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Gainesville Hoopfest

Dunk into the action at HoopFest! April 20-21, 2024 Calling all young ballers and high school hoop heroes! Mark your calendars ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Cost per team: $199-$299
  • Website: alachua-sports.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Shired Island, Dixie County Coast

Meet Steven Goodman at the Jonesville Publix parking lot to carpool to Shired Island. This is a coastal hotspot that ...

Happy 85th Birthday Celebration For Gold Head Branch State Park

Please join us at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park to celebrate our 85th birthday! We will have an ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights FL 32656
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Aveda Florida Earth Month Walk

Join Aveda Florida for a 'Walk for Water' event on April 21, 2024 at 10 am ET. This event is ...

Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

As Strawberry Season is coming to a close, we see some blue on the horizon! Join us for our Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bryer Patch Spring Sunflower Festival

Come join us for our Spring Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch! Our Spring Sunflower Festival will be Saturday, April ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hippodrome Theatre Scene Study Weekend Workshop with Jonathan Lipnick

Join us at the Hippodrome Theatre for an exciting and transformative workshop with the talented Jonathan Lipnicki! Get ready to ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

UF Cheerleader Spring Tryout Prep Clinics

Join The Florida Gators Cheerleaders at our Spring Tryout Prep Clinics! Our Prep/Stunt Clinics offers athletes ages 14 & up ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Football Indoor Practice Facility 2201 SW Second Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Girls: $75 per clinic | Guys: $25 per clinic
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

UF GREBE Morning at the Garden Earth Day Festival

Join us at our beautiful garden on April 21st from 10 am until 1 pm. There will be a silent ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: West of Newins Ziegler Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32603
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Spring is almost here and it's beautiful to do some art outside! Bring your family and have a great time ...

UF Softball vs. University of South Carolina

UF Softball vs University of South Carolina

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Coterie Market Paint Your Own Puzzle Pt. 2

Design your own puzzle! Keep it for when guests come over or as a unique present for a loved ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Clay Ranch Berry Farm Faith on the Farm Family Fun Day

We are SO excited to be hosting Faith on the Farm! We will have Mosh Tater Co and IceBusters Funnel ...

  • 12:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1287 State Rd 100, Florahome, FL, 32140
  • Cost: Upick $4.00/lb or prepicked $25 for 5lbs
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Corks and Colors: All Ages Shark

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive at 12:15 to choose your seat and ...

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibit Last Day and Polar Scientists

Come chill with us and some cool scientists on our last day with the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit! Step back in time ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $10 adults | $9 FL. residents, seniors & non-UF college students | $7 ages 3-17 | FREE for ages 0-2, UF students & Museum members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum's Spring Plant Sale

The Museum’s Spring plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 100 species of Florida- ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

Junior Ranger Hangout: Haiku Hour

CANCELED! Calling all Junior Rangers! April is National Poetry Month. This time of year Ichetucknee Springs State Park State are ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 8294 SW Elim Church Road, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Program is free with park admission is $6 per vehicle
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Painting with a Twist: Cutie

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

The Hatchetbury Family Day

50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
  • Website: thehatchetbury.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series

The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition ...

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Totally Tie-Dye

Tie Dye is all the rage! Join us in store for this fun project. Purchase your size shirt, then head ...

The Rock Girls Basketball Program presents Teach Me How to Ball

Fun, Basketball Knowledge and more. Parents if your child (son or daughter) would like to learn more about how to ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

Star Center Theatre presents Disney's Frozen Jr.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses ...

Archer First UMC WIC Cooking Class

Master WIC shopping with practical cooking! Attend our classes at Archer First UMC every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 4 pm. ...

Coterie Market Candle Painting and Clay Base Workshop Pt. 8

Paint your own candle! The cutest addition to your desk or end table to spruce up your room! Includes: Candle ...

