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
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
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
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 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
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 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
UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic
The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: FREE
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
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
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
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 Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, December 4, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Santa Fe River ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.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
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Santa
Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland fun as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
- Category: Free
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- 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
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
Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar
Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 5th from 9am - 1pm. We will have homemade ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Kennedy Collective Co.: Christmas Thrift & Gift Crawl
Get into the holiday spirit at the Christmas Thrift & Gift Crawl, presented by Kennedy Collective Co. and hosted by ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 18559 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL 32643-0003
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Lake Butler Christmas at Lakeside Park
The time is here… we can’t keep it a secret any longer! Join us for Christmas at Lakeside Park on Saturday, ...
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 155 NW 3rd St Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
The Home Depot Kids Workshops
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.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
Festival at Fort King
Experience 1800s Florida at the Festival at Fort King in Ocala.Step back in time at the Festival at Fort King, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival
Join us for a magical day of fun in Downtown Hawthorne! Vendors, Santa’s workshop, bounce house, games, holiday cheer and ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Downtown, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time
Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Free
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
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Town of Bell Christmas Festival and Parade
A Storybook Christmas is coming to Bell! This year, we want to see ALL KINDS of entries in our Christmas Parade! ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 3240 W Railroad Ln, Bell, FL 32619
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Holiday Parade & Events
Bring the family to downtown Gainesville on Saturday, December 5, for A Very GNV Holiday Parade! Starting at noon, enjoy ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Holiday Kids' Dance Party
Get ready to boogie at the ultimate Holiday Kids' Dance Party with DJ E-Lo! Let's dance, sing and celebrate the holidays ...
- 1:30 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 east University Gainesville Fl
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Newberry Main Street Christmas Market
Newberry Main Street is proud to host the annual Christmas Market in the park in conjunction with the City of ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 25370 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4252
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting
December 5th, 2026 – Tree Lighting (Pavilion)
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: chamberofhighsprings.com
- Category: Free
Light Up Tioga
Light Up Tioga 2026 will be held Saturday, December 5th from 5-8pm, and all proceeds will benefit United Way North ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us as we kick off Weekends of Wonder with Newberry’s 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Bring your family, friends, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: City Hall 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Kavagator Coffee Shop: Monster Hunting D&D
Hosted by Isaac, our Dungeon Master Inspired by Monster Hunter Role-Play Emphasis Every other Saturday from 6 pm-10 pm
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 185 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Williston Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland
Join us after the parade for a FREE community event. Snap a picture with Santa & Mrs. Claus! There will ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Heritage Park, NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Category: Free
