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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

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Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
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F4GK Playgroup

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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

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Events and programs for kids with special needs

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Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

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Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Shows, Movies & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions/Tryouts

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

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Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes/Workshops/Clinics

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants/Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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8:00 am First Day Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bats at the Library
10:00 am RADDSports Youth Basketball Winter Clinic
9:00 am Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
 
9:00 am First Day Hike at O'Leno State Park
 
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Just Dance Contest
10:00 am Santa Fe High School Youth Winter Skills Camp
9:30 am Sun Country Stay and Play
8:30 am Kimberly's Miss Snowflake Pageant
 
10:00 am First Day Hike at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
 
6:00 pm Savage Travel Softball Spring Tryouts
11:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time at the Herlong Mansion
10:00 am Santa Fe High School Youth Winter Skills Camp
9:00 am The Home Depot Kids Workshops
 
10:00 am First Day Hike At Ravine Gardens State Park
 
 
7:00 pm UF Women's Basketball vs University of South Carolina
10:00 am RADDSports Youth Basketball Winter Clinic
9:00 am Community Health and Wellness Fair
 
1:00 pm Carson Springs Wildlife New Year Walk or Ride Tour
 
 
 
11:00 am UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs. University of South Carolina
10:00 am Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
6:00 pm Gainesville Youth Hockey Free Clinics
11:00 am Alachua County Library: Rigamajig Engineering at Tower Road Branch
9:30 am Sun Country Stay and Play
9:00 am Return of Give Back Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
9:00 am UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
11:00 am Trinity's Day Spa Meet & Greet With Miss Rachel
 
6:00 pm Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings
2:00 pm Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch
5:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Music Nights
9:30 am Sun Country Stay and Play
8:00 am Healthy Hike at the Turkey Creek Preserve
1:00 pm Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
 
 
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Florida Fish Art Contest Preparation Draw A Fish
6:00 pm UF Health Breastfeeding Class
10:00 am Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Parent Orientation
8:30 am Family Friendly Bike Ride
 
 
 
5:30 pm HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: VIRTUAL Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping Class
6:00 pm Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings
10:00 am Community event: Donuts and Drawing at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Friday)
10:00 am Midland North Florida Baseball Tryouts
 
 
 
6:00 pm Savage Travel Softball Spring Tryouts
 
2:30 pm Harn Museum: Art Cart
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
10:00 am Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Martin Luther King Jr Day of Celebration
2:00 pm La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
9:30 am Sun Country Stay and Play
9:00 am Return of Give Back Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
National Popcorn Day with Regal: Free Small Popcorn
1:00 am Strong-MINDed Mentoring Youth Job Skill Event
10:00 am Raid of Otter Springs
11:00 am Newberry Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
2:00 pm Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
9:00 am Florida Arbor Day Planting with Springs Artist Margaret Tolbert at Santa Fe Springs Preserve
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
10:00 am Devil's Millhopper 50th Anniversary Celebration
11:00 am Martin Luther King Jr. Gainesville Events
5:00 pm Gators Dockside Kids Night
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Collage Art Workshop
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts-Winnie the Pooh Day
9:30 am Sun Country Stay and Play
8:00 am Race Your Heart Out
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
11:00 am City of Archer Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
6:00 pm Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration
7:00 pm Fathom presents Gurren Lagann The Movie-Childhood’s End
6:00 pm Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration
1:00 pm Archer Arbor Day Celebration
9:00 am Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration
1:00 pm Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
12:00 pm Melrose Martin Luther King Day of Service
7:00 pm Fathom presents Gurren Lagann The Movie-Childhood’s End
 
