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What family events are happening in Gainesville, FL? 674 family events across Alachua County, Oct 18 to Jan 13, each with its venue and start time.

Venues with upcoming family events

Coliseum of Comics Gainesville43
Headquarters Library39
Millhopper Branch Library30
Tower Road Branch Library24
Shoppes at Thornebrook23

Alachua Branch Library20

Waldo Branch Library20

Newberry Branch Library18

Morningside Nature Center17

Micanopy Branch Library16

Hawthorne Branch Library15

High Springs Branch Library14

Splitz Bowling14

Archer Branch Library10

Eastside High School Auditorium10

Cone Park Branch Library9

First Baptist Church of Alachua8

Natural Area Park8

Skate Station Funworks8

1126 NW 11th Ave Gainesville, FL 326017

Gainesville Church of God6

O2B Kids Supercenter6

Sweetwater Wetlands Park6

Aikido of Gainesville5

Bo Diddley Plaza5

Easton Newberry Sports Complex5

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center5

UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville5

Bragging Rights4

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center4

Depot Park4

Library Partnership Branch Library4

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo4

Tioga Town Center4

UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 32614

20307 NW C.R. 235A3

3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 326083

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park3

High Springs Brewing Company3

High Springs Historical Society Museum3

Outside the Elite Training Center3

Studio TM Ceramics3

United Church of Gainesville3

Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center2

Celebration Pointe2

Clarence R. Kelly Center2

Cornerstone2

CountryWay TownSquare2

Downtown Gainesville2

Downtown Micanopy2

Haile Equestrian Center2

Harn Museum of Art2

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center2

The Bryer Patch2

The Oaks Mall2

(Right next door to Domino's Pizza)1

108 Vine1

10926 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 326061

120 NW 260th St. Newberry, FL 326691

14005 NW 146th Ave Alachua, FL 326151

14370 Kennard Street (SR-24), Waldo, FL 326941

17306 NW 112th Blvd Alachua, FL 326151

17450 CR-2391

18567 NW US Highway 441 High Springs, FL 326431

18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 326431

19930 N US-4411

3745 Northwest 16th Boulevard Gainesville, FL 326051

7107 NW 4th Blvd Gainesville, FL 326071

Alachua County Farmers Market1

Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park1

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy1

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium1

Blackadder Brewing Company1

Breeze Rite In Travel Center – Pilot1

Bubba Raceway Park1

CampusView Church1

Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd1

Cholokka Blvd1

City Hall Plaza1

CLF Church1

Congregation B’nai Israel1

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary1

Evergreen Cemetery1

First Baptist Church of Archer1

Ginnie Springs1

Grace at Fort Clarke Church1

Grace Presbyterian Church1

Haile Village Center1

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital1

Heartwood Soundstage1

High Springs First United Methodist Church1

Ichetucknee Springs State Park1

Ironwood Golf Course1

Kanapaha Veteran's Memorial Park1

Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park1

Kiwanis Challenge Park1

Lubee Bat Conservancy1

Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center1

Main St in Alachua1

Main Street1

Mark Bostick Golf Course1

NE Railroad Ave1

Newberry Firehouse Art Gallery1

Newberry’s Veteran’s Memorial at Lois Forte Park1

Oaks Mall Belk Food Court1

Oaks Mall Dillard's1

Oaks Mall, Located between UF and Dillards1

One Community Family Resource Center1

Pinspiration Gainesville1

Radiance of Gainesville1

Rockwood Park1

Saint Matthew Baptist Church1

Sun Country Sports Center1

Sweetwater Branch Inn1

The Bull (Outside Stage)1

Trinity United Methodist Church1

UF Health Professional Park1

UF Sorority Row, located on East and West Panhellenic Dr., between 8th and 9th Ave. Gainesville1

V Pizza1

Waldo City Square1

Westside Church of God of Prophecy1

Willie Mae Stokes Community Center1

Windsor of Gainesville1

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57 events in Gainesville today

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Recurring programs

1:30 PMSUN · 10/18

Chess Club

Every Sunday · 5 dates · Free

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SUN · 10/181:30 PMMillhopper Branch Library
SUN · 10/251:30 PMMillhopper Branch Library
SUN · 11/011:30 PMMillhopper Branch Library
SUN · 11/081:30 PMMillhopper Branch Library
SUN · 11/151:30 PMMillhopper Branch Library
The full Chess Club schedule

10:30 AMTUE · 10/20

Story Time

Dates vary · 11 dates · at 8 locations · Free

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TUE · 10/2010:30 AMMillhopper Branch Library
TUE · 10/20

10:30 AMTUE · 10/20

Music and Movement

Dates vary · 12 dates · at 6 locations · Free

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TUE · 10/2010:30 AMTower Road Branch Library
TUE · 10/20

