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.
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Sunrise Ranger Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Join a ranger on a 30-45 minutes walk into the wetlands while you talk about the importance of the sun. ...
- 7:15 am - 8:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
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
Summit Racing Bracket Series
The 2023 Summit Racing Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $15 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Loads of Learning GNV
We are transforming everyday places into learning spaces in Gainesville laundromats. Join our volunteers for story-times and learning fun while ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Summit Racing Bracket Series
The 2023 Summit Racing Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $15 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve
Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve! Dr. Hulcr is the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Micanopy Native American Heritage Preserve 406 SE Tuscawilla Rd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
UF Cheer College Prep Clinics
Open to participants ages 14 and above. These clinics are for those that are interested in preparing to tryout for ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Florida Gators Football Indoor Practice Facility, 2100 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Females $60 (Cash ONLY) Males $25 Current UF Male Students FREE
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts
Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2nd Street, Cedar Key, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Amazing Grace Confections Easter Cookie Class
Who doesn't love getting out and doing something fun! While also eating delicious cookies!? That's what The Cookie Class is all ...
- 10:15 am
- Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $60-$70
- Website: www.mysugarcookiejar.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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
Gainesville Health and Fitness Fit Kids Series
This Fit Kids Series will incorporate areas of fitness such as strength, stretching, and cardio. Through obstacle courses, games, and ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm
- Location: ECHO Outdoor Pavilion
- Cost: free
- Website: www.ghfc.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Are you planning your week? Stop by Zion on Tuesday at 10 am for music class under the live oak tree. This ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Donation-based, we ask that you consider a minimum $3.00 donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Skate Station and Easter Egg Hunt
Grab your scooter, tricycle, toy car or another ride on toy! Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Skate ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission is $10 +tax per child (Pre-registration required)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library 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
Moe’s Southwest Grill National Burrito Day
If you're looking for an excuse to stuff your face with a 'rrito... This is it! National Burrito Day is ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Moe's Southwest Grill Locations Around Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs and below and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5 for first child, $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 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
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
Afro Roots Fest
Friday, April 7, 2023 | University of Florida: School of Theatre and Dance Song, Dance, And Drum Workshops | Lecture & ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free- $150
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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
UF Men's Tennis vs. University of Tennessee
Join Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on Tennessee at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Alfred A Ring Tennis Complex at UF, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time
Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and pre-school aged children.
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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
Super Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway
A new event at Gainesville Raceway! Introducing our SUPER Test and Tune schedule. It’s like a normal test and tune ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: General spectator admission $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
Loads of Learning GNV
We are transforming everyday places into learning spaces in Gainesville laundromats. Join our volunteers for story-times and learning fun while ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Florida Track Club Headwaters 5k and Club Breakfast
We're back for a THRID year of our Headwaters 5k and Club Breakfast. Join us on April 8 at 8 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Education Equalizer Foundation: ACT/SAT Virtual Cram Session
It is a 3-hour intense session with interactive activities and multiple breaks. Also, it’s best to study little by little ...
- 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Virtual Classroom
- Cost: $75 (Full and partial scholarships are available)
- Website: educationequalizers.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
High Springs Easter Sunrise Service
Please join us for a Sunrise Service lead by Pastor Sammy Nelson.
- 6:30 am - 7:00 am
- Location: High Springs Farmer’s Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Easter Sunrise Service
Please join us for our annual Easter Sunrise Service at the NFH Duck Pond on Easter Sunday, April 9th at ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 6500 West Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Ginnie Springs Easter Egg Hunt
Water and land egg hunt, say hi to the Easter bunny! Water egg hunt: meet at Ginnie Deck at 8 am Snorkelers ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Ginnie Springs 7300 Ginnie Springs Road, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Easter Egg Hunt at Pink Flamingo Diner
Hop on over to the Pink Flamingo Diner this Easter for an egg-citing egg hunt! Bring your little ones and join ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Pink Flamingo Dine 19726 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: $10 per kiddo
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
CLF Church Easter Sunday
We want to personally invite you to join us for Easter at CLF Church. We’ve got an exciting day planned ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: CLF Church 19817 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to the zoo! And you can come too! Annndddd we are also going ...