8:00 pm Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Women by Heather Crisler- Preview!
5:30 pm Trinity United Methodist Church: Parents Night Out
9:00 am Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
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10:00 am Sip & Savor at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help
9:00 am Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Gainesville Fire Rescue Free Car Seat Check
7:30 am Depot Park Ye Olde parkrunne, Free 5K
12:00 pm Magic the Gathering Regional Championship Qualifier 1-Slot at Stomping Grounds Game Center
5:00 pm City of Alachua City Commission and Alachua County Public Schools Joint Public Meeting
5:00 pm Gators Dockside Kids Night
9:30 am Sun Country Stay and Play
12:00 pm Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series
8:00 am Winter Sparrow Music Camp
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
7:00 pm UF Women's Basketball vs Mississippi State University
6:30 pm Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology Information Night
2:00 pm Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch
3:00 pm Harn Museum: Art Cart
9:30 am Sun Country Stay and Play
8:00 am Water Lettuce Warrior Work Day
1:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History: Ask a Scientist-Soltis Lab
7:00 pm NAMI Family Support Group
7:00 pm Fathom presents Gurren Lagann The Movie-The Lights in the Sky are Stars
3:00 pm Alachua County Library A Festival of Festivities at Cone Park Branch
5:15 pm Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Introduction to Cajon with Shawn Manley
10:30 am La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
8:00 am First Baptist Church of Archer Kids Clothing Giveaway
1:00 pm Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
 
 
3:30 pm Alachua County Library High Springs Branch LegoSpace Plus
5:30 pm Alachua Raiders Free Football Conditioning
2:00 pm Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Lake-Sumter State College
8:00 am 4-H State 3D Shoot
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9:00 am Florida Gators Soccer January ID Camp
4:00 pm Saint Francis Catholic Academy Open House
5:00 pm Gators Dockside Kids Night
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
 
 
 
9:30 am Algae to Alligators- Apex Predators
4:00 pm Coterie Market Modeling Clay Workshop Pt. 2
 
2:00 pm Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. TNXL Academy
 
 
 
10:00 am Sip & Savor at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
5:30 pm Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Parent Education Night
 
3:00 pm Small Act, Big Impact-Blood Donation Event
 
 
 
11:00 am Coterie Market Candle Painting & Clay Base Workshop Pt. 5
6:00 pm Dream on Purpose Filming with a Purpose Program Informational Sessions
 
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01Jan

First Day Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Please join Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park for a First Day Hike on January 1st! It will follow ...

First Day Hike at O'Leno State Park

This will be the first day hike at O'Leno State Park. We will meet at the large pavilion at 9:00 ...

First Day Hike at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

The ranger-led hike will take visitors down the park's mile-long trail to observe multiple springs and learn why protection is ...

First Day Hike At Ravine Gardens State Park

Start the first day of the new year with Ravine Gardens State Park. The park will be hosting First Day ...

Carson Springs Wildlife New Year Walk or Ride Tour

The New Year Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s ...

03Jan

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bats at the Library

All about bats, their habitats, and the conservation efforts that are vital to ensuring that future generations continue to support ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Just Dance Contest

Bust a move and kick off the New Year with a Just Dance competition!

Savage Travel Softball Spring Tryouts

We will be hosting tryouts and looking for players who are committed to taking their game and skills to the ...

04Jan

RADDSports Youth Basketball Winter Clinic

Our RADDSports Youth Basketball Winter Clinic is hitting the courts on January 4 & January 5. Unleash your potential, learn ...

Santa Fe High School Youth Winter Skills Camp

We'll be hosting a Youth Winter Skills Camp in January. We are looking forward to making this an annual event. ...

Alachua County Library Story Time at the Herlong Mansion

Join us for stories and lemonade on the porch! It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, ...

UF Women's Basketball vs University of South Carolina

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of South Carolina! Free Youth Tickets ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: Free for youth (18 years and younger), adults tickets start at $10.
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
05Jan

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center closed December 31 and January 1 for New Years. OPEN GYM for Jan. 2-7: January 2 - January ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Santa Fe High School Youth Winter Skills Camp

We'll be hosting a Youth Winter Skills Camp in January. We are looking forward to making this an annual event. ...

RADDSports Youth Basketball Winter Clinic

Our RADDSports Youth Basketball Winter Clinic is hitting the courts on January 4 & January 5. Unleash your potential, learn ...

UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs. University of South Carolina

Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams vs the University of South Carolina!

