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.
Alachua County Public Schools & Santa Fe College: College Boot Camp
Current high school sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to learn about career options, financial aid, scholarships, college applications ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuaschools.net
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time
Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- 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 - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101 with Santa Fe Zoo
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Waldo Branch (Outside Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Healthy Start Program! Free Class: Infant CPR & Choking Prevention
Join us for a hands-on, in-person session where you'll learn essential skills to keep infants safe! This free class covers ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: 3020 SW 75th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
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
Chiefland Watermelon Festival
Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities at the annual Watermelon Festival. A year will fly by ...
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 23 SE 2nd Avenue, Chiefland, FL, 32626
- Cost: free
- Website: chieflandwomansclub.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
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 ...
Popsicles in the Park - Join Girl Scouts!
Learn about Girl Scouts and troop openings while girls participate in fun activities. Girls who join will earn their first ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
School's Out Foam Party and Cookout
Celebrate the Start of Summer with a Foam Party and Cookout! It's like a pool party but with a pile of ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Burt Ames Scout Cabin, 127 NE 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.p127.org
- 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
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | June 6 & 7, 2026 Buy • Sell ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby will give a virtual talk about paleoart -- the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
High Springs Playhouse Summer Youth Production Auditions: Robin Hood
Auditions for our Summer Youth Production of Robin Hood will be held on June 7 & 8, from 5-8 p.m. ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Playhouse 23416 NW 186 Ave. High Springs, FL 32655
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Animal Theme
WE are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County! Each Tuesday over the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Westside Park 847 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
Story Time for babies is designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities are ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Toddler Time
Join us as we learn through play! Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates babies' ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Paper Plane Tournament
Get ready to launch and test your paper plane design in a friendly flight competition! Participants will explore simple physics ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 - 11:30 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time
Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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: 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 - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Hand Building Pottery Workshop
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic
Come join Mark Alan for a colorful and FUN interactive comedy magic show that you soon won't forget. Who knows ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer Family Homelessness Resource Fair
Families in need of support are invited to attend our Summer Family Homelessness Resource Fair on June 12, 2026, from ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Way of North Central Florida 6031 NW 1st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Painted Sea Shells
June 21st is the first day of summer - let's get beachy! Bring your child to the Cone Park Branch Library ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.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
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
Town of McIntosh Parks & Recreation Water Day
It's that time again! Water Day is back! Keep an eye out for more information! Water slides, water balloons, food, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 20400 10th Street (in the field) McIntosh, FL
- Cost: Free, dunk tank balls $2 each or 3 for $5
- 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
Awaken Chiropractic Summer Family Fun Fest
Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day featuring local businesses, games, bounce houses, and lunch! Enjoy delicious treats ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 2321 NW 41st ST, Building B, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event
Join us for the free kids’ fishing event. Activities will vary by location. Free giveaway. Color your own slip bobber. While ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
GGIC International Market
Come support our local international and refugee neighbors while sampling food, crafts and games from around the world! All proceeds ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Category: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | June 13 & 14, 2026 Buy • Sell ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
City of Newberry: Army’s 251st Birthday Celebration
Join the City of Newberry and the Gainesville Recruiting Company (3E3) as we celebrate 251 years of service, honor, and ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park, 25842 NW 3rd Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Come see Jacki Manna’s fun ventriloquism show featuring silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read. Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art! Explore your creativity during this self-directed crafting session. Make something for yourself or others. ...
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Bug Theme
We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County! Each Tuesday over the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Greentree Park 3700 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles Tiny Tales: Teddy Bear Picnic
Grab your favorite teddy bear and join us for a special Teddy Bear Picnic-themed Tiny Tales Story Time! On Tuesday, June ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Juneteenth Story Time - Millhopper Branch
Juneteenth is an important day in American history because freedom is an important part of our history. Juneteenth commemorates the ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Toddler Time
Join us as we learn through play! Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates babies' ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Fingerpaint Fun
Joyful experiments and play with fingerpaint for babies, toddlers, and caretakers. Fingerpaint Fun helps babies, toddlers and caretakers to interact ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch MakerSpace 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Colsie Mom Meet Up and Kids Craft
Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...