- 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission is $9 per child and $12 per adult
- Website: www.signupgenius.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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics
Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Stephen Barton and Austin Langworthy
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Are you planning your week? Stop by Zion on Tuesday at 10 am for music class under the live oak tree. This ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Donation-based, we ask that you consider a minimum $3.00 donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Chalk the Walk at Depot Park
Chalk the Walk is a FREE program designed for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) to provide an opportunity ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing 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
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout
The 6th Annual Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout begins Wednesday, April 12th with public viewing for 3 days in 3 ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: see description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library 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
Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout
The 6th Annual Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout begins Wednesday, April 12th with public viewing for 3 days in 3 ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: see description
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs and below and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5 for first child, $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 - 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
Sunrise Ranger Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Join a ranger on a 30-45 minutes walk into the wetlands while you talk about the importance of the sun. ...
- 7:20 am - 8:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout
The 6th Annual Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout begins Wednesday, April 12th with public viewing for 3 days in 3 ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: see description
- Website: www.facebook.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
Albert "Ray" Massey Park Playground Opening Celebration
Help celebrate the newly renovated playground! Please join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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
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
Loads of Learning GNV
We are transforming everyday places into learning spaces in Gainesville laundromats. Join our volunteers for story-times and learning fun while ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Girl Scouts Great American Clean up
Community 4 Leaders and Girl Scouts are welcome to help at this annual clean-up event. The Great American Cleanup began as ...
- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County, specific locations will be assigned closer to the event
- Cost: $0/Girl Scout, $0/Girl Scout adult
- Website: www.girlscouts-gateway.org
- Category: Other, Free
Gator Clot Trot
Registration starts at 8 am Walk/Run starts at 9 am This year, we are asking you all to walk or run and ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College (on campus at 39th Ave North West Field) 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: A donation of your choice
- Website: secure.qgiv.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Bolen Bluff Trail
Located on the east side of US 441, Micanopy, FL Meet trip leader Tim Hardin at the Bolen Bluff trailhead ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Bolen Bluff trailhead parking lot located on the east side of US 441, Micanopy, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Lake Pithlachocco (East) Trail of the Newnan’s Lake State Forest
Meet trip leaders Adam and Gina Kent at the parking lot for the Lake Pithlachocco (East) Trail of the Newnan’s ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Newnan’s Lake State Forest–Lake Pithlachocco (East) Trail, 921 NE 55th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Step 317 Photography Ducklings Mini Sessions
The Ducklings are here! This year will make 14 years of adorable duckling sessions! We are excited to continue the ...
- 9:00 am - 2:40 pm
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: $39 session fee
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Pup Ruck 5k
Bring your dogs and family to Jonesville Park on Sunday, April 16th for the 5th Annual Pup Ruck 5K Run/Walk ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park 14100 N.W. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $20-35
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Party for the Planet: Spring into Action!
In honor of Earth Day, we are hosting Party for the Planet: Spring into Action! We will be celebrating April ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $8 - adults | $5 - ages 4-12 | Free – ages 3 & under (see full details in description)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Pitching Clinics
Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Fernando Alba Training Areas- Throwing Mechanics and Arm Care
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics
Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Stephen Barton and Austin Langworthy
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Are you planning your week? Stop by Zion on Tuesday at 10 am for music class under the live oak tree. This ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Donation-based, we ask that you consider a minimum $3.00 donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Pre-Sale
Presale April 19th | Full Public Sale Schedule April 20-23 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...
- 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: $7- $40 Depending On Time
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library 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
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs and below and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5 for first child, $2 per sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 19th | Full Public Sale Schedule April 20-23 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free or $6 Depending On Time
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other, 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 - 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
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 19th | Full Public Sale Schedule April 20-23 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: FREE TICKET Suggested
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other, Free
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
Pregnant and Parenting Student Conference
Approximately 25% of all undergraduate students are parents, according to data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. Of the ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: bit.ly
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational, Free
Florida Museum's Spring Plant Sale
The Museum’s Earth Day weekend spring plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 100 ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Just Between Friends of Gainesville
On Friday, April 21st - Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Just Between Friends of Gainesville, Florida at ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: If you sign up, you will get free admission + a coupon for $5 off a $50 purchase.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Earth Day parkrun and Seed Exchange
A great way to start Earth Day! Come out to Depot Park for the beautiful nature trail, while you walk ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Loads of Learning GNV
We are transforming everyday places into learning spaces in Gainesville laundromats. Join our volunteers for story-times and learning fun while ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Turkey Creek Preserve
This 376-acre preserve with 5 miles of trails gives us a chance to see many ecosystems. These include basin swamp, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 6300 NW 93rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Florida Young Birders Club Field Trip to Sweetwater Wetlands
This walk is for young birders (ages 8 - 17). Sweetwater Wetlands is a complex of man-made wetlands that treat wastewater ...