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Friday, April 19 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm & Sunday, ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Basketball Open Gym Calendar

We have some good news! Our Open Gym sessions are BACK for Basketball, Pickleball, and Volleyball! Here is the schedule ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

UF Health: Free Sports Physicals

The UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute will be providing Free Pre-Participation / Sports Physicals to all youth, high ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2nd floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

B'nai Israel Passover Community Seder

Passover is fast approaching! Register now for the Passover Community Seder and get $20 off the price! Early Bird pricing ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement

We’ll be coming back to enjoy a fun ocean themed Spring Session: Songs from the Seashore! I’m writing some fun ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

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 ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

Alachua County Library LegoSpace - Millhopper Branch

We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!

Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market

Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball Clinic

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

UF Baseball vs. Stetson

UF Baseball vs. Stetson

  • 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

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF Performing Arts presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a world-famous, all-male, classically trained ballet troupe that delivers hilarious parodies while performing ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida’s premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
  • Website: alachuaaudubon.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sun Country Stay and Play

Starting January 10 we've added an additional Stay and Play class. Now you and your kiddo can come play Wednesdays, ...

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Sensory and Art Workshops

Sensory and art workshops for ages 5 & under! Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Crafternooners Knitting and Crocheting

Learn to knit and/or crochet with the Crafternooners. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch

Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...

Alachua County Schools Kindergarten Round-Up

Come to the Kindergarten Round-Up! Kindergarten Round-Up is a districtwide event to welcome our incoming kindergarten students and their families ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue

Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

Alachua County Library Puppet Story Time - High Springs Branch

Join us for an interactive puppet storytime. Stories, songs, and more will all be done using puppets. This program is designed ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Volleyball Open Gym Calendar

We have some good news! Our Open Gym sessions are BACK for Basketball, Pickleball, and Volleyball! Here is the schedule ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Mom Squad - A program for Single Mom Families

Join us for a 10-week program designed to embrace, encourage, equip, and empower you on your journey! A network of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7505 NW Cty Rd 236, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

UF Softball vs. Florida State University

UF Softball vs Florida State University

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF Health: Free Sports Physicals

The UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute will be providing Free Pre-Participation / Sports Physicals to all youth, high ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2nd floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

UF Concert Bands Concert

Join the UF Concert Bands for our very last concert of the semester!! Our Concert Bands have worked hard preparing ...

Alachua County Senior Career Resource Fair

Are you a senior in an Alachua County high school? Alachua County, in partnership with the School Board of Alachua County ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Elementary STEAM: Earth Month

Celebrate Earth Day and Gardening Month with the library by planting seeds and making crafts. Join us in the Storywoods Room ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory

Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids. Children will use a simple recipe to make a batch ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations. Children are welcome to hang out, play games, create arts ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pottery Wheel

Classes at 4, 5, 6, & 7 pm! Only 2 people in each class. You must register and pay online to ...

Grove Street Block Party

Join Bread of the Mighty Food Bank at the inaugural Grove Street Block Party, as we unite the community to ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 325 NW Tenth Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark

Join us and Wine Down with a new experience on the last Thursday of each month! Smooth Operatives will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball Clinic

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Alachua Raiders Free Football Conditioning

FREE football conditioning! Alachua Raiders. Workouts on Thursdays at Hal Brady Recreation Complex J.D. Malphurs Football Field from 5:30 pm-6:30 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars Support Your Child's Reading

Parents can learn how to reinforce what their child is learning at school during this week's free family webinar. The ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour - Presented By Jersey Mike’s Subs Where, What Just Happened?!? Happens all the time! Don’t miss your ...

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 ...

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County Santa Fe River Preserve BioBlitz

City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Sensory and Art Workshops

Sensory and art workshops for ages 5 & under! Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...

Tree Giveaway courtesy of the City of Gainesville

Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with a tree giveaway at Morningside Nature Center!

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize makerspace and Creativebug to ...

