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5th Avenue Arts Festival

The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...

Depot Park May the 4th parkrun, Star Wars Edition

May the 4th Parkrun: Star Wars Edition! Calling all Jedi, Sith, Wookiees, and droids! Join us for a galactic gathering ...

Depot Park parkrun

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

Run with Purpose 5K

Sign up to participate in the Inaugural 5K Run for Traumatic Injury Awareness presented by ProjectOne45. This event is hosted by ...

City of Alachua Great American Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. for the City of Alachua's annual Great American Cleanup ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: City of Alachua City Hall 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Newberry Watermelon Pageant

Age Divisions 0-4 Year old queen & king 5-13 Year old queen 13-15 Year old queen Ms. Teen Queen (16-18) (Age categories vary depending on ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: Oak View Middle School 1203 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission is $1.00 at the door and under 5 FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

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 ...

Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Although the scenery may have changed dramatically in the nearly 250 years since his first visit to Florida, the path ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us and Gainesville Cars & Coffee on Saturday, May 4th from 9-11 am for our next meetup! This family-friendly ...

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Blooming Picture Frame for Mom

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Island Grove Blueberry Festival

Annual fundraising Blueberry Festival in Island Grove, FL. All funds raised will contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

MGV Plant Sale Alachua County

The Master Gardener Plant Sale will have a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, natives, trees and more will be available ...

Service Academy Day

If you know a high school junior or senior interested in attending one of our nation's military academies, this event ...

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Join us for the ninth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival on May 4th and 5th, 2024! Explore ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

Alachua County Library: Family MakerSpace Day at Micanopy Branch

This family MakerSpace is open all day from 10 am - 4 pm. Bring the whole family or just come ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville Summer Kickoff

Are you a parent looking for summer activities for your kids? Come learn about the many youth summer programs and ...

Free Comic Book Day at Alachua County Library

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 4, 2024. Feel free to come dressed ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Leg-A-Z International Soccer Tryouts- Girls Only

Girls Only May 4, 2024 from 10 am-12 pm Free and open to all ages!

Luther Springs' Living Lab Open House

Luther Springs' Living Lab is your natural location for environmental education! We invite you and your family to our Living ...

Perkins Home Exhibit at Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Join us as we recognize the Perkins Home being brought onto Dudley Farm as the first step in creating a ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Park admission is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants per vehicle.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational

Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks

Regal is making it easier than ever to plan a fun Saturday morning with your kids. On Saturdays, we’re showing ...

The Oz Escape: An Interactive Gainesville Experience

A fun new outdoor event for people of all ages is coming to town! The streets of your city will ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Location to be sent via email before the event, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: 1 team ticket admits 2-6 adults, kids go for free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day

Our next Farm Day to May 4th from 10 am-2 pm! Petting zoo, pony rides, games, farm tour and hay ...

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 Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Kiwanis Kids and Family Mini Golf Tournament

Serving the Children of the World. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. Tournament starts at 10:30 am Prizes for 1st, 2nd ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Alachua County Library My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Denmark Acres Spring Festival

Spring festival at Denmark Acres! Petting Zoo, Sunflowers, Vendors, Games, Food Trucks, Music and More! Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 823 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $12.95 + Tax (Ages 13 and up), $10.95 + Tax (Ages 3-12), 2 And Under FREE
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Attention Gainesville Students! Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by ...

Matheson History Museum Floridiana Show

The Floridiana Show is back! Come to the Matheson to buy your own piece of Florida kitsch and vintage Florida. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Latina Women’s League Bilingual Children's Storytelling

Did you know that children have the ability to learn another language at a young age? Latina Women’s League offers ...

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 ...

2nd & Charles: May the Fourth Cosplay Contest

Come in your best Star Wars cosplay! Winner will receive a $20 2NC gift card!

Melrose May Faire and Music Festival

Music Festival, May Pole Dancing, Car Show, Vendors, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo and Kid’s Activities!

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park and Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament

Florida will welcome Stetson University, Florida International University and the University of Miami to Gainesville this weekend. The Gators are ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alfred A Ring Tennis Complex at UF, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: An all-session pass is $10- and single-day tickets will be $7 each. Tickets for all students and UAA staff members will be free of charge.
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign-up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event and receive 10% off paid in full ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The AUK Mother's Day Market

It’s a springtime hot spot! Specialty goods and gifts on display by talented local vendors + makers at our open-air ...

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch May the 4th Be With You: Crafts and Activities Inspired by Star Wars

Join us for Star Wars-themed crafts and activities. May the 4th Be With You! Join us for crafts and activities inspired ...

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Into the Woods

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Into the Woods! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents 9 to 5: the Musical

Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Advanced Sales $15, Students/Seniors $10 | At door $17, Students/Seniors $12
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Pinspiration Gainesville Pop Art Paint Your Pet Workshop/Fundraiser for House of the Happy Cats and Dogs

Immortalize your pet in a super cute and easy-to-do pet portrait in a pop art style. We will be using ...

Trenton High School Theatre and Drama Club presents The Spongebob Musical

The Trenton High School Theatre and Drama Club presents "The Spongebob Musical". Show dates are May 4th at 2 pm ...

UF Softball vs. Texas A&M University

UF Softball vs Texas A&M University

  • 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

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

Barnes and Noble Star Wars Day- Free LEGO Build Event

Join us at Barnes and Noble for a special LEGO building event featuring an X-Wing and Star Wars themed activity ...

Celestial Cadences - Magic of Bronze Handbell Ensemble

May The 4th Be With You! First United Methodist Church of Gainesville presents Magic of Bronze (a central Florida community ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

City of Gainesville presents: Star Wars Day

City of Gainesville presents: Star Wars Day May The Fourth Be With You Featuring live performances, kids' dance party, costume contest, and ...

UF Baseball vs. University of Tennessee

UF Baseball vs. University of Tennessee

  • 6:30 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

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents 9 to 5: the Musical

Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Advanced Sales $15, Students/Seniors $10 | At door $17, Students/Seniors $12
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Into the Woods

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Into the Woods! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together ...

May the Fourth Be With You Tioga Movie Night: Star Wars The Force Awakens

May the Force be with you! Join us on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 pm for a very special Tioga ...