- 8:15 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE but advanced registration is required and space is limited. $5.00 parking fee.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Alachua County Farmers' Market Earth Day Festival
Celebrate with us Saturday, April 22nd for our Earth Day Festival. Visit our weekly farmers market with extended hours, kids ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Hearoes for Hearing SuperHearo 5k
The 2023 SuperHearo 5k is a run/walk fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for the UF Health Cochlear Implant Program. ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $30 Adults, $15 Kids (Under 18), $25 UF Students
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Half-Price Day
Presale April 19th | Full Public Sale Schedule April 20-23 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: No ticket needed
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other, Free
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Self-Guided Tours
We're open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am til 2 pm, weather permitting. NO appointment is needed, ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four
- Website: www.rooterville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Aveda Florida Earth Month Walk
Join Aveda Florida and Avant-Garde Salon for a 'Walk for Water' event! This event is dedicated to raising awareness for the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail 3400 SE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Join us for our 2nd Annual Blueberry Festival! This is a two-weekend event full of blueberry-themed activities, photo ops, treats, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $13 in advance and $15 at the door (2 yrs & under – Free!)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
5 day Book Sale of more than 500,000 gently used books, art, games, puzzles, music, CDs, Manga, magazines, comics, records, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics
Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Stephen Barton and Austin Langworthy
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Are you planning your week? Stop by Zion on Tuesday at 10 am for music class under the live oak tree. This ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Donation-based, we ask that you consider a minimum $3.00 donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hal Brady Recreational Complex- Welcome to Gainesville
On Tuesday, April 25th, Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is hosting a "Welcome to Gainesville" playgroup. We will meet at ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Chalk the Walk at Depot Park
Chalk the Walk is a FREE program designed for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) to provide an opportunity ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing 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
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 Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library 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
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
5 day Book Sale of more than 500,000 gently used books, art, games, puzzles, music, CDs, Manga, magazines, comics, records, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs and below and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5 for first child, $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
Florida State Qualifiers at High Springs BMX
Watch racers from all over Florida qualify for the state finals! Join us for clinics, racing, balance bike practice and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: High Springs BMX, 1050 NW 2nd St, High Springs FL
- Cost: spectators free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
City Nature Challenge 2023: Alachua County
City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...
- All Day Event
- Location: your yard or neighborhood in Alachua County, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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
5th Avenue Arts Festival
43rd Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival invites all Festival Goers, Artists, Crafters, Resellers, Textile and Clothing sellers, Food Trucks, Food ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Free Group Guitar Lesson at Guitar Center
Don’t miss out on a FREE group guitar lesson at Guitar Center in Butler Plaza!
- All Day Event
- Location: 3210 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608-2415
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Bluey Storytime at 2nd & Charles
Psst! Come join us on Rug island for Bluey story time! We’ll also have coloring sheets and an activity packet!
- All Day Event
- Location: 2nd & Charles 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Florida State Qualifiers at High Springs BMX
Watch racers from all over Florida qualify for the state finals! Join us for clinics, racing, balance bike practice and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: High Springs BMX, 1050 NW 2nd St, High Springs FL
- Cost: spectators free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
City Nature Challenge 2023: Alachua County
City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...
- All Day Event
- Location: your yard or neighborhood in Alachua County, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, 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
Florida State Qualifiers at High Springs BMX
Watch racers from all over Florida qualify for the state finals! Join us for clinics, racing, balance bike practice and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: High Springs BMX, 1050 NW 2nd St, High Springs FL
- Cost: spectators free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
City Nature Challenge 2023: Alachua County
City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...
- All Day Event
- Location: your yard or neighborhood in Alachua County, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
City Nature Challenge 2023: Alachua County Park Ranger Nature Walk
City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Join us for our 2nd Annual Blueberry Festival! This is a two-weekend event full of blueberry-themed activities, photo ops, treats, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $13 in advance and $15 at the door (2 yrs & under – Free!)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
5th Avenue Arts Festival
43rd Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival invites all Festival Goers, Artists, Crafters, Resellers, Textile and Clothing sellers, Food Trucks, Food ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
