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.
Harn Museum Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Newberry United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
On Friday, October 32 (ok, it is actually November 1) wear your favorite costumes at Newberry UMC's annual Trunk or ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tioga Concert Night - Gilly & The Girl
Get excited! For the very first time ever, Gilly & The Girl will be performing live at Tioga Town Center ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- 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
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Free
Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk
We're excited to announce we will be returning to Westside Park for our 2024 Gainesville Out of the Darkness Walk! The ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cade Museum Free Admission Day
Join us for Community Day, celebrating our fall theme: Food + Agriculture: Florida-Grown Innovation! Enjoy fun agricultural activities alongside special ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Free
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville: Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate
Instead of letting your Jack-o-Lanterns rot on your porch all month, bring them along for a proper send-off! Here's what we ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Family Church Fall Family Social
Join us after service for a fun-filled time with your church family! Service begins Sunday at 10 am. Wear your favorite ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 2022 SW 122nd Street, Gainesville FL, 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks
This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade
Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: UF HealthStreet 2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: UF HealthStreet 2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa
Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: UF HealthStreet 2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
P.K. Yonge Tours
Are you interested in applying to P.K. Yonge? Admission sessions and tours are available for prospective middle and high school ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- 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
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Moms of Grace Momma Meet-Up
We’re excited to invite all the amazing women in our community to another Moms of Grace meet-up on Wednesday, November ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Two Sisters Coffee Co. 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: UF HealthStreet 2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 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
Alachua County Library Family Game Time- High Springs Branch
Bring the whole family for board games, card games, and fun! Engage in friendly competition and even cooperative gameplay. There ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Sugar Cane Festival in Historical White Springs
Come join us in Historical White Springs, FL. for an Awesome Family Festival. Our Sugar Cane Festival 2024 will be ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge St. White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chris Cagle Live at the Farm
SOLD OUT! Get ready for a night of heart-pounding country music with Chris Cagle live at our Williston location! Join ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: General Admission is free, but needs to be "purchased" online | Parking is $20, card only
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Glow in the Dark Fun Night
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a FREE family friendly glow in the dark fun night! We will have a ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Veteran's Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
First Magnitude Brewing Company: the pARTy 2024
Join us at Mindful Messages' third annual pARTy! We will be celebrating creative freedom and expression through interactive fun for ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days Veteran’s Day BBQ
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Sugar Cane Festival in Historical White Springs
Come join us in Historical White Springs, FL. for an Awesome Family Festival. Our Sugar Cane Festival 2024 will be ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge St. White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
JBF Safe KIDS' Day
Grab the kids and join us for a morning of FREE family FUN! Games, Information, Activities & Giveaways from over ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County 4-H Open House
Meet 4-H Club Leaders and Staff! Learn about 4-H in School programming! Win prizes and free merch! Youth ages 5-18
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Ag Auditorium 22712 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: UF (Hague) Dairy Plus Cellon Creek Boulevard
Hoping to see sparrows species that will be arriving for the winter season, so we'll hope to spot Lincoln's Sparrow, ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: UF IFAS Dairy Unit 13200 NW 59th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32653-7610
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show
Visit downtown Gainesville to experience North Florida’s largest free street festival on November 9 & 10, 2024. The Downtown Festival transforms ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Brewing Company Veteran’s Day Event
Come join us as we celebrate the Marine Corps' 249th birthday with the Commandant's message, cake cutting, and the dedication ...
- 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Veterans Memorial Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
Join us for the ribbon cutting for the Veterans Park playground. This all inclusive playground with a Veterans theme will ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park
Alachua County invites the community to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of American veterans at the Alachua County ...
- 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuacounty.us
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Sweetwater Branch Park
Meet Danielle Zukowski at Matheson History Museum. Park in the lot. Sweetwater (Branch) Park is not to be confused with ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration
At the Dr. Kenneth A Schwiebert Pavilion Guest Speaker: Veteran Services Director and Army Veteran Olajuwon White, ACP Williston High School Band ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Kenneth A. Schwiebert Pavilion 116 N Main St. Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Veteran's Day Parade
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's celebrates the service and sacrifices of the many military men, women and families in our ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Gainesville Fire Station #1. Get your camera ready! We will get a tour ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It
Kids age 8–14 will learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons from an experienced Dungeon Master and make new friends ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa
Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Visual Supports for Home and School
Join us to learn how to incorporate visual supports, including schedules, choice boards, and more, into your child’s or student’s ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: card.ufl.edu
- 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
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Pokemon Fans Unite
Join us for a Pokémon-themed event in the kid's section. We will have trivia, crafts, and games!
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Newberry Branch Year of the Book
2024 is the year of the book! Create a different book each month at the Newberry Branch Library.
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Orange and Blue World Series
Florida's fall season will conclude with the Orange & Blue World Series. Wednesday, November 13 3:30 PM Thursday, November 14 5:30 PM Saturday, ...
- 3:30 pm
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College
“Run with the Cops” invites the entire community to participate in a morning of fun, fitness and fellowship while supporting ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Track, 3000 NW 83rd Steet, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
ELC Alachua County Onsite Orientation
EVENT IS FULL! We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generous support of the NAACP Youth Council, there will ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: ELC Training Room 4424 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation
SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Newberry Branch MakerSpace
Kids can make their own personalized 1" or 3" buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks! At this MakerSpace program, ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Gratitude-A Thanksgiving Craft Program
Join us to create a gratitude themed craft for Thanksgiving. All supplies will be provided.