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

Micanopy Lodge No. 29 Shrimp Festival

Shrimp 4 ways: fried, blackened, scampi and now bang bang! Sides, drinks and dessert included. Benefiting Lodge general funds.

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 503 Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $20 per plate, kids plate available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

Cade Museum: Shaped By Water Reception

Join us in celebrating the beauty and importance of water at the Shaped by Water Reception hosted by The Water ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir

Calling all music lovers! Join us for a magical evening of song as we proudly present the 2024 All-County Elementary ...

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

Great Southern Music Hall 50th Anniversary

On April 26 at 7pm join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Great Southern Music Hall. Hear from ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

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 ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

A music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of genres – country, rock, soul and ...

The Frazer School Open House

The Frazer School will accept students in grades 3-12. It will be focused on competitive academics. Plans to open the ...

Santa Fe College presents Noises Off

Theatre Santa Fe Presents the Comedy Noises Off! Chaos abounds when Theatre Santa Fe presents Noises Off!, Michael Frayn’s Tony-nominated ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $15 for adults; $9 for seniors, students, military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards.
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Skate Station Funworks PJ Party

Crazy games all night long! Wear your PJs!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tioga Movie Night: Toy Story

Join us on Friday, April 26th at 7:30 for our Tioga Movie Night, featuring Toy Story! A classic tale centering on ...

The Sights and Sounds of Space

An immersive experience using Webb telescope images and live music from choirs, handbells, organ, piano, violin, and percussion. The concert ...

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

Depot Park parkrun

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

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Palm Point Park And Lakeshore Drive

Meet field trip leader Jose-Miguel Ponciano at this local favorite migrant trap where almost anything is possible. We will search ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2024 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

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 ...

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County Park Ranger Nature Walk

City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...

Faith and Family Ag Festival

Come join us for a free event with farm animals (including pony rides!), lunch and tons of prizes! Please register ...

Guano Run 5K Fun Run

Lace up your sneakers, cause the Guano Run 5K Fun Run is headed your way! This 5K race for bat ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $30/person | Register after March 31st $45/person
  • Website: www.lubee.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

Career Influencer Showcase x Arts and Culture

Join One Nation One Project GNV at the Career Influencer Showcase x Arts and Culture event! This event is a ...

Florida Athletic Soccer Club Clinic

We want to invite everyone to our Soccer Clinic by Florida Athletic Soccer Club Boys and Girls from 6 to 18 ...

Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

As Strawberry Season is coming to a close, we see some blue on the horizon! Join us for our Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.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 ...

Dog Day's at The Patch

Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for our first ever Dog Day's at The Patch! Our spring flowers ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10/per person. 2 & under are free. Dogs are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie

The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures start November 4th through April 27th (weather permitting). This 1.5-mile trail meanders through a dense ...

Hawthorne American Legion Post 230 Family Fun Day

The Hawthorne American Legion Post 230 is having its inaugural family fun day on Saturday, April 27th. This is a ...

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

High Springs Chamber of Commerce 46 Annual "Pioneer Days" Festival. Enjoy a family friendly day with vendors, a kid korral ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Our Town Home & Garden Show

Join us on April 27th and 28th and connect directly with our area’s best remodelers, builders, design professionals, and more! ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are only $5, and kiddos 10 and under are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

UF/IFAS Extension’s Fang Fest

Fang Fest is a new, exciting festival designed to equip guests with the skills and knowledge to coexist with Florida’s ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: General admission is $15 and covers both events.
  • Website: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational

WHS Varsity Basketball Team- A Hometown Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, April 27th in Heritage Park to celebrate our boy's basketball team in winning back-to-back class ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Happening the second Saturday ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm Gulf Coast Sheep Annual Shearing

It’s getting hot neighbors, so it’s time for a haircut! Except in this case it’s not just a haircut, it’s ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

TEDx Gainesville High School

Join us for an inspiring day at TEDxGainesville High School on Saturday, April 27th, from 11 AM to 6 PM. ...

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 ...

