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.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
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: Ongoing Programs
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Tour- First Sundays
Take a guided tour at Sweetwater Wetlands Park and learn about the park's history and management, and the wildlife and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- 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
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
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
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: Ongoing Programs
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
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
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
Alachua County Library Read with a Dog - High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Adults: $10, Children (ages 5-13): $5, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Equestrians Unlimited Toddler and Preschool Program
Bring your Littles! (Older siblings welcome too!) Pack a picnic lunch if you like and come play on the farm! ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: La Chua Trail Horse Barn (see map)
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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: Ongoing Programs
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
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
Alachua County Library: Homework Help at Alachua Branch
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
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: Ongoing Programs
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
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn new words and concepts through activities such as ...
- 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
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
Cade Museum Junior Inventor Night
Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15 per session for non-members or $10 per session for Cade members Axon level or higher.
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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
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
Alachua County Library Stories with Slick- Library Partnership Branch
Come read your favorite story to Slick, the therapy dog. Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: LEGO at the Library
We provide the bricks - just add your creativity! Love LEGO? Join us at the Alachua Branch and use our collection ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Ongoing Programs
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College
- Cost: $6.17 - $7.19
- Website: news.sfcollege.edu
- Category: 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
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
UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class
The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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
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
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: Ongoing Programs
GNV ART JAM presents Figure Drawing in the Parks: 3rd Sunday Session on the Patio
Figure Drawing on the patio is an outdoor drawing series held in the beautiful parks of Gainesville presented by "Figure ...
- 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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
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: Ongoing Programs
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
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
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
Cade Museum Junior Inventor Night
Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15 per session for non-members or $10 per session for Cade members Axon level or higher.
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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: Ongoing Programs
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
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
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
Alachua County Library Read with a Dog - High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Cade After Dark Family Fun Night
Cade After Dark has expanded this year to include three unique events! Join us on Friday, September 16th from 6 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Youth 0-4, $10 Youth 5-17, $15 Adults 18+
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: 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
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
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
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Open play for parents and children ages 2 - 4. Do you want to stretch, strengthen and move your body in ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: La Chua Trail Horse Barn (see map)
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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: Ongoing Programs
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
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
University of Florida Carillon Studio: Edgar Allan Poe Concert
The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a fifty-minute recital. Listeners are ...
- 1:55 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
UF Health Breastfeeding Class
This two hour class is designed for couples who are at least 28 weeks pregnant and desire to breastfeed their ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: FREE
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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
Alachua County Library: Homework Help at Alachua Branch
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
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
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: Ongoing Programs
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
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn new words and concepts through activities such as ...
- 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
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
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: Ongoing Programs
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
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
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
Alachua County Library Stories with Slick- Library Partnership Branch
Come read your favorite story to Slick, the therapy dog. Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: LEGO at the Library
We provide the bricks - just add your creativity! Love LEGO? Join us at the Alachua Branch and use our collection ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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: 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
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
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
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
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: Ongoing Programs
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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: 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
UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class
The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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
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
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
CANCELLED JANUARY 28TH, Come hike with us on the following Saturday, February 4th! The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: La Chua Trail Horse Barn (see map)
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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: Ongoing Programs
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
Alachua County Library: Homework Help at Alachua Branch
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
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: Ongoing Programs
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
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
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
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: Ongoing Programs
