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.
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
West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Micanopy Fall Festival
Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
- Category: Free
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville: Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate
Annual Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate! Bring your leftover pumpkins, jack-o’-lanterns, and any other fun supplies you’d like to share, and join ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
CampusView Church Fall Festival
Come enjoy the fall weather this Sunday at our Fall Festival! We’ll have worship, games, food, and a bounce house ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 20638 NW 78th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Publix
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a tour of Publix! We're going behind the scenes at Publix Westgate Shopping Center. ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Publix Westgate Shopping Center 3315 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2539
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Park Play Pals
Join the fun with this FREE playgroup tailored for awesome youth with special needs, led by our pals from Alachua ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 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 Alachua Branch
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
- 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic
The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: FREE
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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.alachuaschools.net
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Tot Time-Looking at Line
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
- 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
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Fun at the Park
Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community the ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cofrin Nature Park 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch
Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar
Chili supper all afternoon and Saturday until gone. Bake sale, jams, jellies, antiques, furniture, collectibles, art, quality housewares, renewed, recycled, ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 204 SE State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Opportunity Center Fall Festival and Open House
The GOC Fall Festival, hosted by the Gainesville Opportunity Center is an annual community event and open house. The Gainesville ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1210 NW 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4042
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders
American Hometown Veteran Assist is a dedicated nonprofit rooted in compassion and effectiveness. Through emergency assistance, outreach, scholarships, and data-backed ...
- 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Amvets Post 88 of Florida 10050 Florida 24 Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: Free to watch parade - $28.52-$44.52 to ride in
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- 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
McIntosh 1890s Festival
Over 250 juried arts, crafts, antiques, photography, metal work and plant vendors. Delicious food vendor options and all day free ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5835 Avenue G, McIntosh Florida 32664
- Cost: FREE
- Website: mcintosh1890sfestival.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Boulware Springs Nature Park
Join Mia Keriazes and Preston Ballard for a sparrow walk at Boulware! Non-members are always welcome. Here are some items to consider ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Boulware Springs Nature Park 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Gatorball High School Summer Team Tryouts
Summer Team Tryouts are set for Sunday, November 9th. Open to athletes graduating in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029 — come ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 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
Siembra Farm Sweet Potato Harvest Party
Bring some gloves and come help us pull up some beautiful, sweet potatoes! Whoever finds the biggest potato gets a ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 2033 SE 23rd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32641-1486
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Florida's First Feast
Meet us at the farmers market! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street Farmers Market, look ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
City of Newberry Veterans Day Tribute
The City of Newberry invites you to our annual Veterans Day Tribute as we come together to honor the brave ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Newberry’s Veteran’s Memorial at Lois Forte Park, 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park
The Veteran Memorial Committee is excited to work with Alachua County Veteran Services again this year for a wonderful Veterans’ ...
- 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Veterans Day Service
Location Changed to the High Springs Civic Center Due to Weather Concerns! 1918: The armistice to end World War I was ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration
The City of Williston will be "Honoring all who Served" on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Park. Please ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 50 NW Main St , Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: 3D Printing for Homeschoolers
Let's Learn about 3D Printing! Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College
Run with the Cops is back! Join us Thursday, November 13, at 9:30 a.m. on the Santa Fe College track ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Track, 3000 NW 83rd Steet, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Sharks
Meet us at Marston! We’re bringing the Museum to you here on campus and would love to meet you. Dive ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Marston Science Library 444 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series
Florida's fall baseball season concludes in week six with the annual Orange & Blue Series slated for Wednesday (3:30 p.m.), ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Legos in the Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Greentree Park. We're playing with Legos! Bring your own, or ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Let’s Take a Hike
Join us for a slow-paced, kid-friendly hike to celebrate National Take A Hike Day! Let’s enjoy the beautiful Autumn weather ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Little Awesome Preserve 5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL
- Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series
Florida's fall baseball season concludes in week six with the annual Orange & Blue Series slated for Wednesday (3:30 p.m.), ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- 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
West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
The Children's Table: Free Gardening Class
FREE Gardening Classes – Join Us at Two Hawk Hammock! We’re thrilled to announce that The Children’s Table is hosting FREE ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Market On Main: Meet and Greet with Santa
Holiday cheer is rolling into Market On Main! Bring the whole family for a magical meet-and-greet with Santa on November ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Market On Main, right next to Bev's Better Burgers, Main Street, Downtown Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Lundgren Moccasin Creek Preserve
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Alachua County Forever Program, the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department has invited Alachua ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Lundgren Moccasin Creek Preserve
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Haile Equestrian Home Show
Join us for the Haile Equestrian Home Show – Fall Edition on Sunday, November 16th, 2025! - All riding levels welcome! - ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Haile Equestrian Center: 7680 SW 46th Blvd · Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free to Spectators
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show
Join us for North Florida's Largest Free Street Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, from ...
