City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks
This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
Alachua Conservation Trust Full Moon Hike
Join ACT staff for a hike under the full moon and starlit night sky. Spaces are limited so please RSVP ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Marjorie A .Hoy Memorial Park at Orange Lake Overlook 19865 N US Highway 441, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- 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 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
P.K. Yonge All About Elementary School Night
Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge Elementary School programs and about the admissions process. ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour
Kindergarten enrollment is just around the corner! The February 4th and February 18th tours are the last two before the ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Healthy Learning Academy 13505 West Newberry Rd, Jonesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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: 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: 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 Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Tony, a Labrador Retriever therapy ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic
The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: FREE
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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
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
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Valentine's Party
Homeschool Families, plan to join us for a Valentine's Party! The event is FREE and open to the public, but we ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Free
Mom Walk with Hilda Hair Salon
Cozy steps, warm tea, and a little local love! At 10 am, meet in front of the pavilions where Hilda Hair ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: The Winter Library Olympics
Join us in celebrating the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics by creating your own mini-hockey rink, competing in curling ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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
Limitless Legends FC Friday Night Soccer
CANCELLED! Come join us for some drills, games, and fun! Next soccer meet up February 6th at 6:00 pm Limitless Legends ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Hal Brady Rec Center 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
South Main Station: Valentine's Movie on the Lawn
Join us at South Main Station for a FREE Valentine's Movie Night on the Lawn! We'll be screening the beloved ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: South Main Station - Heartwood Lawn 619 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.instagram.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
UF College of Dentistry Super Sealant Saturday
Free Dental Exams, Sealants, and Fluoride Varnish for children ages 1-17; followed by a Toy Story themed carnival with fun ...
- 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: University of Florida College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: FREE
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- 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
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
The Home Depot Kids Workshops-Valentines Penguin Mailbox
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
University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students
The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...
- 9:00 am - 9:55 am
- Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Swamp Splash - Gainesville Gaviatas Artistic Swimming Meet
Come watch the Gainesville Gaviatas and Land O'Lakes Florida Elite Warriors artistic swimming teams in the Swamp Splash artistic swimming ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: H Spurgeon Cherry Westside Pool, 946 NW 31 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: synchrogainesville.com
- Category: Free
Colsie Mom Meet Up and Valentine Kids Craft
Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- 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
FREE College Readiness Workshops
Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall School, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-3426
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- 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
The Florida Invitational Step Show: The Stroll
Join us on Saturday, February 7 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza for a free celebration featuring ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Sound Moves: Interdisciplinary Music + Dance Performance
Inspired by the Harn’s Florida Art Collection and the upcoming exhibition Florida in the Frame, nine student composers from the ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Repurpose Project Clothing Swap
Join us Saturday, February 7th, from 1:00-4:00 at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch Black History Month: The Real Rosewood
Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, the niece of Rosewood survivor Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier, shares the history of a thriving predominantly Black ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,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
Gainesville Juniors Volleyball Club: Spread the Lovb Free Volleyball Clinic
Spread the lovb! With a donation of a non-perishable Item, come train with us and give back to our community! ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: GJ Main Gym 3606 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