06Jan

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Kimberly's Miss Snowflake Pageant

The Kimberly Morales Memorial Foundation Presents Kimberly's 4th Annual Miss Snowflake Pageant on January 6th, 2024. For Girls ages birth- 100 ...

  • 8:30 am
  • Location: Morriston Baptist Church 3141 US-41, Morriston, Florida 32668
  • Cost: $50 plus 25 non-perishable food items. Admission for guests: You can pre-purchase an armband for $5 in advance with your pageant entry form. Guest Armbands will be $10 the day of the event.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Community Health and Wellness Fair

Join us on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for a Community Health & Wellness fair! ...

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.

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07Jan

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center closed December 31 and January 1 for New Years. OPEN GYM for Jan. 2-7: January 2 - January ...

Trinity's Day Spa Meet & Greet With Miss Rachel

Join Miss Rachel for a meet & greet at Trinity's Day Spa. -Meet and Greet -Photo Opportunity -Music & Dance

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Trinity’s Day Spa Pampering For Kids (Thornebrook Village) 2441 NW 43rd St, Suite 11B, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $20 per child (+one free adult entry)
  • Website: britt-renee-creative.ticketleap.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!

Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun. We will have a variety ...

08Jan

Gainesville Youth Hockey Free Clinics

Try out hockey for free here in Gainesville on January 8th and 15th from 6-7 pm! Any skill levels are ...

09Jan

Alachua County Library: Rigamajig Engineering at Tower Road Branch

Come play with our Rigamajig and engineer new creations!

Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings

This is a tuition-based drama program, run by mother-daughter duo. Classes meet on Tuesday afternoons between 2-5 pm. Target audience ...

10Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch

Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Florida Fish Art Contest Preparation Draw A Fish

Discover Florida native fish and use your creativity to draw one to enter the Florida Fish Art Contest through the ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: VIRTUAL Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping Class

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Savage Travel Softball Spring Tryouts

We will be hosting tryouts and looking for players who are committed to taking their game and skills to the ...

11Jan

Return of Give Back Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Welcome back to Give Back Thursday's! We will be hosting several events between now and the Great Invader Raider Rally ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks Music Nights

Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings

This is a tuition-based drama program, run by mother-daughter duo. Classes meet on Tuesday afternoons between 2-5 pm. Target audience ...

12Jan

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 ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Parent Orientation

Calling all parents! Join our upcoming Parent Orientation and learn about the valuable services offered by the Early Learning Coalition ...

Community event: Donuts and Drawing at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Friday)

Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open drawing session for all community members and artists of all ...

Harn Museum: Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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13Jan

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Healthy Hike at the Turkey Creek Preserve

January is "National Staying Healthy Month." The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (ACEPD) invites residents to get outside and participate ...

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us for a social, family friendly bike ride. We meet in the Depot Park parking lot and ride the ...

Midland North Florida Baseball Tryouts

Midland North Florida fields teams from age 13u-18u and are based out of Gainesville, FL. Midland North Florida Baseball will be ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville High School 1900 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: Tryout registration is free. Fees for the summer will be released closer to tryouts.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

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14Jan

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Whole Foods parking lot look for the BMWCCA tent to ...

Raid of Otter Springs

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Devil's Millhopper 50th Anniversary Celebration

Experience a walk through time through first-person interpretation along the 0.5 mile nature trail where you will meet past visitors ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Event free with paid park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!

Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun. We will have a variety ...

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15Jan

Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Martin Luther King Jr Day of Celebration

The Willie Mae Stokes Community Center invites you to join us for the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr Day of ...

Newberry Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration

Join us on January 15th as we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a special ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr Center & Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building (see description for details) Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Gainesville Events

Theme: “King Commission: 40 Years of Legacy.” Multiple events held through January 7 -15, 2024 including these King Holiday Activities ...

City of Archer Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration

Theme: "Shifting the Cultural Climate through Love & Unity"

Melrose Martin Luther King Day of Service

Come Celebrate MLK in the Park Monday! Free BBQ lunch and music in the park! Serving until 4 pm.