- 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.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
- Category: Free
Alachua Main Street Harvest Festival
This year we are going into our 22nd year of Main Street Festivals! That means 21 years of experience behind ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
KBCH Career Seminar Series - Environmental Engineering
Join us at the Career Seminar Series, where teens explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Our November speaker, Jim ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: Alachua Information Session
Join the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County for an informative session designed to help families understand and access local ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Career Launch Intensive
Ready to launch into your DREAM career? Join Dream on Purpose and LYFEhouse as we host our seventh annual Career ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Different locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: dreamonpurpose.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
The Children's Table: Free Gardening Class
FREE Gardening Classes – Join Us at Two Hawk Hammock! We’re thrilled to announce that The Children’s Table is hosting FREE ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free, Registration is required — space is limited!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
P.K. Yonge Tours
High School Tours Join us for a short High School Admissions Session and Tour. Register to attend a High School Admissions ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Chick-fil-A Alachua FL Cows Eat Free Opening Day
Get ready, Alachua – Chick-fil-A Alachua is opening on November 20! To celebrate, anyone who dresses in cow spots – ...
- 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 16310 NW US HWY 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Turkey Fun at the Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Turkey Fun in the park. Turkey crafts, Turkey games. Come ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Feeling Friends Puppet Show
Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- 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
West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
St Johns River Center FREE Kids Fishing Clinic
Join us here in the courtyard to experience a FREE Kids Fishing Clinic! On November 22nd, children ages 6 to ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 124 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Deep Creek Game Farm Thanksgiving Farm Swap
Come spend the day with us and explore local gifts, food, fresh produce, and animals! We’ll have a delicious food ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Friends of Feast Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market
Join us for local goods to prepare your best meal yet, community vibes, live music, and shop other local vendors. ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Forever Anniversary Hike at Watermelon Pond Preserve
Alachua County invites the community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Alachua County Forever land conservation program with a ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11070 SW 118th Place, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner
We want to invite you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Church, November 23rd, following our morning service.
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Victory Chapel CFM, 2108 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Thanksgiving In The Park
You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 23rd 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
GGIC International Food and Craft Market
Enjoy traditional dishes from around the world prepared by local home chefs, art and games by local creators, and great ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- 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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch
Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 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 Alachua Branch
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
- 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- 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 Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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. All proceeds will benefit Cedar Key School.
- 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.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Lions Club Thanksgiving Feast
You have been invited to Join us at The High Springs Lions Club for a Thanksgiving Feast. Club will be open ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance
Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
D1 Training Gainesville Gobble & Grind
Kick off your Black Friday morning with a sweat instead of shopping bags! Join D1 Training Gainesville on Friday, November 28 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32669
- 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
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa
Kick off the Christmas season at Aimees Acres! Santa & Mrs. Claus are stopping by for a special meet-and-greet! - Snap ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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 ...
West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- 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
Gainesville Post Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
Thanksgiving attire, furry friends, and canned goods donations welcome! 8:30 am Registration | 9 am Start
- 8:30 am
- Location: 1811 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Garden Club Holiday Market
Shop for the holidays! Featuring: local artisans, crafters, plant and food vendors.
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ggcfl.org
- Category: Free
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville
Come play, do some crafts and learn about joining Girl Scouts! Step into a world of sparkle and imagination at ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Cross Point Church of God Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner
Join us for our Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner at Cross Point Church of God on Sunday, November 30th at 5 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Cross Point Church of God 1001 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
