 9th-grade students and families are invited to attend All About PK High School Night, an informative evening designed to ...

5:30 pm
Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

Santa Fe Inferno Softball 10U & 12U Open Workouts

We will be opening up practices this month for anyone wanting to come for one or more workouts and get ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Champions Park Of Newberry 24617 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Teen Open Mic with We Rock Gainesville

Teen Open Mic is back! WRG is taking over Open Mic Night at Loosey's! Gainesville area teens ages 10-17 are ...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 120 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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

18November

P.K. Yonge Tours

Tours High School Tours Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1:00 p.m. Middle School ...

9:00 am
Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free
Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

10:15 am - 11:30 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

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

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

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

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

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Healthy Start: Grow & Groove

A wonderful opportunity to meet other families, learn together, and enjoy quality playtime with your little one. Join Healthy Start for ...

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Vision Birth Center of Gainesville 810 E University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum: Art from the Archives

In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, we are excited to welcome visitors to a temporary exhibit at ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch

Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Alachua County 4H Presents: Enviroscape

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? With this interactive landscape model, get hands-on experience learning about how ...

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 Archer Branch: Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues Fall Edition

Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday after 2 pm to search for a hidden ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee

The Micanopy Branch Library is hosting a movie matinee for kids and tweens every Wednesday at 3 pm! Join us ...

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
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 Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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

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 Newberry Branch The Fold, Special Edition: Paper Airplane Launchers

Welcome to The Fold, a monthly program where we share our love of origami, either by working on our own ...

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch LegoSpace

We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Room A) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.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: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Find a good book or bring in your favorite to read with therapy dog Sahara! Read with a Dog is a ...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Servants of Christ Anglican Church: Thanksgiving Community Potluck

You're invited to gather with us to thank the Lord for all He has done! We want to include our ...

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 3530 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Free/potluck
Website: servants.ccbchurch.com
Category: Free

19November

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Thanksgiving

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We have some fun Thanksgiving themes planned! This is a FREE ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Kiwanis Challenge Park 2002 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

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

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time

Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

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

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

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

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

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

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

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

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

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

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

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

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Little Builders Club

Our Little Builders Club is expanding! Starting in November, we’re offering TWO days of LEGO® DUPLO® building, creativity, and hands-on ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: bricksandminifigs.com
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum: Art from the Archives

In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, we are excited to welcome visitors to a temporary exhibit at ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Kid's Art Club

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

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 East University Ave, 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 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

Library Partnership Family Resource Center: Level Up Choices

Join us at Library Partnership Family Resource Center for Level Up Choices! This is an interactive workshop series that provides ...

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

SWAG Family Resource Center Community Dinner

Families are invited to share a meal together, enjoy conversation, and connect with others in the community in a welcoming ...

Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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 ...

6:00 pm
Location: Online Zoom alachuaschools.net/pazoom
Cost: free
Website: www.alachuaschools.net
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

Meet the Author: Lizzie R. Jenkins – Black America Series Alachua County

Lizzie Polly Robinson Brown Jenkins is a local historian, author, and retired educator from Archer, Florida, who wrote the book ...

6:00 pm
Location: A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Santa Fe Inferno Softball 10U & 12U Open Workouts

We will be opening up practices this month for anyone wanting to come for one or more workouts and get ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Champions Park Of Newberry 24617 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 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

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Break out your ugliest sweater — the 78th Annual “Sounds of the Season” returns with this year’s theme, “Ugly Christmas ...

7:30 pm
Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
Category: Free

20November

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, November 6, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuscawilla Preserve Friday, ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace

Join us for a fun morning of making and meet other homeschoolers!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum: Art from the Archives

In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, we are excited to welcome visitors to a temporary exhibit at ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

One Community Family Resource Center: Thanksgiving Community Feast

Join Us for Our Annual Community Feast! Good food, great company, and community spirit—there’s nothing better! We are so excited ...

11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: 1725 SE 1st AVE Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

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 ...

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
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

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

Limitless Legends FC Soccer Meet Up

We have a November date, my friends! Save the date for November 20th in Newberry!

6:00 pm
Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Tiny Tot Bundles: Pink Friday Christmas Party

Join us for our 3rd annual Pink Friday holiday event on Friday, November 20! This has become one of our ...

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe

Friday Night Karaoke: Pitch Perfect at the Pointe! Warm up those vocal cords and grab the mic! Join us the third ...

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

We’re excited to announce our 2026/2027 Third Friday Concert Series! We’re looking forward to another fantastic year of live music and ...

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center

Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center! Grab your dancing shoes, and come enjoy the music under ...

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

Tioga Movie Night: Wicked For Good

It’s another Free Outdoor Movie night at Tioga Town Center, featuring Wicked: For Good, starting at 7:30 pm! Elphaba, the future ...

7:30 pm
Location: 13085 SW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Break out your ugliest sweater — the 78th Annual “Sounds of the Season” returns with this year’s theme, “Ugly Christmas ...

7:30 pm
Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
Category: Free

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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

Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival

Our annual Fall Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, November 21st, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and will feature ...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.instagram.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

Farm-City Week Event at Fresh Pick’n

Farm-City Week is celebrated the week leading up to Thanksgiving: Nov. 18-25, 2026. This week is used to celebrate and ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 237 NE 11th Ave., Trenton, FL, 32693
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Saturday Nature Walk at Wildflowers Park

Start your weekend with a peaceful morning in the woods. Every Saturday at 9 am, WildFlowers Park in Melrose welcomes ...

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: WildFlowers Music Park 4107 NE 255th Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Sweet Berry Farms Christmas on the Farm

The holiday season is even better when you can slow down, stroll through the farm, and find gifts with a ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 4851 NE 190th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
Cost: Free admission
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

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

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

Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest

Enjoy traditional games and crafts, food, live old-time and Americana music, and sugar cane syrup production as we transport you ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: Free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

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

Alachua County Library 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

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

11:00 am - 12:00 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 Waldo Branch: Music and Movement

Join us to sing, dance, and make music every 3rd Saturday of the month. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
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

Matheson History Museum: Art from the Archives

In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, we are excited to welcome visitors to a temporary exhibit at ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

School is back in session for Alachua County, and the Saturday Academy at Mount Carmel Baptist Church is preparing to ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Share the Harvest: Free Thanksgiving Meal

When we share, everyone is blessed! Sponsored by New Beginnings Christian Worship Center & Willie Mae Stokes Community Center.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 815 N Division Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time

Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...

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

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2026 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown High Springs Florida
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 - 3:00 pm
Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 201

T201 - Spider Cup Prep This free training opportunity is open to all students currently registered for classes. Coaches will be ...

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: 3D Design Afternoons- Beginners

Learn to design 3D items with us. Kids can come and learn new computer skills. They will create 3D models using ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Game On: Gaming Club

Our monthly gaming club is a fun and interactive experience where you get to choose the game you want to ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch (Meeting Room) 13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Let's Talk Turkey! Turkey Crafts and Fun!

Join us for turkey-based crafts and learning! Join the Micanopy Branch Library for a fun Thanksgiving-themed craft for kids, and learn ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: harn.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Light Up Ocala

Light Up Ocala is a longstanding community tradition to kick off the holidays that attracts thousands to downtown Ocala. This ...

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Ocala Downtown Historic Square FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Celebration Pointe's Holiday Spectacular

Gainesville, are you ready for the most wonderful night of the season? Celebration Pointe’s 2026 Holiday Spectacular is coming Saturday, ...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free