Bat Appreciation Day at Blackadder Brewing Company

Celebrating Bats couldn't be any easier! Join Lubee Bat Conservancy for our 7th Annual Bat Appreciation Day at Blackadder Brewing ...

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Miami Dade College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Doubleheader at 12 pm & 2 pm

Santa Fe Springs Celebration

Free admission! Celebrate how lucky we are to have the springs of the Santa Fe River at our doorstep. From ...

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

Tree Fest at Swamp Head Brewery

We'd like you to help us plant some trees! Solar Impact, Inc. and Swamp Head Brewery have teamed up again for ...

UF Women's Lacrosse vs Temple University

Florida Gators Women's Lacrosse vs Temple University

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

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

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 ...

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: Paint Your Cartoon Selfie

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

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Hillsborough Community College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: STEAM Saturday

Join us for STEAM Saturday! A different theme each month.

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: MakerSpace Button Making at Micanopy Branch

For this MakerSpace program, kids are welcome to bring their own image prints or cutouts to be made into custom ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Games

The 2024 Ninja Games take on a competitive format, allowing ninjas to showcase their skills, strength, and agility. The Ninja ...

Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Cajun Crawfish Boil

Join us on April 27th for a day filled with Cajun style low country boil and gumbo, food trucks (available ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Momentum Labs | 12742 NW 133rd Terrace Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $60-$80
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Coterie Market April Korean Lunchbox Cake Decorating Workshop

Join Two Wings & A Golden Halo Cakes & Desserts as she leads this month’s Korean Lunchbox Cake Workshop! It’ll ...

Haile Village Bistro: The Beatles Tea Party

Join us as we celebrate the Fab Four -Traditional English Tea and goodies -Costumes encouraged! -Prizes for Trivia and Best Costume Reservations Required!

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults $35 | Children under 10 $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Zula Patrol: Under the Weather

From the far reaches of outer space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol! Based on the ...

MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination

Harry Potter related book trivia! This is a special Ordinary Wizarding Level exam because it is on a book Harry ...

Never Grow Up: A Kids Swiftie Dance Party Returns

Top Secret Events presents the return of: Never Grow Up: A Kids Swiftie Dance Party The adults get their TSwift dance ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Depot Event Space 149 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $8 per kid (guardian free)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Hillsborough Community College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

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 ...

Frog Song Organics Spring Market and U-Pick

We invite you to join us for a Spring evening on the farm. You will be able to pick your ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4317 NE US Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show Exoplanets: Discovering New Worlds

The modern hunt for exoplanets is an adventure that began in the 20th century. It continues today as astronomers use ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Gainesville Roller Derby vs. Tallahassee Roller Derby

Come see the Gainesville Roller Rebels take on long time rivals Tallahassee Roller Derby on Saturday, April 27th! Tickets are $12 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Kids 12 & under get in FREE!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Mars One Thousand One

Mars One Thousand One is an immersive cinematic experience that follows an international crew of astronauts that is about to ...

Barbergators Chorus 50th Anniversary Show

Celebrate 50 years of 4-part harmony with the Barbergators Chorus at our 50th Anniversary Show, April 27th at 7pm! The show ...

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

Groovin' On the Green Concert Series: Elio Piedra Brings the Fiesta

Elio Piedra is ready to keep you on the dance floor with singing, dancing and live instruments, lighting designed to ...

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 ...

The Frazer School Open House

The Frazer School will accept students in grades 3-12. It will be focused on competitive academics. Plans to open the ...

Santa Fe College presents Noises Off

Theatre Santa Fe Presents the Comedy Noises Off! Chaos abounds when Theatre Santa Fe presents Noises Off!, Michael Frayn’s Tony-nominated ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $15 for adults; $9 for seniors, students, military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards.
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Music 360 - Horizons of the Future

Horizons of the Future is a fantastic journey into possibility! This comfortable, elevating fulldome work winds through endless immersive landscapes and ...