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College Gameday - Live from Gainesville

ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm will return to Gainesville on Saturday, March 1, ahead of the No. 2 ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Unit 2110, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Admission for the event is free, and no tickets are required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Blitz

Parents and youth - sign up for summer programming, as more than 30 organizations will be present for enrollment opportunities. ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Time for Your Teen Workshop

The Time for Your Teen program aims to promote healthy behaviors and reduce risk-taking among young people. This event will ...

  • 11:45 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free, must pre-register!
  • Website: forms.office.com
  • Category: Free

2nd Act Productions Auditions for Aladdin Jr.

2nd Act Productions is a local non-profit organization based in Gainesville, FL, dedicated to enriching lives through creative expression and ...

  • 12:30 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: 2ndactproductions.org
  • Category: Free

Depot Station Kid's Market

March 1st head to Depot Station for our first ever Kid’s Market! We want to promote creative children and their ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 201 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Peaceful Paths Teens and Tweens Program

Our Community Resource Navigation program is hosting Peaceful Paths to offer a range of engaging and interactive events during March! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Alachua Education Task Force Public Workshop

You have a unique opportunity to help us improve the quality of childhood education in The Good Life Community! Join ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: James A Lewis Commission Chambers 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Women’s History Month MakerSpace

Women’s History Month: Inspired by women in science STEAM crafts Celebrating Women's History Month we will be learning about Margaret Hamilton ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 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: Florida Museum Library Showcases-Incredible Insects

Come join us as we learn about pollination & insects through fun activities & discussion! This program is in partnership with ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room, Outdoor Program Area) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Uplift GNV: An Upbeat GNV Benefit Show

Raise a glass to mental wellness, Alachua County! We are back, this time partnering with Music GNV, to throw Uplift ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is free and all ages are welcome to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

UF Biomedical Engineering STEM Outreach Day

Join us on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reitz Student Union on the ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: UF Campus, Reitz Student Union, 686 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: bme.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Black Family Wellness Expo

Join the Gainesville (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and our community partners Saturday, March 8, 2025 for our annual ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 735 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Museum Fest: Explore What's Next at the Florida Museum

Celebrate with us as we embark on a new journey! Enjoy everything the Florida Museum is today and learn how ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

ECS4Kids Wild Reading Safari

ECS4Kids will host a Wild Reading Safari for kids and families. There will be activities, free zoo admission, and local ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

High Springs Parks & REC Youth Flag Football Camp

We are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity for our youth! Sign-up today for this FREE camp with the Jaguars ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Peaceful Paths Teens and Tweens Program

Our Community Resource Navigation program is hosting Peaceful Paths to offer a range of engaging and interactive events during March! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville

Calling Kindergarten & 1st grade girls & their families: Become a Daisy Girl Scout & Join Us at a Unicorn ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Newberry Branch Inchies and Twinchies

What is an inchie? A twinchie? Find out more about these tiny tradeable pieces of art at the Newberry Branch ...

  • 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Healthy Teens Workshop-Communication and Decision Making

A community health educator will present a workshop designed to increase teens' confidence in reaching their goals, enhance their communication, ...

  • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

The Concordia Choir in Concert

The world-renowned Concordia Choir of Moorhead, Minnesota, under the direction of Dr. Michael Culloton, will perform at The First Presbyterian ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: 106 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Opening Reception for The Alachua Phenomenon Exhibition

Join us for the grand opening of our newest exhibition "The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida's Eden." Meet the ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Newberry Branch MakerSpace Robot Games

Play games with robots! Kids can have some fun with our Ozobots, which are small robots that can detect colors. Children ...

  • 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Infant CPR & Choking Prevention Class

Unintentional injury is one of the leading causes of death in children in the United States. In this class you ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Parks and Recreation presents Moana 2 Movie Night

Newberry Parks and Recreation presents Moana 2 Movie Night

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Teaching Garden Planting at Two Hawk Hammock

BIG DAY at The Children's Table Teaching Garden! This Saturday, March 15, at 9:30 AM, we’re inviting YOU to be ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 17950 NE 53rd Ln Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Two Sisters Coffee Co: St. Patrick's Day Rock Painting

Free St. Patty's Day rock painting at Twos Sisters Coffee Co. Stop on in, buy a drink - paint a ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Kids' 3-Month Book Club-Dragons & Unicorns

Join us for a 3-month book club for 3rd-5th graders, themed around dragons & unicorns! A related craft or activity ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Teen Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Charlie's Snow Shack Free Shaved Ice Day

Free Shave Ice Day is Saturday, March 15th! Everyone’s favorite holiday! Free kiddie size shave ice, toppings and upgrades not ...