10:30 AMTUE · 10/20

Baby Time

Dates vary · 11 dates · at 6 locations · Free

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TUE · 10/2010:30 AMHeadquarters Library
WED · 10/21

3:00 PMTUE · 10/20

Hawthorne Hub

Every Tuesday · 4 dates · Free

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TUE · 10/203:00 PMHawthorne Branch Library
TUE · 10/27

3:00 PMTUE · 10/20

Read with a Dog

Dates vary · 8 dates · at 6 locations · Free

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TUE · 10/203:00 PMHeadquarters Library
WED · 10/21

3:30 PMTUE · 10/20

ChillSpace

Every Tuesday · 4 dates · Free

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TUE · 10/203:30 PMCone Park Branch Library
TUE · 10/27

10:30 AMWED · 10/21

Music Time

Every Wednesday and Saturday · 3 dates · Free

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WED · 10/2110:30 AMMillhopper Branch Library
WED · 10/28

10:30 AMWED · 10/21

Preschool Story Time

Every Wednesday · 3 dates · Free

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WED · 10/2110:30 AMHeadquarters Library
WED · 10/28

2:00 PMWED · 10/21

Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee

Every Wednesday · 3 dates · Free

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WED · 10/212:00 PMMicanopy Branch Library
WED · 10/28

3:00 PMWED · 10/21

Barnyard Buddies

Every Wednesday · 13 dates · Free

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WED · 10/213:00 PMMorningside Nature Center
WED · 10/28

3:00 PMWED · 10/21

LegoSpace

Every Wednesday · 3 dates · Free

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WED · 10/213:00 PMHeadquarters Library
WED · 10/28

3:00 PMWED · 10/21

STEAMspace

Every Wednesday · 3 dates · Free

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WED · 10/213:00 PMAlachua Branch Library
WED · 10/28

4:00 PMTHU · 10/22

ArtSpace

Every Thursday and Saturday · 8 dates · Free

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THU · 10/224:00 PMWaldo Branch Library
SAT · 10/24

11:00 AMSAT · 10/24

Saturday Story Time

Every Saturday · 4 dates · at 6 locations · Free

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SAT · 10/2411:00 AMMillhopper Branch Library
SAT · 10/31

3:30 PMSAT · 10/24

Open Studio

Dates vary · 4 dates · Free

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SAT · 10/243:30 PMWaldo Branch Library
SAT · 10/31

10:30 AMTHU · 11/12

Intro to 3D Printing

Dates vary · 2 dates · Free

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THU · 11/1210:30 AMWaldo Branch Library
SAT · 11/14

10:00 AMSAT · 11/14

Downtown Festival & Art Show

Each November · 2 dates · Free

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SAT · 11/1410:00 AMDowntown Gainesville
SUN · 11/15

SundayOct 18, 202618 events

Morningbefore noon3 events

10:00 AM

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Newborn Care Class

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital · Gainesville · $20

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Recurring programs

Chess Club

Story Time

Music and Movement

Baby Time

Hawthorne Hub

Read with a Dog

ChillSpace

Music Time

Preschool Story Time

Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee

Barnyard Buddies

LegoSpace

STEAMspace

ArtSpace

Saturday Story Time

Open Studio

Intro to 3D Printing

Downtown Festival & Art Show

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Newborn Care Class

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Tot Trot: Trees

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Halloween Party at Veterans Memorial Park

Golf Scramble for Kids Scholarships

Waldo MX & Event Grounds Trunk or Treat

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Tot Trot: Bones, Free DAY!

30th Annual Boo at the Zoo

Halloween Baby Time

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

30th Annual Boo at the Zoo

Micanopy Fall Festival

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Tot Trot: Wind

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Morning Baby Play

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

GGIC International Market

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Tot Trot: Camping

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Fall Sale

Fun 4 Gator Kids Glow in the Dark Fun Night

UF Ifas Family Fishing Days - Veteran’s Day BBQ

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Fall Sale

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Tot Trot: Dirt, Free DAY!

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Morning Baby Play

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

O2B Kids Morning Magic presents Little Explorers

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Morning Baby Play

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

Tot Trot: Paleontology

Living History Saturday

Tot Trot: Geology

SOAR: Science-Oriented Activities and Recreation

Tot Trot: Birds, Free DAY!

Story Time in the Park

Sparks in the Park

Living History Saturday

SOAR: Science-Oriented Activities and Recreation

American Dream Survivors Album Release with Whiskey & Co., Wax Wings, & Confession Kids

Fall Dog Day at The Bryer Patch

Danscompany of Gainesville Thriller Dance Performance and The AUK Fall Fest Market

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville