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New Year's Day parkrun, Free 5K

Start the New Year off right and get going on those resolutions! Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Frank Shorter Mile and Mustache Run Kids Race

Ring in the New Year with a fast mile! Our traditional Frank Shorter mile will kick off your new year ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3100 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32605
  • Cost: FREE for current FTC members and kids; $15 for non-members.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Just Dance Contest

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

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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!

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

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! ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Three Kings Day at Celebration United Methodist Church

Join us from 10 am to Noon for FREE family-friendly activities, crafts, delicious food, music, and story-telling! Hablamos Español.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606 United States
  • Cost: Free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Rigamajig Engineering at Tower Road Branch

Come play with our Rigamajig and engineer new creations!

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: Tuition-based program
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: LEGO at the Library

Drop in and use our collection of LEGO bricks to bring your designs to life! Calling all brick builders extraordinaire! Drop ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us at the Tower Road Branch and read your favorite book to one of our fuzzy volunteers! IMPORTANT - This ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: Tuition-based program
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

MLK Celebration Stephan P. Mickle Jazz Concert

The 40th Commemorative Anniversary Edition Featuring: Gruv Therapy Band Third Annual Stephan P. Mickle Jazz Concert “A First, A Foundation, A ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Turkey Creek Trailhead 6300 NW 93rd Ave., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: alachuacounty.us
  • Category: Free

Family Friendly Bike Ride

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

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gccfla.org
  • Category: Free

Frog Song Organics Cane Boil and Farm Tour

Join Farmer John to preserve our sugar cane crop and put sunshine in a bottle. At the cane boil, you will ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Frog Song Organics 4317 U.S. 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Guitar Center New Student Day

Take the dive and get started with lessons at New Student Day. Come in, meet our instructors and take a ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3210 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608-2415
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.guitarcenter.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

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

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua

Plan ahead! Join us Monday, January 15 at 10 am at the Cleather Hathcock Community Center for our 19th Annual ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Cleather Hathcock Community Center, 15818 NW 140th Street, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Willie Mae Stokes Community Center 355 NW 6th Avenue, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

City of Archer Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration

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

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

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. ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us at the Tower Road Branch and read your favorite book to one of our fuzzy volunteers! IMPORTANT - This ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe Springs Preserve (Driving directions will be provided to participants closer to the event)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
  • Category: Free

High Springs Church of Christ Parents Night Out

Happy New Year! Join us for the next Parents Night Out on January 19th. This event is open to the ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 18567 NW US Highway 441, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Springs Institute Art Exhibition

Come join us for the Florida Springs Institute’s first ever Art Exhibition! Discover diverse work from over 25 artists. Light ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Springs Institute 18645 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy live music by Justin Lee Partin on our Promenade stage! Come out to Celebration Pointe on Friday, January 19th ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

St Patrick Catholic Church 3rd Friday Concert Series with The Gainesville Flute Ensemble

3rd Friday Concert Series with The Gainesville Flute Ensemble Evening Prayer at 6:40 pm | Concert at 7:00 pm A free will ...

  • 6:40 pm
  • Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 am
  • Location: 1817 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

North Florida Education Rebel Showcase

This FREE family-friendly event offers insights into non-traditional educational approaches, enabling families to explore personalized learning options for their children. Experienced ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Howard W Bishop Middle School 1901 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lowe's Kids Workshop: My First DIY Toolbox

Time to get to work! This Kids Toolbox Workshop will have your little helper eager to tag along on your ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: All Lowe's locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: 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: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: 15100 NW 142nd Terrace Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NAMI Family Support Group

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

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: Free

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-01, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Healthy Learning Academy 13505 West Newberry Rd, Jonesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: LEGO at the Library

Drop in and use our collection of LEGO bricks to bring your designs to life! Calling all brick builders extraordinaire! Drop ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch (Meeting Room) 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Online Event
  • Cost: free
  • Website: card.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us at the Tower Road Branch and read your favorite book to one of our fuzzy volunteers! IMPORTANT - This ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Gainesville Fire Rescue Station 1 525 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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!

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Free

Rosemary Hill Observatory Public Night

UF’s Astronomy Department is hosting a public observing night! Join us for star gazing and a tour of the observatory!

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 4551 NE 110th Ave, Bronson, FL 32621
  • Cost: free
  • Website: twitter.com
  • Category: Free

Artwalk - Friends of Elementary Arts Student & Mentor Show

Gainesville Fine Arts Association & Friends of Elementary Arts are proud to announce our 2024 Exhibition of Student & Mentors! ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 1314 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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: Free

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: free
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Free

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

PDQ Car Show and Cruise In

Awards, Music, Hot Rods, Classic Cars and Trucks!

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: PDQ Gainesville 3403 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Record Fair

The Gainesville Record Fair returns to Cypress and Grove in 2024! -25+ Indoor Vendors -Vinyl, CDs, Tapes, & More! -Local Food ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32606-3604
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm
  • Location: Norton Elementary Teacher Planning Room 2200 Northwest 45th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. TNXL Academy

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Safety City 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4673
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue

Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Locations will vary each month - Stay connected with our Facebook page for updated information!
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free