Gainesville Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Big Day! Sweetwater Wetlands Park and Beyond
Meet trip leader and chapter vice president Tim Hardin for the first birding trip of the year! Tim is the ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Sweetwater Admission $5 per car, $2 per person (bicyclists, pedestrians, buses)
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
First Day Hike at Dudley Farm Historic State Park
All 50 states are offering First Day Hikes in state parks across the country as a way to promote healthy ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W. Newberry Road Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $5 per vehicle
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
First Day Hike At Ravine Gardens State Park
Join Ravine Gardens State Park for the first hike of the year. A park ranger will talk about the history of ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park (Meet in front of the Civic Center) 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Program is free with paid park entry of $5 per vehicle or $2 per person.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
First Day Hike at Paynes Prairie
New year new you? Resolutions to spend more time outdoors? Just looking for something fun to do with the fam? Well ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $2 per vehicle (cash only)
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
On Monday, January 2nd, Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is heading to the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo. We will meet ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission is $5 per person (make sure to mention Fun 4 Gator Kids)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Florida Falun Dafa Association presents Shen Yun
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Join us for a night ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $84-$184
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Alachua Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program Sing songs, dance, and move, and play ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library ECS Outreach Head Start - Waldo Branch
Waldo Branch outreach to Waldo's Head Start program. Waldo Branch monthly outreach to Waldo's Head Start program held at the Waldo ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch (Outside Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
- 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Gymnastics vs. Ball State, Lindenwood, West Virginia
Join Florida Gators Gymnastics as they take on Ball State, Lindenwood, and West Virginia in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
- All Day Event
- Location: O'Connell Center, Gainesville Fl
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone
Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, $5 equipment rental, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
O2B Kids Parents Night Out
Parent Night Out is an Evening of Fabulous Activities for Kids 6 to 13 Years Old Led by our O2B Play ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: O2B Members: $15 | Non-Members: $25
- Website: www.o2bkids.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Joann Take It and Make It
Time for kids to create & explore with our Take It & Make It events! For the first Saturday of ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft 3202 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.joann.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
Come on down to the farm at Morningside Nature Center and help us welcome the return of Living History Saturday! ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Iche Nippy Dippy Day
Join the Friends of Ichetucknee Springs State Park for the 10th annual new year tradition of taking a quick dip ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 8294 S.W. Elim Church Road, Fort White FL 32038
- Cost: Program is free with paid park entry of $6 per vehicle (two to eight people)
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Georgia
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Georgia!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: Free 18 & Under (for SEC home games during the 2023 season), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park is pleased to start our Perspectives in the Park speaker series! On the first Sunday ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of High Springs as it was in the 1800s to 1900s era. ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Teen Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Fire Station #1
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Fire station #1. On Monday, January 9th at 10 am. This tour ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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.
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Paper Chain Snowperson Fun at Hawthorne Branch
Create your own paper chain snowperson and decorate them to give them a personality all their own! We have the supplies, ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic
The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Micanopy Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
- 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Wii games with us! Happening the second Wednesday of each month.
- 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Skate Station Funworks School's Out Skate
School's Out Skate!
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Homeschoolers Art Experience- Alachua Branch
Homeschooler's unite with fun art. Local home school students and parents meet monthly for interactive educational activities. Open to all home ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs. Florida Atlantic University
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving team vs the Florida Atlantic University!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone
Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, $5 equipment rental, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Water Lettuce Warrior Work Day
We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce is swarming Ichetucknee River. We are seeking volunteer water lettuce ...
- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Tour- Second Saturdays
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is hosting in-person, socially distant tours! Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Only 10 spaces per tour ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Williston Horseman's Park: 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission for spectators
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Williston Horseman's Park: 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission for spectators
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Raid of Otter Springs
Raid of Otter Springs – 2023 You’re Invited! 6th Annual Raid of Otter Springs At ForVets Inc. Otter Springs Park & ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: ottersprings.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
For three magical weekends, a medieval village comes alive during festival season for the 36th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. The ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 9409 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Visit website for rates
- Website: www.hoggetownemedfaire.com
- Category: Family Fun
BoxLunch Grand Opening at The Oaks Mall
BoxLunch is your new destination for Pop Culture gifts - nope, we're not a restaurant. Games, Prizes & More!
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall (Across from Victoria's Secret) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.theoaksmall.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Bouncers Open for MLK Jr Day
Bouncers is open from 9 am-noon. Best suited for ages 0-10 years. $15 per child. Adults are free. Don't forget ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $15 per child
- Website: www.gainesvillebouncers.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Flip Factory Zone MLK Day
Martin Luther King Day 50% Off One Hour Jump! Get 1 hour of jump at half the price when promo code ...
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: See website for rates
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Gainesville Events
11:00 am Hall of Farm Award Enshrinement Program MLK Gardens 200 E University Ave Free shuttle bus service from Citizen’s field to ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: (see description) Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.martinlutherkingcommission.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
City of Newberry and Concerned Citizens of Newberry Martin Luther King Jr Walk and Celebration
Please join us for a celebratory march from the Martin Luther King Jr Center to the Municipal Building. Food and refreshments ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr Center & Newberry Municipal Building (see description for details) Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua
Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cleather H. Hathcock, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Hathcock Community Center, 15818 NW 140th Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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.
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic
The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Story Time at the Zoo
Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Story time is free. Zoo visit after story time cost: $8 for adults, $5 ages 4-12 | Free Seniors 60+ & ages 3 & under.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Alachua Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program Sing songs, dance, and move, and play ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Micanopy Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
National Popcorn Day with Regal: 50% Off Popcorn
National Popcorn Day is THIS THURSDAY (January 19), which means, 50% OFF POPCORN!!
