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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

Preceding Day

October 10

Following Day

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

Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market

Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!

8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
Cost: Free parking and admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
Category: Free

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
Cost: free
Category: Free

Fall Wildflower Walks

When the air becomes cool and crisp, find what blooms among the pines. Put on your comfortable walking shoes and ...

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

Saturday Nature Walk at Wildflowers Park

Start your weekend with a peaceful morning in the woods. Every Saturday at 9 am, WildFlowers Park in Melrose welcomes ...

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: WildFlowers Music Park 4107 NE 255th Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: thelynxbooks.com
Category: Free

FREE Space Odyssey: An Inventivity Pop-Up Workshop with Cade Museum

Blast off into creativity with Cade Museum’s FREE Space Odyssey: Inventivity Pop-Up Workshop! Young explorers ages 7–11 are invited to discover ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Tri-County Community Resource Center, 15 North Main Street, Chiefland, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Newberry United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Pet Blessing & Craft Day

Bring your pets for a fun morning of pictures and crafts at the patch. Pastor Ian will be offering a ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Ripple Dance: Free Open Class

Come dance with us on October 10 at 10 AM for a special FREE open dance class at Ripple! This class ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 5505 SW 63rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608-4750
Cost: free
Website: rippletheatricals.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Bilingual Story Time in the Library

It's Bilingual Story Time! Interactive fun with stories and songs in English and Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

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 Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

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 Waldo Branch MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing

Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library. Learn how 3D printers work, explore simple ...

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 Millhopper Branch: The Next Chapter Book Club for Kids

Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and ...

11:00 am - 12:00 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 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

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

JCPenney Kids Zone - Dalmatian Fireman Craft & Fire Truck Visit

Our Kids Zone for this month is fire safety again this year. We will have a fire truck set up ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.jcpenney.com
Category: Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
Website: millcreekfarm.org
Category: Free

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

School is back in session for Alachua County, and the Saturday Academy at Mount Carmel Baptist Church is preparing to ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions-Halloween Edition

MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach. Join Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach for some ...

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

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.ontreasure.com
Category: Free

Saturday Shoppes: Fall Food Truck Festival

Join us at the Fall Food Truck Festival for a full day of seasonal flavors, local shopping, and family fun ...

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Free admission & free parking
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: 100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh Tea Party

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh's 100th anniversary at the Micanopy Branch Public Library! The Micanopy Branch Library invites you to celebrate the ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Historic Micanopy Ghost Tour

Join us for a spooky evening exploring the haunted streets of Micanopy. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you on a ...

4:00 pm
Location: 706 Northeast Cholokka Boulevard Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: $9-$18
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival

Join us for some FREE family fall fun. Mark your calendars for an amazing day of games, food, vendors, live ...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...

5:00 pm
Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
Website: www.haileequestrian.com
Category: Free

Kavagator Coffee Shop: Monster Hunting D&D

Hosted by Isaac, our Dungeon Master Inspired by Monster Hunter Role-Play Emphasis Every other Saturday from 6 pm-10 pm

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 185 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free