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Melrose Heritage Park 300 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Free BBQ Dinners and live music
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free
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16Jan

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

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. ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration

Spring signups are here! In person registration for cash/check payments January 16 (6 pm-7:30 pm),18 (6 pm-7:30 pm), and 20 (9 ...

Fathom presents Gurren Lagann The Movie-Childhood’s End

In the distant future, Simon, a shy boy, and Kamina, a man who dreams of another life up on the ...

17Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch

Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Collage Art Workshop

Art activities provide expressive opportunities to explore color, pattern and texture while strengthening your child's fine motor skills. Join us after ...

Fathom presents Gurren Lagann The Movie-Childhood’s End

In the distant future, Simon, a shy boy, and Kamina, a man who dreams of another life up on the ...

18Jan

Return of Give Back Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Welcome back to Give Back Thursday's! We will be hosting several events between now and the Great Invader Raider Rally ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
  • Website: www.facebook.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, ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts-Winnie the Pooh Day

Join us to celebrate author A. A. Milne's birthday with some Winnie the Pooh fun and crafts. January 18th is Winnie ...

Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration

Spring signups are here! In person registration for cash/check payments January 16 (6 pm-7:30 pm),18 (6 pm-7:30 pm), and 20 (9 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Women by Heather Crisler- Preview!

Little Women - Regional Premiere By Louisa May Alcott; Adapted by Heather Crisler Directed by Andrea Young A four-woman adaptation of Louisa May ...

19Jan

National Popcorn Day with Regal: Free Small Popcorn

Celebrate the Main Character of Movie Snacks With Free Popcorn! Popcorn — more than just a snack, it’s an essential ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE small popcorn with ticket purchase, upgrade to a medium popcorn for just a $1!
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Florida Arbor Day Planting with Springs Artist Margaret Tolbert at Santa Fe Springs Preserve

Join ACT and springs artist, Margaret Tolbert, for a tree planting event at Santa Fe Springs Preserve! During this event, we ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Archer Arbor Day Celebration

Join the celebration, learn more about Arbor Day and the many reasons to plant trees. Plant a tree. Take a fruit ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parents Night Out

It is the perfect opportunity to drop your Elementary-aged children off (children aged 3 years to 5th grade) for a ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other
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20Jan

Strong-MINDed Mentoring Youth Job Skill Event

Strong-MINDed Mentoring Inc. has partnered with White Touch-Up Mobile Detailing to host our 1st job skill of 2024. This event will ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Race Your Heart Out

Exciting news from Staker Productions! We're thrilled to announce the kickoff of our show season with "Race Your Heart Out" ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectator Entry $10 for all-day access
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration

Spring signups are here! In person registration for cash/check payments January 16 (6 pm-7:30 pm),18 (6 pm-7:30 pm), and 20 (9 ...

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 ...

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21Jan

Sip & Savor at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

While we are getting ready for the new year, we are preparing for an All-New event! Sip & Savor is ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Ages 3 and up | 2 and Under Free
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Magic the Gathering Regional Championship Qualifier 1-Slot at Stomping Grounds Game Center

Format: Standard Doors open at 10 AM Event starts at 12 PM Cap: 32 players Competitive REL Event - Deck Lists will be required - Cash ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Stomping Grounds Game Center 501 NW 23rd Avenue, Suite F, Gainesville, Florida, 32609
  • Cost: Entry - $30 cash only
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Florida Museum of Natural History: Ask a Scientist-Soltis Lab

Science is all around you! Take advantage of this opportunity to talk with scientists and ask those questions you have ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: While the event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Butterfly Rainforest and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibits.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other, Free

Alachua County Library - Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!

Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun. We will have a variety ...

View All 9 Events For January 21
22Jan

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. ...

City of Alachua City Commission and Alachua County Public Schools Joint Public Meeting

Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a student, or simply a community member, you're welcome to join us for a ...

UF Women's Basketball vs Mississippi State University

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Mississippi State University!

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

23Jan

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. ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology Information Night

The Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology is excited to provide an update on the application process for ...

Fathom presents Gurren Lagann The Movie-The Lights in the Sky are Stars

Seven Years have passed since the battle of Teepelin… Humans have successfully rebuilt civilization under Simon’s leadership and enjoyed an unprecedented ...