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Opportunity Center Fall Festival and Open House
Come join us for our Fourth Annual Fall Festival Open House. The GOC helps adults living with mental illness rejoin ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1210 NW 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4042
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Millhopper Library
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Millhopper Branch Library. Join us for the opportunity to learn ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Rock School presents A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Rock School stage! Join us for this classic retelling of Charles Dickens’ ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: The Rock School Theatre 9818 SW 24th Ave Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Collegiate 4-H Fall BINGO Night
The University of Florida Collegiate 4-H Club is hosting a Free to enter family friendly BINGO night. Bingo Cards will ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Entry
- 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
VFW Post 2811 Popup Flea Market Fall Festival
Live music, vendors- food, bounce house, face painting, petting zoo and kids games. Chili cook off $25 to enter- cash ...
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: VFW Post 2811 1150 Northwest Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free parking/free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Persimmon Point
Limit 20 attendees. A SignUp Genius sign up will be posted in the event on Sunday, November 3rd. Attendees will ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Gatorball High School Summer Team Tryouts
2025 Summer Team Tryouts will be held on November 16 for 2026-2027-2028-2029 grads from 9 am-12 pm.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa
Join us on November 16th, 23rd and December 7th at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Eagle Watch and Newnan’s Lake Berm
Limit 20 attendees. A SignUp Genius sign up will be posted in the event on Sunday, November 3rd. Attendees will ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Complimentary Samples at the Cabot Creamery Truck Event at Whole Foods
Visit Whole Foods on Sunday, November 17 from 10-1 pm to enjoy some delicious complimentary samples from the Cabot Creamery ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Main Street Harvest Festival
2023 was a big year for us. We celebrated 20 years of Main Street Festivals! Some years we had a ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Calvary Chapel Fall Family Fest
We invite you to join this year for our Fall Family Fest! Immediately after morning service we will be enjoying ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5510 SW 62nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Cost is $15 per person and kids 8 and under are free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Career Launch Intensive
Calling all girls 15-18! Want to work towards making your dream career a reality? Join Dream on Purpose for Career ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Different locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: dreamonpurpose.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: A Teddy Bear Clinic
Kids will learn about veterinary science through the care and repair of their stuffed animal! Children can bring their favorite stuffed ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa
Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Story Time at the Zoo
Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch
Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Tween Book Club
Join us to talk about all things books! You don’t need to have read the latest pick to attend; discuss your ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup UF Entomology and Nematology
MEETUP IS FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at University of Florida Entomology and Nematology. This ...
- 1:30 pm
- Location: UF Entomology & Nematology Building 1881 Natural Area Drive Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace
Join us for fun art and science adventures on the third Thursday of each month. Enjoy something different each month. These ...
- 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: Archer Branch, 13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Cone Park Branch Library Zine Club
Learn how to make your own zine out of collaged materials. You'll be taught how to fold paper into a ...
- 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 Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 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
Harn Museum Art After Dark Movie Night
The Harn is open on Thursdays until 9 pm for Art After Dark. Tonight, we will be showing Harry Potter ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Moms of Grace Presents: Moms-giving
We are beyond excited to invite you to our first-ever Momsgiving on Friday, November 22nd at 6 pm at The ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 2444 NE 1st Blvd, Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Join us for Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe—the official block party of the Florida Gators®! Get ready for a ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season
The University of Florida School of Music presents the 76th Annual Sounds of the Season: Songs of Hope & Joy. Featuring ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Gainesville Master Chorale presents Sounds of the Season
Join us and kick off your holiday season with beautiful, seasonal music!
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- 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
Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival
Celebrate the season of abundance! Extra vendors, fresh produce, festive treats, live music and fun for the whole family!
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa
Join us on November 16th, 23rd and December 7th at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest at Morningside Nature Center is on the move! To better accommodate all of our neighbors, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
4th Ave Food Park Thanksgiving Kids Day
Gobble, gobble! It’s time for a Thanksgiving Kids Day! We'll have face painting, balloon animals, marionettes and more for a ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner
We invite you to join us for a Thanksgiving Family Dinner! Everyone is invited!
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Victory Chapel CFM, 2108 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Free
Thanksgiving In The Park
You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 24th at 11 am. This worship service and a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch
Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa
Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event
The 2nd annual Friendsgiving event, a free event for the community, featuring activities for kids and adults.
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 220 NW 8th Ave #10, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun
Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online at ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park (East Overlook) 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cedar Key Turkey Trot
A 5k race (3.1 miles) where participants can either run or walk. The event is meant to be a fun ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Prickly Palm 495 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
- Cost: Donations Only!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose: Thanksgiving in the Park
Welcome All Annual Celebration Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Meals will be passed out in Heritage Park from 11:00-1:00 or until meals ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Melrose Heritage Park 300 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free to all, everyone is welcome
- Website: www.trinitymelrosefl.org
- Category: Free
Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Come have Thanksgiving dinner with us! Have kids? Bring them! They can run around with ours. If you have a ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: 4631 NE 162nd CT, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
FOLC Farm Thanksgiving Potluck
Casual Thanksgiving potluck and social on the porch! 5-9 pm (eat at 6). Bring your favorite homemade dish, leftover casserole ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 3640 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641-1403
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Grand Opening of The Yellow Acres Boutique
Come shop with us! Doors are opening and we want you there! Giveaways will be happening as well as coffee ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 24875 SW 17th Lane Suite 10, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa
Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause are coming to Aimee’s Acres! Holiday meet and greet with Santa on his sleigh! Write ...
- 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cedar Key Christmas Golf Cart Parade and Tree Lighting
Decorate your golf cart! Parade starts at 6:30 pm. Parade will end at the city park for the annual tree ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 188 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Artwalk Gainesville
Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.artwalkgainesville.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
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
Gainesville Post Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
Bring the whole family!
- 8:30 am
- Location: 1811 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Shoppes At Thornebrook Small Business Saturday
Join us this Small Business Saturday at The Shoppes at Thornebrook and make a big impact by shopping small! Supporting ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
