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.
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
LYFEhouse: Designing Your Future
Not sure what you want to do after high school? You're not alone. This virtual workshop is for high school-aged ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.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 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
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 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
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
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Friday for Homeschoolers
Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church developed with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.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, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
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
LYFEhouse Explore & Expand: Turning Interests Into Career Ideas
Have a hobby you love or a subject you enjoy, but not sure how it connects to a career? This ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Oddities Market September! The Return to Bo Diddley
Calling all curious minds! After a 3-month break, the Gainesville Oddities Market is finally back — and we’re returning in ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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
UF School of Music presents Dr. Kenneth Broadway Faculty Recital
Dr. Kenneth Broadway will present a faculty recital "Transformation" on September 7 at 3:00 PM in Room 101 of the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Music Building Room 101, 435 Newell Dr. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- 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
ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together
13th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together You're Invited To Experience Another Amazing ARTSPEAKS! ARTSPEAKS: "Bringing Poetry & People Together" is ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Thomas Center: 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: This Event Is Free And Public!
- 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
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Open Auditions: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Auditions: September 7-8, 2025, 7 PM Open to ages 16+ Auditions will consist of cold readings. Fill out the audition form online. ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: ART Mainstage 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1
FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at Fire Station #1. We will have a tour of the station and get ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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 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
KBCH Career Seminar Series
The KBCH Career Seminar Series is organized for middle and high schoolers to explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Invite your ...
- 1:15 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homeschool-life.com
- Category: Free
Colsie Mom Meet Up and Kids Craft
This month, we’re making a foam bat craft with the little ones! Join us for coffee, connection, and a sweet ...
- 8:30 am - 9:15 am
- Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
September 11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb
Join ACFR at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for a meaningful 9/11 Stair Climb as we honor and remember the lives ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Kickball Game
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We're playing kickball at Greentree Park. Ages 5+, tweens, teens, and ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.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
Bilingual Story Time at the Park
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center with Alachua County Library District. Interactive fun with ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- 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
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- 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 ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Aquatic Ecology
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
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Palm Point Park
Park in the parking lot of Palm Point Park or on the road’s shoulder. This will be a group led ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Palm Point Park 7401 Lake Shore Dr, Gainesville, FL 32641-0602
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff
Meet Maggie Paxson in the lot. Access trailhead off of 441 south of Gainesville. With over 230 unique species on ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Bolen Bluff Trail, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- 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
High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival
Vendors, kids corral, activities, prizes, and more!
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Farmers Market Pavillion 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: highsprings.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
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural presents Painted Roots
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural presents Painted Roots: Images of Black Southern Life-An Exhibition of Art by Ernest Lee Exhibit: September ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 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 Newberry Branch: Pokémon TCG: Learn and Play
Kids will learn how to play Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and then pair up to battle one another. Calling all ...
- 3:00 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: Growth Mindset-Interactive Workshop
Feeling Stuck? Thinking you are never going to learn certain skills? Learn how you can grow your brain, learn from ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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 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 Audubon Field Trip: Bird Ramble-Prairie Creek Preserve
Bird Ramble on Thursday, September 18th, from Prairie Creek Lodge at the Alachua Conservation Trust property. Once you turn into ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Cade Museum Exhibit Opening: The Birth of Sports Science
Join us for the opening of The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers! The exhibit ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15 Adults 18-64, $10 Youth 5-17, Free Youth 0-4, $12.50 College Student w/ID, $12.50 Senior 65+
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Leveda Brown Recycling Center
FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup to Leveda Brown Recycle Facility. This is such a fun ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Leveda Brown Environmental Park 5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- 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
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 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, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tri-County World's Greatest Baby Shower
Are you expecting a baby? Are you the parent of a child under the age of one? If so, and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 311 NE 9th St, Chiefland, FL 32626-1060
- Cost: free
- 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 County Library Headquarters Library: Talk Like A Pirate Day
Join us for a fun story time and craft to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. This program will include some ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.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
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 Run 4 Recovery
This event is free, but we ask that you please consider making a donation along with your RSVP to help ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Southeastern Wood Producers Association Logging Expo
The Southeastern Wood Producers Association event showcases equipment, simulators, technology, competitions, touch-a-truck, live music, food, and more.
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Putnam County Fairgrounds, Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails
Park at the museum at 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611 where you will meet trip leaders Christine Zamora and ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Climate Reality Project: Sing for the Sun
This concert will be held by Climate Reality Gainesville, partnering with CLEO Institute to participate in Third Act's nationwide SUN ...
- 1:30 pm
- Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Carillon Studio Concert Series
The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...
- 1:55 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe
Starting this September, something new (and fun!) is coming to Celebration Pointe. Introducing Family Fun Day—happening the 3rd Sunday of ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of South Carolina - Sunday Funday 2
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team! Get a balloon animal and let the young Florida fans play in the ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup High Springs Fire Station
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at High Springs Fire Station. Free bicycle helmets, free car seat checks, and of ...
- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643-0043
- Cost: Free playgroup, but space is limited. Let us know if you plan to join us!
- Website: www.signupgenius.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
Safe Kids North Central Florida: Baby Gator Car Seat Check
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 793 Corry Circle, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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
Railroad Day at the Archer Market
Railroad day at the Archer Market on Tuesday September 23rd in Archer. Calling all artisans - makers, bakers, growers and ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida: Children's Trust Hosted Car Seat Safety Check Up Event
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4010 Northwest 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Veterans Memorial Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Veterans Memorial Park. Come meet other homeschool families with Carolina ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free playgroup. Let us know if you plan to join us!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- 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
Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz
Come join us for the Parks for Pollinators 2025 BioBlitz in the City of Gainesville! Bring your family, friends, or ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park Pavilions 874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: FREE & open to all!
- 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
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- 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
Alachua County Library: Baby Signs at Alachua Branch
Bring your young one and learn some simple signs to make communication easier. Join Ms. Ann for a lesson in ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival
Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
- 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
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
Alachua County Heart Walk
Here’s the deal. It only takes a few steps to save lives. How incredible is that? Join us for the Alachua ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fall Wildflower Walks
Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
Waldo Homecoming Festival
Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Waldo’s 3rd Annual Homecoming – September 26–28, 2025 This 3-day event will feature: - Live music ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 14705 NE Waldo Road, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust: Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve
Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve! Dr. Hulcr is the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Native American Heritage Preserve 406 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival
Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Oktoberfest at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Join us for some family fun at Oktoberfest at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church! Admission is free. Come and enjoy live ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 9700 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission, food for purchase
- Website: abidingsavior.info
- Category: Free
LyriCo Conservatory Instrumental Open House
LyriCo may have started with singers, but we’ve been building a stellar instrumental program! Join us on Sunday, Sept 28, ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste M, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Swamp Axe League Open House
Curious about axe or knife throwing leagues? Want to try something new in a fun, welcoming environment? Come join us ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Swamp Axe 213 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Eastside Community Center After-School Program Open House
Join us for a meet and greet at your local city center and find out more about the After-School Program. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Eastside Community Center, 2841 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Clarence R. Kelly Center After-School Program Open House
Join us for a meet and greet at your local city center and find out more about the After-School Program. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Clarence R. Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