- 8:45 am - 9:30 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
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 - 11:30 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 County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time
Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- 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 - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Crafty Gemini Youth Developments presents Juneteenth
Food, fun, interactive activities for all, music and spoken word, and community art. This is more than a gathering. It's connection, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free entry, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Journey to Juneteenth: National Holiday Celebration
The City of Gainesville’s month-long “Journey to Juneteenth” celebration, from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through the widely-recognized Juneteenth holiday ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum: Juneteenth
Please join us on Friday, June 19th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the High Springs African American Museum ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs African American Museum and High Springs Historical Society Museum
- 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
Kulimela Alachua
KuliMela 2026 is a FREE 4-day community festival in Alachua featuring live entertainment, youth talent, workshops, kids activities, vendors, and ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park & Alachua Learning Academy Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Newberry Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for the Newberry Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026! Families United Network, LLC will be out in ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Freddie Warmack Park, 24505 Newberry Lane, 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
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Father’s Day
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 and Open to the Public
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- 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
Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event
Join us for the free kids’ fishing event. Activities will vary by location. Free giveaway. Color your own slip bobber. While ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
Journey to Juneteenth: Tha Cookout-A Juneteenth Fatherhood Celebration
Tha Cookout is a celebration of Black unity and fatherhood. There will be food, music, lawn games, card games, dancing ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Lincoln Park 900 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Blackadder Brewing Company Happy Father's Day
Time to show Dad just how much you appreciate him and all those amazing Dad jokes he's been telling you ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing Company: 618 NW 60th St. Ste A, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: A free beer for dad
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Pathfinder Society for Teens
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...
- 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Branch Meeting Room B: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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: Free
Summer at the Library: T-Rex Tea Party
Come put the tea in T-Rex with a very special dinosaur-themed tea party! We’ll have a special storytime, crafts, and ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Is Your Family Storm Ready? Let’s Learn Together! Preparation starts with the whole family! Bring your kids to your local library ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Super Hero Theme
We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County! Each Tuesday over the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Possum Creek Park, 4009 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Toddler Time
Join us as we learn through play! Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates babies' ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Seashell Painting
Paint your own piece of the coast with this seashell painting program! Paint and personalize seashells using a variety of colors ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.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 - 11:30 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 Headquarters Branch: Homeschool Makerspace
Please join us for makerspace programs designed to support homeschool families, though they are open to everyone. On the second ...
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (HQ Makerspace Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
The World's Largest Swimming Lesson™!
Are you a mom or dad looking for a fun, memorable way to teach your kids about being safer in ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.wlsl.org
- Category: Free
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Mom Walk
Beat the heat this summer and join The Mom Walk Co for a fun mall walk. Sample some of our ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time
Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Orisirisi - African Folklore
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. For thousands ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: See schedule above
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Playgroup and Parent Connections hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents ...
- 11:00 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
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library
Visit with real, live bats from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Is Your Family Storm Ready? Let’s Learn Together! Preparation starts with the whole family! Bring your kids to your local library ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
Rex and Brody Foundation: Gainesville City Baseball Training Clinic
A free baseball clinic will be held on June 27th, 2026, sponsored by the Rex and Brody Foundation, with support ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tom Petty Park 501 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Aviation Academy
The Sky Is NOT the Limit — It’s Just the Beginning! We are proud to announce the Annual Aviation Academy, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace,Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gatorball Fall Softball Travel Team Tryouts
Big summer ahead for Gatorball Softball! Registration is NOW OPEN for: - Fall Travel Team Tryouts — June 28 - Summer Camps — ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Diamond Sports Park 4000 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Michaels 4th of July Party Celebration
Come in-store for a fun free event! Celebrate 250 anniversary of the US with demos, a free party popper craft, ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.michaels.com
- Category: 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: Free
Summer at the Library: Legends of Johnny Appleseed Puppet Show
Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the heartwarming story of Johnny Appleseed from the early days of the United States. ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art! Explore your creativity during this self-directed crafting session. Make something for yourself or others. ...
- 11:30 am - 12:30 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: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Toddler Time
Join us as we learn through play! Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates babies' ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