  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Charlie's Snow Shack 14 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 1 free kiddie per customer!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

St. Patrick’s Day Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park

Come out to 4th Ave Food Park for some family fun. There will be activities for kids and food for ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
  • Website: www.4thavefoodpark.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Spring Break Movie Matinee-The Wild Robot

Kick off Spring Break with a viewing of The Wild Robot in the kids' area! This film is rated PG ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Peaceful Paths Teens and Tweens Program

Our Community Resource Navigation program is hosting Peaceful Paths to offer a range of engaging and interactive events during March! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

SWAG Community Teen Takeover Day

Join us on March 18th from 10 am to 1 pm for a Teen Takeover Day! SWAG community teens will ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Taskmaster

Join us for an exciting afternoon of Taskmaster, library edition! Based on the Hit British Reality Show, participants will engage ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Nintendo Switch Tournament Super Smash Bros.

Get ready to rumble! Tweens and teens will compete in elimination brackets for a chance to prove their fighting skills ...

  • 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Gaviatas Spring Break Try Artistic Swimming - Free!

Spring Break Fun Alert! Staying in town for spring break? Give your child a chance to try something new and ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Westside Pool 1001 NW 31 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Goat Story Time

Goats at the library! Come to hear a story about goats and then interact with real dairy farm goats. Whiteacre's Dairy ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Newberry Branch Library Green Space 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Mario Kart Tournament-Teen Gaming

Join us during Spring Break for a special edition of Teen Gaming. Bring your friends and compete in our Mario ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Spring Break Makerspace DIY Terrariums

Join us for an exciting morning of making! Local Plant Shop, Plantstay, will provide supplies and instructions for making your ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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 ...

  • 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

Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce: Suwanee Valley Quilt Festival

Mark your calendars now for our annual Suwannee Valley Quilt Festival. There will be lots of craft vendors, antique vendors, ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Trenton Train Depot SW corner of N Main St. & NW 4th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

India Fest

Experience the vibrant culture, delicious food, and rich traditions of India! Health fair, cultural program, food, clothing, jewelry and service ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Lucky Crafts String Art Shamrock

Enjoy creating a Shamrock using hand sewing and string art techniques. We'll have fun making a lucky shamrock to hang up ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Free Ceramics Painting at One Love Cafe

As we celebrate the beginning of Spring, join us for a fun day painting beautiful ceramic flowers! This is a ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Tonewood Family Music Rhythm Kids

These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...

Peaceful Paths Teens and Tweens Program

Our Community Resource Navigation program is hosting Peaceful Paths to offer a range of engaging and interactive events during March! ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: World Theatre Day

Celebrate World Theatre Day by playing imrov games, doing stage design crafts, and drawing Shakespeare comics. World Theatre Day was started ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Tonewood Family Music Rhythm Kids

These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

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 Bands proudly present the Middle and High School Honor Bands

Alachua County Bands proudly present the Middle School Honor Band and the High School Honor Band on Thursday, March 27th, ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
  • Cost: Admission is FREE and open to all!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

Alachua County Library: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we learn the basics of computer coding and internet safety! With this program, build both your ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Tonewood Family Music Rhythm Kids

These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...

SwampCon Cirque du Gator

For Swampcon 2025, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Reitz Student Union 655 Reitz Union Drive Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Interlachen Heritage Festival

Bring your old Interlachen pictures and historical North Florida stuff to share a day of local heritage. Music! Vendors! Fun! ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 175 S County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148-5421
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bradford Strawberry Festival

The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!

Anchor Mortgage Lending Services Touch a Truck

Looking for a fun and budget-friendly way to spend time with your family? Well, look no further! Our completely free ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 17870 US-19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693-7077
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

SwampCon Cirque du Gator

For Swampcon 2025, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Reitz Student Union 655 Reitz Union Drive Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bradford Strawberry Festival

The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!

Florida Vintage Market

Free & Family Friendly Outdoor Event! "The Florida Vintage Market" is a unique outdoor shopping experience in the heart of ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Midpoint Park and Eatery 931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
  • 5:30 pm
  • Location: 17100 SW Archer Rd, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center presents Blues on the Patio with Sheba The Mississippi Queen with Dr. Jules & Little David Thorton

Join the Queen of Blues Sheba the Mississippi Queen along with Dr. Jules and Little David Thornton for a rockin ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center presents Blues on the Patio with Sheba The Mississippi Queen with Dr. Jules & Little David Thorton

Join the Queen of Blues Sheba the Mississippi Queen along with Dr. Jules and Little David Thornton for a rockin ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free