24Jan

Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour

Parents interested in enrolling their child at Healthy Learning are encouraged to attend this Enrollment Tour. We are located inside the ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch

Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...

Alachua County Library A Festival of Festivities at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we learn about many different holidays and celebrations celebrated between October and February! This is meant ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch LegoSpace Plus

Join us to make LEGO creations plus explore other STEAM activities. Free creating and guided creating will be available. This program ...

View All 6 Events For January 24
25Jan

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, ...

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series

Registration is open for our Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series! Do you have questions or challenges regarding toilet training your ...

Harn Museum: Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Introduction to Cajon with Shawn Manley

Learn some basics of playing the cajon and the history behind the instrument. The cajon, otherwise known as the box drum ...

Alachua Raiders Free Football Conditioning

FREE football conditioning! Alachua Raiders. Workouts on Thursdays at Hal Brady Recreation Complex J.D. Malphurs Football Field from 5:30 pm-6:30 ...

View All 7 Events For January 25
26Jan

Gainesville Fire Rescue Free Car Seat Check

Did you know that correctly used car seats can reduce a child's risk of death during a car crash by ...

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

Sparrow Music Camp is dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional music. Our next Sparrow Music Camp will be held January ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Lake-Sumter State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

View All 13 Events For January 26
27Jan

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

Sparrow Music Camp is dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional music. Our next Sparrow Music Camp will be held January ...

Depot Park Ye Olde parkrunne, Free 5K

Their Royal Majesties, the King & Queen of Faire are confirmed to join us! Breakout your medieval garb and let’s ...

Water Lettuce Warrior Work Day

A nuisance plant known as water lettuce is swarming Ichetucknee River. We need volunteers who aren’t afraid of getting wet ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

First Baptist Church of Archer Kids Clothing Giveaway

First Baptist Church of Archer Kids Clothing Giveaway Sponsored by Go Tell Ministries

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Archer 16870 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

4-H State 3D Shoot

In the State 3D Archery Match archers will shoot an IBO (International Bowhunting Organization) 3D round. Archers will shoot on ...

View All 29 Events For January 27
28Jan

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

Sparrow Music Camp is dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional music. Our next Sparrow Music Camp will be held January ...

Florida Gators Soccer January ID Camp

Gators Soccer is beyond thrilled to welcome you to campus! We have a very exciting (and full) day planned with ...

Algae to Alligators- Apex Predators

Come learn all about the apex predators of the park, the top of the food web! Join Ranger Scott on ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 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: Family Fun, Tours/Informational

Sip & Savor at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

While we are getting ready for the new year, we are preparing for an All-New event! Sip & Savor is ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Ages 3 and up | 2 and Under Free
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Coterie Market Candle Painting & Clay Base Workshop Pt. 5

Paint your own candle! The cutest addition to your desk or end table to spruce up your room! Includes: Candle ...

View All 15 Events For January 28
29Jan

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. ...

Saint Francis Catholic Academy Open House

Welcome to Catholic Schools Week! Join us on Monday, January 29th for our Open House from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Come ...

Coterie Market Modeling Clay Workshop Pt. 2

Make your own catch-all/trinket tray! Includes: Two Model Magic Packs, Painting Materials, & Ribbons.

Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Parent Education Night

The Norton Elementary PTA is hosting a parent education night on Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet. We are excited ...

Dream on Purpose Filming with a Purpose Program Informational Sessions

Youth ages 11-18 are invited to join Dream on Purpose’s “Filming with a Purpose”, an immersive, 8-week after-school program, dedicated ...

View All 6 Events For January 29
30Jan

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. ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

31Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. TNXL Academy

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

Small Act, Big Impact-Blood Donation Event

Learn about heart health, the benefits of blood donation, and connect with community partners in a safe, family-friendly environment. This is ...

Alachua County Library A Festival of Festivities at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we learn about many different holidays and celebrations celebrated between October and February! This is meant ...

View All 6 Events For January 31