- All Day Event
- Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: 50% OFF POPCORN
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Grand Opening! Learn N Play - Indoor Playground
Come check out our amazing indoor play space! Designed for kids with every interest! Free treats & giveaways!
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-1420
- Cost: $16-$18 (use GO12023 for a discount)
- Website: learnnplayllc.business.site
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sun Country Sports Center
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Sun Country Sports Center!!! On Friday, January 20th from 9:30 am-11:30 am. ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
MakerSpace Activities targeted to homeschoolers ages 5-13
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Men's Diving Team vs FSU
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's Diving team vs Florida State University!
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Paynes Prairie State Park Longleaf Pine Planting
We need your help Friends! On Saturday, January 21st from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Park Staff will be facilitating a ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Grand Opening! Learn N Play - Indoor Playground
Come check out our amazing indoor play space! Designed for kids with every interest! Free treats & giveaways!
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-1420
- Cost: $16-$18 (use GO12023 for a discount)
- Website: learnnplayllc.business.site
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Grand Opening! Learn N Play - Indoor Playground
Come check out our amazing indoor play space! Designed for kids with every interest! Free treats & giveaways!
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-1420
- Cost: $16-$18 (use GO12023 for a discount)
- Website: learnnplayllc.business.site
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
For three magical weekends, a medieval village comes alive during festival season for the 36th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. The ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 9409 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Visit website for rates
- Website: www.hoggetownemedfaire.com
- Category: Family Fun
Date Change! Jan 22: Citizen Science Sundays for Kids!
Want to be a scientist? Join us for our Citizen Science Sundays for Kids! Middle School-aged kids (accompanied by an ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, registration required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Chess Tournament : ECA New Year Rapid (Scholastic)
Description: 4-Round Swiss System. USCF Rated Event. Sections: Scholastic (K-8 U600, K-8 U1000, K-8 Open). Time Control: G/25 min +5 delay. Dual ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Queen of Peace (Parish Hall), 10900 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 ($15 early bird)
- Website: www.endgamechessacademy.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions, Sporting Events
Alachua County Library STEAM Story Time - Library Partnership Branch
Join us as we discover the science behind some of our favorite stories. After we read our story, we will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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.
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Archer Farmers Market Spring Plant Sale
Weekly farmers market, live music and free plant table for the kids! Kids can plant a seed to take home ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library: Paper Mosaic Art at Alachua Branch
Create a unique piece of art using paper and glue. Mosaic art is the creation of patterns or pictures using small ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Micanopy Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
- 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Beginning January 26th, Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5/family plus $2 per sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
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 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Winter Sparrow Music Camp
Workshops for our Winter Sparrow will be open to all ages and skill levels. Winter Sparrow will have more large ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Wekiwa Springs State Park 1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712
- Cost: See description for prices
- Website: aishaivey.wixsite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Other
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire- Family Friday
For three magical weekends, a medieval village comes alive during festival season for the 36th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. The ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 9409 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Visit website for rates
- Website: www.hoggetownemedfaire.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Play Date
La Leche League of Gainesville, FL Monthly Play Date will be held the last Friday of the month at 10:30 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Sun Country Pre-School Open House
Have you seen Sunny’s Pre-School? Join us for the Open House on Friday, January 27, 2023. 2022/2023 Registrations have begun! AGE: 2.5 ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Winter Sparrow Music Camp
Workshops for our Winter Sparrow will be open to all ages and skill levels. Winter Sparrow will have more large ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Wekiwa Springs State Park 1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712
- Cost: See description for prices
- Website: aishaivey.wixsite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Other
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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Hickory Ranch Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
The prairie basin at Hickory Ranch is one of the most bird-active and diverse parts of the prairie this winter ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Hickory Ranch facilities 9300 CR 234, Micanopy, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
We are excited to welcome prospective families to our campus for Saturday tours starting in January. The Admission Team looks ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Newnan's Lake 15K
The Newnan's Lake 15k begins and ends at Earl P. Powers Park (boat ramp) on Newnan's Lake off Hawthorne Road. ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Earl P. Powers Boat Ramp, 5902 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL US 32641
- Cost: $40-$60 (see description)
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Winter Sparrow Music Camp
Workshops for our Winter Sparrow will be open to all ages and skill levels. Winter Sparrow will have more large ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Wekiwa Springs State Park 1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712
- Cost: See description for prices
- Website: aishaivey.wixsite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Other
Girl Scouts Sweetwater Wetlands Park Tour
Our community invites you to tour this amazing facility. Sweetwater Wetlands Park is not only a place to connect with nature, ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per Car, due upon arrival
- Website: www.girlscouts-gateway.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
For three magical weekends, a medieval village comes alive during festival season for the 36th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. The ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 9409 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Visit website for rates
- Website: www.hoggetownemedfaire.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend
The Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion is January 28 & 29, 2023! Y'all watch out come this January ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Advance tickets: $15.99 contribution per person, ages 10 and up. Children under 10 (ages 3-9) are $10.99. Children 2 and under no contribution is requested. | If tickets are available on the day of the event, value will be $20 for Adults and $15 for child
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cornerstone Academy Open House
Cornerstone Academy is hosting their annual Open House, an opportunity for prospective families and students to visit the school to ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1520 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.cornerstoneacademy.school
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Sensory Story Time - High Springs Branch
This storytime will introduce children to the library and rhythms of storytime in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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.
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Kids Night At Texas Roadhouse
Join us at Texas Roadhouse every Tuesday from 4-8 pm for activities and prizes for kids 12 and under! January 24 ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Texas Roadhouse 3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.celebrationpointe.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
