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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Carson Springs Wildlife New Year Walk or Ride Tour
The New Year Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s ...
- 1:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $45 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
West End Community parkrun: New Years Day parkrun
Join us for this free 5K, a special parkrun event, on January 1, 2026, at West End Community park. New ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
First Day Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Happy New Year! Start off 2026 with a self-guided journaling hike along Loblolly Loop. Please stop by the Ranger Station ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, 6239 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Cost: Event is free with park entry of $5 per vehicle.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park: Gardens And Groves - First Day Hike
Join us on a Gardens and Groves themed First Day Hike as we start celebrating the year of our country's ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. CR 325 Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: Event is free with paid park admission of $3 per vehicle
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Balance180 Gym Open Play
Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Tours/Informational, 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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Iche Nippy Dip Day Swim and Paddle
Jump into the new year with a dip in Ichetucknee Springs State Park's headspring during our annual "Iche Nippy Dip ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 12087 SW US Highway 27 Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Free to participate in after park entrance
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Corks and Colors: All Ages Pikachu
Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 per person
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga
Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: $8
- Website: www.heateducation.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs 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 - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs Louisiana State University
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!
- All Day Event
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Balance180 Gym Open Play
Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: portals.veracross.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, 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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Family Fun, Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Special Needs, Free
Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga
Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: $8
- Website: www.heateducation.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour is coming to Gainesville! This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Free
KBCH Career Seminar Series
Join us at the Career Seminar Series, where teens explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Attend all the sessions ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Balance180 Gym Open Play
Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center
Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was ...
- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
- Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
- Category: Family Fun
Bricks and Minifigs Grand Opening
Bricks & Minifigs is celebrating its Grand Opening in Gainesville, and it’s the ultimate destination for LEGO lovers of every ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville Florida, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 & 18, 2026 – Youth/High School
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $40/athlete
- Website: fl.milesplit.com
- Category: Sporting Events
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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Missouri
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Missouri!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 & 18, 2026 – Youth/High School
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $40/athlete
- Website: fl.milesplit.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Painting with a Twist: Mommy and Me - Zen Trees Set
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27-$29 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua
Save the Date! A day of remembrance. A call to action. A celebration of hope. Join us for the 21st ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga
Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: $8
- Website: www.heateducation.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Homeschool Junior Naturalist
Parents are to stay with the children. Siblings are welcome, however activities are geared towards grades Grades K-7. Upcoming Dates: January 21: ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sunshine State Book Festival
Come and enjoy a day of book browsing. Meet 100 local and regional authors at the Seventh Annual Sunshine State ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.sunshinestatebookfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Balance180 Gym Open Play
Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
UF DPT's Race for Rehab
Get ready to dash across the finish line of UF DPT's Race for Rehab 5k in this year's throwback-themed RECOVERY ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 1104 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611-2056
- Cost: TBA
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Persimmon Elementary Open House
2211 NW 40th Terrace — 1st - 5th Grade 1121 NW 6th St.— Kindergarten Gainesville, FL 32605 Join us for Persimmon’s open ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: see description for details, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, 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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Miracles in Color 5K
Join DM at UF for our annual Miracles in Color 5K benefiting UF Health Shands Children's Hospital!
- 8:00 am
- Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Though we lament the inability to secure a site for the traditional three weekends of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, we ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Newborn Care Class
This class covers all things newborn! Including feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides hands on demonstration and ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 6400 West Newberry Rd, Ste 107, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $20
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga
Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: $8
- Website: www.heateducation.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational, Free
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Balance180 Gym Open Play
Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Walters State Community College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team!
- 10:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs Florida State University
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!
- 11:00 am
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Alachua County Brain Bee
The North Central Florida Society for Neuroscience Brain Bee is a neuroscience based Q&A competition for high school students ages ...
- All Day Event
- Location: McKnight Brain Institute 1149 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: free
- Website: linktr.ee
- Category: Pageants/Competitions, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, 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: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
R.A.D. Women’s Self-Defense Class
We’re proud to partner with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office to host the R.A.D. (Rape, Aggression & Defense) program, a ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Keller Williams Gainesville Office (Tower Road) 7584 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
