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Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Sporting Gainesville Gator Showcase

Competitive soccer tournament of Gainesville U9-U19 Boys and Girls Teams February 21-22, 2026 Pricing: U9 - U10 Teams: $695 U10 Teams playing 9v9: $775 U11 ...

UF Dream Team 5k

Rev up your engines and race into nostalgia at Dream Team’s annual retro gaming themed 5K fundraiser! Whether you’re a ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Flavet Field, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25/person, Kids 10 and Under are FREE, $10 off for Students with code “GOGATORS!” Student IDs must be presented on race day.
  • Website: dreamteam5k.itsyourrace.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

Gainesville Unplugged

Step away from the screens and reconnect with nature at Gainesville Unplugged! This community celebration brings together music, makers, food, ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Event is free but there is a $5 optional welcome walk activity during the event
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival

The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-10:45 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...

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 ...

Bryer Patch Strawberry Festival

Come join us for our Annual Strawberry Festivals at The Bryer Patch! Our Strawberry Festival will be Saturday, February 21st, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Age 13 & up- $12, Age 3-12- $10, 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

North Florida Outdoor Expo

The North Florida Outdoor Expo is a family fun event featuring outdoor education, vendors, and activities for all ages to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

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. ...

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 ...

Experience Psychic Fair

Join us for a weekend of insight, healing, and spiritual exploration at Experience Psychic Fair at the Best Western Gateway ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Weekend Admission $10, Children 16 and under Free
  • Website: www.experiencepsychicfair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Latina Women's League Spanish Story Time

Join us for a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime where little ones will sing, play, and explore stories in Spanish! ...

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 ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Catch ’em all at Poke’Ville! A full day of buying, selling & trading Pokémon cards at The Oaks Mall — ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Stretch Zone Jonesville – Grand Re-Opening Celebration

We’re excited to invite the community to the Grand Re-Opening of Stretch Zone Jonesville! Bring the whole family and enjoy ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Stretch Zone Jonesville 14254 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-2765
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch Black History Month: Black Innovations

Learn about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the first successful and patented 3-light traffic signal with a short history lesson, ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time

Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Coterie Market Lucky Knot Keychain Workshop

SESSION 1 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM SESSION 2 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM INCLUDES: Paracord, colored beads, colored phone charm/beaded keychain ...

Dog Coloring Contest at Blackadder Brewing

Get creative for a great cause! Join us for a fun, family-friendly Dog Coloring Contest benefiting our charity partner, Second ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Family Community Day Womb to World by the ACCESS Task Force of Alachua County

The Assembling Community and Clinical Stakeholders to Empower and Strengthen Families (ACCESS) Task Force, led by Dr. Adetola Louis-Jacques, will ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Empowerment Zone 1250 NE 18th Ave Building 11, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: obgyn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Frog Song Organics Picnic Day

Imagine a relaxing afternoon surrounded by orchards, fresh air, pasture-raised animals, and a bag lunch with delicious Farm food to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Frog Song Organics 4317 NE US Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: See website for details, $31.60
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prom Dress Drive Giveaway Event

Making Prom Possible for Every Teen! Join us for a special day dedicated to helping teens feel confident and prom-ready! What’s ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 390 NE 150th Ave Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Gainesville Puzzle Exchange

Bring jigsaw puzzles in good condition to swap for new-to-you puzzles to take home. Puzzles for all ages and abilities ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Meizon Church 3411 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies GOAT

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

Painting with a Twist: Hope the Squirrel

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

UF Dazzlers College Dance Team Prep Clinic

Thank you for your interest in Florida Dance Team prep clinics! Prep clinics are a great way to familiarize yourself ...

UF Women's Tennis vs. Auburn University

Join Florida Gators Women's Tennis as they take on Auburn University at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.

University of Florida Percussion Festival

The UF Percussion Festival will feature performances by area high schools and conclude with performances by the UF Percussion Ensemble ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Black History Month: Jazz Collage

Crank up the tunes with Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, and other Jazz legends as you collage your own work of ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library: The DIY Spot at Micanopy Branch

Join us for a day of crafting. If you are searching for a fun buffet of craft supplies, this is ...

Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Free Movie Afternoon

Join us for a relaxing Movie Afternoon featuring the powerful and inspiring film The Shack. This event is FREE and open ...

UF Softball Home Tournament

UF Softball vs Lindenwood at 2 pm UF Softball vs Longwood at 4:30 pm

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Space Park 360: Geodesium Edition

SpacePark360: Geodesium Edition is an immersive entertainment show for fulldome theaters -- an amusement park with its rides placed throughout ...

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 ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets

Join us for an immersive journey of sight and sound as you experience the majesty of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ...

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Skywatchers of Africa

For thousands of years, Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives, ...

Dance Alive National Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told. This great Shakespearian tragedy is brought to life by the dancers of Dance Alive ...